From Wallace to Grant (1911)
It was at Shiloh Church and Pittsburg Landing, the 6th and 7th of April, 1862. Albert S. Johnson, at the head of his troops had driven the Federals almost into the river. Grant, on his way up the river, had ordered General Lew Wallace, who was at Crump's Landing, to join him in case the enemy attacked Grant on the left, which they did. As he proceeded, however, Wallace found that it led him in the teeth of the Confederates, and that he must retrace his steps; but General Grant must be notified at once of the situation. A volunteer was called for, and Geo. Hurlburt, a nephew of the general of the same name, was soon dashing off on horseback with the dispatches. A body of Confederate cavalry was soon in hot pursuit. At great speed he swung from his horse to an overhanging limb of a tree, and his horse sped on. His pursuers followed the riderless steed. George immediately came down and made for the river. Having discovered the ruse, the soldiers country-chased and made for the messenger. But George plunged in and swam to the opposite shore. The amazed cavalrymen bore after him on horse. His capture now seemed imminent. Gaining the bank, George started for a mansion by the road, where also stood a beautiful girl. Although the daughter of a Confederate officer, her heart went out to the handsome youth in his dire extremity. She welcomed him within, and bandaged his wounded head, and at his request, secreted the dispatches in the liniment. While the enemy pounded on the doors, she helped him to the upper floor, and returned to repel the invaders. They finally entered. In the meantime, George made a rope of sheets, slid down upon the enemy's horses and dashed off. Recrossing the river a little further down, he made his way to where the imperturbable and silent General Grant was watching the Confederate's terrible onslaught. The dispatch put new courage into the general and his aides. He made new disposition of his force, and the next day the enemy was thoroughly routed. After the war, the gallant George renewed the friendship of the beautiful southern girl. We need not dwell on the outcome; both attained their need of happiness at the altar.
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