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453 Series I Volume XLVI-III Serial 97 - Appomattox Campaign Part III

Page 453 Chapter LVIII. CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.-UNION.

MEADE'S HEADQUARTERS,

April 2, 1865.

Lieutenant-General GRANT:

The Sixth Corps has carried the enemy's works. Parke is ordered to send up his reserves if he is not now using them.

GEO. G. MEADE,

Major-General.


HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
April 2, 1865-5.30 a.m.

Lieutenant-General GRANT:

General Wright has carried the enemy's works. General Parke has been ordered to support Wright with his reserves if he is not now using them.

ALEX. S. WEBB,

Brevet Major-General and Chief of Staff.

(Copies sent to Generals Ord and Humphreys.)


HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
April 2, 1865.

Lieutenant-General GRANT:

Forwarded.

SIGNAL TOWER, April 2, 1865-6 a.m.

General WEBB:

We have captured 2 guns and 3 caissons, 3 flags and several hundred prisoners. Have also cut telegraph wire on Boydton road. This only for one division-Wheaton's.

WRIGHT,

General.

GEO. G. MEADE,

Major-General.


HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
April 2, 1865-6.20.

Lieutenant-General GRANT:

Forwarded. Parke is to push on if possible.

NINTH ARMY CORPS-5.55 a.m.

Major-General WEBB:

We have carried lines opposite Fort Sedgwick, but the enemy still hold works in the rear.

JNO. G. PARKE,

Major-General.

GEO. G. MEADE,

Major-General.

GRANT'S HEADQUARTERS,

April 2, 1865-6.40.

Major-General MEADE:

Is Humphreys engaged yet?

U. S. GRANT,

Lieutenant-General.


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