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ga through to Mobile, and that he then had in mind a cooperation on the part of the Eastern armies. There are records to show, further, that in the preceding November he was contemplating a concert of action between these armies, and his idea was to secure a commander for the Army of the Potomac who would act in full accord with him. He settled upon W. F. Smith as that officer, and thus urged his promotion: headquarters Military division of the Mississippi, Chattanooga, Tenn., November 12, 1863. Hon. E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War. I would respectfully recommend that Brigadier-General W. F. Smith be placed first on the list for promotion to the rank of Major-General. He is possessed of one of the clearest heads in the army, is very practical and industrious. No man in the service is better qualified than he for our largest commands. I have the honor, etc., U. S. Grant, Major-General. headquarters Military division of the Mississippi, Chattanooga, Tennessee, No