Received at Richmond, Va., May 15th. 1864. From Head Quarters Spottsylvania C.H. 14th. Via Guineas Station 15th.
His Excellency President Davis
Breckenridge is calling for reinforcements to defend valley. If withdrawn there will be no opposition to Siegel.
Genl. Grant is reopening route by Aquia creek and receiving reinforcements and supplies.
Signed R. E. Lee
[Endorsed] Copy Telegram. R. E. Lee 14 May 1864. Spotts. C. Ho.
W. J. De Renne CollectionWormsloe, Chatham County, Georgia (1914)
Printed in Douglas Southall Freeman, Lee’s Dispatches, Dispatch No. 96.