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