The Memoirs of General Ulysses S. Grant, Part 3   By: Ulysses S. Grant (1822-1885)

This third installment of General Ulysses S. Grant's memoirs provides a detailed account of his experiences during the Civil War, focusing on his role in crucial battles and military strategies. Grant's writing is straightforward and engaging, giving readers a firsthand look at the challenges and triumphs he faced as a Union general.

The memoir also delves into Grant's personal life, offering insight into his relationships with fellow officers and his thoughts on the political landscape of the time. His reflections on the war and its aftermath are thought-provoking and shed light on the complexities of the conflict.

Overall, The Memoirs of General Ulysses S. Grant, Part 3 is a valuable historical document that provides a unique perspective on the Civil War. Grant's narrative style makes for a compelling read, and his insights are sure to interest both history enthusiasts and general readers alike.

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My position at Corinth, with a nominal command and yet no command, became so unbearable that I asked permission of Halleck to remove my headquarters to Memphis. I had repeatedly asked, between the fall of Donelson and the evacuation of Corinth, to be relieved from duty under Halleck; but all my applications were refused until the occupation of the town. I then obtained permission to leave the department, but General Sherman happened to call on me as I was about starting and urged me so strongly not to think of going, that I concluded to remain. My application to be permitted to remove my headquarters to Memphis was, however, approved, and on the 21st of June I started for that point with my staff and a cavalry escort of only a part of one company. There was a detachment of two or three companies going some twenty five miles west to be stationed as a guard to the railroad. I went under cover of this escort to the end of their march, and the next morning proceeded to La Grange with no convoy but the few cavalry men I had with me... Continue reading book >>