| Richmond Dec. 15th 1862 |
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| Major Genl. Sam Jones |
| Wytheville, Va. |
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| The enemy is believed to be advancing in
force, via Kingston, towards Goldsboro, N. C. Genl. Smith is there.
We have sent forward all troops at command to reinforce him. I thank
you for sending troops here so promptly. I have telegraphed the
President of the South Side Road to be ready with transportation at
Lynchburg. |
| James A. Seddon |
| Secretary of War |
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| Sent by telegram |
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