Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 to C.A. Reynolds
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00405 Author/Creator: Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 Place Written: Vicksburg, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 16, 1863 Pagination: 3 p. ; 20.1 x 25.2 cm. Order a Copy
Written "before Vicksburg." Grant, commanding Army and Department of the Tennessee, writes to Lieutenant Colonel Reynolds, Chief Quartermaster. Writes "on your arrival at Memphis seize all transports coming into port for the use of the Army here, excerpt such as are absolutely necessary for carrying Government supplies from above. When it becomes practicable to release any boats again give those boats the preference that have been constantly in Govt. employ... boats will be required here to transport a large army and nearly all at one time."
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