The initials of his name were seized upon by the people for rallying-cries of patriotism, and were woven into songs for the street and for the camp.

He was "Unconditional Surrender," he was "United States," he was "Uncle Sam." Not himself only but his State was glorified.

It was an Illinois victory.

No less than thirty regiments from that State were in General Grant's command, and they had all won great credit.
This fact was especially pleasing to Mr.Lincoln.

Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, and Kentucky were all gallantly represented on the field, but the prestige of the day belonged to Illinois.