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

Page 492 N. AND SE. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. Chapter LVIII.

Claiborne road. They have works on the junction of it and White Oak road. General Miles' division is now in my front and will strike the enemy in flank.

Very respectfully,

J. IRVIN GREGG,

Brevet Brigadier-General, Commanding.

APRIL 2, 1865-1.25 a.m.

Major-General ORD:

The attack on the enemy's line by Parke and Wright will be made promptly at 4 o'clock this a.m., if they have not been made before you receive this.

U. S. GRANT,

Lieutenant-General.

ORD'S HEADQUARTERS,

April 2, 1865.

General GRANT:

Have my men ready to move in case Sixth or Second Corps get in.

E. O. C. ORD,

Major-General.


HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
April 2, 1865.

Major-General ORD:

General Wright has carried the enemy's lines.

A. S. WEBB,

Brevet Major-General and Chief of Staff.

DABNEY'S MILL, April 2, 1865.

Major-General ORD:

Wright has carried the enemy's line and is pushing in. Now is the time to push your men to the right, leaving your line very thin and go to his assistance.

U. S. GRANT,

Lieutenant-General.

ORD'S HEADQUARTERS,

April 2, 1865-6 a.m.

Lieutenant-General GRANT:

I have ordered my men to move up to Wright's support by the shortest line.

E. O. C. ORD,

Major-General.


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