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 fourteen boxes of correspondence, ephemera, photographs, and scrapbooks related to Ulysses S. Grant, Julia Dent Grant, their acquaintances, and family members. It is arranged in five series: Correspondence and Ephemera; Photographs, Scrapbooks, oversized, and Addition I. 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. Series V: Addition I contains materials donated by Grant family members in 2025. These materials came through the family of USG and JDG's youngest son Jesse R. Grant (Jr.).

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; Hamilton Fish; Horace Porter; William McKinley; Mary Todd Lincoln; Adam Badeau; Rama V / Chulalongkorn; Matias Romero

Dates

1862-12-24

Extent

From the Collection: 7 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.