The Butcher: A Tainted Memory of A Military Hero By Cecilia Ware

Born April 27, 1822, Point Pleasant, OH Graduate of West Point Shy, unassuming Married Julia Dent on August 22, 1848 Drinking problems earn him bad rep

Served as quartermaster under General Zachary Taylor and later General Winfield Scott Closely observed military tactics Honored for bravery in battle under fire

Vicksburg Chattanooga Missionary Ridge PROMOTIONS!

Loss of about 55,000 Union soldiers “We have met a man this time, who either does not know when he is whipped, or who cares not if he loses his whole army.”

"Still there is heavy loss, but we are becoming accustomed to the sacrifice. Grant has not great regard for human life.“ - Union Secretary of the Navy Gideon Welles

Union Losses Vicksburg Campaign - 40,718 Appomattox Campaign – 41,666 Vicksburg Campaign - 9,362 Appomattox Campaign – 10,780 Confederate Losses

“He loses two men to the enemy’s one. He has no management, no regard for life…Grant, I repeat, is an obstinate fool and a butcher.” - Mary Todd Lincoln

“I have always regretted that the last assault on Cold Harbor was ever made…no advantage was ever gained to compensate for the heavy loss we sustained.” - Grant “I have never advocated war except as a means of peace.” - Grant “Far from behaving like an uncaring ‘butcher’, Grant intervened to save lives when, Meade…appeared incapable of acting.” - Gordon Rhea