Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant, Part 6.

"Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant, Part 6" by Ulysses S. Grant is a recollection from the 1800s that recounts the concluding period of the Civil War, where Grant describes the tactical approaches, significant occurrences, and relationships with important people during this violent time. He starts by describing General William T. Sherman's preparations for a march through the Carolinas after his successful campaign in Georgia. Grant highlights the difficulties Sherman encountered, such as supply problems and the requirement to conquer a larger Confederate army, while emphasizing the significance of strategic decisions and logistical preparation. Grant also reflects on his communications with other generals and the wider consequences of their military actions as he recounts the events, all of which come to a head with the Confederate Army's final surrender at Appomattox.