The Papers of Ulysses S. Grant, Volume 15: May 1 - December 31, 1865 Volume 15

by John Y. Simon

This volume provides material that will allow a fresh evaluation of Grant's activities following Appomattox.

In April Grant commanded an army of more than 1,000,000 men maintained at enormous cost. Disbanding this army took priority. By mid-July, more than two-thirds of the volunteers had been mustered out.

Grant as peacemaker exerted his power to protect his former adversaries. He opposed prosecuting Southern military leaders, including...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0809314665
• ISBN13: 9780809314669
• Release Date: October 1988
• Publisher: Southern Illinois University Press
• Length: 722 Pages
• Weight: 3.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.6" x 6.9" x 10.1"