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United States Military Telegraph

By Telegraph from City Pt

Dated 24 1864

To Asst Sce Fox

If the Rebel Rams do not get down to-night I think everything will be safe before to-morrow night. I expect but little assistance however in case of an attack from the Navy under Capt. Parker. I have been compelled to take the matter in my own hands to get vessels to the front ordering by direction of the Sec. of the Navy

I know no reason why the Torpedo boat did not attack. As I understand the rebel rams run our batteries to the obstructions and there leisurely rumored and blow them up only opposed by a little Infantry from the shore. Where I sent up before day light Capt. Parker had removed the Monitor to below the obstruction Pontoon bridge. To-night I understand he has hauled down the river leaving what obstructions still remains to be removed without opposition from him. I have sent an urgent appeal for him to get back. I have been busy all day getting up material to review the obstructions and Army officers are now at it.

U. S. Grant

Lt. Gen.

Citation: Ulysses S. Grant (1822-1885), autograph telegram signed to Gustavus Vasa Fox. City Point, Va.; 24 December 1864. AMs 391/9

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City Point, Va, Dec. 12^th / 64

Maj. Gen. Sheridan, Kernstown Va.

I think there is no doubt but that all of Gordon’s & Pegram’s Divisions are here. The inhabitants of Richmond are supplied exclusively over the roads North of James River. If it is possible to destroy the Va. Central road it will go far towards starving out the garrison of Richmond. The Welden Road has been largely used until now notwithstandingly it has been cut to stoney Creek. It is now gone to Hicksford and I think can be of no further use. If the enemy are known to have retired to Staunton you will either be able to make a dash on the communications North of the James or spare a part of your forces. I know your view as to the practicability of nearing this […] and also as to the […] of detaining [?] troops. Let me know your views as to the best course, to make a dash in the Central road & canal or to detach from your command.

U.S. Grant

Lt. Gen.

Citation: Ulysses S. Grant (1822-1885), autograph letter signed to Philip H. Sheridan. City Point, Va., 12 December [18]64. AMs 358/4

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City Point, Va, Dec. 11^th 1864

Maj. Gen. Halleck, Washington

There has been no news from Warren since the evening after he left. The Richmond papers however contain no news of any engagement with him beyond a rumored fight between Hampton’s Cavalry and some of his forces. A force of some 8,000 men were sent South yesterday under Gen. Potter to secure his return. The latest news contained in Richmond papers of yesterday from Sherman’s army says that on the 7^th he was East of the Ogechie twenty-five miles from Savannah nearing on that place. On the 6^th he had marched his army eighteen miles.

U.S. Grant

Lt. Gen.

Citation: Ulysses S. Grant (1822-1885) autograph letter signed to Henry W. Halleck. City Point, Va., 11 December 1864. AMs 358/3

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City Point, Va. Dec. 8^th 1864

Maj. Gen. Meade,

Your dispatch received. I think it will be well to send out a division of infantry to help forcing a crossing of Hatcher’s Run and find out what the enemy are doing. Send them in the morning. The enemy are playing a game of bluff with us now and as we hold the strong hand we want to take advantage of it. Any further movement than that in support of the Cavalry crossing Hatcher’s Run will depend upon developments.

U. S. Grant

Lt. Gen.

Citation: Ulysses S. Grant (1822-1885), autograph letter signed to George G. Meade. City Point, Va.; 8 December 1864. AMs 435/8.6

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City Point, Va. Dec 4^th 1864

Maj. Gen. Butler,

I feel great anxiety to see the Wilmington expedition off both on account of the present fine weather, which we can expect no great continuation of, and because Sherman may now be expected to strike the sea coast any day leaving Bragg free to return. I think it advisable for you to notify Admiral Porter and get off without any delay with or without your powder boat.

U. S. Grant

Lt. Gen.

Citation: Ulysses S. Grant (1822-1885), autograph letter signed to Benjamin F. Butler. City Point, Va.; 4 December 1864. AMs 435/8.9

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City Point, Va, Nov. 6^th 1864

Maj. Gen. Halleck, Washington,

What I understand to be Gen. Sherman’s desire was that Canby should act on Beauregard’s communications from the Miss. River. By all means under existing state of affairs he should not move a soldier from the Mississippi to the Southern coast. As large a force as he can send ought to go as far as Meredian or Selma if they can get there. But the road from Jackson East should be well broken and as much damage as possible done to the Mobile & Ohio.

U. S. Grant

Lt. Gen.

Citation: Ulysses S. Grant (1822-1885), autograph letter signed to Henry Wager Halleck. City Point, Va.; 6 November1864. AMs 435/8.1

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Head Quarters Armies of the United States,

City Point Va. Oct. 12^th 1864.

Maj. Gen. Sherman, Kingston Ga.

Your dispatch of to-day received. If you are satisfied the trip to the sea coast can be made holding the line of the Tennessee river firmly you may make it destroying all the rail-road South of Dalton or Chattanooga as you think best.

U.S. Grant

Lt. Gen.

Citation:Ulysses S. Grant (1822-1885), autograph telegram signed. City Point, Va.,12 October 1864. AMs 545/19.2

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The donation to the cause of our country, exhibited in your letter if it was general in the land, would stop desertions from the Army and the rebellion would soon be suppressed. You have given one brother to the cause and regret that you have not another to tender his services? Let all the ladies of the land express the same sentiment and able bodied young men will be ashamed to stay at home whilst the war continues.

Citation: Ulysses S. Grant (1822-1885), autograph letter signed to Miss E. Glanky. City Point, Va.; 3 October 1864. AMs 435/8.10

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City Point Va. Sept. 21^st / 64

Maj. Gen. Butler,

Further news from Sheridan is better than the first we heard. In pressuring the enemy up the Valley Lee may be inclined to detach from here. Put every one on the lookout for any movement of the enemy. Should any forced be detached we must either manage to bring them back or gain an advantage here.

U. S. Grant

Lt. Gen.

Citation: Ulysses S. Grant (1822-1885), autograph letter signed to Benjamin F. Butler. City Point, Va., 21 September 18]64. AMs 357/30