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He was through with nicknames — to drop “ Useless ” and become " Hug ” would never do — so the tacks had to be pulled out . Ulysses left with mingled joy and reluctance . He had no desire to become a soldier , but he was cheered by the ...
He was through with nicknames — to drop “ Useless ” and become " Hug ” would never do — so the tacks had to be pulled out . Ulysses left with mingled joy and reluctance . He had no desire to become a soldier , but he was cheered by the ...
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Near the close of his life , after he had become West Point's most distinguished son , he wrote that when he entered the Academy he had little hope of ever getting through the course ; and he had expected , if he did graduate ...
Near the close of his life , after he had become West Point's most distinguished son , he wrote that when he entered the Academy he had little hope of ever getting through the course ; and he had expected , if he did graduate ...
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Cramer tried , apparently , to convert Grant and to induce him to become a member of the church , for he talked continually about religion with his famous brother - in - law . At one time he declared to Grant that he did not believe ...
Cramer tried , apparently , to convert Grant and to induce him to become a member of the church , for he talked continually about religion with his famous brother - in - law . At one time he declared to Grant that he did not believe ...
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Contents
CEAPTER | 11 |
OBSESSIONS AND FANTASIES | 25 |
THE UNWILLING SOLDIER | 38 |
Copyright | |
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