President Lincoln had been having troubles with his generals from the beginning of the war. Finally
the President found a
general that would push forward and not want to give in. U.S.
Grant was that man. The President had trust in Grant's decision.
U.S. Grant provided a way to end the great war--through victories.
Many men would die under Grant's command, but the war would indeed end.
A short note to General Grant from the President states the relationship
between the civilian and military leaders of the Northern armieshe.
In August 1864 Grant protested a proposal that some of his troops
be removed from Petersburg, arguing that it would weaken his hold on
the city. The President agreed and sent this message to Grant
offering words of encouragement.
Telegram from President Lincoln
to Lieutenant General Grant,
August 17, 1864
President Lincoln agrees with Grant
about not breaking up his forces and then tells him to ". . . hold on with a
bull dog grip, and chew and choke, as much as possible."
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Click Here for Grant Resources
The original letter is located in the
National Archives collection, Washington, D.C. |
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Volunteer
and enlist in the Union Army and be mustered by U.S.
Grant into the 21st Illinois Volunteers at Mattoon,
Illinois. Click
Here
for "mustering." |
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Study
Grant's 21st Illinois Volunteers in
Missouri--the Western Theater. Click
Here to
learn of Grant's personal statement, (concerning
fear and doubt at his first confrontation) "
I kept right on." |
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Fight well and
bravely and become an officer under U.S. Grant; the Congressional Medals
of Honor: Navy and Army. Click
Here |
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Read
about the Cavalry and U.S. Grant and his horses
Click Here |
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Join in
with Grant's Army of the Potomac and his plan
for victory (early 1864) Click
Here |
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Be
with U.S. Grant and Robert E. Lee in the
Appomattox Courthouse when the surrender and
acceptance of Union terms occurred. Click
Here |
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Explain
President Lincoln's order to General Grant:
" . . hold on with a bull dog grip, and chew and
choke, as much as possible." Click
Here |
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