Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-01-30
DID GRANT A SERVICE
Mr.. HALLS ACCOUNT oFAN UNPUB-
LIsHED WAR INCIDENT.

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Been Intercepted Grant Might Not Heve
Won Fame Interesting Correspondence
Never Before Made Public.
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WILL Do 1oou VIII Anso1esH
CAIRO. Ills, April 8. 1853
Major General U. 8. Grant, Commanding De-
partment Tennessee;
SIR-As one loyal to the government and
holding the position as manager Of the Conn
mercia1 Telegraph offices Of Cairo, feel 1t al
ways my duty to arrest anything contraband
that may pass through my Office. feeling that
I shall be both justified and upheld by the gov
with this consideration have taken upon
myself the responsibility Of stopping message,
destined for Washington, originating at Padu7
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ceived their advice and am acting accordingly.
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matter With the highest respect and esteem I
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sar'nng' Company !; second Illinois cavalry:
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OF to to'vicksburg Have an order to have him
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Approved, h. Dougherty, Colonel Command