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The Daily Dispatch: may 27, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 6 (search)
hich will give a force of 13,000 at that place. Why so large a force at Old Point? The readers of your paper will be curious to know. They are not necessary for the defence of that post — from three to five thousand would be infinitely better. The supply of water has been small, and with 13,000 soldiers stationed there, very soon there would be a great want. The troops are, doubtless, intended for two or three points of attack. This peninsular of country between the York and James rivers, will soon be in the possession of the enemy, unless something is done to prevent it. The great importance of possessing this section is well understood by officers at Fort Monroe--better than by some of our friends. I refer you to an article in the Tribune, written by some one, probaby an officer at Old Point. There are five volunteer companies organized in this county, (Elizabeth city.) We hear of the noble deeds of other counties, but we must let the public know what has been don