Robert E. Lee to John C. Breckinridge, 30 May 1864
9¾ AM
30 May 64
Genl
Yr note of 9¼ A.M. recd.
If the enemy is extending to yr right, take ground in the same direction towards Earlys left closing with him if necessary notifying Genl AP Hill to close in on yr left. Communicate with Genl Early & apprize him of any movements of yr own or of the enemy that wd effect him.
Res.
R E Lee
Gen
[overleaf]
Genl. Breckinridge
Comdg &c
3135
DATABASE CONTENT
(3135) | DL0786 | 234 | Letters | 1864-05-30 |
Letter from Confederate General Robert E. Lee to Confederate General John C. Breckinridge, May 30, 1864, Re: Prelude to Cold Harbor
Tags: Fighting
People - Records: 2
- (1874) [writer] ~ Lee, Robert Edward
- (2179) [recipient] ~ Breckinridge, John Cabell
SOURCES
Robert E. Lee to John C. Breckinridge, 30 May 1864, DL0786, Nau Collection