NA, R&YR 5/5B/1862

Head Qrs Richmond Va
5th May 1862
 
Genl. Jos. E. Johnston
Commdg Army of N. Va.
 
General,
   Mr. Alex Dudley Presdt of the {Richmond &} York River R. R. has applied to me for Military assistance to complete the obstructions of Pamunkey River at Indianton, about 8 or 10 miles below the RR bridge across the river, and also to enable him to hold the bridges until the use of the road can be dispensed with. I have referred him to you on both points as there are no troops at this place.
   An Engineer will be sent down as requested. It will be necessary, in order to communicate with Genl. Johnston that you send a special messenger.
I have the honor to be
Very respecty
Your obt Sevt
R. E. Lee
General

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