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

Page 127 Chapter LVIII. CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.-UNION.


HEADQUARTERS SECOND ARMY CORPS,
March 25, 1865-6.15 p. m. (Received 6.55 p. m.)

Brevet Major-General WEBB,

Chief of Staff:

General Smyth, commanding brigade of Hays' division, in making his demonstration, captured the intrenched picket-lie of the enemy near Hatcher's Run and about 100 prisoners. The enemy has several times attacked McAllister's new picket-line and has succeeded in recapturing some of the pits take by General McAllister. He is now about attacking them again. They keep up the fire on Miles, but [not] with the vigor of heretofore. Mott's left has constantly opened on them.

A. A. HUMPHREYS,.

Major-General, Commanding.

6.30.

P. S.-A heavy attack on Miles has just begun.


HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
March 25, 1865-6.35p. m.

Major-General HUMPHREYS,

Commanding Second Corps:

As soon as you can dispense with General Griffin's services the major-general commanding directs that he be ordered to report to Major-General Warren.

ALEX. S. WEBB,

Brevet Major-General and Chief of Staff.


HEADQUARTERS SECOND ARMY CORPS,
March 25, 1865-7 p. m.

Brevet Major-General WEBB:

The enemy attacked, but has been repulsed. We captured the battle-flags of the Forty-third and Sixth-ninth Alabama. One hundred and six men and four officers have already come in. I find that Gracie's and Wise's brigades have been here all day, and that Cooke's brigade returned about one hour ago. Many of the prisoners report Johnson's division here and a large part of Hill's corps. I will withdrawn when I can properly do so. Over 400 prisoners are already reported.

A. A. HUMPHREYS,

Major-General, Commanding.


HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
March 25, 1865-7.25 p. m.

Major-General HUMPHREYS,

Commanding Second Corps:

General Warren is ordered to support you. His two divisions are back in camp. You can call upon Warren for all you may need.

ALEX. S.. WEBB,

Brevet Major-General and Chief of Staff.


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