Letters of Ulysses S. Grant to his father and his youngest sister, 1857-78 by Grant
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"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.)
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| Author | Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Cramer, Jesse Grant, 1869-1934 |
| Title | Letters of Ulysses S. Grant to his father and his youngest sister, 1857-78 |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Ted Garvin and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E660: History: America: Late nineteenth century (1865-1900) |
| Subject | Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 -- Correspondence |
| Subject | Presidents -- United States -- Correspondence |
| Subject | Generals -- United States -- Correspondence |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 13471 |
| Release Date | Sep 15, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 677 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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