Fred Grant at Vicksburg: A Boy’s Memoir at his Father’s Side During the American Civil War (ed. Albert A.Nofi - DML) ho

Fred Grant at Vicksburg: A Boy’s Memoir at his Father’s Side During the American Civil War (ed. Albert A.Nofi - DML) hoby Albert A. Nofi (Editor) On March 29, 1863, 12 year old Frederick Grant, the eldest son of Union Maj. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant, arrived at his fathers headquarters at Youngs Point, Louisiana. Grants Army of the Tennessee was preparing to move against Vicksburg, Mississippi, and young Fred had no intention of missing out on the adventure. His incredible journey would consume more than three months and would not end until shortly after the surrender of

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