Fred Grant at Vicksburg: A Boy’s Memoir at his Father’s Side During the American Civil War (ed. Albert A.Nofi - DML) Section-Women During the CW He ordered his subordinates to

He ordered his subordinates to forego efforts to capture the capital of Richmond in favor of annihilating Lee’s command

helping position federal troops in the fields and hills around town

and often deadly struggle for a more perfect union

With characteristic style and insight

000 Men from the Pine Tree State Helped Win the Civil War's Bloodiest Battle

Fred Grant at Vicksburg: A Boy’s Memoir at his Father’s Side During the American Civil War (ed. Albert A.Nofi - DML) Section-Women During the CW He ordered his subordinates toby 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