Send off at once all engines and cars of
Orange & Alexandria Railroad to this place, including everything
at its disposal. I will send troops as soon as I get cars. My camp
to-night will be six miles of this place. My first object is to
destroy Hunter, and the next it is not prudent to trust to
telegraph. Hold on and you will be amply supported. Is there
telegraph communication with Richmond. See that there is no lack of energy in railroad management, and
give me information from time to time.