ALS, 1864 July 27, City Point, Va., to George G. Meade.

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ALS, 1864 July 27, City Point, Va., to George G. Meade.

Confederate reinforcements have just left Petersburg for Richmond, rendering a surprise attack on Richmond impossible. Hancock is being notified and is to do what he can to stop them.

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