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296 to do anything for our succor, but cannot leave my department without orders of War Department. 2em

1st June, 4 K. P. M.

General Hancock House:

General Grant appears to be gradually approaching the York River railroad, whether with the view of touching James river or not, I cannot ascertain. I am ignorant of the movements of the enemy in your front, or whether it would be in your power to take position north of James river. General.

4 A. M., 16th June, '64. General Richmond:

Just arrived at this point with Pickett's division; have informed General Beauregard. Direct to me here. 2em

16th June, '64. General Riddel's Shops, via Savage Station:

Send a brigade to vicinity of New Market station, intersection of Kingsland and New Market roads. 2em

9.40, 16 June, '64. General Petersburg:

Please inform me of condition of affairs. Pickett's division is in vicinity of your lines and front of Bermuda. 2em

10.30 A. M., 16th June, '64. General Petersburg:

Your dispatch of 9.45 receive; it is the first that has come to hand. I do not know the position of Grant's army; cannot strip north bank of James river; have you not force sufficient? 2em