ALS, 1865 Feb. 20, City Point, Va., to Philip H. Sheridan.

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ALS, 1865 Feb. 20, City Point, Va., to Philip H. Sheridan.

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Directs Sheridan to take his cavalry to Lynchburg and destroy transportation routes, then if it seems reasonable turn south to join Sherman. Outlines the other raids planned to coincide with this in the final Union campaign.

1 item (2 p.) ; 26 cm.

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