The Life of General U.S. Grant: His Early Life, Military Achievements, and History of His Civil Administration, His Sickness and Death, Together with His Tour Around the World ...A. Roman, 1885 - 772 pages |
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... nearly two years , when in 1845 he was ordered , with his regiment , to Corpus Christi , Texas , where United States troops were gathering under com- mand of General Taylor . Corpus Christi was an important town on the Texas shore , and ...
... nearly two years , when in 1845 he was ordered , with his regiment , to Corpus Christi , Texas , where United States troops were gathering under com- mand of General Taylor . Corpus Christi was an important town on the Texas shore , and ...
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... distance off , kept raining shell on the rebel hordes . This last effort was too much for the enemy , and ere dusk had set in the firing had nearly ceased , when , night coming on , all the combatants rested LIFE AND SERVICES . 59.
... distance off , kept raining shell on the rebel hordes . This last effort was too much for the enemy , and ere dusk had set in the firing had nearly ceased , when , night coming on , all the combatants rested LIFE AND SERVICES . 59.
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... nearly one million and a half of square miles , six times the area of the Em- pire of France . Fifty - seven rivers , many of them a thou- sand miles in length , contribute to swell its waters. 68 GENERAL U. S. GRANT'S.
... nearly one million and a half of square miles , six times the area of the Em- pire of France . Fifty - seven rivers , many of them a thou- sand miles in length , contribute to swell its waters. 68 GENERAL U. S. GRANT'S.
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... nearly 5,000 prisoners . After this success , Sherman returned to the vicinity of Vicksburg in order to co - op- erate with General Grant . Recognizing the importance of the possession of Vicks- burg to LIFE AND SERVICES . 69.
... nearly 5,000 prisoners . After this success , Sherman returned to the vicinity of Vicksburg in order to co - op- erate with General Grant . Recognizing the importance of the possession of Vicks- burg to LIFE AND SERVICES . 69.
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... nearly opposite Helena , there is , but a few hundred yards from the eastern shore of the river , a con- siderable body of water called Moon Lake . From the southern extremity of this sheet of water Yazoo Pass leads into the Coldwater ...
... nearly opposite Helena , there is , but a few hundred yards from the eastern shore of the river , a con- siderable body of water called Moon Lake . From the southern extremity of this sheet of water Yazoo Pass leads into the Coldwater ...
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Page 177 - The result of the last week must convince you of the hopelessness of further resistance on the part of the army of Northern Virginia in this struggle. I feel that it is so, and regard it as my duty to shift from myself the responsibility of any further effusion of blood, by asking of you the surrender of that portion of the Confederate States army known as the army of Northern Virginia.
Page 178 - GENERAL : Your note of last evening, in reply to mine of same date, asking the condition on which I will accept the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia, is just received. In reply I would say that, peace being my great desire, there is but one condition I would insist upon, namely, that the men and officers surrendered shall be disqualified for taking up arms again against the Government of the United States until properly exchanged.
Page 179 - The officers to give their individual paroles not to take up arms against the Government of the United States until properly exchanged; and each company or regimental commander sign a like parole for the men of their commands.
Page 178 - I would say that peace being my great desire, there is but one condition I would insist upon, namely, that the men and officers surrendered shall be disqualified for taking up arms again against the Government of the United States until properly exchanged. I will meet you, or will designate officers to meet any officers you may name...
Page 179 - I propose to receive the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia on the following terms, to wit : Rolls of all the officers and men to be made in duplicate, one copy to be given to an officer to be designated by me, the other to be retained by such officer or officers as you may designate.
Page 123 - You are now Washington's legitimate successor, and occupy a position of almost dangerous elevation ; but if you can continue, as heretofore, to be yourself, — simple, honest, and unpretending, — you will enjoy through life the respect and love of friends and the homage of millions of human beings that will award you a large share in securing to them and their descendants a government of law and stability.
Page 137 - 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 125 - 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 117 - Be it resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the thanks of Congress be and they hereby are presented to Major-General Ulysies S.
Page 196 - His Majesty the King of Italy, the President of the Swiss Confederation, and His Majesty the Emperor of Brazil...