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this juncture, of the concentration he advised. It would have resulted in the re-establishment of our lines of communication and depots of supplies, and in the eventual relief—if not permanent salvation—of the Confederate Capitol. On the 4th of February, General Beauregard was ordered to (assume command of all the forces in the district as defined before his departure to the West, with authority, should he deem it advisable, to re-assign General Hardee to his old corps, and attach to it anyructions to General Wheeler. They are given in full, because they show the movements of the enemy at that time, and indicate what measures were about to be adopted to oppose him: Headquarters, Military division of the West, Augusta, Ga., Feb. 4th, 1865:11.45 A. M. Major-Genl. Jos. Wheeler, comdg. cavalry at Fiddle Pond, near Barnwell Court-house, S. C.: General,—General McLaws reports that the enemy, late last night, had forced a passage across the Salkehatchie, in the vicinity of Riv<
Richmond, Va., Feb. 4th, 1865. Genl. G. T. Beauregard, Augusta, Ga.: * * * You will assume command of all the forces in the district as defined before your departure to the west, and should you deem it advisable will direct General Hardee to resume the command of his old corps when it arrives, and add to it any other forces which may be advantageously associated with it. * * * Jefferson Davis. Official. Geo. Wm. Brent, Col., and A. A. G. Telegram. Carter's Ford, Feb. 4th, 1865:11 P. M. Genl. Beauregard: The enemy crossed the Salkehatchie between Broxton and River's bridges; also above River's bridge, compelling me to fall back upon Branchville. It was with difficulty that my command could be withdrawn, as I was completely flanked on both sides. The fighting at River's bridge was quite sharp, and lasted several hours. L. Mclaws, Major-Genl. Telegram. Augusta, Feb. 5th, 1865. To Gov. Jos. Brown, Macon, Ga.: The crisis is again upon your