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The Daily Dispatch: June 27, 1864., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
ent believes that the Yankees have left that point. The account of the achievement of Hampton's cavalry is confirmed by the following official dispatch from Gen. Lee: Headq'rs Army Northern Va., June 25, 1864--9 P. M. Hon. Secretary of War: Sir: Our entire loss yesterday morning was ninety-seven killed and wound their dead and wounded on the field and along the route. Great credit is due to Gen. Hampton and his command for their handsome success. Very respectfully, R. E. Lee, General. The raid upon the railroads — a check on the Southside — damage to the Danville road. By the following official dispatch it will be seen that General "Rooney" Lee has been harassing the enemy's column which moved up the Southside Railroad from Grant's army: Headq'rs Army of Northern Va., June 25, 1864. Hon Secretary of War: Sir: General W. H. F. Lee pursued the enemy's cavalry which advanced along the Southside Railroad. He had a skirmish on the 22d ne