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Adam Badeau, Grant in peace: from Appomattox to Mount McGregor, a personal memoir, Grant in peace. (search)
though on so grand a scale, were after all, very human—the simple, natural traits that he shared with us all. He was a typical man, with his faults and virtues, only surpassing the rest by his achievements and his developed powers. It is my intention to narrate the incidents and describe the conduct which produced in me this idea of General Grant. The following letter refers to my plan of writing General Grant's political history: General Grant to General Badeau. Naples, Dec. 18, 1877. my dear General,—Your letter and enclosed chapter of history were received here on our arrival yesterday. I have read the chapter and find no comments to make. It is, no doubt, as correct as history can be written, except when you speak about me. I am glad to see you are progressing so well. Hope Vol. II. will soon be complete, and that the book will find large sale. No doubt but Governor Fish will take great pleasure in aiding you in your next book. He has all the data, so
Adam Badeau, Grant in peace: from Appomattox to Mount McGregor, a personal memoir, Chapter 50: (search)
quite equal to that he felt in the earlier history, for he knew that his civil career had been harshly criticized, and he was anxious to have it vindicated. He offered me every assistance in his power, and furnished from time to time whatever material he could, in advance. Mr. Fish has been good enough to keep the promise made for him by General Grant; and I am indebted to him for not a few statements in this volume which I could not otherwise have made so positively. Naples, December 18th 1877. My dear General,—Your letter and enclosed chapter of history were received here on our arrival yesterday. I have read the chapter and find no comments to make. It is no doubt as correct as history can be written, except when you speak about me. I am glad to see you are progressing so well. Hope Vol. 2, will soon be completed and that the book will find large sale. No doubt but Gov. Fish will take great pleasure in aiding you in your next book. He has all the data so far as hi