[554]Telegram.
Have just arrived. Will take the offensive as soon as practicable.
Telegram.
General Hoke has arrived, and will assume command, as ordered.
Telegram.
We are seriously threatened here from above. You should make a heavy demonstration and change to attack, if practicable, at an early hour in the morning.
Telegram.
General Ransom reports he has pressed the enemy with his force, and finds them too strong for him. Let us know when you will be ready, that Ransom may co-operate. Every hour is now very important. We have nothing from Lee to-day. A heavy cavalry raid in his rear has destroyed Beaver Dam Depot and our supplies on Central Railroad. Stuart is in pursuit, as they move in this direction.
Telegram.
Division of your force is earnestly objected to; it is decidedly preferred that you carry out the instructions given last night, and endeavor to unite all forces.J. A. Seddon, Secy. of War.
Telegram.
This city is in real danger; it should be defended with all our resources, to the sacrifice of minor considerations. You are relied on to use every effort to unite all your forces, at the earliest practicable time, with the troops in our defences, and there, together, either fight the enemy in the field or defend the intrenchments. Our lines are a little in front of Drury's Bluff, crossing the railroad and turnpike.J. A. Seddon, Secy. of War.
Telegram.
My division of forces is only temporary, to meet present emergency. Please state your objections, and your wishes, if practicable, will be complied with. I
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