S.GRANT, Lieutenant-General.
"MAJOR-GENERAL H.W.

HALLECK." "JERICHO FORD, VA., May 25, 1864.
"If Hunter can possibly get to Charlottesville and Lynchburg, he should do so, living on the country.

The railroads and canal should be destroyed beyond possibility of repairs for weeks.

Completing this, he could find his way back to his original base, or from about Gordonsville join this army.
"U.

S.GRANT, Lieutenant-General.
"MAJOR-GENERAL H.W.