Confidential.
Col.:
Your letter of the 10th rec'd this eve'g. I think well of the enterprize you propose!
I am only doubtful how far your infantry could
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keep pace with the cav'y. At this time there is no danger from the
East.
Get all information & be guided by events.
Rosser has halted at
Gordonsville, awaiting, for the present, the developments of
Kilpatrick's movements.
As, already advised, I desire you to rejoin your brigade at the commencement of active operations, & hope you will be able to have completed by that time the business that has occupied you during the winter.
Very resp'y,
Your ob't serv't,
, Command'g 12.
Geo. Regiment.’
Letter and superscription entirely in the handwriting of
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