March 3, 2012
On this date 150 years ago, accusations were leveled at General Ulysses Grant by General Henry Halleck concerning Grant's tardy appearance during the Fort Donelson takeover. Halleck was given permission by President Lincoln to transfer General C. F. Smith to command troops going up the Tennessee River out of Fort Henry; it was felt that Grant's recent conduct did not warrant his taking responsibility for the upcoming action.