Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant · Character
Godfrey Weitzel
Union general who commanded the capture of Richmond.
minor
Also known as Weitzel, General Weitzel, Major-General Weitzel
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Godfrey Weitzel shows up with force in LXI: Expedition Against Fort Fisher. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Initially selected by Grant to lead the expedition, but instructions were given through Butler.
Godfrey Weitzel first appears in 0003 i.
In LXI: Expedition Against Fort Fisher: Initially selected by Grant to lead the expedition, but instructions were given through Butler.
Later, in The Capture of Petersburg—Meeting President Lincoln in Petersburg—The Capture of Richmond—Pursuing the Enemy—Visit to Sheridan and Meade: Reports the capture of Richmond and the city being on fire; directs troops to extinguish the flames.
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- LXI: Expedition Against Fort Fisher
- The Capture of Petersburg—Meeting President Lincoln in Petersburg—The Capture of Richmond—Pursuing the Enemy—Visit to Sheridan and Meade
- Morale of the Two Armies—President Lincoln Visits Richmond—President Lincoln's Assassination—President Johnson's Policy
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