| Headquarters First Army Corps |
| December 22, 1864 -- 6 p.m. |
| |
| Major-General Pickett |
| |
| General Hunton will march as soon as he
can get his rations cooked to the {Virginia} Central railroad depot, in
Richmond, where transportation will be in readiness to take him to
Gordonsville. General Bratton's brigade, of Field's [division], is
also going to the same place, and will probably get off before
Hunton's. On reaching Gordonsville General Hunton will take command
of all the troops he may find there. The enemy, with about 4,000
cavalry and four pieces of artillery, are supposed to be making for
Gordonsville. General Hunton will hold the place, and if
circumstances admit will operate against them by pursuing or
attacking. The troops will be gone about a week, and will leave
guards in charge of property left behind in camp. Notify me when
Hunton will reach Richmond. The greatest expedition is necessary. You can use part of
Rhodes'
division to hold the line Colonel Mayo is now holding. Acknowledge
receipt of this. |
| O. Latrobe |
| Assistant Adjutant-General |
|