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190 Clay's House, 5 P. M., 17th June, 1864. General G. T. Beauregard,

Petersburg, Va.:

At 4 P. M. was compelled to assault center of our former line held by enemy. We now hold entire line from Hewlett's to Dunn's Mill. All prisoners from Tenth corps. General. Official: W. H. Taylor, A. A. G.

Hd. Qrs. Drewry's Bluff, 10 P. M., 17th June, 1864. General G. T. Beauregard,

Petersburg, Va.:

General Kershaw's division, which will camp to-night on Redwater creek, is ordered to continue its march to-morrow to Petersburg. General. Official: W. H. Taylor, A. A. G.

Superintendent Richmond and Petersburg Railroad,

Richmond, Va.: Please notify me when railroad is again in running order. General.

Hd. Qrs. Drewry's Bluff, 10 P. M., 17th June, 1864. Lieutenant-General Hill,

Riddel's Shop via Meadow station, Y. R. R. R'd:

Move your command promptly at 3 A. M. to-morrow for Chaffin's Bluff. Cross the river and move to the Petersburg turnpike. There await further orders. Send to examine about bridges. General. Official: W. H. Taylor, A. A. G.

Hd. Qrs. Army N. Va., June 18th, 1864. General Wade Hampton,

Vernon Church via Hanover Junction:

If Sheridan escapes you and gets to his transports at the White House, you must looselose [sic] no time in moving your command to our right near Petersburg. Keep yourself thoroughly advised of his movements and intentions as far as practicable. General.