Robert E. Lee to John B. Magruder, June 29, 1862

June 29, 1862.

June 29, 1862. Maj. Gen. J. B. MAGRUDER, Commanding Division:

GENERAL: I regret much that you have made so little progress today in the pursuit of the enemy. In order to reap the fruits of our victory the pursuit should be most vigorous. I must urge you, then, again to press on his rear rapidly and steadily. We must lose no more time or he will escape us entirely. r

Very respectfully, yours, &c.,

General.
P. §.—Since the above was written I learn from Major Taylor that
you are under the impression that General Jackson has been ordered
not to support you. On the contrary, he has been directed to do so,
and to push the pursuit vigorously.
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