# John B. Floyd — Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant character guide

> John B. Floyd in Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant by Ulysses S. Grant.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Floyd, General Floyd

**First appearance:** 0003-i

## Who they are

Confederate general and former U.S. Secretary of War.

## In the story

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_memoirs_of_ulysses_s_grant_se/chapters/xii)

Mentioned as one of the generals who opposed Scott after the fall of Mexico City.

### [Investment of Fort Donelson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/personal_memoirs_of_ulysses_s_grant_se/chapters/xxii)

Overall Confederate commander at Fort Donelson; escapes with his brigade during the night before surrender.

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