Whoever is in command at
Petersburg should re-enforce Weldon at once.
Enemy are reported this
morning at Winton. They are very close to Weldon. General Martin is
moving troops in that direction, but those from Petersburg
could reach there sooner.
W. H. C. Whiting
Major-General
[Indorsement]
July 28, 1863
Re-enforcements have gone
from
Petersburg
yesterday and the day previous.