General Kershaw's division, which will camp to-night on
Redwater Creek, is ordered to continue its march to-morrow to
Petersburg.
Occupied last night my new lines without impediment.
Kershaw's division arrived about half-past 7, and
Field's at about half-past 9 o'clock. They are being placed in position.
All comparatively quiet this morning.
General Lee has just arrived.
My dear General,—* * * I have been induced to think over the matter more carefully, and am now reminded that my position, when first in line of battle at
Petersburg, was, as you remember, with my right on or near the Jerusalem plank-road, extending across the open field, and bending back towards the front of the
Cemetery. * * * The first of my division that arrived took the cars sent for them, and marched through the city while I was at your quarters.
The sun was just up when I arrived there.
I was at your headquarters not more than an hour.
I think within another hour my troops were in position. * * * I am quite sure that the battle commenced within an hour after my troops were in position. * * *
I am, dear General, sincerely your friend and admirer,