I know from the feel of it that big things are going to happen fast.

Sheer away from the woods there, Mr.Mason.We don't want to be picked off by sharpshooters." They arrived after dark in Sherman's camp and he received them himself.
Dick remembered how he had seen this thin, dry man holding fast with his command at Shiloh, and he saluted him with the deepest respect.

He knew that here was a bold and tenacious spirit, kin to that of Grant.

Sherman had heard already of the battle, but he wished more and definite news.
"You say that our victory was complete ?" he asked tersely.
"It was, sir," replied Dick.

"The entire force of the enemy retired rapidly toward Jackson, and our men are eager to advance on that city." "It would be a great stroke to take the capital of Mississippi," said Sherman musingly.