| Headquarters Army of Northern Virginia |
| August 21, 1864 -- 11 p.m. |
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| Charles G. Talcott |
| {Richmond &} Danville Railroad |
| Richmond, Va. |
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| It is reported that enemy's cavalry
crossed Weldon railroad {Petersburg RR} at Reams' this evening and took direction of
Dinwiddie Court-House. Raid on South Side and Danville
road may be contemplated. Be on the lookout for them. |
| W. H. Taylor |
| Assistant Adjutant-General |
| (Also sent to Colonel Sandford, Superintendent, South
Side Railroad, Petersburg, Va.) |
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