English:
Grant from West Point to Appomattox
, an 1885 engraving presumably intended to commemorate Grant's achievements after his death. A half-length portrait of Ulysses S. Grant is surrounded by nine scenes of his career from West Point graduation in 1843 to Lee's surrender in 1865. Clockwise from lower left:
- Graduated at West Point 1843 - Gen. Scott presenting diplomas
- In the tower at Chapultepec 1847
- Drilling his Volunteers 1861
- Fort Donelson 1862
- The Battle of Shiloh 1862
- The Siege of Vicksburg 1863
- The Battle of Chattanooga 1863
- Commander-in-Chief 1864
- The Surrender of Gen. Lee 1865
Francais :
Ulysses S. Grant
de West Point a Appomattox
, Gravure de 1885, probablement hagiographique. Un portait en plan taille de Ulysses S. Grant est entoure de neuf vignettes retracant sa carriere de sa remise de diplome a West Point en 1843 a la capitulation de Lee en 1865. Dans le sens des aiguilles d'une montre depuis en bas, a gauche :