| Richmond, Nov. 10, 1861 |
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| R. L. Owen |
| Prest. Rail Road {Virginia
& Tennessee RR} |
| Lynchburg |
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| Your despatch received. Col. Leadbetter,
of Engineer Corps, will leave in the morning with a battalion and
battery of field pieces. He is charged with the duty of restoring
and guarding the communications. Other forces will be sent to him
via Chattanooga. Your earnest co-operation with him is relied on by
the President. |
| J. P. Benjamin |
| Acting Sec of War |
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| Sent by telegram |
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