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1307 Series I Volume XLVI-II Serial 96 - Appomattox Campaign Part II

Page 1307 Chapter LVIII. CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.-CONFEDERATE.


HEADQUARTERS FIRST ARMY CORPS,
March 12, 1865.

Lieutenant-General LONGSTREET,

Spotswood Hotel, Richmond:

Your telegram received. All the necessary orders give. Will be in early.

O. LATROBE,

Assistant Adjutant-General.


HEADQUARTERS FIRST ARMY CORPS,
March 12, 1865.

Major JOHN C. HASKELL,

Commanding Artillery:

General Lonstreet directs that you report at once with two batteries of artillery to him at the Spotswood, in Richmond. If you do not find the general there you will find orders awaiting you.

Respectfully, your obedient servant,

O. LATROBE,

Assistant Adjutant-General.


HEADQUARTERS FIRST ARMY CORPS,
March 12, 1865.

Major JOHN C. HASKELL,

Commanding, &c.:

Major Johnson having reported to General Longstreet with two of his batteries, there is no necessity for yours.

Respectfully, &c.,

O. LATROBE,

Assistant Adjutant-General.


HEADQUARTERS FIRST ARMY CORPS,
March 12, 1865.

Major General G. W. C. LEE,

Commanding, &c., Chaffin's:

It is probable our line will be attacked this morning. You will hold your commanding on the alert from early dawn.

O. LATROBE,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

MARCH 12, 1865. (Received 4.30 a. m.)

Major-General GORDON:

Do not move a division to Dunlop's, as previously directed, but have troops prepared for any service.

By command, &c.:

W. H. TAYLOR,

Assistant Adjutant-General.


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