The Papers of Ulysses S. Grant, Volume 10: January 1 - May 31, 1864 Volume 10

by Dawn M. Ruark and Ulysses S. Grant

In the winter of 1864 while Grant prepared for the inevitable spring campaign in Georgia, Congress revived the rank of lieu­tenant general for the purpose of giving it to its most victorious general. When the bill passed, President Lincoln called Grant to Washington to receive his commission and to assume command of all the armies.

Major General Henry W. Halleck, who became Grant's chief of staff, then handled administrative matters...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0809309807
• ISBN13: 9780809309801
• Release Date: April 1982
• Publisher: Southern Illinois University Press
• Length: 648 Pages
• Weight: 3.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.9" x 7.0" x 10.0"