Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) (1822-1885) to Schuyler Hamilton
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06349 Author/Creator: Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) (1822-1885) Place Written: Memphis, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 January 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20 x 25.1 cm. Order a Copy
Grant, Commander of the Army and Department of the Tennessee, discusses the organization of guns in preparation for the siege of Vicksburg. Also instructs Hamilton regarding gathering troops at Memphis, Tennessee and Corinth, Mississippi.
Head Quarters, Dept. of the Ten.
Memphis Ten. Jan. 22d 1863
Brig. Gen. Hamilton
Comdg. Dept. of West Ten.
Gen.
Have moved from the East bank of the river from this place to Columbus all large guns still remaining, and also the guns from Island No 10 and from the Floating battery below them. These guns, or such of them as can be used, may be brought to Memphis, the remainder sent to Cairo.
[2] It will be necessary to keep up small garrisons at New Madrid, Island No 10, Hickman and possibly at Fort Pillow. This latter however should be inspected before establishing a garrison.
As soon as practicable relieve the 15th regular Inf.y from Columbus and bring them to this place preparitory to being sent down the river. The same with the 1st Inf.y at Corinth. There are three companies of Cavalry belonging to Col. Cornyn[']s Mo. regiment at Columbus and three companies here. I wish [3] them to be collected at Memphis as soon as possible. The other six companies of this regiment are at Helena and will be ordered here immediately.
As soon as it possibly can be done send a regiment of Cavalry to Corinth.
One of the new regiments to arrive can be put in charge of the heavy guns in the Fort and drilled by some Artillery officer of experience. Same at Corinth.
All the Rolling stock of the rail-road should be got away from Columbus as soon as [4] possible.
Respectfully &c
U.S. Grant
Maj. Gen.
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