Letter
Cc. C. Augur to Robert O. Tyler, May 12, 1864
Washington, D. C.
Washington, D. C., May 12, 1864.
General R. O. TYLER, Fairfax Court-House: It has been determined to abandon, as no longer n Orange and Alexandria Railroad beyond Bull Patan ea therefore, at once draw in all your forces and stores upon that part of the road. Trains will report to you at Fairfax Station to-day for the purpose. Send the necessary guards with them. As soon as these BEOORE are this side Bull Run, you will order the Irish Brigade to Alexandria ready to be sent to thc Army of the Potomac. Make Pipostcn of your remaining forces to protect the railroad from Bull Run to Alexandria. Have the bridge train brought in.
Cc. C. AUGUR,
Major-General.
Hpagrs. DEPT. OF Washington, 22D ARMY CORPS,
Hpagrs. DEPT. OF Washington, 22D ARMY CORPS,
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, Pt. 1. Location: Washington, D. C.. Summary: Major-General Augur orders General Tyler to withdraw forces and supplies from the Orange and Alexandria Railroad beyond Bull Run, redeploy the Irish Brigade to the Army of the Potomac, and secure remaining railroad sections.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 37, Part 1
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