Rec’d at Richmond Aug 28 [1862] By Telegraph from 2½ miles of Salem 27 Via Rapidan 28th
To Presdt Davis
The advance under Genl Jackson last night broke up the Orange and Alexandria R. R. at Bristoe Station capturing three (3) trains of Cars and prisonerâs This was Genl Trimbles Brigade captured Manassas taking Eight Guns provisions and prisonerâs
Parts of Hookers and Sickles Brigades have joined Pope at Warrenton from Alexandria.
Other troops from Acquia I particularly require Hamptonâs Cavalry expedite the reinforcements ordered.
R E Lee General
[Endorsed] 63/252 Genl R. E. Lee Near Salem.
W. J. De Renne CollectionWormsloe, Chatham County, Georgia (1914)
Printed in Douglas Southall Freeman, Leeâs Dispatches, Dispatch No. 27.