"General G. M. Dodge, was Sherman’s special favorite on account of his work with bridge making and railway construction on marches or in battles. Dodge’s capabilities and personality alike drew Sherman to him. I never knew an officer who on all occasions could talk so freely and frankly to Sherman as Dodge. One good reason for this was that Dodge’s courage was always calm and his equanimity contagious no matter how great or trying the disturbing causes."
— General Oliver Otis Howard (via ladybutternut)
