| Richmond, Nov. 13, 1861 |
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| Genl. Jos. E. Johnston |
| Centreville |
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| The road to Manassas is so encumbered
with transportation of supplies, that in order to prevent further
delay I am compelled to order up to your army three or four
regiments by way of Fredericksburg. Please send orders to them
there. I have ordered two regiments from Staunton to your
reinforcement, and they will leave Staunton tomorrow or day after.
General Jackson is urging me to send him an Engineer and I have not
one at my command. Have you one that you can possibly spare him? |
| J. P. Benjamin |
| Acting Sec of War |
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| Sent by telegram |
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