. The photographic history of the Civil War : thousands of scenes photographed 1861-65, with text by many special authorities . it wassupposed that each day would prove my last, seemed to me thebeginning of the answer to Let us have peace Ulysses Simpson Grant. THE VOICE OF THE SOUTH WHEN General Grant was dying at Mount McGregorthe Boston Globe instructed its New Orleans corre-spondent to interview Jefferson Davis. Mr. Davis was notseen personally, but a few days later he penned the followingletter: Dear Sir—Your request in behalf of a Boston journal-ist for me to prepare a criticism of Gener
. The photographic history of the Civil War : thousands of scenes photographed 1861-65, with text by many special authorities . it wassupposed that each day would prove my last, seemed to me thebeginning of the answer to Let us have peace Ulysses Simpson Grant. THE VOICE OF THE SOUTH WHEN General Grant was dying at Mount McGregorthe Boston Globe instructed its New Orleans corre-spondent to interview Jefferson Davis. Mr. Davis was notseen personally, but a few days later he penned the followingletter: Dear Sir—Your request in behalf of a Boston journal-ist for me to prepare a criticism of General Grants militarycareer cannot be complied with for the following reasons: 1. Gen. Grant is dying. 2. Though he invaded our country, it was with an openhand, and, as far as I know, he abetted neither arson nor pil-lage, and has since the war. I believe, showed no malignity toConfederates either of the military or civil service. Therefore, instead of seeking to disturb the quiet of hisclosing hours. I would, if it were in my power, contribute tothe peace of his mind and the comfort of his body. [Signed] Jefferson t&aofWb py&
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