The enemy are reported
advancing from Plymouth and Washington. Destination evidently Weldon
{junction of the Petersburg RR and the
Wilmington & Weldon RR -- the line from Wilmington to Richmond.}.
I must have re-enforcements
there from Petersburg. It is not possible to protect the line of railroad from this
place, and without cavalry. The force from Plymouth
is reported to be 3,000; that from Washington
not known.
General Martin has been
notified. Officer commanding at Petersburg
should help.