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order in which his divisions moved, and even contains the announcement that two of his brigades would probably stop in Richmond and Wise and Jenkins take their places.
I only communicated the movement to the Quartermaster-General on the night of the 6th instant, and it must have reached New York on the 7th or 8th in order to be in the Herald of the 9th.
I fear there has been great imprudence in talking on the part of our people, or that there may be improper persons among the officers or railroad clerks.
I am, with great respect, your obedient servant,
R. E. Lee, General.