| [CHAPTER I.] |
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| Wherein Captain Galligasken modestly disparages himself,and sets forth with becoming Enthusiasm theVirtues of the illustrious Soldier whose Life he insistsupon writing. | 15 |
| [CHAPTER II.] |
| Wherein Captain Galligasken delineates the early Historyof the illustrious Soldier, and deduces therefrom thePresages of future Greatness. | 26 |
| [CHAPTER III.] |
| Wherein Captain Galligasken "talks Horse," and illustratesthe Subject with some Anecdotes from the Lifeof the illustrious Soldier. | 36 |
| [CHAPTER IV.] |
| Wherein Captain Galligasken follows the illustrious Soldierto West Point, and dilates admiringly upon themany excellent Traits of Character which the Heroexhibited there. | 46 |
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| [CHAPTER V.] |
| Wherein Captain Galligasken accompanies the illustriousSoldier to Mexico, and glowingly dilates upon thegallant Achievements of our Arms from Palo Alto toMonterey. | 56 |
| [CHAPTER VI.] |
| Wherein Captain Galligasken marches with the illustriousSoldier to the Halls of the Montezumas, andglowingly describes the brilliant Campaign in Mexico. | 66 |
| [CHAPTER VII.] |
| Wherein Captain Galligasken goes with the illustriousSoldier to the Farm near St. Louis, and observes hisCareer through various Misfortunes, till he is includedin the Firm of Grant & Sons. | 76 |
| [CHAPTER VIII.] |
| Wherein Captain Galligasken discourses upon the breakingout of the Rebellion, and describes the noble andmodest Behavior of the illustrious Soldier. | 86 |
| [CHAPTER IX.] |
| Wherein Captain Galligasken has Something to say aboutCitizen Soldiers, and follows the illustrious Soldier intothe Field in Missouri. | 96 |
| [CHAPTER X.] |
| Wherein Captain Galligasken relates a pleasing Anecdoteof the illustrious Soldier, and shows how and whyhe captured Paducah. | 106 |
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| [CHAPTER XI.] |
| Wherein Captain Galligasken describes the Battle of Belmont,and further illustrates the military Qualities ofthe illustrious Soldier, as exhibited in that fierce Fight. | 117 |
| [CHAPTER XII.] |
| Wherein Captain Galligasken rehearses the persistentEfforts of the illustrious Soldier to obtain Permissionto attack Fort Henry, and follows him to the Captureof that important Position. | 128 |
| [CHAPTER XIII.] |
| Wherein Captain Galligasken states the Results of theVictory at Fort Henry, and attends the illustriousSoldier in the Investment of Fort Donelson. | 138 |
| [CHAPTER XIV.] |
| Wherein Captain Galligasken follows the illustrious Soldierto the Victory at Fort Donelson, and points out theNature and Extent of that splendid Achievement. | 148 |
| [CHAPTER XV.] |
| Wherein Captain Galligasken follows the illustrious Soldierthrough the Period of his temporary Disgrace andtriumphant Vindication to the opening Scenes at Shiloh. | 158 |
| [CHAPTER XVI.] |
| Wherein Captain Galligasken views the illustrious Soldierin the Battle of Shiloh, and corrects some popular Errorsin regard to that savage Fight. | 170 |
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| [CHAPTER XVII.] |
| Wherein Captain Galligasken finishes the Battle of Shiloh,and sympathizes with the illustrious Soldier in hisunmerited Disgrace while he is waiting, waiting, beforeCorinth. | 180 |
| [CHAPTER XVIII.] |
| Wherein Captain Galligasken treats of the Corinth Campaign,and admiringly calls Attention to the splendidAbilities of the illustrious Soldier as a District Commander. | 191 |
| [CHAPTER XIX.] |
| Wherein Captain Galligasken shows how six Monthswere spent around Vicksburg by the illustrious Soldier,and how the President rather liked the Man, andthought he would try him a little longer. | 201 |
| [CHAPTER XX.] |
| Wherein Captain Galligasken illustrates the TemperancePrinciples of the illustrious Soldier, and proceeds withhim on his conquering Path to the Capital of Mississippi. | 211 |
| [CHAPTER XXI.] |
| Wherein Captain Galligasken follows the illustrious Soldierthrough the Campaign in Mississippi to the Siegeand Surrender of Vicksburg. | 223 |
| [CHAPTER XXII.] |
| Wherein Captain Galligasken sums up the magnificentResults of the Capture of Vicksburg, and starts withthe illustrious Soldier for Chattanooga, after his Appointmentto the Command of the combined Armiesof the Tennessee, the Cumberland, and the Ohio. | 234 |
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| [CHAPTER XXIII.] |
| Wherein Captain Galligasken details the Means by whichthe illustrious Soldier relieved the Army of the Cumberland,and traces his Career to the glorious Victoryof Chattanooga. | 246 |
| [CHAPTER XXIV.] |
| Wherein Captain Galligasken has Something more to sayabout the glorious Campaign of Chattanooga, and illustratessome of the personal Characteristics of theillustrious Soldier. | 259 |
| [CHAPTER XXV.] |
| Wherein Captain Galligasken follows the illustrious Soldierto Washington, where, after enduring many Hardships,he is commissioned Lieutenant General in theArmy of the United States. | 272 |
| [CHAPTER XXVI.] |
| Wherein Captain Galligasken has Something to sayabout the illustrious Soldier's Views of Strategy, andfollows him across the Rapidan into The Wilderness. | 284 |
| [CHAPTER XXVII.] |
| Wherein Captain Galligasken follows the Campaign ofthe Army of the Potomac, and the illustrious Soldierannounces that he shall fight it out on that Line, if ittakes all Summer. | 296 |
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| [CHAPTER XXVIII.] |
| Wherein Captain Galligasken describes in brief Detailthe Siege of Petersburg and Richmond, and attendsthe illustrious Soldier to the End of the Campaign atAppomattox Court House. | 310 |
| [CHAPTER XXIX.] |
| Wherein Captain Galligasken has a few Words to sayabout Lee's Surrender, and demonstrates to his ownand his Reader's entire Satisfaction, that the illustriousSoldier is not an accidental Hero. | 323 |
| [CHAPTER XXX.] |
| Wherein Captain Galligasken follows the illustrious Soldierin his Career after the War, relates several Anecdotesof him, and respectfully invites the whole Worldto MATCH HIM. | 337 |