Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) (1822-1885) to Edward O. C. Ord
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00639.10 Author/Creator: Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) (1822-1885) Place Written: City Point, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 March 1865 Pagination: 1 p. ; 25 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
"(Cipher)" written at top. In this telegram, Grant informs Ord that Sheridan reached White House (Va.) today; and tells Ord to hold crossings of the Chickahominy River and send a division of troops to meet Sheridan. Marked "Copied" on verso. Written on stationary marked Head Quarters Armies of the United States.
(Cipher)
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City Point, March 18th 186[struck: 4] [inserted: 5]
Maj. Gen. Ord.
Gen. Sheridan reached White House to-day. He will remain there several days to shoe [inserted: shoe] up his animals and then join the Armies here. I want you to hold its Crossings of the Chickahominy but do not want to jeopardize the command there. It probably will be well for you to send a Division of troops to meet Sheridan. They need not start however until about the time Sheridan starts notice of which I will give you. If you deem a little Infantry necessary for the support of your Cavalry you may send it.
U.S. Grant
Lt. Gen
copied
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