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Redvvater Creek, is ordered to continue its march to-morrow to Pe- tersburg".

R. E. Lee, Ge^ieral. 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, Ge^ieral.

Headquarters Drewry's Bluff, ID 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 move to the Petersburg turnpike; there await further orders. Send to examine about bridges.

R. E. Lee, Ge7ieral. Official : W. H. Taylor, A. A. G.

Headquarters Army Northern Virginia,

June i8th, 1864. General Wade Hampton,

Vernon Chzirch via Hanover Junction : If Sheridan escapes you and gets to his transports at the White House you must lose no time in moving your command to our right near Petersburg. Keep yourself thoroughly advised of his move- ments and intentions as far as practicable,

R. E. Lee, General.

Drewry's Bluff, 3:30 A. M., i8th June, 1864.

Superintendent Richmond arid 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.