Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Stanton” in chapter 4, page 172 of Adam Badeau, Military history of Ulysses S. Grant from April 1861 to April 1865. Volume 3:
... as of the utmost importance.
Sherman's movement may compel Lee to send troops from Richmond, and if he does, I want to be prepared to annoy him.
At 10.30 P. M. on the same day, he telegraphed to Stanton : Enough now seems to be known to say who is to hold the reins of government for the next four
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