OR, Series 1, Vol. 36, Part 2, Page 1014

War Department, C. S. A.
Richmond, Va.
May 16, 1864
 
General L. McLaws
Burkeville Junction, via Lynchburg
 
   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.
J. A. Seddon
Secretary of War

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