One side or the other had to yield principles they deemed dearer than life before it could be brought to an end.

I commanded the whole of the mighty host engaged on the victorious side.

I was, no matter whether deservedly so or not, a representative of that side of the controversy.

It is a significant and gratifying fact that Confederates should have joined heartily in this spontaneous move.

I hope the good feeling inaugurated may continue to the end.
APPENDIX.
REPORT OF LIEUTENANT-GENERAL U.S.GRANT, OF THE UNITED STATES ARMIES 1864-65.
HEADQUARTERS ARMIES OF THE UNITED STATES, WASHINGTON, D.C., July 22, 1865.
HON.