Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) (1822-1885) to C.A. Reynolds
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00406 Author/Creator: Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) (1822-1885) Place Written: Vicksburg, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 February 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 20.1 x 25.1 cm. Order a Copy
Written "Before Vicksburg." Grant, commanding Army and Department of the Tennessee, writes to Lieutenant Colonel Reynolds, Chief Quartermaster. Indicates that he is sending boats from his location for the transport of General James Birdseye McPherson's remaining troops. Docketed twice; once in pencil.
Head Quarters, Dept. of the Ten.
Before Vicksburg, Feb.y 13th 1863
Lt. Col. C.A. Reynolds
Chief Q.M.
Col.
I am sending boats up from here to bring down the remainder of McPhersons command. Should the number of boats prove more than is necessary for the force to bring send them back nevertheless.
I will want soon not only all the boats that have been here but many [2] more.
You need not detain boats not already held until directed to do so but release now.
Respectfully &c
U.S. Grant
Maj. Gen.
[docket]
U.S. Grant
Maj Gen.
In regard to Steamers &c
Copy of [illegible]
Furnished Van Vliet
J.
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