Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) (1822-1885) to: Edward O. C. Ord
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00098 Author/Creator: Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) (1822-1885) Place Written: St. Louis, Mo. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 07 June 1866 Pagination: 2p. : docket 25 x 20 cm Order a Copy
Neutrality laws. Grant supports Pres. Johnson's neutrality proclamation
St. Louis, Mo.
June 7th 1866.
Maj. Gen. E.O.C. Ord.
Comdg. Dept. of the Ohio
General:
Under the Presidents proclamation of yesterday in support of the neutrality laws of the United States you may use all power necessary to carry it out within your Department. If the Civil Authorities are taking the matter in hand it may not be necessary for you to do more than to give them such aid as they may call on you for. Of this you are the best judge. The object is to see that United States laws are not violated and if it becomes necessary for you to have the same powers, that of using the Military and Naval power of the United States, and the Militia of the States, same are extended to Gen. Meade by the Proclamation referred to, you may assume the power only reporting the necessity to the Chief of Staff, Washington.
Very respectfully
Your obt. svt.
U.S. Grant
Lt. Gen.
[docket]
Confidential
Hdqrs Dept of the Ohio
Detroit June 11th 1866
Recd this am- p.nd day.
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