From the Tan-yard to the White House: The Story of President Grant's LifeHodder and Stoughton, 1889 - 411 pages |
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... learned something from them every day . Common sense , which is the most uncommon kind of sense , was conspicuous in his plans and work ; and this quality kept constant com- pany with decision and principle . As Ulysses advanced to ...
... learned something from them every day . Common sense , which is the most uncommon kind of sense , was conspicuous in his plans and work ; and this quality kept constant com- pany with decision and principle . As Ulysses advanced to ...
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... learned more by teaching others than his own teachers taught him . He was cramped and hampered even here ! Providence called him out into the broader , grander , more exciting arena of public service ; and he soon proved himself a ...
... learned more by teaching others than his own teachers taught him . He was cramped and hampered even here ! Providence called him out into the broader , grander , more exciting arena of public service ; and he soon proved himself a ...
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... learned the business . His tannery was a small one ; and , at that time , the leather business of the country was small . But Mr. Grant understood the business thoroughly , and was regarded as a first - class tanner . The first work of ...
... learned the business . His tannery was a small one ; and , at that time , the leather business of the country was small . But Mr. Grant understood the business thoroughly , and was regarded as a first - class tanner . The first work of ...
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... Georgetown . Ulysses enjoyed this trip , though he was glad to get home . It was a good school for him , and he learned some good lessons . He thought more of Georgetown than ever 54 FROM THE TAN - YARD TO THE WHITE HOUSE .
... Georgetown . Ulysses enjoyed this trip , though he was glad to get home . It was a good school for him , and he learned some good lessons . He thought more of Georgetown than ever 54 FROM THE TAN - YARD TO THE WHITE HOUSE .
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... learned the facts in the case , he said that he would never train another horse for anybody , and he never did . In this his decision of character was strikingly set forth . When he said he would do a certain thing , he did it ; and ...
... learned the facts in the case , he said that he would never train another horse for anybody , and he never did . In this his decision of character was strikingly set forth . When he said he would do a certain thing , he did it ; and ...
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Popular passages
Page 228 - The armies in the East and West acted independently and without concert, like a balky team, no two ever pulling together, enabling the enemy to use to great advantage his interior lines of communication for transporting troops from East to West...
Page 280 - State rights, or the right of a State to secede from the Union — they regard as having been settled forever by the highest tribunal — arms — that man can resort to.
Page 235 - 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 by 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 221 - I use in the plural, intending it for McPherson also. I would write to him, and will some day ; but, starting in the morning, I do not know that I shall find time just now.
Page 254 - GENERAL: — I received your note of this morning on the picket-line, whither I had come to meet you, and ascertain definitely what terms were embraced in your proposal of yesterday with reference to the surrender of this army. I now ask an interview, in accordance with the offer contained in your letter of yesterday, for that purpose.
Page 398 - If iniquity be in thine hand, put it far away, and let not wickedness dwell in thy tabernacles.
Page 224 - 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 254 - I have no authority to treat on the subject of peace ; the meeting proposed for 10 A. M. to-day could lead to no good. I will state, however, General, that I am equally anxious for peace with yourself, and the whole North entertains the same feeling. The terms upon which peace can be had are well understood. By the South laying down their arms they will hasten that most desirable...
Page 191 - This was the nearest approach to a "council of war" I ever held. Against the general, and almost unanimous judgment of the council I sent the following letter: In conformity with agreement of this afternoon, I will submit the following proposition for the surrender of the City of Vicksburg, public stores, etc. On your accepting the terms proposed, I will march in one division as a guard, and take possession at eight AM to-morrow.
Page 264 - Victory has crowned your valor, and secured the purpose of your patriotic hearts ; and, with the gratitude of your countrymen, and the highest honors a great and free nation can accord, you will soon be permitted to return to your homes and families, conscious of having discharged the highest duty of American citizens.