Ulysses S. Grant's Wartime Letter
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In this letter to General Henry Halleck, General Ulysses S. Grant comments on tactical maneuvers by General James Longstreet of the Confederate Army. The letter is dated 1863 although the year was actually 1864. Apparently General Grant or his aide had not become accustomed to signing the new year's date so soon after January 1.
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Transcription of Letter
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Barboursville, Ky, January 8, 1863
Maj. Gen. Halleck
Washington, D.C.
Owing to his want of clothing, particularly shoes in Foster's command, it is impossible to move more than Sixty per cent of his men until they are supplied. Clothing is now on its way, and it is hoped will be in Knoxville within one week from this time. I have directed Foster then to attack and drive Longstreet at least beyond Bull's Gap and Red Bridge. In the meantime I have directed the 9th and 23rd Corps to be pushed on to Moss Creek - the 4th Corps to Strawberry Plains, and the Cavalry to Dandridge to scout and forage south of French Broad, and threaten Longstreet's flank.
U.S. Grant
Maj. Gen'l
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