NA, VAF 5/1/1861

Hd Qrs Va Forces
Richmond Va. May 1, 1861
 
W. L. Clarke
Presdt Winchester & P. R. R.   {Winchester & Potomac RR}
 
Sir,
   I have requested the President of the Manassas Gap Rail Road to run his trains so as to meet the Richmond & Alexandria trains {train that used first the Virginia Central RR and then the Orange & Alexandria RR} both ways at Manassas Junction and concert measures with you, by which the journey either way, between Harpers Ferry & this city, would be made in 24 hours.
I am sir
Very respectfully
R. E. Lee
Major Genl. Comdg

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