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Rh both upon railroad and Vaughan road." I have ordered two brigades of infantry to support General Dearing. They must return to-night to their positions.

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, August 18th, '64—7 P. M.

General, Chaffin's Bluff:

General Dearing reports having checked enemy's advance at the "Davis House," where they have formed strong line of battle in his front; he does not think, however, the force more than a few regiments of infantry and one or two of cavalry. I have sent some infantry to his assistance.

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, August 18th, '64—3.40 P. M.

General, Chaffin's Bluff:

General Hill reports that prisoners taken state that two divisions of Fifth corps are on railroad. Has Fifth corps left your front?

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August 19th, '64—8 A. M.

General, Chaffin's Bluff:

Three divisions of enemy reported still in position, fortifying where repulsed last evening near Davis House, on Weld on railroad. I will endeavor to-day to dislodge him with four brigades of our infantry and the division of cavalry you have promised. Result would be more certain with a stronger force of infantry.

Signal station reports just now one brigade of infantry, one hundred wagons and forty-nine ambulances, passing towards our front on Military road, road in rear of Battery Five.

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, '64—10 A. M.

Major-General, via Chaffin's Bluff:

If all the enemy have left, send as many of your brigades as you can spare. If Gregg has left, request Hampton to report to me.

, General.

Official:, A. A. G.