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Field Telegrams from Around Petersburg, V<t. 267

NEAR PETERSBURG, VA., Aug. 2oth, 18647 ? M.

General R. E. LEE, Chaffiri s Bluff:

Expect to attack early in the morning. Have already taken one brigade from Hoke and another from Johnson, extending their commands in the lines to utmost. No available force shall be left behind. Am happy to hear of Early's success.

G. T. BEAUREGARD.

2ist August, 1864. General G. T. ANDERSON,

Commanding Brigade, Dunlop s :

Camp your brigade for to night at some convenient point near where you are landed from the cars. Notify army headquarters of your location. Extend same orders to dismounted cavalry.

W. H. TAYLOR, A. A. G.

NEAR PETERSBURG, V^.,Aug. 24, 1864 2:45 P. M.

- General WHITING,

Commanding Third District, Wilmington, N. C. :

In case of urgent necessity call on General Baker at Goldsboro for assistance. I believe it will prove to be only a feint.

G. T. BEAUREGARD.

NEAR PETERSBURG, Aug. 24, 18642:45 P. M.

Brigadier -General BAKER,

Commanding Second District, Goldsboro, N, C. :

General Whiting is authorized to call on you for assistance should he be hard pressed. Aid him as much as your means will permit.

G. T. BEAUREGARD.