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City Point, Va. Feb. 25th 1865
Maj. Gen. Schofield,
Fortress Monroe,
Do not hesitate about making any changes in commanders you may think necessary. I supposed Palmer had Kinston before this. I think by all means you should get Goldsboro and hold and supply it as soon as possible. If you hear information of Sherman coming in at any other point you will of course want to meet him with supplies. I take it that whilst you are moving on Goldsboro a small force will protect supplies sent to Fayetteville or elsewhere. If he should come to Fayetteville you could send supplies after his arrival there. Prepare to send supplies forward to Fayetteville the moment you know Sherman is coming in there.
U. S. Grant
Lt. Gen.
Citation: Ulysses S. Grant (1822-1885), autograph letter signed to John McAllister Schofield. City Point, Va.; 25 February 1865. AMs 435/8.6