R. E. Leb to June 19, 1862, August 2, 1862
August 2, 1862.
August 2, 1862. Maj. Gen. J. B. MAGRUDER:: GENERAL: The reports of the operations of Generals Longstreetâs and A. P. Hillâs divisions in the late battles have not yet been sent to
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me. My recollection is that General Longstreet did send you some brigades on Tuesday evening. General A. P. Hill is not here. being with his division at Gordonsville. I will, however, refer your letter to General Longstreet, who was the superior in command of both divisions and can give the requisite information, no doubt, of the operations of both on the evening of the battle near Malvern Heights.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
General.
{Inclosure No. 18.]
: JUNE 19, 1862.
Maj. HENRY BRYAN:
Mayor: I think that I sent yesterday by mistake General Magruderâs note back to him, instead of my reply to it. If so, tell the general that I am truly sorry for it. His note embodied sentiments from
which I entirely dissented, but the kind and gentlemanly character of
his letter called fora similar reply. Will you be kind enough to let