Hurlbut, Stephen Augustus (1815-1882) to Ulysses S. Grant
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05038 Author/Creator: Hurlbut, Stephen Augustus (1815-1882) Place Written: Memphis, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 April 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 24.5 x 19.3 cm. Order a Copy
General Hurlbut offers a report of "the present situation of the Enemy's forces" to Grant, commanding the Army and Department of the Tennessee. Mentions the position, status, and weapons in possession of several Confederate generals and their troops, including Sterling A. M. Wood and James Roland Chalmers. Writes "There is Every indication of a Raid to be made soon on our lines of communications." Requests another regiment of cavalry for General Grenville Mellen Dodge. Plans to send a brigade of infantry and artillery to destroy the [Tallahatitus?] Bridge and to move a force to Panola (possibly Mississippi) from Memphis. Writes "I dislike to make this movement without more cavalry for Dodge as he is the most Exposed of any point. I therefore urgently request another Regiment to be sent me at once- If none can be shared from below I will go on with what I have as soon as I receive your orders." Accompanied by paper backing.
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