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General Grant,

I have read of your recent exploits into the heart of South Carolina through dispatches. While it pains me to see so many men lost, I do know that it is not your fault. The Northern papers call you butcher when the onus of this slaughter is at the hands of the South. Even now with Davis in the wind and slavery dead as a doornail they continue to fight us blind to all reason. I have discussed matters with my cabinet and your orders are to continue your push. Memphis has been lost, but does that matter with you only a hundred and thirty miles from Charleston? We are so close now. As weary as the people are of war, it would be a personal affront to those that died if we did not make their deaths count for something. Command Maj. Generals Sherman and Sheridan as you see fit, but place them in position to advance on Southern lines. My fate and your fate, as well as the fate of the United States are now intertwined together in this one campaign. I say with all faith in your abilities to push forward, attack the rebels and do not relent until you can see the ocean and the buildings of Charleston. Good luck. God be with you, God be with us all.

-- A. Lincoln