...ir to that city: Washington, October 13, 1864. Major-General Sheridan (through General Augur): If you can come here, a consultation on several points is extremely desirable. I propose to visit General Grant , and would like to see you first. Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War. I got all ready to comply with the terms of Secretary Stanton's despatch, but in the meantime the enemy appeared in my fr...