[Telegram] Hd. Qrs. Atlees 10¾ A.M. 28 May 64.
General Braxton Bragg Richmond, Va.
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 re-construction. Timber suitable for the purpose should be sent as there is none just there. Meanwhile a pontoon bridge should be laid. It is important to this army.
Please have a telegraph operator sent to Atlees.
R. E. Lee
Offl. W. H. Taylor A.A.G.
[Endorsed] Hd. Qrs. Atlees 28 May 64. R. E. Lee Genl. Requests that Meadow Bridge be immediately reestablished. R.B. 945 Telegraph operator Ashland. Recd. 28 May 3: 2 P.M.
W. J. De Renne CollectionWormsloe, Chatham County, Georgia (1914)
Printed in Douglas Southall Freeman, Leeâs Dispatches, Dispatch No. 108.