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Telegram To General U. S. Grant. Washington, December 8, 1863. MAJOR-GENERAL GRANT: Understanding that your lodgment at Chattanooga and Knoxville is now secure, I wish to tender you, and all under your command, my more than thanks, my profoundest gratitude, for the sk**, courage, and perseverance with which you and they, over so great difficulties, have effected that important object. God bless you all! A. LINCOLN.