Ulysses S. Grant to Charles S. Hamilton, 1862-12-24

File — Box: 1, Folder: 072

Staff Only

Scope and Content Note

From the Collection:

This collection consists of thirteen boxes of correspondence, ephemera, photographs, and scrapbooks related to Ulysses S. Grant, Julia Dent Grant, their acquaintances, and family members. It is arranged in three series: Correspondence and Ephemera; Photographs, and Scrapbooks. The first two series have additional Sub-Series that break the material down into specific types which are then arranged either chronologically or alphabetically by topic.

Correspondents in this collection include:

Ulysses S. Grant; Julia D. Grant; Frederick Dent Grant; Ulysses S. Grant, Jr.; Jesse Root Grant; William T. Sherman; Philip Sheridan; John Schofield; Orville E. Babcock; B. F. Butler; W. W. Smith; J. M. Schofield; John Rawlins; Horace Porter; William McKinley; Mary Todd Lincoln; Adam Badeau; Rama V / Chulalongkorn

Dates

1862-12-24

Extent

From the Collection: 6.5 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Transcription

Head Quarters, Dept. of the Ten Holly Springs Miss. Dec. 24th 1862 Gen. Hamilton, Enclosed herewith I send you copies of dispatches just received from Col. Grierson. One a little later from Grand Junction says fighting is now going on North of that place. It is probable therefore that the enemy are now turning their course South. The force at Salem should be informed of this fact and be on the lookout for them to give them a salute as they pass. Send notice at once. Yours &c. U. S. Grant Maj. Gen.