Tag Archives: Mt. McGregor

Images of Grant’s Last Days

Posted on June 27, 2019 by Chris Mackowski

On ECW’s YouTube page today, I spent a little time pondering two images of Ulysses S. Grant taken during his time atop Mt. McGregor in the last weeks of his life. Because the images in the video might be hard … Continue reading →

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The Train to Mt. McGregor

Posted on June 17, 2019 by Chris Mackowski

It was a sweltering day 134 years ago on June 16, 1885. The mercury teased the 100-degree mark, and for Ulysses S. Grant, the heat flowing back from the locomotive only made it worse. Add to that the storm of … Continue reading →

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On Location: Grant Cottage

Posted on July 23, 2017 by Chris Mackowski

Today is the anniversary of Ulysses S. Grant’s death in 1885. He died just days after finishing his memoirs—a writing project he undertook to save his family from destitution as he was dying of throat cancer. It’s a compelling story. … Continue reading →

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Grant Memorial Poetry: “Prophecy”

Posted on July 21, 2017 by Chris Mackowski

As I’ve spent time with the Albany Evening Journal researching Ulysses S. Grant’s last days, I’ve gotten a feel for the paper’s rhythms and routines. Granted, the time I’ve spent with the paper has focused on a very narrow window: … Continue reading →

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Grant Memorial Poetry: “Let Us Have Peace”

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Chris Mackowski

When Ulysses S. Grant arrived on Mt. McGregor on June 16, 1885, for what would be the last six weeks of his life, the regional newspaper, the Albany Evening Journal, provided extensive daily coverage. One of the world’s biggest stories … Continue reading →

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Catering to General Grant’s Last Days

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Chris Mackowski

I’m heading up to Grant Cottage for an event this weekend, where I’m supposed to be talking about my latest book, Grant’s Last Battle, which focuses on the last few months of Ulysses S. Grant’s life. As he was dying of … Continue reading →

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