CHAPTER XV.

THE NORTH ANNA.

By the left again-Lee's policy—A race for the North Anna-Lee deceived—

Grant crosses-Warren's fight for position-Hancock over-Burnside cannot

cross-Grant's wings separated-Efforts to unite them-Fierce trial of strength-

Lee's position too strong-Perilous manœuvre-Grant recrosses-A rapid swing

to the left-Makes for the Pamunkey-Crosses and throws Lee back—Twenty

miles from Richmond-A new base of supplies-The situation now-Cavalry

dashes-The Totopotomoy region,

CHAPTER XVI.

COLD HARBOR.

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Grant's cavalry arm-Battle for position-Lee's strategy-Federal advance-Lines

of both armies-Brisk skirmishing-Issue joined-Fierce battle of Cold Harbor

-Tactics of both generals-Attack on Sheridan-Cold Harbor held-Lee

extends his right, Grant his left-Continuous fighting and manoeuvreing-Delay

of Smith-Grant's disappointment-Attacks Lee's left-Swings his own left-

The Chickahominy reached-Wilson's raid-Hunter in the Valley-Battle at

the Chickahominy-Richmond's last defences-Criticisms on the battle-Its

results,
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CHAPTER XVII.

OVER THE JAMES TO PETERSBURG.

Grant's plans-His strategy-Vigor of his blows-Tenacity of purpose-More

cavalry raids-Crossing the Chickahominy-Feint on Richmond-Over the

James-A splendid and successful crossing-Attempt on Petersburg-Delay

brings failure to capture-Investment of the place-Siege begun-Magnitude

of the operations—Total losses-Condition of the armies, .

CHAPTER XVIII.

SIEGE OF PETERSBURG.

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Description of Petersburg-Federal lines-Extent of works-Character of opera-

tions-Difficulties-Cutting railroads-Extending works-Keeping Lee em-

ployed-Strategic movements—Scare at Washington-Early's Northern march-

Crosses the Potomac-Threatens the Capital-Defeat and retreat-Sheridan to

the rescue The Valley campaigns-Mining and besieging at Petersburg—The

great explosion-Disastrous assaults-Pushing the lines Westward-Beyond the

Weldon road-Diversions on Richmond-Capture of Fort Fisher-Wilmington

falls-Sherman reaches Goldsboro-Peace propositions-Concentration and co-

operation-Grant's lines West of Petersburg-Hard fighting for position-

Closing on Lee,

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CHAPTER XIX.

FIVE FORKS AND SURRENDER.

Sheridan's cavalry movements-Dinwiddie-Enemy at Five Forks-Break in

Lee s lines-Warren in the breach-Sheridan's strategy-The brilliant battle of

Five Forks-Victory and huzzas-Grant orders an assault-Attack on whole

Petersburg front-Lee's entrenchments give way-Closing on Petersburg—

The place doomed-Excitement in Richmond-Flight of Confederate President

-Richmond abandoned-Lee gives up Petersburg-His retreat-The pursuit—

Desperate race for life-Foiled at every point-Surrounded at Appomattox—

Lee's letters-Grant's letters-The surrender-Humanitarian terms-Scenes

and incidents-Grant's generosity-Off for Washington, .

CHAPTER XX.

NASHVILLE AND THE MARCH TO THE SEA.

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Sherman in the West-His army organization-Drives Johnston from Dalton-

Campaign to Atlanta-Splendid flank movements-The battles-Death of

McPherson-Capture of Atlanta-Johnston's removal-Confederate retreat-

Price in Missouri-Canby's new military division--Hood's invasion of Ten-

nessee-Thomas' campaign-Battles of Nashville-Hood's defeat and retreat-

His army broken up-Sherman's "March to the Sea"-Numbers and plans—

Capture of Savannah-Of Charleston-Long march northward-Battle of

Bentonsville-Enters Goldsboro-Meets Schofield-Holds Johnston at Smith-

field-Helps Grant-The situation,
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CHAPTER XXI.

PEACE.

Guarantee of peace-The welcome proclamation-Lincoln assassinated-Grant

sent for His own escape-The country's alarm-Johnston's surrender-Sher-

man's faulty terms-Grant's intercession-Defence of his lieutenant-Self-

sacrificing conduct-Other surrenders--Number paroled-End of rebellion—

Grant's career thus far-Made a General-Made Secretary of War ad interim—

His motives and great work-The President's motives-The embarrassing

situation-Grant resigns-His controversy with Johnson-His feeling and vin-

dication-Review of the whole situation, .

CHAPTER XXII.

GRANT'S FIRST ADMINISTRATION.

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The vote and Congresses-The Political outlook-The Stanton affair—Johnson
and his party-Johnson and reconstruction-Everything points to Grant-
The nomination and campaign—“Let us have PEACE"-Tbe inauguration—

The Cabinet-Grant as President-Efforts at reconstruction-His political

policy-Financial policy-All the States re-united-The "Public Credit Act'

-Foreign policy-Various public measures-His opinions on leading subjects

-Review of his statesmanship-His family in the White House, . . .

CHAPTER XXIII.

GRANT'S SECOND ADMINISTRATION.

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The vote and Congresses-Reasons for re-nomination-The Campaign—His

election a vindication-Inauguration-Cabinet-Relations with his party-

Difficulties of his second administration-His policy-Inflation furore-Leading

measures-Historic incidents-Public sentiments-Review of his administrative

career,

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CHAPTER XXIV.

TOUR AROUND THE WORLD.

The sailing-Ocean voyage-Receptions and ovations in England-Places visited

-Speeches and ceremonies-Royal presents-To Belgium-Sights and scenes

-Switzerland and Scotland-France and Italy-Egypt and ap the Nile-

Jerusalem, Constantinople and Rome---Cities of southern Europe-Through

Holland and Prussia-With Bismarck and the Prince Imperial-Through

Norway and Sweeden-Splendid welcomes-At the Russian Capital-From

Poland to Spain-Back to Ireland-Off for India-Through China and Japan

-A complete and graphic history of the circuit-The return-Welcome in

San Francisco--The receptions everywhere-In private life again-Uses of the

trip-A grand school,

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CHAPTER XXV.

1880.

The Political situation-Grant's name-Object of his friends-The Convention-

Garfield's nomination-Grant's attitude-His conduct― Generosity-Vindi-

cation-Valuble chapter on a much misunderstood theme, .

CHAPTER XXVI.

PERSONAL HISTORY-MEMOIRS-REMINISCENCES-ANECDOTES.

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Author's analysis of his character-His growth-Traits of disposition-Personal
appearance Constitution-Originality-Outline of the entire man-Solidity of
his fame-Greater the more he is studied—Mrs. Grant-Her constancy and
affection-His family-His habits-Beauty of his Home life-His mementocs
-Memoirs-Opinions on leading measures--Frequent and familiar talks about

great men-Valuable reminiscences by George W. Childs, General Horace

Porter, General Beale, Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, Walt Whitman, Postmaster-

General Creswell, and other close friends-Anecdotes-A graphic chapter, 568

CHAPTER XXVII.

THE DYING HERO.

Misfortune and disease-Nature of the disease-Mental strain-Financial ruin-

At death's door-A nation's sympathy-Touching scenes-Rally-At work

again-Temporary mastery of disease-Removal to Mt. McGregor-Hope-

An heroic fight-Gradual failure-The last battle-The surrender-Grant no

more-Death bed scenes-A bereaved family-A nation's sorrow-Muffled

bells and solemn drapery,

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CHAPTER XXVIII.

IN STATE AND AT THE TOMB.

Solemn cottage scenes-National emblems of grief-Flags and mourning-Senti-

ments of the press-Resolutions of sympathy-The Pulpit—President's procla-

mation-Proclamations by Governors-A national funeral-Choosing a resting

place-The pall-bearers-The family funeral-Dr. Newman's sermon-Start

from Mt. McGregor-Route to Albany-In state at Albany--Scenes and

incidents-To New York-In state at City Hall-Viewing the remains-The

national funeral-Imposing closing ceremonies-The cortege-At the tomb-

"Dust to dust ❞—The hero at rest—He sleeps well—In Memoriam,. .

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