History Plays for the Grammar Grades

<div class="pagenum"><!-- Page 35 --><SPAN name="Page_35" id="Page_35">[Pg 35]</SPAN></div> <h2><SPAN name="GRANT_AND_LEE" id="GRANT_AND_LEE"></SPAN>GRANT AND LEE</h2> <h3 class="h3left">INTRODUCTION:</h3> <p class="narr">Ulysses S. Grant was born in Ohio, April 27, 1822. His father was a tanner. He was brought up for farm work. Later went to West Point from where he graduated in 1843. He distinguished himself in the Mexican War. He resigned from the army in 1854, tried various kinds of business in St. Louis and Galena, Illinois. On the day after the fall of Sumter, Grant made up his mind to return to the army. In August 1861 he became a brigadier general. From 1861 to 1863 his name was connected with most of the successful operations in the West, till Lincoln said of him, "I can't spare this man. He fights." His greatest characteristic was his indomitable grit.</p> <p class="narr">The first act will be Grant sending his answer to General Buckner at the capture of Fort Donelson.</p> <h3>ACT I.</h3> <p class="stage1">(Grant at desk, writing and looking over maps. Men at wall looking over maps. Officer speaks to General Grant.)</p> <p class="speaker"><span class="smcap">Officer</span>: Two soldiers from General Buckner await outside, General Grant.</p> <p class="speaker"><span class="smcap">Grant</span>: Show them in.</p> <p class="stage1">(Enter soldiers with Union man. Soldier salutes).</p> <p class="speaker"><span class="smcap">Soldier</span>: General Grant, General Buckner wishes to know on what terms you will consider the surrender of Fort Donelson.</p> <p class="speaker"><span class="smcap">Grant</span>: No terms except an unconditional and immediate surrender can be accepted. I propose to move immediately upon your works.</p> <p class="speaker"><span class="smcap">Soldier</span>: Your answer will be given to General Buckner. Good bye, General Grant. (Salute).</p> <p class="speaker"><span class="smcap">Grant</span>: (Salute). Goodbye.</p> <hr class="major" /> <div style="break-after:column;"></div><br />