General—Dispatches 12.45 received. Pickett had passed this place at date of my first dispatch. I did not receive your notice of intended evacuation till 2 A. M; troops were then at Malvern Hills, four miles from me. Am glad to hear you can hold Petersburg. Hope you will drive the enemy. Have not heard of Grant's crossing James river.
General Beauregard, Petersburg:
The transports you mentioned have probably returned Butler's troops. Has Grant been seen crossing James river?
Transportation Office, Richmond, Virginia:
Trains are not wanted at Rice's turnout, about which inquiry was made this morning; do not send them.
Official: W. H. Taylor, A. A. G.
General Wade Hampton, Pole Cat Station:
Dispatches of to-day received. Our cavalry north and south of Chickahominy have been advised of movements of bearer of dispatches; also to endeavor to ascertain movements of Sheridan, and to unite with you when practicable to crush him. Keep them advised of his movements.
President or Superintendent Richmond and
Petersburg Railroad, Richmond, Virginia:
The line of breastworks across Bermuda Neck is being reoccupied by our troops. General Anderson reports that the enemy tore up and burned about half a mile of the railroad below Walthall
