Letter
Ulysses S. Grant to George G. Meade, July 29, 1864
HEADQUARTERS ARMIES OF THE UNITED STATES,
City Point, Va., July 29, 1864.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE G. MEADE, Commanding Army of the Potomac:
GENERAL: I have directed General Butler to order General Ord to report to you for the attack on Petersburg. The details for the assault I leave for you to make out. I directed General Sheridan, whilst we were at Deep Bottom last evening, to move his command immediately to the left of Warren from Deep Bottom. It will be well to direct the cavalry to endeavor to get round the enemy’s right flank. Whilst they will not probably succeed in turning the enemy they will detain a large force to prevent it. I will go out this evening to see you; will be at your headquarters about 4 p. m.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
U. S. GRANT,
Tieutenant-General.
P.S.—If you want to be any place on the line at the hour indicated
inform me by telegraph, and I will meet you wherever you wave.
Tieutenant-General.
P.S.—If you want to be any place on the line at the hour indicated
inform me by telegraph, and I will meet you wherever you wave.
J.
CiTy POINT, August 1, 1864—9.30 a.m.
(Received 11.40 a. m.)
Major-General MEADE:
CiTy POINT, August 1, 1864—9.30 a.m.
(Received 11.40 a. m.)
Major-General MEADE:
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Northern Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, Pt. 1. Location: City Point, Va.. Summary: Ulysses S. Grant directs George G. Meade to coordinate an assault on Petersburg, including cavalry maneuvers to flank the enemy, and plans to meet Meade for further discussion.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 40, Part 1
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