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City Point, Va. Dec 4th 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