HEADQUARTERS VIRGINIA FORCES, May 20, 1861

fia Richmond, Va., May 20, 1861.

Commanding, &e., Gloucester Point, Va.:

CoLONEL: As I see, from your letter of the 19th instant, that no – increase to your force has been received, and, as I desire it to be augmented to a regiment of infantry, in addition to the cavalry and artillery now in service, I have directed Capt. Thomas L. Preston to repair to Gloucester Point, with a view of aiding you in calling the volunteers into the service of the State from the counties of King and

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Queen, Gloucester and Matthews. You are desired to send on this duty also Maj. P. R. Page, who will be accompanied by Captain Preston, and who will muster the troops into service that offer. Such arms, &ec., as may be required for the troops at your post will be furnished on your requisition. Tam, &ce., R. E. LEE, Major-General, Commanding.