Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) (1822-1885) to George Gordon Meade
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04907.01 Author/Creator: Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) (1822-1885) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 April 1865 Pagination: 1 p. ; 20.5 x 12.6 cm. Order a Copy
Grant, Commander-in-Chief of the United States Army, writes from Headquarters of the Armies of the United States to Meade, Commander of the Army of the Potomac. Discussing an assault on Petersburg, states that General Horatio Wright can contribute his force, except for a garrison of enclosed works. Relates that General Edward Ortho Cresap Ord is moving to assist Wright. Reports that General Philip Henry Sheridan "intended to start at day break and sweep the White Oak road and all North of it down to Petersburg." Accompanied by two collateral maps; one depicts the Siege of Petersburg 31 March- 3 April 1865, and the other depicts the Siege 25 March- 9 April 1865. Maps appear to have been torn from a book.
6.45 am.
Apl. 2d 1865
Maj. Gen. Meade,
Wright can put in every thing he has except the garrison of inclosed works, Ord is pushing by the shortest road to help Wright.
I head from Sheridan at 12.30 this morning. He intended to start at day break and sweep the White Oak road and all North of it down to Petersburg.
U.S. Grant
Lt. Gen.
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