9 March 1865
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
to Edward R. S. Canby
Marked "(Cipher)" at top. In this telegram, Grant criticizes Canby's request for men and material to build 70 miles of railroad, and orders him to "Take Mobile and hold it." Writes, "I expected your movements to have been cooperative with Shermans...
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