The New York herald., 1864-06-27
Mr.. Oscar q. sa wyer's Dispatches,
HEADQUARTERS, 81 xIu ARMY Cosrs,
NEAR PETERSBURG, Va, June 81, 1904


HEADQUARTERS, slxru ARMY Cosrs, I
NEAR PETERSBURG, Va, June 81, 1904. !
~ TEE PRESIDENTS yisir.
he day with the Sixth corps has been marked by one
important and interesting event. which worthy of
extended notice than able at this laio hour
and 10 the hurry and hustle Of change OF hsadauarers
give. During the afternoon General Wright was not:.
sd Of President Lincon's presence At General Grants
heaoquarers and his intention pay visit front
In company with the General commanding the armies OF
tho United States.
General w. F. Smith arrived as these headquarters,
With portion OF his staff abort and theysrent the
day with General Wright Later Ia tAe afternoon MAJOR
General Meade, with portion Of his ssT and escort.
arrived and we're rcceived by General Wright.
AZ about lve O'Clock Presdsn. Lincoln Gereral Grant,
Assistant secretary Of War Dana and Gcn. Grants STAY
rode up 10 headauarters dsmounted and welcomed
BY General Wright and General Meade banc OF tho
First New Jersey brigade playing "Ha! 10 the Chief
General Smith then paid his respects the rresasa,
General Grant aaA party, and number or officers
avaiied themselves Of the opportunity 20 be
aud nay their respects 10 he President and Lout
General Master Teddy Lincoln accompanied bis father,
boldly riding General Grants pony, captured from
go cs.cd President Davis stable nf Mississippi lie rs
ceivcd his due share or attention. After .
few moments conversation the Presideat retired
to General wrights tent, together with Generals
Grant, Meade, smith and Wright, when pr.
vate interview was had. After the consultation was
General Wright took the President aud General
Grant TO commanding posi!on IN front Of his eadqnar
and clearly pointed ous the lines and positions OF the
opposing armies Although General Wrighs headquarters
within easy range Of The rebel guns; they rersled
from throwing any shells in the INN eda.e neghboyaood
probably through ignorance OF the important. group of
pesonasos overlooking their delenres Had they opened
should probably have witnessed scene, and
hnDfr Il nf tha cd
visitors. After gaining clear nssn, or the position
affairs at this point the President bade General Wright
farewell mounted and with his distinguished suite and
strong escort started for General Grants headquarters
City Point
THs SCENE AROUND nsADoUAsTEEs.
His ride out, though perhaps tedlons, dusy aud
comfortable one, amply repaid by the beautiful view
gained from these headquarters embracing it does
nne country with tho city Of Petersburg in the middle
distance the Apromatox river, the line Of The rebel
works. ths Geld Of battle beneath feet and the rolling
couotry ia the distance yerdure cad aud glowing uarm
Iy under Inc rays OF the setting sur.
AS am not in the confidence OF the hsh contracting
powers unable give the points discussed and tue
results reached Ia the Important Interview in General
wrghts tent. Doubtless something Will Ont or i,
and we can afford to await tho Development Of next
few days.
Lam not aware how long 81 Lincoln win remain in
this locality. The telegraph viii doubtless keep you
fully adyised.
AgnrIxRy FIRING.
The batteries in this corps have been engaged to-day IN
replying the rebel guns, which thcry planted 10
rort and the ridge bordering tho other bank Of
the Appomattox. new battery OF thirty FOUNDER Par
rotts opened the enemy to-day near headquarters,
aud made somo capital shots, knocking. several o. the
rebel guns out oc position and in great sub.
dung their aro Several shell struck about headquarters
but no damage was done.