| Richmond, Nov. 7 1861 |
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| Genl. Jos. E. Johnston |
| Centreville |
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| I have one Alabama and one Georgia
Regiment here for you, both unarmed, and number together over two
thousand men. Shall I send them to Fredericksburg or wait till the
rail-road can take them to Manassas? |
| J. P. Benjamin |
| Acting Sec of War |
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| Sent by telegram |
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