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What I desire to discuss here is the motivations of both generals, Butler and Gillmore, and to qualify an opinion on whether or not General Gillmore designed to undermine Butler as a professional soldier that had gained political leverage, possibly knowing of General Grant’s preference for military direction, and also to fulfill his own ambitions.
The basis for this opinion is established by the Correspondence, Orders, and Reports found in the Official Records.
There was one use made to Wikipedia that told of General Gillmore's West Point achievement, and further information is found there.
But in searching the O. R. I find no mention by General Grant of Gillmore's role in defending Washington, nor of his appointment thereafter.
Below is a brief synopsis for forming the foundation of which my opinion is based.
Thank you,
Lubliner.
The basis for this opinion is established by the Correspondence, Orders, and Reports found in the Official Records.
There was one use made to Wikipedia that told of General Gillmore's West Point achievement, and further information is found there.
But in searching the O. R. I find no mention by General Grant of Gillmore's role in defending Washington, nor of his appointment thereafter.
Below is a brief synopsis for forming the foundation of which my opinion is based.
Thank you,
Lubliner.