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Who is General Albert Sidney Johnston from Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant and what is their importance?

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A Confederate General who was wounded at Shiloh. Grant said the man's wounds weren't life-threatening but he failed to seek medical treatment and refused to give up his command. He continued commanding his men until he literally collapsed from blood loss and died. News of his death prompted a celebration among the Union Troops.