Robert E. Lee to Braxton Bragg

I received your note with a copy of Gen Beauregard’s last dispatch. I think you are correct in supposing the force that advanced toward Petersburg to have been part of that at Bermuda Hundred. I beg leave to refer you to my previous note in that subject.

Very respy your obt servt,

R E Lee

Gen

Gen Bragg

Richmond

(verso)

Hd Qrs ANV June 10^th/64 1:30

R. E. Lee Genl

Acknowledging note enclosing copy of Beauregard’s last dispatch, confirming idea that enemy’s at Petersburg came from Bermuda Hundred

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Recd Hd Qrs A.N.V. June 9^th/64, 1.3