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Title: Letters of Ulysses S. Grant to His Father and His Youngest Sister, 1857-78
Note: Reading ease score: 70.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Ted Garvin and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Letters of Ulysses S. Grant to His Father and His Youngest Sister, 1857-78" by Grant is a collection of personal letters written during the mid-19th century. This correspondence offers a unique insight into the life and thoughts of Ulysses S. Grant, a significant figure in American history who served as a commanding general during the Civil War and later as President. The letters chronicle Grant's life from his early military career to his experiences during the tumultuous period of the Civil War, reflecting his character, family relationships, and personal challenges. The opening of the collection establishes the framework for understanding General Grant's character through his letters to his father and sister. It begins with a letter from St. Louis, expressing familial sentiments and everyday concerns about farm life and family health. These letters blend personal anecdotes with glimpses into Grant's life decisions, such as his struggles with farming and his eventual return to military service. The early letters touch on his worried reflections about his family and children while revealing his ambitions and thoughts about the future, setting the stage for his emergence as a pivotal leader in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
Editor: Cramer, Jesse Grant, 1869-
EBook No.: 13471
Published: Sep 15, 2004
Downloads: 99
Language: English
Subject: Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 -- Correspondence
Subject: Presidents -- United States -- Correspondence
Subject: Generals -- United States -- Correspondence
LoCC: History: America: Late nineteenth century (1865-1900)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Letters of Ulysses S. Grant to His Father and His Youngest Sister, 1857-78
Note: Reading ease score: 70.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Ted Garvin and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Letters of Ulysses S. Grant to His Father and His Youngest Sister, 1857-78" by Grant is a collection of personal letters written during the mid-19th century. This correspondence offers a unique insight into the life and thoughts of Ulysses S. Grant, a significant figure in American history who served as a commanding general during the Civil War and later as President. The letters chronicle Grant's life from his early military career to his experiences during the tumultuous period of the Civil War, reflecting his character, family relationships, and personal challenges. The opening of the collection establishes the framework for understanding General Grant's character through his letters to his father and sister. It begins with a letter from St. Louis, expressing familial sentiments and everyday concerns about farm life and family health. These letters blend personal anecdotes with glimpses into Grant's life decisions, such as his struggles with farming and his eventual return to military service. The early letters touch on his worried reflections about his family and children while revealing his ambitions and thoughts about the future, setting the stage for his emergence as a pivotal leader in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
Editor: Cramer, Jesse Grant, 1869-
EBook No.: 13471
Published: Sep 15, 2004
Downloads: 99
Language: English
Subject: Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 -- Correspondence
Subject: Presidents -- United States -- Correspondence
Subject: Generals -- United States -- Correspondence
LoCC: History: America: Late nineteenth century (1865-1900)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.