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near Petersburg, Va., Sept. 2d, 1864—8:00 P. M.
Major-General W. H. C. Whiting, Commanding Third Military District, Wilmington, N. C.:
Every exertion will be made to reinforce you in time from all points. Governor Vance has already been called upon to imitate Governor Brown of Georgia. Federal soldiers appear much discouraged. They fight badly. I will visit Wilmington soon.


General Baker at Goldsboro has been ordered to hold all his disposable troops in readiness to aid you should you need them. Governor Vance and General Holmes have been requested to send you such troops as can be spared from the reserves.


General Whiting apprehends an attack. Send him all the troops you can.


Are there any guns not required at Wilmington suitable for defense of James river?


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