Southern Illinois University Press Papers of Ulysses S. Grant, Volume 19: July 1, 1868 - October 31, 1869 Volume 19 (U S Grant Papers)

null Review The value of these volumes reaches beyond their author, his mail, and message or calendar listings. General Grant is handsomely served by John Y. Simon's flawless editing and presentation, which includes lengthy explanatory commentaries that simplify the reader's understanding. Through every line shines the victor in battle and also the herald who described it. Like Lincoln, Grant knew what the Union had cost.--David L. Smiley, Illinois Historical Journal About the Author John Y.Simon is a professor of history at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. He has written or edited, in addition to the published volumes of the Grant Papers, four books, among which is The Personal Memoirs of Julia Dent Grant.William M. Ferraro is assistant editor of the Grant Papers. He is assistant editor of volumes 1and 2 of The Salmon P. Chase Papers.J. Thomas Murphy is assistant editor of the Grant Papers. Sue E. Dotson is textual editor of the Grant Papers.