04-26-2018, 09:02 PM
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A colonel led a horse with an older woman on it. Heavily armed members of the 69th New york Regiment march with pride, as their battle flag flew..
"Halt march," the Colonel called out.. Saluting Brigadier General Grant, "Sir.. Colonel Corcoran, of the 69th.. It is our proud honor to Escort Lilly Adelle O'Grady.."
A creole woman was helped off her horse, but she stayed silent..
Grant returned the salute, "Colonel Corcoran.."
Lt. Gold took a deep breath as several Irish men reached into saddlebags..
"Lt. Gold," Colonel Corcoran smiled.. "We have a gift for the Mongoose of Manassas.."
Grant was wide eyed as someone helped Mrs. O'Grady down..
"Colonel," Lt. Gold saw four battle flags..
"We captured four texas companies battle flags.. Ms. Sara June O'Shire was from ireland.. Those Texas bastards will pay!" Colonel Corcoran spoke coldly, "We sent those texas bastards straight to hell!"
"Cuz," Andrew O'Grady spoke. He was dressed nicely as Susan walked with him," why are we.. S@#$ !"
Lt. Colonel O'Grady paused when he saw Mrs. O'Grady.. Freezing in place, "Great Nana.."
Susan froze and swallowed hard..
"I.. I'll be damned,"Mrs. O'Grady paused.. She walked over to the Lt. Colonel, "Youse a D@#$ spitting image of my brother.."
Tears fell down Lt. Colonel O'Grady's face, leaving him unable to speak..
Mrs. O'Grady had tears fall down her own face.. She hugged O'Grady as he broke down.. The old woman held the Lt. Colonel, "Its all right Nephew.. Ole Gen'rl Stonewall Jackson himself brought little Misty's body, Ms. O'Shires body , and youses former sl.. Employees bodies home.. With a company of the Emerald guard, under Captain Sibert.. We buried them all last week.. Gov'ner Milton, the Pensacola Rifle Regiment, and several members of de representatives also attended.. A group of union soldiers had escorted the train under a white.. To ensure that the train was unharassed.."
Corcoran nodded his head silenty..
"Pastor Rolland gave the funeral.." Mrs. O'Grady held the Lt. Col, "Its ok baby... Ole Marse Roberts himself gave a beautiful Eulogy.. Read from the good book.. Brought everyone to tears.. He wanted me to bring his apologies.. He said it wont bring them back.. He has agreed to the terms of prisoner treatment.." Seeing coldness come as the tears stop.. "My brother.. Your daddy got that look in his face.. "
"Colonel Corcoran," Grant wiped a tear from his own face.. "You boys are welcomed to Cario.. Lt. Gold.. Get the 69th's men stored.. Lets move this family reunion.."
Taking a minute to compose himself, "My Daddy talked about you all the time.." The Lt. colonel stood straight with tear stained eyes.. "I .. I will be ok.. Andy.."
"Youse lucky dese men are here Little boy," Mrs. O'Grady wiped her own tears.. "I wasnt allowed to bring youse a switch.." Seeing a ring on her son's finger, "And what is .." She narrows her eyes as she sees a ring on Susan's hand, "I see.."
"Mama.. This .. This is," Andy O'Grady paused and swallowed hard..
"A private conversation," Lt. Colonel O'Grady narrowed his eyes..
"Yes sir," Andy O'Grady swallowed hard..
"Susan.. This is your mother in law.. Why dont you walk her to where you two are staying.." The Lt. Colonel sighed, "I have a.."
"You are relieved of duty for a day.. You have thirty minutes to get ready," Brigadier General Grant smiled.. He took Mrs. O'Grady's arm, "My wife has made lunch for you.. She wants to know everything.."
Susan swallowed hard as Grant took her arm..
"Not to mention.. The whole Union is curious.." Brigadier General Grant smiled evilly, "Rumors have spread.. This Saul O'grady appears to have a .. A very colorful past.."
Mrs. O'Grady covered her face, "That.. Colorful aint de word.." She takes a deep breath, "All the yankees know.."
"He is an Irishman Brigadier General Grant," Colonel Corcoran smiled as he put his arm around Lt. Colonel O'Grady..
One of the other men spoke, "Killed four men in a gun fight.."
"At a whorehouse," Another Irishman grinned..
"With his mug in his hand," Another man spoke..
"Got accused of horse theiving.. Because he was to drunk to remember which horse was his," Colonel Corcoran grinned.. "I will have him and Andy.. There in twenty five minutes.. Mrs. O'Grady.." The old woman looks at the Colonel, "We aint ashamed at all.. We know about that church marm.. Her sister, and her mother.."
The old lady covered her face..
"Mam.. We also know about that little incident with the Mexicans just outside of San Anton.. Good soldiers arent little good boys," Colonel Corcoran smiled.. "Just like his son.. The texans tried to run the stories.. Say what type of man he was.."
Seeing the men's faces, "You dont have to spread the bad parts.. Menfolk.. Yall need to be more gentlemanly like de good general here.." Sticking her nose in the air, "I aint had time to warsh up General.. I.. I am a mess .. Meetin the lady of the house.."
"Lt. Gold," Lt. Colonel O'Grady took a deep breath.. "Get ahold of.."
"I will send both ladies over to Mrs. Grants house.. Clothes and the works," Lt. Gold smiled as he looked at Mrs. Ogrady.. "The Greene Sisters.."
"Might I inquire as to who you are mam," Grant spoke softly?
"Besheba La'Torrel," The creole woman bowed quietly.. She walked over to Lt. Colonel O'Grady, "I.."
Lt. Colonel O'Grady hugged her as she cried..
"I.. Is tha one Audie.. Tol' which bodies were which. De buried de right ones.." Basheba cried, "Ole Stonewall hung the Navarro rifles.. Ole Judge Baker killeded himself.."
"I know girl," Lt. Colonel O'Grady held the woman.. "Your husband is.."
A light skinned black man was running up in a union lt.'s uniform.. He saw Besheba, "Besheba!!"
"Socrates," Besheba ran to her husband.. "I thought they.. They.. I's looked for yo body.."
The two hugged each other tightly..
"I am still mad at his black A$$.." Lt. Colonel O'Grady growled, "They had to knock me out and drag me to the safe spot.. " Looking at Grant, "We fought our way north.. And I said WE!"
Grant narrowed his eyes, "Fought.."
Lt . La'Torrel came to attention, "Good mornin' Brigadier General Grant.. Lt. Socrates La'Torrel, Rattlesnake company.." Saluting professionally, "Report Rattlesnake company ready for assignment with company X. All 100 proud and strong freemen."
Colonel Corcoran walked over to the Lt... He checked the mans uniform.. Seeing the blackman standing striaght, "Lt.. That name is familiar to me.."
"Mrs. O'Connely knew your father father Mr. Corcoran.. She married a Plantation owner in.."
"Louisana.." Corcoran smiled, "How is she doing?"
"Colonel.. She is the teacher for our deck logs.. Strick ole Irish.." Socrates rub his jaw, "Mean left hook for a short woman.."
The Irish men laughed as the Colonel smiled..
Socrates whispered something to the Colonel..
"Really she is making that right now.." Colonel Corcoran got an excited look on his face as he sniffed the air.. When his eyes went wide, "BRidadier general Grant respectfully request permission to inspect Rattlesnake company.."
Mrs. O'Grady closed her eyes and smiled when the smell reached her nose, "My mama used to make that.."
"Unfortunately Besheba..." Lt. Colonel O'Grady spoke, "Socrates has to join me and General Grant.. "
"God D@#$ it bo.. Lt. Colonel.. Its some gooood food.. Fills yo gut.." Socrates shook his head, "My love.. I have to report in.."
Besheba kissed him, "Go my love.. I got to freashen up.."
"Brigadier General Grant," Lt. Colonel O'Grady grinned.. "Meat grinder sir.."
Grant took a deep breath, "Numbers.. Large numbers.." Looking at the Lt. ,"Using Navy ranks for negro troops?" narrowing his eye, "Lt. La'Torrel.. Mr. Grant is VERY picky.. Make sure my d@#$ed Lt. Colonle is own his best behavior!"
"I will storm richmond itself with just Rattlesnake company," Lt. La'Torrel shook his head.. "But dont mother F#$%ing ask me to do the F#$%ing impossible.. SIR!"
Grant smiled evilly, "Its called the burden of command Lt.. Those bars get heavy.."
Andy looked at his cousin with hate, "Negro troops?"
"Cuz.. Remember what I said about numbers.. The south wont put a segment of its population in arms.." Lt. Colonel O'Grady looked at his cousin, "And that means?"
"They'd rebell.. Wait," Andy O'Grady got a horrified look on his face.. He looked around the union officers,"Every Union soldier we kill.. "
" 'Dey said Ten take his place," Mrs. O'Grady got an equally horrified look on her face.. She looked at Grant, "The union wouldnt put.... In arms.."
General Grant smiled, "Mam.. Any officer worth his salt would take those odds.. Every casualty I suffer.. I get ten soldiers.. Destroy a company.. I replace it with a regiment!"
Colonel Corcoran politely smiled saying nothing.
"Colonel Corcoran.. Please inspect Rattlesnake Company for me.. " Brigadier General Grant grinned, "I will be inspecting it at a later date myself.. Lincoln will want a report.." Seeing the Colonel smile, "I will tell Mrs. Grant you were busy performing duties I personally assigned you.. You will join us later for an after dinner conversation.."
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Washington DC
"Mr. President what is Grant up to," A general was very pissed off.. "I did NOT order Grant to send me two regiments!! That would leave the West in complete shambles.. I hate to say this but I am in agreement with the Mongoose of Manassas.."
Stanton took a deep breath, "Mr. President.. General McClellan is very correct.. Grant took the Lt. Colonel.. Now they have been arguing publically.. This leak of the fact that two regiments where sent east.."
Pinkerton took a moment, "Mr. President.. The Rebels know.. This fall out between the two will hurt us.. We may lose the west.. Our sources say the Confederate Armies in the west are planning an attack on Cario.."
Lincoln stood and walked to a window, "It.. It is my fault.. Generl McClellan.. Stop those two regime.."
One of Lincolns black white house staff walked in.. Lincoln turned and looked, "Now is.."
The man smiled and handed Lincoln an envelope..
Everyone was quiet as Lincoln opened the envelop walking back to his desk in the oval office..
A huge smile crossed Lincoln face as McClellan was speaking with Stanton. Laughter came from Lincoln stopping all discussions..
"Mr. President," Stanton walked over to the presidents desk.. "My I ask what
Lincoln stood and handed the letter to Stanton.. Quietly he stepped to window and just smiled.
Stanton read the letter and went wide eyed.. "Mr. President.. Operation Meatgrinder?"
General McClellan walked over to Stanton, "Operation Meatgrinder?"
Pinkerton read the letter over Stanton's other shoulder.. "Mr. President.. Is grant seriously leading the Army of the tennesse into battle against General AS Johnston, General Hood, General Joseph Johnston, General Bragg, And General Polk?" McClellan looked at pinkerton, "General..The confederate Armies have moved five groups into the area."
"There is no way Brigadier General Grant can," McClellan went silent.. "Lioness Company? Has Grant lost his mind?"
Pinkerton stops and laughs himself, "Lt. colonel O'Grady.. Mr. President.. He had thousands of metal Helmets, modified fuergoson rifles, twenty modified five pounders, weird thick leather vest, and a doctor Gatling with sealed crates all arrived a month ago.."
"Henry.." Lincoln turned torwards the black man..
"Mr. President," Henry Johnson smiled as he took out paper and a fresh quill with ink.
"I wish to compose a letter," Lincoln walked back over to the desk.. "I want you to find the least reliable courier you can find.. "
"Mr. President," Pinkerton spoke?
"First we need to fake a response to the letter.. I want it to fall into the enemy hands.." Looking at General McClellan, "General.. I want you to take a second different letter and do the same.. Find the least reliable officer.. Stanton.. Pinkerton.. Address them to .. To.."
Pinkerton smiled, "Might I suggest something Mr. President.. If your going to do this.. Go the whole way.. Lets create a fake command.. "
Stanton smiled, "Desperately trying to order them into the west.."
Angry but going along, "Have my letter say the d@#$ southerns cut our lines to their secret command.." McClellan spoke coldly, "I will want to visit Cario Mr. President.."
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A colonel led a horse with an older woman on it. Heavily armed members of the 69th New york Regiment march with pride, as their battle flag flew..
"Halt march," the Colonel called out.. Saluting Brigadier General Grant, "Sir.. Colonel Corcoran, of the 69th.. It is our proud honor to Escort Lilly Adelle O'Grady.."
A creole woman was helped off her horse, but she stayed silent..
Grant returned the salute, "Colonel Corcoran.."
Lt. Gold took a deep breath as several Irish men reached into saddlebags..
"Lt. Gold," Colonel Corcoran smiled.. "We have a gift for the Mongoose of Manassas.."
Grant was wide eyed as someone helped Mrs. O'Grady down..
"Colonel," Lt. Gold saw four battle flags..
"We captured four texas companies battle flags.. Ms. Sara June O'Shire was from ireland.. Those Texas bastards will pay!" Colonel Corcoran spoke coldly, "We sent those texas bastards straight to hell!"
"Cuz," Andrew O'Grady spoke. He was dressed nicely as Susan walked with him," why are we.. S@#$ !"
Lt. Colonel O'Grady paused when he saw Mrs. O'Grady.. Freezing in place, "Great Nana.."
Susan froze and swallowed hard..
"I.. I'll be damned,"Mrs. O'Grady paused.. She walked over to the Lt. Colonel, "Youse a D@#$ spitting image of my brother.."
Tears fell down Lt. Colonel O'Grady's face, leaving him unable to speak..
Mrs. O'Grady had tears fall down her own face.. She hugged O'Grady as he broke down.. The old woman held the Lt. Colonel, "Its all right Nephew.. Ole Gen'rl Stonewall Jackson himself brought little Misty's body, Ms. O'Shires body , and youses former sl.. Employees bodies home.. With a company of the Emerald guard, under Captain Sibert.. We buried them all last week.. Gov'ner Milton, the Pensacola Rifle Regiment, and several members of de representatives also attended.. A group of union soldiers had escorted the train under a white.. To ensure that the train was unharassed.."
Corcoran nodded his head silenty..
"Pastor Rolland gave the funeral.." Mrs. O'Grady held the Lt. Col, "Its ok baby... Ole Marse Roberts himself gave a beautiful Eulogy.. Read from the good book.. Brought everyone to tears.. He wanted me to bring his apologies.. He said it wont bring them back.. He has agreed to the terms of prisoner treatment.." Seeing coldness come as the tears stop.. "My brother.. Your daddy got that look in his face.. "
"Colonel Corcoran," Grant wiped a tear from his own face.. "You boys are welcomed to Cario.. Lt. Gold.. Get the 69th's men stored.. Lets move this family reunion.."
Taking a minute to compose himself, "My Daddy talked about you all the time.." The Lt. colonel stood straight with tear stained eyes.. "I .. I will be ok.. Andy.."
"Youse lucky dese men are here Little boy," Mrs. O'Grady wiped her own tears.. "I wasnt allowed to bring youse a switch.." Seeing a ring on her son's finger, "And what is .." She narrows her eyes as she sees a ring on Susan's hand, "I see.."
"Mama.. This .. This is," Andy O'Grady paused and swallowed hard..
"A private conversation," Lt. Colonel O'Grady narrowed his eyes..
"Yes sir," Andy O'Grady swallowed hard..
"Susan.. This is your mother in law.. Why dont you walk her to where you two are staying.." The Lt. Colonel sighed, "I have a.."
"You are relieved of duty for a day.. You have thirty minutes to get ready," Brigadier General Grant smiled.. He took Mrs. O'Grady's arm, "My wife has made lunch for you.. She wants to know everything.."
Susan swallowed hard as Grant took her arm..
"Not to mention.. The whole Union is curious.." Brigadier General Grant smiled evilly, "Rumors have spread.. This Saul O'grady appears to have a .. A very colorful past.."
Mrs. O'Grady covered her face, "That.. Colorful aint de word.." She takes a deep breath, "All the yankees know.."
"He is an Irishman Brigadier General Grant," Colonel Corcoran smiled as he put his arm around Lt. Colonel O'Grady..
One of the other men spoke, "Killed four men in a gun fight.."
"At a whorehouse," Another Irishman grinned..
"With his mug in his hand," Another man spoke..
"Got accused of horse theiving.. Because he was to drunk to remember which horse was his," Colonel Corcoran grinned.. "I will have him and Andy.. There in twenty five minutes.. Mrs. O'Grady.." The old woman looks at the Colonel, "We aint ashamed at all.. We know about that church marm.. Her sister, and her mother.."
The old lady covered her face..
"Mam.. We also know about that little incident with the Mexicans just outside of San Anton.. Good soldiers arent little good boys," Colonel Corcoran smiled.. "Just like his son.. The texans tried to run the stories.. Say what type of man he was.."
Seeing the men's faces, "You dont have to spread the bad parts.. Menfolk.. Yall need to be more gentlemanly like de good general here.." Sticking her nose in the air, "I aint had time to warsh up General.. I.. I am a mess .. Meetin the lady of the house.."
"Lt. Gold," Lt. Colonel O'Grady took a deep breath.. "Get ahold of.."
"I will send both ladies over to Mrs. Grants house.. Clothes and the works," Lt. Gold smiled as he looked at Mrs. Ogrady.. "The Greene Sisters.."
"Might I inquire as to who you are mam," Grant spoke softly?
"Besheba La'Torrel," The creole woman bowed quietly.. She walked over to Lt. Colonel O'Grady, "I.."
Lt. Colonel O'Grady hugged her as she cried..
"I.. Is tha one Audie.. Tol' which bodies were which. De buried de right ones.." Basheba cried, "Ole Stonewall hung the Navarro rifles.. Ole Judge Baker killeded himself.."
"I know girl," Lt. Colonel O'Grady held the woman.. "Your husband is.."
A light skinned black man was running up in a union lt.'s uniform.. He saw Besheba, "Besheba!!"
"Socrates," Besheba ran to her husband.. "I thought they.. They.. I's looked for yo body.."
The two hugged each other tightly..
"I am still mad at his black A$$.." Lt. Colonel O'Grady growled, "They had to knock me out and drag me to the safe spot.. " Looking at Grant, "We fought our way north.. And I said WE!"
Grant narrowed his eyes, "Fought.."
Lt . La'Torrel came to attention, "Good mornin' Brigadier General Grant.. Lt. Socrates La'Torrel, Rattlesnake company.." Saluting professionally, "Report Rattlesnake company ready for assignment with company X. All 100 proud and strong freemen."
Colonel Corcoran walked over to the Lt... He checked the mans uniform.. Seeing the blackman standing striaght, "Lt.. That name is familiar to me.."
"Mrs. O'Connely knew your father father Mr. Corcoran.. She married a Plantation owner in.."
"Louisana.." Corcoran smiled, "How is she doing?"
"Colonel.. She is the teacher for our deck logs.. Strick ole Irish.." Socrates rub his jaw, "Mean left hook for a short woman.."
The Irish men laughed as the Colonel smiled..
Socrates whispered something to the Colonel..
"Really she is making that right now.." Colonel Corcoran got an excited look on his face as he sniffed the air.. When his eyes went wide, "BRidadier general Grant respectfully request permission to inspect Rattlesnake company.."
Mrs. O'Grady closed her eyes and smiled when the smell reached her nose, "My mama used to make that.."
"Unfortunately Besheba..." Lt. Colonel O'Grady spoke, "Socrates has to join me and General Grant.. "
"God D@#$ it bo.. Lt. Colonel.. Its some gooood food.. Fills yo gut.." Socrates shook his head, "My love.. I have to report in.."
Besheba kissed him, "Go my love.. I got to freashen up.."
"Brigadier General Grant," Lt. Colonel O'Grady grinned.. "Meat grinder sir.."
Grant took a deep breath, "Numbers.. Large numbers.." Looking at the Lt. ,"Using Navy ranks for negro troops?" narrowing his eye, "Lt. La'Torrel.. Mr. Grant is VERY picky.. Make sure my d@#$ed Lt. Colonle is own his best behavior!"
"I will storm richmond itself with just Rattlesnake company," Lt. La'Torrel shook his head.. "But dont mother F#$%ing ask me to do the F#$%ing impossible.. SIR!"
Grant smiled evilly, "Its called the burden of command Lt.. Those bars get heavy.."
Andy looked at his cousin with hate, "Negro troops?"
"Cuz.. Remember what I said about numbers.. The south wont put a segment of its population in arms.." Lt. Colonel O'Grady looked at his cousin, "And that means?"
"They'd rebell.. Wait," Andy O'Grady got a horrified look on his face.. He looked around the union officers,"Every Union soldier we kill.. "
" 'Dey said Ten take his place," Mrs. O'Grady got an equally horrified look on her face.. She looked at Grant, "The union wouldnt put.... In arms.."
General Grant smiled, "Mam.. Any officer worth his salt would take those odds.. Every casualty I suffer.. I get ten soldiers.. Destroy a company.. I replace it with a regiment!"
Colonel Corcoran politely smiled saying nothing.
"Colonel Corcoran.. Please inspect Rattlesnake Company for me.. " Brigadier General Grant grinned, "I will be inspecting it at a later date myself.. Lincoln will want a report.." Seeing the Colonel smile, "I will tell Mrs. Grant you were busy performing duties I personally assigned you.. You will join us later for an after dinner conversation.."
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Washington DC
"Mr. President what is Grant up to," A general was very pissed off.. "I did NOT order Grant to send me two regiments!! That would leave the West in complete shambles.. I hate to say this but I am in agreement with the Mongoose of Manassas.."
Stanton took a deep breath, "Mr. President.. General McClellan is very correct.. Grant took the Lt. Colonel.. Now they have been arguing publically.. This leak of the fact that two regiments where sent east.."
Pinkerton took a moment, "Mr. President.. The Rebels know.. This fall out between the two will hurt us.. We may lose the west.. Our sources say the Confederate Armies in the west are planning an attack on Cario.."
Lincoln stood and walked to a window, "It.. It is my fault.. Generl McClellan.. Stop those two regime.."
One of Lincolns black white house staff walked in.. Lincoln turned and looked, "Now is.."
The man smiled and handed Lincoln an envelope..
Everyone was quiet as Lincoln opened the envelop walking back to his desk in the oval office..
Quote:November 6th, 1861
Mr. President,
By now parts of my deception have reached your ears.
I do apologize for the deception Mr. President, per our conversation, I have set the time and date of the reckoning with the southern armies here in west.
I do apologize for the potential destruction of the empty troop transport.. Colonel Corcoran disembarked in secret and has formed picket lines to the east.
Leading the point of the Spear, is Lt. Colonel O'Grady.
Company X, Lakota Company, and the Rattlesnake company are executing their orders
I have taken every available soldier to perform a basic pincer movement on the three to four confederate armies moving towards Cairo
While the deceptions of the last two weeks were planned. I do have an issue with the Lt. Colonel.
When I get back from destroying all of the Confederate Army in the west that I physically can, I will have to explain the Lioness company
I expect these new companies to be quite a contraversy
Winfield Scott, former Commanding officer of the patomic, is presently temporarily in command of the defenses of Cairo
The Lioness Company is manning the defenses
The NCO corps training, Under Scott has finished the basic program two days ago
The new medical corps has completed their basics
The basic elements of Operation Meatgrinder are in position for field testing
If I do not survive this Mr. President, General Scott has orders
Please note Mr. President, He can ride his horse again
He was placed on a very special diet, by the medicine man and the apothocary
That old Dog, as Lt. Colonel O'Grady called Scott, has proven to my staisfaction that he still has one more bite in him
Faithfully,
Brigadier General Ulysses S. Grant,
Commanding officer Army of Cario
A huge smile crossed Lincoln face as McClellan was speaking with Stanton. Laughter came from Lincoln stopping all discussions..
"Mr. President," Stanton walked over to the presidents desk.. "My I ask what
Lincoln stood and handed the letter to Stanton.. Quietly he stepped to window and just smiled.
Stanton read the letter and went wide eyed.. "Mr. President.. Operation Meatgrinder?"
General McClellan walked over to Stanton, "Operation Meatgrinder?"
Pinkerton read the letter over Stanton's other shoulder.. "Mr. President.. Is grant seriously leading the Army of the tennesse into battle against General AS Johnston, General Hood, General Joseph Johnston, General Bragg, And General Polk?" McClellan looked at pinkerton, "General..The confederate Armies have moved five groups into the area."
"There is no way Brigadier General Grant can," McClellan went silent.. "Lioness Company? Has Grant lost his mind?"
Pinkerton stops and laughs himself, "Lt. colonel O'Grady.. Mr. President.. He had thousands of metal Helmets, modified fuergoson rifles, twenty modified five pounders, weird thick leather vest, and a doctor Gatling with sealed crates all arrived a month ago.."
"Henry.." Lincoln turned torwards the black man..
"Mr. President," Henry Johnson smiled as he took out paper and a fresh quill with ink.
"I wish to compose a letter," Lincoln walked back over to the desk.. "I want you to find the least reliable courier you can find.. "
"Mr. President," Pinkerton spoke?
"First we need to fake a response to the letter.. I want it to fall into the enemy hands.." Looking at General McClellan, "General.. I want you to take a second different letter and do the same.. Find the least reliable officer.. Stanton.. Pinkerton.. Address them to .. To.."
Pinkerton smiled, "Might I suggest something Mr. President.. If your going to do this.. Go the whole way.. Lets create a fake command.. "
Stanton smiled, "Desperately trying to order them into the west.."
Angry but going along, "Have my letter say the d@#$ southerns cut our lines to their secret command.." McClellan spoke coldly, "I will want to visit Cario Mr. President.."
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