| War Department, C. S. A. |
| Richmond, Va. |
| May 16, 1864
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| General L. McLaws |
| Burkeville Junction, via Lynchburg |
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| Information just received that the enemy
encamped last night 12 miles from the Appomattox
bridge, on the {Richmond &} Danville
road. It is of the greatest importance to protect the bridge. Do
what you can to afford such protection.
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| J. A. Seddon |
| Secretary of War |
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