Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) (1822-1885) to Judson D. Bingham
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00427 Author/Creator: Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) (1822-1885) Place Written: Vicksburg, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 July 1863 Pagination: 2 p. ; 25 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Grant writes to Lieutenant Colonel Bingham, Chief Quartermaster of the depot at Nashville, Tennessee: "l have relieved Mr. Livermore of his functions as Negro Commissioner and taken from him the control of the Steamer [Potter]. It seems one boat has been kept for the use of the negro regiments and another for the Commissioners. One it seems to me can do the business for all the contrabands both soldiers and others." Discusses transporting rations and re-directing the use of the boats.
Head Quarters, Dept. of the Tn
Vicksburg Miss. July 21st 1863
Lt. Col. Bingham,
Chief Qr. Mr.
Col.
I have relieved Mr. Livermore of his functions as Negro Commissioner and taken from him the controll [sic] of the steamer Potter, It seems [one] boat has been kept for the use of the Negro Regiments and another for the Commissioners. [One] it seems to me can do the business for all the Contrabands both soldiers and others.
There are some rations to go up this morning which probably will be put aboard of the Potter unless [2] otherwise ordered. As the Bullet and Potter are both now at the Wharf Please give directions which boat you will have them go on - and order the other boat for general service.
Very respectfully
U. S. Grant
Maj. Gn.
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