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100 1 _aGrant, Ulysses S.
_q(Ulysses Simpson),
_d1822-1885
245 1 0 _aLetters of Ulysses S. Grant to his father and his youngest sister, 1857-78
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-09-15
508 _aE-text prepared by Ted Garvin and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGrant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 -- Correspondence
653 _aPresidents -- United States -- Correspondence
653 _aGenerals -- United States -- Correspondence
700 1 _aCramer, Jesse Grant,
_d1869-1934
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13471
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