Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870 to James A. Seddon
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07360 Author/Creator: Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870 Place Written: Petersburg, Virginia Type: Autograph document signed Date: 21 August 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 11.8 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy
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 entrenchment & supports failing, many were captured." Transmittal copy.
Written at Dunn's Hill
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