them out, I am convinced they have been re-enforced. The dismounted men in the works have beyonets, and there are some knapsacks lying in front of their works. Have sent me to their rear to ascertain their force. If I find it is not great will attack. In meantime am getting my command together. Enemy seem to be fortified on every side.

J. WHEELER,

Major-General.

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AIKEN, February 12, 1865-3.10 a. m.

General D. H. HILL, Augusta:

Scouts from enemy's rear report one brigade of infantry or dismounted cavalry at Johnson's Turnout and the rest of the infantry some miles farther down the railroad. This is confirmed by prisoners taken yesterday.

J. WHEELER,

Major-General.

(Send above also to Major-General Cheatham, at Bath Mills, and General J. A. Smith, at Graniteville.)

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AIKEN, February 12, 1865-8.15 a. m.

General D. H. HILL, Augusta:

Enemy's pickets remain same as last evening. Another scout reports enemy's infantry foraging at Courtney's Mill, two miles from Johnson's Station, and encamped in that vicinity. Strength of infantry not known.

J. WHEELER,

Major-General.

(Send also to General Cheatham, at Bath Mills.)

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AIKEN, February 12, 1865-10 a. m.

General D. H. HILL, Augusta:

Enemy are advancing boldly on Aiken. Scouts think with both infantry and cavalry.

J. WHEELER,

Major-General.

(Send also to Major-General Cheatham, Bath Mills, and General J. A. Smith, Graniteville.)

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AIKEN, February 12, 1865-12.45 p. m.

General D. H. HILL, Augusta:

Enemy are retiring.

J. WHEELER,

Major-General.

(Send above also to Major-General Cheatham, Bath Mills, and General J. A. Smith, Grainiteville.)

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