Received at Richmond, Va. July 28th. 1864. By Telegraph from Dunn's Hill July 28th. 64.
Hon. Secy. of War.
Genl. Early reports that the enemy has retired across the Potomac at Williamsport burning over seventy wagons & abandoning twelve caisons. Our troops occupy Martinsburg.
(Signed) R. E. Lee Genl.
[Endorsed] Respectfully to Genl. B. Bragg H. L. Clay A.A.G. Dunn's Hill July 28/64. R. E. Lee General. Telegram to Secty. War. Genl. Early reports enemy has retired across Potomac at Williamsport, burning over 70 wagons & abandoning 12 caisons. Our troops occupy Martinsburg. R.B. 1522 Recd. Hd. Qrs. A.C.S. July 29/64.
W. J. De Renne CollectionWormsloe, Chatham County, Georgia (1914)
Printed in Douglas Southall Freeman, Lee’s Dispatches, Dispatch No. 161.