Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) (1822-1885) to Edward Otho Cresap Ord
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06394 Author/Creator: Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) (1822-1885) Place Written: City Point, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 December 1864 Pagination: 1 p. ; 14.5 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Grant, Commander-in-Chief of the United States Army, instructs General Ord to "Please telegraph any news from Sherman the Richmond papers of to-day may contain." Written on Head-Quarters, Armies of the United States stationery. Contains a handwritten "W" on verso. Probably a telegram.
General William T. Sherman undertook the March to the Sea, or Savannah Campaign, 15 November- 22 December 1864.
Head-Quarters, Armies of the United States, City Point, Va. Dec. 12th 1864
Maj. Gen. Ord, 24th Corps.
Please telegraph any news from Sherman the Richmond papers of to-day may contain.
U. S. Grant
Lt. Gen.
[verso:] W [or "3"] / 605
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