Letters / Correspondence

Braxton Bragg & Robert E. Lee

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Letters table
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1 Robert E. Lee Braxton Bragg Dispatch recd. I think it probably the advance if made will be North of James River the other feint ascertain troops arriving at Charlottsville. No movement on this Point yet scouts Report 11th and... Apr. 15, 1864
2 Robert E. Lee Braxton Bragg I see no advantage in transferring Echols from his present Brigade, to Command that of McClausland. Dissatisfaction already existing, would I think be increased. A Commander will have to be... May 25, 1864
3 Robert E. Lee Braxton Bragg Received at Richmond May 29, 1864. By telegraph from Hd Qrs A.N.Va. Via AtleesTo Genl B. BraggI telegraphed Genl Beauregard this morning that I would be happy to see him here to-day. I can not say... May 29, 1864
4 Robert E. Lee Braxton Bragg 7.30 A.M. I was informed that two (2) Georgia Battalions the 11th. & 12th. were under orders for this army. Only the 12th. has reported. Will the 11th. or any other Georgia Battalion or... May 30, 1864
5 Robert E. Lee Braxton Bragg Received at Richd. May 30 1864. By telegraph from Head Quarters 30. via Stones Farm.To Gen. B. Bragg3.15 P.M. Scout from lower Pamunky reports that Genl. Custer and Junior officers of enemy's... May 30, 1864
6 Robert E. Lee Braxton Bragg I received your note with a copy of Gen Beauregard’s last dispatch. I think you are correct in supposing the force that advanced toward Petersburg to have been part of that at Bermuda Hundred. I... Jun. 7, 1864
7 Robert E. Lee Braxton Bragg [Telegram] Dated Mechanicsville June 9 1864. 4.45 P.M. Rec'd at Richmond 6 O'Clock 30 Mins. P.M.To Genl. Bragg.Your dispatch of one O'Clock just received. Have ordered Ransom's... Jun. 9, 1864
8 Robert E. Lee Braxton Bragg [Telegram] Dated Mechanicsville Road 9 J Received at Richmond June 9 1864 9 O'Clock P.M.To General Bragg.I have received & acknowledged all your dispatches either by telegraph or... Jun. 9, 1864
9 Braxton Bragg Robert E. Lee I inclose you copies of Gen Beauregard’s dispatches of last night in reply to my inquiries. It will be seen you were entirely correct in the surmise as to the force operating against the general.... Jun. 10, 1864
10 Robert E. Lee Braxton Bragg I have received your letter enclosing the copies of telegrams from General Beauregard. I am glad that the attempt on Petersburg was thwarted and hope our cavalry will be able to protect the... Jun. 10, 1864
11 Robert E. Lee Braxton Bragg I have directed Gen Hoke's command to proceed this afternoon to the vicinity of the first pontoon bridge above Drewry's Bluff - I have deemed it prudent that he should be within reach of... Jun. 14, 1864
12 Robert E. Lee Braxton Bragg Your letter of 8.45 A.M. enclosing various dispatches from Gen Beauregard, is just received. I directed Gen Hoke this morning, unless he should receive contrary orders from you, to cross the James... Jun. 15, 1864
13 Robert E. Lee Braxton Bragg I directed Col Stevens this morning to throw a ponton bridge across the river at Chafin's Bluff, for which he thought he had, or could obtain sufficient material I do not think it would be... Jun. 15, 1864
14 Robert E. Lee Braxton Bragg Received at Richmd. June 27th 1864. By Telegraph from Head Quarters A.N.Va. Near Petersburg 28To Gen. B. BraggCol. Gorgas reports four thirty pounder Parrotts and two ten inch mortars in defence... Jun. 27, 1864
15 Robert E. Lee Braxton Bragg Received at Richmond June 29th. 1864. By telegraph from Hd. Qurs. A.N.Va. Near Petersburg 29.To Gen. Braxton Bragg:The matter of Cutherells detail as Clerk was referred to his Commanding officers... Jun. 29, 1864
16 Robert E. Lee Braxton Bragg Received at Richmond July 7 1864. By Telegraph from Hd. Qrs. near Petersburg 7To Genl. B. BraggHow did you ascertain that Grant was crossing forces from City Point to Bermuda Hundreds Scouts report... Jul. 7, 1864
17 Robert E. Lee Braxton Bragg I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 7th inst., and the accompanying report of the result of an inspection of the conscript service in Georgia. The facts presented by... Sep. 10, 1864
18 Braxton Bragg Robert E. Lee General: Your letter of 30th December, on the subject of ammunition &c., is received. The great deficiency existing at the time of my report for the troops belonging to this department was... Jan. 6, 1865
19 Robert E. Lee Braxton Bragg Received at Richd. May 18 1 864 at 3 O’ Clock 45 A.M. minutes. By Telegraph from Spottsylvania C.H. 17 Via Guineas 18th. 18To Gen. Braxton Bragg.Telegram received. I request that Gen. McLaws be not... Jan. 1, 1970
20 Robert E. Lee Braxton Bragg I have just learned that Genl. Glary from causes unknown to me burned Meadow bridge last night. Please cause it to be re-established as soon as practicable. Troops will assist in the... -
21 Robert E. Lee Braxton Bragg Please return the two thirty pounder Parrotts that were removed from here unless they are needed at Richmond.(Sd) R. E. Lee Genl. -