02490cam a22003373u 4500 13471 UtSlPG 20260610133322.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E660 Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 Letters of Ulysses S. Grant to his father and his youngest sister, 1857-78 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-09-15 E-text prepared by Ted Garvin and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "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.) Original publication data not identified Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 -- Correspondence Presidents -- United States -- Correspondence Generals -- United States -- Correspondence Cramer, Jesse Grant, 1869-1934 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13471 54861 54861