# Ulysses S. Grant from West Point to Appomattox

- By: Thure de Thulstrup / Adam Cuerden
- Date: 1885
- Classification: Photograph
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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