October 3, 1864: U. S. Grant to Miss E. Glanky

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The donation to the cause of our country, exhibited in your letter if it was general in the land, would stop desertions from the Army and the rebellion would soon be suppressed. You have given one brother to the cause and regret that you have not another to tender his services? Let all the ladies of the land express the same sentiment and able bodied young men will be ashamed to stay at home whilst the war continues.

Citation: Ulysses S. Grant (1822-1885), autograph letter signed to Miss E. Glanky. City Point, Va.; 3 October 1864. AMs 435/8.10