Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant, Part 4.

"Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant, Part 4" by Ulysses S. Grant is a recollection from the 1800s that continues to describe Grant's time in the Civil War, focusing on important fights where he was in charge, most notably in Chattanooga. The memoir begins with Grant's first encounter with Secretary of War Stanton and how he took over leading the Military Division of Mississippi. Grant explores the difficult military situation, talking about the tough times of the Army of the Cumberland under General Rosecrans and the strategic mistakes that caused problems in the war. He points out how crucial it was to strengthen Chattanooga and carefully organize the troops' supplies and readiness for battle, building up to important battles like the one at Chattanooga. Grant also shows that speedy choices and open communication were vital when getting his forces ready for the challenges.