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Front Royal (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 48
eral Ransom on being relieved will report to the Adjutant and Inspector-General, Richmond. R. E. Lee, General. headquarters, 11th August, 1864. General J. A. Early, via Staunton and New Market, Va.: Washington Chronicle of the 8th states Sheridan has superseded Hunter. Another division of cavalry has been sent to General Anderson. Communicate with him. R. E. Lee, General. General G. W. C. Lee, A. D. C. to President: The President's telegram cannot be deciphered. Has the key word been changed lately. W. H. Taylor, A. A. G. headquarters, 12th August, 1864. General R. H. Anderson, Culpeper C. H, Va.: General Early at Newtown states the enemy to be moving up the Shenandoah with a view of reaching his rear apparently towards Front Royal. It may be his purpose to move up Luray Valley. You had better move to Sperryville and be governed by circumstances. Hampton should reach you the 15th. Keep him apprised and keep in communication with Early. R. E. Lee, General.
Petersburg, Va. (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 48
G. Clay's House, 5 P. M., 17th June, 1864. General G. T. Beauregard, Petersburg, Virginia: At 4 P. M. was compelled to assault centre of our former line held bers Drewry's Bluff, 10 P. M., 17th June, 1864. General G. T. Beauregard, Petersburg, Virginia: General Kershaw's division, which will camp to-night on Redwater Crll be down to-day and I will consult with him. H. Heth, Major-General. Petersburg, Va., 4 P. M., 8th August, 1864. Major-General Wade Hampton, Stony Creek: Haake the field? R. E. Lee, General. Official: H. B. Mcclellan, A. A. G. Petersburg, Va., 9th August, 1864. His Excellency Jefferson Davis, President C. S. A., Ricee's senior brigadier. Will do so if you approve. R. E. Lee, General. Petersburg, Va., 10th August, 1864. General Wade Hampton, Stony Creek: If Sheridan's cory states that he has heard of no action in the matter. W. H. Taylor. Petersburg, Va., 10th August, 1864. General R. S. Ewell, Commanding Chaffin's Bluff. I
Redwater Creek (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 48
r, A. A. G. Clay's House, 5 P. M., 17th June, 1864. General G. T. Beauregard, Petersburg, Virginia: At 4 P. M. was compelled to assault centre of our former line held by enemy. We now hold entire line from Howlett's to Dunn's Mill. All prisoners from Tenth corps. R. E. Lee, General. Official: W. H. Taylor, A. A. G. headquarters Drewry's Bluff, 10 P. M., 17th June, 1864. General G. T. Beauregard, Petersburg, Virginia: General Kershaw's division, which will camp to-night on Redwater Creek, is ordered to continue its march to-morrow to Petersburg. R. E. Lee, General. Official: W. H. Taylor, A. A. G. Superintendent Richmond and Petersburg Railroad, Richmond, Virginia: Please notify me when railroad is again in running order. R. E. Lee, General. headquarters Drewry's Bluff, 10 P. M., 17th June, 1864. Lieutenant-General Hill, Riddle's Shop via Meadow Station, Y. R. R. R.: Move your command promptly at 3 A. M. to-morrow for Chaffin's Bluff. Cross the river and
Sperryville (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 48
eral Ransom on being relieved will report to the Adjutant and Inspector-General, Richmond. R. E. Lee, General. headquarters, 11th August, 1864. General J. A. Early, via Staunton and New Market, Va.: Washington Chronicle of the 8th states Sheridan has superseded Hunter. Another division of cavalry has been sent to General Anderson. Communicate with him. R. E. Lee, General. General G. W. C. Lee, A. D. C. to President: The President's telegram cannot be deciphered. Has the key word been changed lately. W. H. Taylor, A. A. G. headquarters, 12th August, 1864. General R. H. Anderson, Culpeper C. H, Va.: General Early at Newtown states the enemy to be moving up the Shenandoah with a view of reaching his rear apparently towards Front Royal. It may be his purpose to move up Luray Valley. You had better move to Sperryville and be governed by circumstances. Hampton should reach you the 15th. Keep him apprised and keep in communication with Early. R. E. Lee, General.
New Market (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 48
while Pickett opened on land batteries and you attacked it. They will soon be fortified. R. E. Lee, General. headquarters, 11th August, 1864. General J. A. Early, via Staunton and Woodstock: Major-General Lomax has been directed to report to you to relieve General Ransom in command of cavalry. General Ransom on being relieved will report to the Adjutant and Inspector-General, Richmond. R. E. Lee, General. headquarters, 11th August, 1864. General J. A. Early, via Staunton and New Market, Va.: Washington Chronicle of the 8th states Sheridan has superseded Hunter. Another division of cavalry has been sent to General Anderson. Communicate with him. R. E. Lee, General. General G. W. C. Lee, A. D. C. to President: The President's telegram cannot be deciphered. Has the key word been changed lately. W. H. Taylor, A. A. G. headquarters, 12th August, 1864. General R. H. Anderson, Culpeper C. H, Va.: General Early at Newtown states the enemy to be moving up the Sh
Hardy County (West Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 48
will consult with him. H. Heth, Major-General. Petersburg, Va., 4 P. M., 8th August, 1864. Major-General Wade Hampton, Stony Creek: Have you received further information of departure of enemy's cavalry? Are you able to take the field? R. E. Lee, General. Official: H. B. Mcclellan, A. A. G. Petersburg, Va., 9th August, 1864. His Excellency Jefferson Davis, President C. S. A., Richmond. Dispatch of to-day received. General Early reports on the 8th that McCausland had arrived in Hardy, having sustained very little loss. Statements in Northern papers of his defeat untrue. Some commander should relieve Ransom. I think it best to send Fitz. Lee's senior brigadier. Will do so if you approve. R. E. Lee, General. Petersburg, Va., 10th August, 1864. General Wade Hampton, Stony Creek: If Sheridan's command has gone, move at once with all your division (exclusive of Dearing) north of James river. General Lee will relieve your pickets. Call at headquarters for orders. R
Drewry's Bluff (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 48
We now hold entire line from Howlett's to Dunn's Mill. All prisoners from Tenth corps. R. E. Lee, General. Official: W. H. Taylor, A. A. G. headquarters Drewry's Bluff, 10 P. M., 17th June, 1864. General G. T. Beauregard, Petersburg, Virginia: General Kershaw's division, which will camp to-night on Redwater Creek, is ordent Richmond and Petersburg Railroad, Richmond, Virginia: Please notify me when railroad is again in running order. R. E. Lee, General. headquarters Drewry's Bluff, 10 P. M., 17th June, 1864. Lieutenant-General Hill, Riddle's Shop via Meadow Station, Y. R. R. R.: Move your command promptly at 3 A. M. to-morrow for Chang your command to our right near Petersburg. Keep yourself thoroughly advised of his movements and intentions as far as practicable. R. E. Lee, General. Drewry's Bluff, 3:30 A. M., 18th June, 1864. Superintendent Richmond and Petersburg R. R., Richmond. Can trains run through to Petersburg? If so, send all cars available
Richmond (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 48
have not been published before, and which will be found of interest and value.] Clay's House, 5 P. M., 17th June, 1864. His Excellency, Jefferson Davis, Richmond, Virginia: At 4 P. M. assaulted that portion of our front line held by enemy and drove him from it; we again have the entire line from Howlett's to Dunn's Mill. R.ered to continue its march to-morrow to Petersburg. R. E. Lee, General. Official: W. H. Taylor, A. A. G. Superintendent Richmond and Petersburg Railroad, Richmond, Virginia: Please notify me when railroad is again in running order. R. E. Lee, General. headquarters Drewry's Bluff, 10 P. M., 17th June, 1864. Lieutenant-a., 10th August, 1864. General Wade Hampton, Stony Creek: If Sheridan's command has gone, move at once with all your division (exclusive of Dearing) north of James river. General Lee will relieve your pickets. Call at headquarters for orders. R. E. Lee, General. 10th August, 1864. Colonel S. W. Melton, A. A. G., War Office,
Dutch Gap (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 48
ive of Dearing) north of James river. General Lee will relieve your pickets. Call at headquarters for orders. R. E. Lee, General. 10th August, 1864. Colonel S. W. Melton, A. A. G., War Office, Richmond: Don't let the proposition for the relief of the poor people here be lost sight of. The Chief Commissary states that he has heard of no action in the matter. W. H. Taylor. Petersburg, Va., 10th August, 1864. General R. S. Ewell, Commanding Chaffin's Bluff. I think the camp at Dutch Gap is probably the marines. Could not Captain Mitchell shell it while Pickett opened on land batteries and you attacked it. They will soon be fortified. R. E. Lee, General. headquarters, 11th August, 1864. General J. A. Early, via Staunton and Woodstock: Major-General Lomax has been directed to report to you to relieve General Ransom in command of cavalry. General Ransom on being relieved will report to the Adjutant and Inspector-General, Richmond. R. E. Lee, General. headquarter
Lynchburg (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 48
Drewry's Bluff, 3:30 A. M., 18th June, 1864. Superintendent Richmond and Petersburg R. R., Richmond. Can trains run through to Petersburg? If so, send all cars available to Rice's Turnout. If they cannot run through, can any be sent from Petersburg to the point where the road is broken? It is important to get troops to Petersburg without delay. R. E. Lee, General. Official: W. H. Taylor, A. A. G. headquarters Army of Northern Virginia, June 18, 1864. General J. A. Early, Lynchburg, Virginia: Grant is in front of Petersburg. Will be opposed there. Strike as quick as you can, and, if circumstances authorize, carry out the original plan or move upon Petersburg without delay. R. E. Lee. Petersburg, 10:34 A. M., June 21, 1864. Brigadier-General G. W. C. Lee, Chaffin's Bluff: What is supposed strength of enemy's force reported on Kingsland road, and of what composed? Cooke's brigade is at Clay's House available to be sent if you need assistance, and directed to be
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