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John Kiernan was the chief farrier for the US Army during the Civil War and visited Grant's farm in Missouri frequently. His letter to Grant during that time was concerning a libel in the press concerning the farm. See the Related Link.
He was also a consultant in the first army "Training school for Farriers and Horseshoers," which was established in 1903. His book on horseshoeing undoubtedly led to this appointment. See the Related Link.
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The practice of the Union Army was to send one farrier/blacksmith with each troop of 82-100 men. The Army's horses were vital to their victory over the South, so they had to be taken care of. Sometimes they had shoes, whereas the enlisted men didn't.
Point of interest: Gen. Grant's favorite horse was Cincinnati. His other horses' names were Methuselah, Rondy, Fox, Jack, Jeff Davis, and Kangaroo.
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Who was the general of the north during the civil war?
U.S. Grant.
What president was also a general in the union army during the civil war?
Grant was a Civil War General and president.
A quote from General Grant during the civil war?
Grant to Sherman: "Make Georgia howl!"
Who was a General during civil war who became president?
U.S. Grant.
What president was a general for the north during the civil war?
US Grant
What role did Ulysses S. Grant have during the Civil War?
He was a general.
What nickname did the North give General Ulysses S. Grant?
"Unconditional Surrender" Grant was the name given to General Grant during the American Civil War.
What general commanded the us army during the civil war?
Ulysses grant
Was grant for north or south during the civil war?
Ulysses S. Grant was a general that fought for the Union (the north).
President was a famous general during the Civil War?
Ulysses S. Grant was a famous Northern general during the Civil War who went on to become President of the United States.
Who was Ulysses Grant and what did he do?
He was a president in the USA and he was a general for the Union Army during the Civil War.
The commander of the confederate army during the civil war?
general Ulysses S. Grant
