War Department
Washington City
Jany 30 1865
Lt General Grant
Commanding Gl
General.
The President desires that you will please procure for the bearer, Major Thomas T Eckart, an interview with Messrs. Stevens Hunter and Campbell – and if on his return to you he requests it, pass them through our lines to Fortress Monroe by such route and under such military precautions as you may deem prudent, giving the protection and comfortable quarters while there; and that you let none of this have any effect upon your military movements or plans.
By order of the President
Edwin M. Stanton
Secretary of War