Charles Parker's reflections on the Civil War and General Grant
Description:
Handwritten manuscript, containing Charles Parker's reflections on the Civil War and General Grant, including thoughts on prisoner exchanges and Grant's presidency, character, and military strategies. He also dispels some myths about Grant and his personality and habits. Envelope has a note from Parker saying "My first, last & only attempts at poetry is in this envelope," with a second note saying "This above endorsement was true from 1866 to 1902, In 1902 I 'burst out' with added slips." Envelope is missing pages 1, 2 and 7.
