21 August 1864
Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870
Autograph document signed
Title: to James A. Seddon
Handwritten telegram on which Robert E. Lee informs Secretary of War Seddon about Lt. Gen. A.P. Hill's attack against Federal troops in the Battle of Weldon Railroad (Globe Tavern) during the Petersburg campaign.: "The enemy abandoned last evg. his position north of James River & returned to the south side. This morg. Genl Hill attacked his position on Weldon R.R. - drove him from his advanced lines to his main entrenchments, from which he was not dislodged. Over 300 prisoners exclusive of wounded were captured. Our loss was principally in Hagood's brigade, which mounted enemys…
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