Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson); 1822-1885;Civil War;Politicians Presidents;Politics and government;Generals
The Chronology of Ulysses S. Grant's life is extracted from the 31 volumes of the Papers of Ulysses S. Grant and is presented here as a full-length time line of Grant's life.
W. H. Magruder sends a report suggesting some changes at the college. For instance, for preparatory students he suggests they be taught additional animal science classes and that they all be required to go to a study hall along with the weak...
W. H. Magruder sends a report to recommend that a general certificate be granted to all students who have taken and completed all freshman and sophomore classes. Also that a department certificate be granted to students who have taken and completed...
W. H. Magruder on behalf of the committee sends a report suggesting that there be a hour limit for students competing for a scholarship. They also write that they cannot think of any work at the college that would be suitable for the women who...
J. M. Magruder writes to Lee explaining that all of their lessons in geometry have been too long recently making it difficult for the students to retain the information. He notes that he has done well earlier in the month and his professor responds...
W. M. McCutheon writes to Lee stating that he has studied more in geometry than anyone else in the freshman class and hopes that this will help Lee understand his low grade in geometry. His teacher responded by saying that he thinks that is a poor...
T. J. Watson. The furniture salesman, writes to Lee defending himself and ensuring him that he did not take advantage of the students by selling them overpriced used furniture. March 13, 1890.
S. D. Lee writes to the governor in regards to a statement the governor had made about anyone being able to give students permission to leave. Lee corrects him by saying the only person who has power to give permission to leave is the president....
The four students who are to be considered for the Alumni Medal write to the President and faculty asking for them to select a subject for debate. March 7, 1898.
