March 27, 1864.
My dear sister:
Yours of the 19th came last night. General Grant arrived
yesterday, and established his headquarters in Culpeper, about five miles from
General Meade's. I have not yet seen him since his return. I liked his
appearance and the general tone of his remarks and comments very much; but I
doubt whether he will be able to effect much more than other Generals we have
had in command here. The truth is, we are on the wrong road to take Richmond.
The army has been reorganized by General Meade, my corps considerably
increased. I hope when the campaign opens to have twenty-five thousand men and
forty-eight pieces of artillery — a small army in itself.
Cousin Charles's wife's daughter and three young ladies made
me a visit, staying three days. They came down to attend a ball, and the first
intimation I had they drove up to my quarters; but we made them very
comfortable, and had a delightful time. Tell Eliza, if Harry cannot get an
appointment to West Point (and I do not think he can), that he would have no
difficulty in getting one as civil engineer in the navy. It is not only a
respectable one, but it is a rising place, and that department is to become an
important one in our navy.
With much love, I am, as ever,
Your affectionate
brother,
J. S.
SOURCE: George William Curtis, Correspondence of
John Sedgwick, Major-General, Volume 2, p. 178-9
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