Rec’d at Richmond Aug 26, 1862. By Telegraph from Jefferson 25th Via Rapidan 26th
To Presdt Jeffn Davis
I believe a portion of McClellans army has Joined Pope expedite the advance of our troops
R. E. Lee
[Endorsed] 16 Coll 64 Recd Aug 26 Jefferson, Va Augt 25, 1862 Gen. R. E. Lee. In reference to McClellans army
W. J. De Renne CollectionWormsloe, Chatham County, Georgia (1914)
Printed in Douglas Southall Freeman, Lee’s Dispatches, Dispatch No. 25.