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

Page 348 N. AND SE. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. Chapter LVIII.


HEADQUARTERS SECOND ARMY CORPS,
March 31, 1865-11.40 a. m.

General WEBB,

Chief of Staff:

I have received your message by Major Meade and note by Rosencrantz. Miles is already moving out to attack on Warren's right. I have ordered the attack to be extended completely over my lines. Griffin sent me word when I communicated the above to him that he could hold his own. My staff officer was seeking Warren when he came across Griffin.

A. A. HUMPHREYS,

Major-General.


HEADQUARTERS SECOND ARMY CORPS,
March 31, 1865-1.05 p. m.

General WEBB:

General Mott reports that General McAllister attacked with a part of his brigade, drove the enemy's pickets, and went within 100 yards of his works. He found a strong line of works, well manned, and with a close abatis.

A. A. HUMPHREYS,

Major-General.

To General Grant-1.40 p. m.

G. G. MEADE.


HEADQUARTERS SECOND ARMY CORPS,
March 31, 1865-1.45 p. m.

Major-General WEBB,

Chief of Staff:

Dispatch by Stacey sent to Miles for his government. At same time Miles sent me word he thought he could take the enemy's works if his right was supported by a brigade en potence. I have ordered him to do it. Have ordered De Trobriand out to support Miles' right. Have notified Mott that he may be obliged to move another of his brigades to the left. He has one in reserve, one in his line. Hays I ordered some time ago to draw out a brigade and hold it in reserve in his center. Mott can call on him. He on Miles, if heavily attacked.

A. A. HUMPHREYS,

Major-General.


HEADQUARTERS SECOND ARMY CORPS,
March 30 [31?], 1865-2 p. m.

Major-General WEBB:

Miles sends me word that he has broken the enemy's line of battle; has prisoners and flags; wants support on his left; is ahead of the Fifth Corps. As already stated, have sent De Trobriand to his right.

A. A. HUMPHREYS,

Major-General.


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