Sent 8.10 p.m.
City Point Va. July 27th 1864
Maj. Gen. Meade,
The enemy only commenced about two hours ago reinforcing Richmond from Petersburg. 29 carloads of troops have been seen to pass the junction within that time. This will make any surprise on Richmond impossible and may prevent our cavalry reaching the railroad. I will have this dispatch repeated to Gen. Hancock and let him do what he can in the morning in the way of turning the enemy and driving him from his present position. After that he will be best able to determine whether it will be well to push further.
U. S. Grant
Citation: Ulysses S. Grant (1822-1885), autograph letter signed to George G. Meade. City Point, Va; 27 July 1864. AMs 354/17
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