Who believed that the united states could win the war if it further expanded its efforts?

which time period is this? or is this story fictional, i'm going to need more info to answer this question

lee and grant, both of whom held the highest rank in their respective armies, had known each other slightly during the mexican-american war (1846-48) and began their dialogue by exchanging awkward personal inquiries. characteristically, grant had arrived in his mud-splattered field uniform while lee had turned out in full dress attire, complete with sash and sword.

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damn girl thats not really your friend then. : /

a memoir is the correct answer