Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865

[569] and the enemy were successfully repulsed and checked against great odds, until reinforcements arrived.

Respectfully submitted,

H. A. Wise, Brig.-Genl. Comdg.

Statement of Forces which Attacked Petersburg on the 15th Day of June, 1864.

Enemy's right, Martindale's division	6,000
centre, Brooks's division and two brigades of Ames's	9,000
left, Hink's division	6,000
	———
18th corps, infantry	21,000
Cavalry, two regiments	1,200
	———
	22,200

The effective force under General Wise of all arms was 2200.

Telegram.

Richmond, June 15th, 1864.
To Genl. Beauregard:

Gracie's brigade was sent to you in place of Ransom's, being more convenient; they can be exchanged again, should you prefer it.

Braxton Bragg.

Telegram.

clay's House, June 15th, 1864.
To Capt. Otey:

General Hoke left here about six o'clock this evening.

R. E. Foote, A. A. G.

Telegram.

Drury's Bluff, June 15th, 1864.
To Genl. Beauregard:

I am on the move down the Petersburg turnpike. Cannot railroad transportation be used?

R. F. Hoke, Major-Genl.

Telegrams to Generals Bragg and Lee as to withdrawal of Bushrod Johnson from Bermuda Hundreds line.

1.

Swift Creek, Va., June 15th, 1864:1 P. M.
Genl. Braxton Bragg, Richmond, Va.:

Hoke's division is ordered to Petersburg. Hope it will get there in time. I will hold lines of Bermuda Hundreds Neck as long as practicable; but I may have to reinforce Hoke with Johnson's division, when lines would be lost. I advise sending forthwith another strong division to intersection of turnpike and railroad near Port Walthall Junction.

G. T. Beauregard, Genl.

Telegraph operator will send a copy of this despatch to General R. E. Lee.

2.

Swift Creek, June 15th, 1864:1.45 P. M.
Genl. Braxton Bragg, Richmond, Va.:

Your telegram of 12 M. received. I do not ask for advice with regard to movement of troops, but wished to know preference of War Department between Petersburg and lines across Bermuda Hundreds Neck, for my guidance, as I fear my present force may prove unequal to hold both.

G. T. Beauregard, Genl.