| Head Qrs Richmond Va |
| 3 May 1862 |
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Alexander Dudley Esq. |
| President R{ichmond}. &
York river Rail Road Co. |
| West Point |
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| Sir, |
| Your telegram is received, but owing to
the closing of the office at West Point, I am compelled to reply by
letter. Genl. Johnston is the only person who can give directions on the
subjects about which you inquire. I cannot give any that might interfere
with plans of his of which I am ignorant. You will have to see him about
removal of wires, rails, & the points to place obstructions. I am
informed that the best point of obstructing the river below the Rail
Road bridge is at cookes Island. Lt. Tapscott Engineer at New Kent C. H.
has been making examinations of the river for the purpose of obstructing
it. You can consult with him on this point. Genl. Johnston is at
Williamsburg. |
| Very respy |
| Your obt Sevt |
| R. E. Lee |
| Genl Comndg |
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