Letter
R. M. West to H. C. Whipple, March 19, 1865
Before Richmond, Va.
Before Richmond, Va., March 19, 1865.
COLONEL: I have the honor to transmit, inclosed herewith, copy of telegram just received from headquarters Army of the James, for your information:
You will cause such of your command as may come up the river to be landed immediately, and the transportation to be ordered to report to Colonel Bradley, assistant quartermaster at City Point. You will report in person to General E. O. C. Ord, commanding Department of Virginia, early to-morrow morning, March 20, 1865.
By order of Col. R. M. West, commanding division:
H. C. WHIPPLE,
Assistant Adjutant-General.
Assistant Adjutant-General.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Northern Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, Pt. 1. Location: Before Richmond, Va.. Summary: Colonel R. M. West orders H. C. Whipple to disembark troops arriving by river, coordinate transportation with Colonel Bradley, and report to General E. O. C. Ord near Richmond on March 20, 1865.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 46, Part 1
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