NA, DWVET 12/21A/1863

Hd Qrs Dept. W. Va & E. Tenn.

Dublin Dec 21, 1863   9 o'clock P. M.
 
Colo W. H. Browne
Comdg 45th Va Reg
Central Depot  {Virginia & Tennessee RR}
 
   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.
 
Sent by telegram

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