Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) (1822-1885) to Ambrose E. Burnside re: instructions in attempt to outflank Lee at North Anna
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07056 Author/Creator: Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) (1822-1885) Place Written: [s.l.] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1864/05/21 Pagination: 1 p. 20.4 x 12.7 cm Order a Copy
"You want to keep as close to the enemy as possible and report any movements you might observe."
May 21st 8:25am
Maj.: Gen. Burnside, 9th A. C.
If Gen. Warren's movement is successful your Corps and Wright's will move to night the latter following Hancock and you following Warren in the telegraph road. The action of the enemy may change or modify this.
You want to keep as clear to the enemy as possible and upon any movement of his you may obscure. At 10am my Hd Qrs. will be removed to Mattapony Church.
U. S. Grant
M.Genl.
[Docket]
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