Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) (1822-1885) to Elihu Washburne
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09113 Author/Creator: Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) (1822-1885) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 November 1861 Pagination: 4 p. ; 24.7 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
"The very flattering interest you have taken in my personal welfare and advancement I know of but one way of repaying... I promise the country my undivided time and exertions and any fault shall be from an error in judgment, not of heart. The battle of Belmont, as time passes, proves to have been a greater success than Gen. McClernand or myself at first thought. The enemies loss proves to be greater and the effect upon the Southern mind more saddening. Their loss was near three to our one..."
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