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Sheridan got off to a slow start, needing time to organize and to react to reinforcements reaching Early ; Grant ordered him not to launch an offensive " with the advantage against you.
The armies remained unengaged for over a month, causing political consternation in the North as the 1864 election drew near.
The two generals conferred on September 16 at Charles Town and agreed that Sheridan would begin his attacks within four days.
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