Ulysses S. Grant: Warrior and StatesmanMorrow, 1969 - 480 pages |
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Page 19
... never knew him to fight , and he was never quarrelsome . His habits were good . I don't remember of his using tobacco or liquor . He never talked about military life . He never went on trips or excursions with us , except in our boating ...
... never knew him to fight , and he was never quarrelsome . His habits were good . I don't remember of his using tobacco or liquor . He never talked about military life . He never went on trips or excursions with us , except in our boating ...
Page 75
... never sick a day . Mexico is a very pleasant place to live because it is never hot nor never cold , but I believe every one is heartily tired of the war . There is no amusement except the Theatre and as the actors & actresses are ...
... never sick a day . Mexico is a very pleasant place to live because it is never hot nor never cold , but I believe every one is heartily tired of the war . There is no amusement except the Theatre and as the actors & actresses are ...
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... never taken before , but it was one I never forgot afterward . From that event to the close of the war I never experi- enced trepidation upon confronting an enemy , though I always felt more or less anxiety . I never forgot that he had ...
... never taken before , but it was one I never forgot afterward . From that event to the close of the war I never experi- enced trepidation upon confronting an enemy , though I always felt more or less anxiety . I never forgot that he had ...
Contents
The Boy and the Cadet | 13 |
The Years Between | 31 |
The War With Mexico | 46 |
Copyright | |
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