Virginia and Virginians eminent Virginians, executives of the colony of Virginia from Sir Thomas Smyth to Lord Dunmore. Executives of the state of Virginia, from Patrick Henry to Fitzhugh Lee. Sketches of Gens. Ambrose Powel Hill, Robert E. Lee, Thos. Jonathan Jackson, Commodore Maury |
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DESOLATION OF THE VALLEY.
On the 7th of August, Hunter resigned, and the command of the
Federal force in the Valley was given to General Sheridan. He at
once prepared for an aggressive campaign, but before any move was
made he was visited by Grant (September 15th), and between the two
the destruction of the section known as the "Garden of Virginia" was planned.
The Commander-in-Chief then returned to his position at Petersburg.
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