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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... Attending personally to their drill and equipment , he soon raised the regiment to a state of discipline rarely attained in the volunteer service . Soon after , Colonel Grant and his regiment were removed across the Mississippi River ...
... Attending personally to their drill and equipment , he soon raised the regiment to a state of discipline rarely attained in the volunteer service . Soon after , Colonel Grant and his regiment were removed across the Mississippi River ...
Page 125
... attended the President's levee , entering the reception room unannounced , but was soon recognized and greeted with great cordiality by Mr. Lincoln . The noted visitor then became the observed of all observers . On the afternoon of the ...
... attended the President's levee , entering the reception room unannounced , but was soon recognized and greeted with great cordiality by Mr. Lincoln . The noted visitor then became the observed of all observers . On the afternoon of the ...
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... attending a theatrical entertainment at Ford's Theatre , Washington , dying before morning . Secretary of State ... attend the theatre in company with the President ; but he was unavoidably detained , and was absent at the time . In the ...
... attending a theatrical entertainment at Ford's Theatre , Washington , dying before morning . Secretary of State ... attend the theatre in company with the President ; but he was unavoidably detained , and was absent at the time . In the ...
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... attending in such cases in other lands . The records of the War Department show that by November 15 , 1865 , there had been sold horses and mules to the value of $ 15,269,000 , barracks and hospitals $ 447,873 ; damaged clothing yielded ...
... attending in such cases in other lands . The records of the War Department show that by November 15 , 1865 , there had been sold horses and mules to the value of $ 15,269,000 , barracks and hospitals $ 447,873 ; damaged clothing yielded ...
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... attended with great excitement . All the States took part in the election except Virginia , Georgia , Mississippi and Texas , which had not been reconstructed at that time . General Grant received 214 electoral votes , while his ...
... attended with great excitement . All the States took part in the election except Virginia , Georgia , Mississippi and Texas , which had not been reconstructed at that time . General Grant received 214 electoral votes , while his ...
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Page 178 - The arms, artillery, and public property to be parked and stacked, and turned over to the officers appointed by me to receive them. This will not embrace the side-arms of the officers, nor their private horses or baggage.
Page 173 - 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 85 - GENERAL — I do not remember that you and I ever met personally. I write this now as a grateful acknowledgment for the almost inestimable service you have done the country. I wish to say a word further. 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...
Page 177 - 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 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 395 - ... were worn every day by the footsteps of an innumerable multitude of worshippers. The schools and temples drew crowds of pious Hindoos from every province where the Brahminical faith was known. Hundreds of devotees came thither every month to die ; for it was believed that a peculiarly happy fate awaited the man who should pass from the sacred city into the sacred river. Nor was superstition the only motive which allured strangers to that great metropolis. Commerce had as many pilgrims as religion....
Page 177 - 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 122 - Whilst 1 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 125 - 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 124 - This faith gave you victory at Shiloh and Vicksburg. Also, when you have completed your best preparations, you go into battle without hesitation, as at Chattanooga — no doubts — no reserves; and I tell you it was this that made us act with confidence. 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.