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Ulysses S. Grant: “I reviewed my West Point course of mathematics during the seven months at Jefferson Barracks, and read many valuable…”

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I reviewed my West Point course of mathematics during the seven months at Jefferson Barracks, and read many valuable historical works, besides an occasional novel.
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Ulysses S. Grant
Republican · Ohio

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Grant recounts his review of mathematical studies and reading during his time at Jefferson Barracks.

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