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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 13. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The Kilpatrick-Dahlgren raid against Richmond. (search)
Thirty miles to Richmond—March towards Kilpatrick for one hour and then as soon as dark cross the river, reaching Richmond early in the morning. （Monday.) One squadron remains on north side, and one squadron to cut the railroad bridge at Falling Creek, and join at Richmond—eightythree miles. General Kilpatrick—cross at 1 A. M. Sunday—ten miles. Pass river 5 A. M. (resistance.) Childsburg—fourteen miles 8 A. M. Resistance at North Anna—three miles. Railroad bridges at South Anna—twenty-six miles—2 P. M. Destroy bridges—Pass the South Anna and feed until after dark—then signal each other—After dark move down to Richmond, and be in front of the city at daybreak. return—In Richmond during the day—feed and water men outside. Be over the Pamunkey at daybreak—feed and water, and then cross the Rappahannock at night, (Tuesday night), when they must be on the lookout. Spies should be sent on Friday morning early, and be ready to cut. Aut