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he committee called. Col Brent, Chief of Gen. B's staff, however, received them. In reply to the committee, Col Brent said that the enemy had given no notice of a purpose to shell the city, but that it would be better for those living in the lower part of the city to leave, if they could. If not, they had better keep in their cellars. Most of the citizens seem resolved to "see the thing through," though a number have gone to the country. Yesterday a flag of truce was received from Gen Meade by Gen. Beauregard in regard to the burial of the dead, which, for proper reasons, was not granted by Gen. Beauregard. I have thus hurriedly recapitulated the events of the last few days, and given you the situation. One other work accomplished and my letter is concluded. The results of the fighting have not received attention.--So far as I am able to learn, the enemy hold a position at some places not more than one and a half miles from the city limits. They have also taken from u
hat it would end in a day, or a week, or even a year, for fear of creating disappointment. We accepted — not began — this war for a worthy object, and I must in God it will not end until that object is accomplished. [Enthusiastic cheers.] The war has now lasted three years, and as we accepted it to establish national authority over the whole national domain, we are to go through with it if it takes three years more. I would, however, safely make the prediction that Grant, with Hancock and Meade, is to night where he will never be dislodged until Richmond is taken. If I shall discover that Grant's noble officers and men need assistance to put this thing through, will you give it to me? [Yes, all answered] Well, then, I intend to call on you, and I want you to stand by me and the army. Grant's crossing to the Southside. A letter dated "Headquarters of the Army of the Potomac," June 13th, P. M., gives the following account of the preparations for Grant's crossing to the Sou