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Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 to Ambrose E. Burnside re: instructions in attempt to outflank Lee at North Anna

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07056 Author/Creator: Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1864/05/21 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20.4 cm, Width: 12.7 cm Order a Copy

"You want to keep as close to the enemy as possible and report any movements you might observe."

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

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