The Life and Campaigns of General U. S. Grant; From Boyhood to His Inauguration as President of the United States Including an Accurate Account of Sherman's Great March from Chattanooga to Washington and the Final Official Reports of Sheridan, Meade, Sherman a (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1869. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XXVI. GENERAL GRANT'S MOVEMENTS AFTER THE SURRENDER. General Grant visits Burlington and Philadelphia.--A munificent Gift.--Gaueral Grant's Acceptance of it.--Returns to Washington.--Capture of Jeff. Davis.--The Grand Review.--General Grant makes a Tour to New York and New England.--Goes to the British Provinces.--Incidents at Quebec.--Journey to the West.--Scenes along the Route.--At President Lincoln's Tomb.--Amoog his Old Friends.--General Grant's Character. May 2d, General Grant visited his home in Burlington, New Jersey, which had been the residence of his family since he entered upon his eastern campaign, returning to Philadelphia on the 3d, to take possession of the elegantly furnished and tasteful mansion on West Chestnut street, presented to him by the citizens. He then repaired to Washington, and was present at the grand review of our returning legions--a spectacle, in grandeur and impressive associations, never approached before on this continent. June 8th, General Grant was in New York. The Astor House was his temporary home. The Sixty-first Massachusetts, returning from the battle-field, passed the hotel, and were told that the chief those brave troops had followed was there. Then went up such a shout as never before rang over that resort of distinguished men; for strong, brave hearts, which had beat calmly in battle, were making an effort to express the fullness and intensity of their devotion to him who had led them to victory. At the Union League Rooms he was importuned again for a speech, and responded with his accustomed brevity: 'Gentlemen, I bid you good-night. lam much obliged to you for this reception." In August, the Lieutenant-General started on a tour to Nw York, Canada, and the West. At Albany, the capital of the Empire S...