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Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) (1822-1885) to George G. Meade

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03470 Author/Creator: Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) (1822-1885) Place Written: City Point, Virginia Type: Autograph document signed Date: 24 October 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 14.5 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Ordering Meade to send "one of your reduced regular regiments to New York City to report to General Dix for duty."

Head Quarters Armies of the United States
City Point, Va. Oct. 24th 1864.

Maj: Gen. Meade,
As soon as practicable after Thursday next send one of your reduced regular regiments to New York City to report to Gen. Dix for duty.
U. S. Grant
Lt. Gen.

Grant, Ulysses S., 1822-1885
Meade, George Gordon, 1815-1872
Dix, John Adams, 1798-1879

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