—He saved the Union in battle.
I thought Grant did that?
—Grant did first-rate fighting; but if Hancock hadn't won at Gettysburg, Grant and his army might as well have sat down where they were and gone into the "Tanner" business.
Did he take a part in any other great battles?
—Yes; in nearly every battle fought by the army of the Potomac until he was carried off the field at Gettysburg.
What did the country think of him?
—Everything that could be thought of a brave, noble nature.
What did Congress do?
—Passed a special vote of thanks to him for his conspicuous part in the battle that saved the country.
Of course they passed a vote of thanks to Garfield, too?