ALS, 1864 July 16, City Point, Va., to Henry W. Halleck, Washington, D.C.

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ALS, 1864 July 16, City Point, Va., to Henry W. Halleck, Washington, D.C.

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Orders two corps to return from pursuing Early in the Shenandoah Valley so that Grant can use them at Petersburg; believes that Washington is safe from attack.

1 item (2 p.) ; 26 cm.

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