Ulysses S. GrantHoughton, Mifflin, 1901 - 153 pages |
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... ment of the country . Family records were left behind , and in the hard desperate work of life in a new country , where everything depended on individual qualities , and fore- fathers counted for little in the esteem of men as poor , as ...
... ment of the country . Family records were left behind , and in the hard desperate work of life in a new country , where everything depended on individual qualities , and fore- fathers counted for little in the esteem of men as poor , as ...
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... ment was unwise . Not one of them had discerned any particular promise in the boy . Nor were they unreasonable . He was with- out other distinctions than of being a strong toiler , good - natured , and having a knack with horses . He ...
... ment was unwise . Not one of them had discerned any particular promise in the boy . Nor were they unreasonable . He was with- out other distinctions than of being a strong toiler , good - natured , and having a knack with horses . He ...
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... ment of cavalry then a part of our army . His alternative selection was the Fourth In- fantry . To this he was attached as a brevet second lieutenant , and after the expiration of the usual leave spent at home , he joined his regiment ...
... ment of cavalry then a part of our army . His alternative selection was the Fourth In- fantry . To this he was attached as a brevet second lieutenant , and after the expiration of the usual leave spent at home , he joined his regiment ...
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... ment , his resourcefulness , his ability in com- mand , and in the staff duties of quarter- master and commissary , his experience did not kindle in him any new love for his pro- fession , nor any ardor of military glory . He had not ...
... ment , his resourcefulness , his ability in com- mand , and in the staff duties of quarter- master and commissary , his experience did not kindle in him any new love for his pro- fession , nor any ardor of military glory . He had not ...
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... ment , reported to be surrounded by rebels . near Palmyra , Mo. Before the place was reached , the imperiled regiment had deliv- ered itself by retreating . He next expected to give battle at a place near the little town of Florida , in ...
... ment , reported to be surrounded by rebels . near Palmyra , Mo. Before the place was reached , the imperiled regiment had deliv- ered itself by retreating . He next expected to give battle at a place near the little town of Florida , in ...
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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.