| Richmond, Va. |
| May 5, 1864
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| Col. M. W. Cary |
| Hampton Legion |
| Columbia, S. C. |
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| Let your command come at once by
railroad, debark at Greensborough, march to Danville, thence to
Richmond {route used the Charlotte
& South Carolina RR, the route of the Piedmont RR (though
without using the trains), the Richmond & Danville RR} by railroad. The horses with as many saddles as possible send in
charge of detachments by highway. You can serve here and are much
needed as infantry until you can be equipped; move your men without
delay. |
| Saml. W. Melton |
| Lieutenant-Colonel and Asst. Adjt. Gen. |
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