Ulysses S. GrantHoughton, Mifflin, 1901 - 153 pages |
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... desire then was to be a farmer , or a trader , or to get an education ; but he seems to have had no definite inclina- tion except to escape from the disagreeable tannery . His father treated the matter judiciously , not being disposed ...
... desire then was to be a farmer , or a trader , or to get an education ; but he seems to have had no definite inclina- tion except to escape from the disagreeable tannery . His father treated the matter judiciously , not being disposed ...
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... desire to acquire additional territory . . . . The Southern rebellion was largely the out- growth of the Mexican war . We got our punishment in the most sanguinary and expensive war of modern times . " But the Mexican war changed ...
... desire to acquire additional territory . . . . The Southern rebellion was largely the out- growth of the Mexican war . We got our punishment in the most sanguinary and expensive war of modern times . " But the Mexican war changed ...
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... desire was to be restored to the regular army rather than to take command of volunteers . When the sought - for oppor- tunity did not appear , he accepted the place that was offered , a place in which he was needed ; for the first ...
... desire was to be restored to the regular army rather than to take command of volunteers . When the sought - for oppor- tunity did not appear , he accepted the place that was offered , a place in which he was needed ; for the first ...
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... desire , there is but one condition I would insist upon , namely : that the men and offi- cers surrendered shall be disqualified for taking up arms again against the govern- ment of the United States until properly exchanged . " He ...
... desire , there is but one condition I would insist upon , namely : that the men and offi- cers surrendered shall be disqualified for taking up arms again against the govern- ment of the United States until properly exchanged . " He ...
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... desire or expect , the least I can say is , the fault is not yours . " These two understood each other by a magnanimous sympathy that had no need of particular confidences . That Lincoln respected Grant as one whom it was not becoming ...
... desire or expect , the least I can say is , the fault is not yours . " These two understood each other by a magnanimous sympathy that had no need of particular confidences . That Lincoln respected Grant as one whom it was not becoming ...
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Page 71 - When you first reached the vicinity of Vicksburg, I thought you should do what you finally did — march the troops across the neck, run the batteries with the transports, and thus go below ; and I never had any faith, except a general hope that you knew better than I, that the Yazoo Pass expedition and the like could succeed. When you got below and took Port Gibson, Grand Gulf, and vicinity, I thought you should go down the river and join General Banks, and when you turned northward, east of the...
Page 98 - We have now ended the sixth day of very heavy fighting. The result to this time is much in our favor. Our losses have been heavy, as well as those of the* enemy. I think the loss of the enemy must be greater. We have taken over five thousand prisoners in battle, while he has taken from us but few, except stragglers. I propose to fight it out on this line, if it takes all summer.
Page 91 - I therefore determined, first, to use the greatest number of troops practicable against the armed force of the enemy, preventing him from using the same force at different seasons against first one and then another of our armies, and the possibility of repose for refitting and producing necessary supplies for carrying on resistauce. Second, to hammer continuously against the armed force of the enemy...
Page 89 - I believe you are as brave, patriotic, and just as the great prototype Washington — as unselfish, kind-hearted, and honest as a man should be; but the chief characteristic is the simple faith in success you have always manifested, which I can liken to nothing else than the faith a Christian has in the Saviour. This faith gave you victory at Shiloh and Vicksburg.
Page 87 - Whilst I have been eminently successful in this war, in at least gaining the confidence of the public, no one feels more than I how much of this success is due to the energy, skill and the harmonious putting forth of that energy and skill of those whom it has been my good fortune to have occupying subordinate positions under me.
Page 85 - MR. PRESIDENT : I accept the commission, with gratitude for the high honor conferred. With the aid of the noble armies that have fought on so many fields for our common country, it will be my earnest endeavor not to disappoint your expectations. I feel the full weight of the responsibilities now devolving on me, and I know that if they are met, it will be due to those armies, and, above all, to the favor of that Providence which leads both nations and men.
Page 88 - You are now Washington's legitimate successor, and occupy a position of almost dangerous elevation...
Page 89 - I knew, wherever I was, that you thought of me ; and, if I got in a tight. place, you would help me out if alive.
Page 84 - General Grant, the nation's appreciation of what you have done, and its reliance upon you for what remains to be done in the existing great struggle, are now presented, with this commission constituting you lieutenant-general in the Army of the United States. With this high honor, devolves upon you, also, a corresponding responsibility. As the country herein trusts you, so, under God, it will sustain you. I scarcely need to add, that, with what I here speak for the nation, goes my own hearty personal...
Page 51 - Yours of this date, proposing armistice and appointment of Commissioners to settle terms of capitulation, is just received. No terms except an unconditional and immediate surrender can be accepted. I propose to move immediately upon your works.