Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 to Edwin M. Stanton
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00090 Author/Creator: Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 Place Written: City Point, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 3, 1865 Pagination: 2 p. ; 25.1 x 19.8 cm. Order a Copy
Discusses future appointments within the army. Suggests that the state of Tennessee should be under one commander and that west Kentucky and west Tennessee should be added to General George H. Thomas's command. Mentions General Cadwallader C. Washburn and General Napoleon J. T. Dana. Comments that Dana "might do well in the field. I do not think him the most suitable...for the command of a Dept." Writes that "[i]f Gen. [Nathaniel P.] Banks is not to go back to the Dept. of the Gulf I would suggest some other officer than Gen. [Stephen A.] Hurlbut for the command of that Dept," probably due to his abuse of the position. Written on United States Army stationery with header: Head Quarters Armies of the United States. Noted as "Cipher." Signed twice with first signature crossed-out with addition.
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