Grant from West Point to Appomattox, an 1885 engraving presumably intended to commemorate Grant's achievements after his death. A half-length portrait of Ulysses S. Grant is surrounded by nine scenes of his career from West Point graduation in 1843 to Lee's surrender in 1865. Clockwise from lower left:
· Graduated at West Point 1843 - Gen. Scott presenting diplomas
· In the tower at Chapultepec 1847
· Drilling his Volunteers 1861
· Fort Donelson 1862
· The Battle of Shiloh 1862
· The Siege of Vicksburg 1863
· The Battle of Chattanooga 1863
· Commander-in-Chief 1864
· The Surrender of Gen. Lee 1865