Hd Qrs Dept. W. Va & E. Tenn.
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Dublin Dec 21, 1863 9 o'clock P. M. |
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Colo W. H. Browne |
Comdg 45th Va Reg |
Central Depot {Virginia &
Tennessee RR} |
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Following dispatch just
received from operator at Salem dated today. |
A courier just arrived says
the enemy are in New Castle about dark this evening. |
You will remain at the
{New River} Bridge until further orders. |
You will take possession of
the freight train which leaves Central Depot tomorrow morning and hold
it in readiness to move your command to any point at a moment's notice. |
W. B. Myers A. A. G. |
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Sent by telegram |