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271 Series I Volume XLVI-III Serial 97 - Appomattox Campaign Part III

Page 271 Chapter LVIII. CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.- UNION.

ORDERS.] HDQRS. INDEPENDENT DIV., 24TH ARMY CORPS,

March 29, 1865 - 11.30 p. m.

The division will be under arms at 4.45 to-morrow morning and march at 5 precisely. Colonel Curtis will move his brigade in time to join General Harris' brigade at 5 o'clock. Colonel Potter's brigade will lead, followed by General Harris' brigade. The brigade pioneers will be sent to report to Colonel Potter, so that can take their places at the head of the column. The brigade trains will be concentrated and held in readiness to move, when orders are sent to them, near Colonel Potter's headquarters.

JNO. W. TURNER,

Brevet Major-General, Commanding.

CITY POINT, March 29, 1865.

General WEITZEL:

What, if anything, have you observed on your front to-day?

A. LINCOLN.

MARCH 29, 1865 - 8.10 p. m.

President A. LINCOLN,

City Point:

I have only heard that Fitzhugh Lee's cavalry passed through Richmond yesterday, and at 11.25 this morning it was seen passing Port Walthall Junction, toward {Petersburg, at a fast gait. No movements have been observed other than the above. I expect deserters every moment, and as son as I hear anything new I will telegraph you.

G. WEITZEL,

Major-General.

MARCH 29, 1865.

President A. LINCOLN,

City Point:

A lieutenant and two men have just come in from the enemy. They report no change on this up to the time they left.

G. WEITZEL,

Major-General.


HEADQUARTERS SECOND ARMY CORPS,
March 29, 1865.

Major-General WEITZEL:

Keep me informed of any movements in your front so long as telegraphic communication is kept up.

U. S. GRANT,

Lieutenant-General.


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