A. Lincoln.

NEWS OF GRANT’S CAPTURE OF VICKSBURG

Telegram to E. D. Smith.

War department, Washington, D.C., July 8, 1863.

E. Delafield Smith, New York: 

Your kind despatch in behalf of self and friends is gratefully received.  Capture of Vicksburg confirmed by despatch from General Grant himself.

A. Lincoln.

TELEGRAM TO F. F. LOWE.

War department, Washington, D.C., July 8, 1863.

Hon.  F. F. Lowe, San Francisco, Cal.: 

There is no doubt that General Meade, now commanding the Army of the Potomac, beat Lee at Gettysburg, Pa., at the end of a three days’ battle, and that the latter is now crossing the Potomac at Williamsport over the swollen stream and with poor means of crossing, and closely pressed by Meade.  We also have despatches rendering it entirely certain that Vicksburg surrendered to General Grant on the glorious old 4th.

A. Lincoln.

Telegram to L. Swett and P. F. Lowe.
[Cipher.]
War department, Washington city, D.C., July 9, 1863.

Hon.  Leonard Swett, Hon.  F. F. Lowe, San Francisco, Cal.: 

Consult together and do not have a riot, or great difficulty about delivering possession.

A. Lincoln.

TELEGRAM TO J. K. DUBOIS.

Washington, D.C., July 11,1863. 9 A.M.

Hon.  J. K. Dubois, Springfield, Ill.: 

It is certain that, after three days’ fighting at Gettysburg, Lee withdrew and made for the Potomac, that he found the river so swollen as to prevent his crossing; that he is still this side, near Hagerstown and Williamsport, preparing to defend himself; and that Meade is close upon him, and preparing to attack him, heavy skirmishing having occurred nearly all day yesterday.

I am more than satisfied with what has happened north of the Potomac so far, and am anxious and hopeful for what is to come.

A. Lincoln.

[Nothing came!  Lee was allowed to escape again and the war went on for another two years.  D.W.]

Telegram to general Schenck.
[Cipher.]
War department, Washington city, July 11, 1863.

Major-general Schenck, Baltimore, Md.: 

How many rebel prisoners captured within Maryland and Pennsylvania have reached Baltimore within this month of July?

A. Lincoln.

TO GENERAL GRANT.

Executive Mansion, Washington,
July 13, 1863.