Forbes, Paul Siemen, 1808-1886 to My Dear Admiral
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08656 Author/Creator: Forbes, Paul Siemen, 1808-1886 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 October 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 25 cm Order a Copy
Forbes, a Union naval officer, writes about General Ulysses S. Grant's strategy on his advance towards Richmond. " ... Grant's plan is by extending his lines westward to cut off Lee from escaping in that direction and joining his forces to those of Hood, Taylor, etc. Grant moves slowly, but surely pushes 5 or 6 miles and then fortifies so that if Lee remains in Richmond much longer, the avenue of retreat will be cut off from Lynchburg." Informs that it is believed that Confederate General Robert E. Lee will remain in Richmond until 8 November but that Grant's advance might be too rapid for Lee. Feels it is likely that Abraham Lincoln will win the presidential election. Remarks that two days ago, Maryland and Nevada were added to the Union. States that "his ship" will not be ready for three months. Describes experiments done with the boiler of the ship. Ends by saying, "I will conclude by summing up, 'All looks well for the Republic and freedom'."
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