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A first book in American history with European beginnings . eesboro sSKff^ Corintho o|^-~~v ^ jfe^Chl^kamau^ AyKy^ksbJrg oMfc;W JACKSON forces was wading through the flooded creeks and thedeep mud of the roads, Commodore Foote sailed up andtook the fort. At Fort Donelson it was different. For three days theland and naval forces carried on a siege. Then the com-mander of the Confederates asked Grant what terms wouldbe allowed if the fort were given up. Grant replied, Noterms except an unconditional and immediate surrender 353 A FIRST BOOK IN AMERICAN HISTORY can be accepted. This was characteristic of GeneralGrant. He was the kindest of men to a conquered enemy,but he was firm and would not budge an inch before hehad gained a victory. After the siege of Fort Donelsonpeople said that Grants initials stood for unconditionalsurrender. The surrender of Nashville soon followed the captureof Fort Donelson, and General Grant with his victorioussoldiers marched along the Tennessee River to they were attacked and driven back. But the nextday
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