Marriage Quote by Ulysses S. Grant
““During the day I was passing along the line from wing to wing continuously. About the centre stood a house which proved to be occupied by an old lady and her daughter. She showed such unmistakable signs of being strongly Union that I stopped. She said she had not seen a Union flag for so long a time that it did her heart good to look upon it again. She said her husband and son, being Union men, had had to leave early in the war, and were now somewhere in the Union army, if alive. She was without food or nearly so, so I ordered rations issued to her, and promised to find out if I could where the husband and son were.””
About This Quote
Source Historical account: Personal narrative, Civil War era, 1860s
A Union-supporting woman receives aid and hopes for reunion with missing family members.
In simple terms: Compassionate aid to a war‑torn family.
Key Takeaway
Offer aid and seek information for those in need.
Themes
war
humanity
compassion
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
historical
narrative
When to use this quote
- Battlefield camps
- refugee shelters
- civilian aid distribution
Key Concepts
Civil conflict
family separation
humanitarian relief
Questions to Reflect On
- How does empathy affect wartime morale?
- What responsibilities do soldiers have to civilians?
A Different Perspective
Limited resources may not guarantee successful reunions.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
