to George H. Thomas

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 to George H. Thomas

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GLC#
GLC09383
Type
Letters
Date
23 November 1863
Author/Creator
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
Title
to George H. Thomas
Place Written
s.l.
Pagination
1 p. :
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

One day before the Battle of Chattanooga: "The truth or falsity of the deserter who came in last night stating that Bragg has fallen back should be ascertained at once. If he is really falling back Sherman can commence at once laying his pontoon trains and we can save a day." [According to Boatner, Grant learned from this deserter that "Bragg had weakened his lines on Missionary Ridge ... [and] directed Thomas to conduct reconnaissance in force to see if the Confederates were withdrawing."] To Maj. Gen. George H. Thomas.

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