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Headquarters, Richmond, May 15, 1862 |
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| General Mahone |
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| General, |
| Orders were issued on yesterday for your
command to move to the south side of James River, in the vicinity of
Drewry's Bluff. |
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| Commander Farrand, of the Navy, has the
river obstructions under his immediate command, and will man and
fight certain guns, as far as the naval force will permit. |
| Capt. T. J. Page, of the Navy, is
engaged upon the obstructions, &c., at Warwick Bar. |
| You will draw such working parties from
your brigade as may be necessary for the uninterrupted prosecution
of the works; and should additional force for manning the heavy guns
be required, it is suggested that the company "United Artillery,"
under Captain Kevill, be devoted to this purpose. |
| I am, very respectfully, &c., your obedient servant. |
| R. E. Lee, General |
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