Grant Accepts War Office Duties Amid Trust and Patriotism
The President asks General Grant to act as War Office head until a successor is appointed. He responds with calm readiness and unselfish duty. Public confidence rises in the War Department as Grant leads with patriotism and restraint, untainted by personal or partisan interests. The nation thanks him from coast to coast.
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