February 1, 1863: William T. Sherman to U.S. Grant

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Head Qrs 15 Army Corps

Camp February 1, 1863

Maj Gen U.S. Grant.

Dear Sir,

I am almost absolutely certain the Vicksburg is exactly where she was yesterday. For I have her watched by Commissioned officers and no Report of any change in affairs has been made. I will send an aid Capt McCoy to see with his own eyes and to report to you on board the Magnolia. You should be safe in reporting as much to the Admiral adding that in two hours you will have the official Report of a responsible officer. I will myself ride round and give orders to my Batteries. Notify the Admiral the best place for his Ram to round to will be immediately in front of the Briggs House, where the Ferry boat lay when he visited here.

I am &c

W. T. Sherman

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If the Vicksburg has changed position I will inform you of the fact as soon as it is ascertained. No further communication from me this afternoon will indicate this fact. Should your boat not run the blockade to-night I will have the position of the Vicksburg watched to-morrow and in case of any change will report the fact.

U.S. Grant

Maj. Genl.

Citation: William T. Sherman (1820-1891), autograph letter signed to Ulysses S. Grant. 1 February 1863. AMs 523/28