to do anything for our succor, but cannot leave my department without orders of War Department.
General G. T. Beauregard, Hancock House:
General Grant appears to be gradually approaching the York River railroad, whether with the view of touching James river or not, I cannot ascertain. I am ignorant of the movements of the enemy in your front, or whether it would be in your power to take position north of James river.
General B. Bragg, Richmond:
Just arrived at this point with Pickett's division; have informed General Beauregard. Direct to me here.
General A. P. Hill, Riddel's Shops, via Savage Station:
Send a brigade to vicinity of New Market station, intersection of Kingsland and New Market roads.
General Beauregard, Petersburg:
Please inform me of condition of affairs. Pickett's division is in vicinity of your lines and front of Bermuda.
General Beauregard, Petersburg:
Your dispatch of 9.45 receive; it is the first that has come to hand. I do not know the position of Grant's army; cannot strip north bank of James river; have you not force sufficient?
