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300 3.30 P. M., 17th June, '64. Major-General Malvern Hill, via Meadow Station:

Push after enemy, and endeavor to ascertain what has become of Grant's army. Inform General Hill.

2em

Lieutenant-General Riddel's Shop, via Meadow Station, Y. R. R. R.:

As soon as you can ascertain that Grant has crossed James river, move up to Chaffin's Bluff, and be prepared to cross. 2em Official: A. A. G.

4.30 P. M., 17th June, '64. General Petersburg, Virginia:

Have no information of Grant's crossing James river, but upon your report have ordered troops up to Chaffin's Bluff.

General. Official: A. A. G.

4.30 P. M., 17th June, '64. Lieutenant-General Riddel's Shop, via Meadow Station:

General Beauregard reports large number of Grant's troops crossed James river above Fort Powhatan yesterday. If you have nothing contradictory of this, move to Chaffin's Bluff.

General. Official: A. A. G.

5 P. M., 17th June, '64. His Excellency 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 Hewlett's to Dunn's mill. General. Official: A. A. G.