Tag Archives: Julia Dent

Ulysses S. Grant: The Homecoming

Ulysses S. Grant was never happier than with his beloved wife and children. USG & Julia: The Long Courtship For Second Lt. Ulysses S. Grant, it was truly love at first sight when he met Julia Dent. Her brother Fred … Continue reading

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U.S.Grant and the U.S. Mail

Mail call has always been one of the key ingredients of soldier morale and  frequently the high point of his day. A Literate War The Civil War is considered by most historians as the “first modern war” for a variety … Continue reading

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Ulysses S. Grant: The Locket Story

  When Ulysses S. Grant met Julia Dent, it was love at first sight. Grant Meets Dent Young Lt. Ulysses S. Grant (1822-1885), recently graduated from West Point, was a frequent guest at the Dent home for several weeks before … Continue reading

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