Letter
Robert E. Lee to Headquarters Virginia Forces, May 25, 1861
‘ HEADQUARTERS VIRGINIA FORCES,
Richmond, Va., May 25, 1861.
General BENS. HuGER, Oomdg. Virginia Forces, Norfolk, Va.: GENERAL: I wish to call your attention to the condition of Craney Island. It is the first point that will arrest the passage of a vessel to Norfolk; it is the most exposed and the least prepared for defense. I cannot urge upon you too strongly the necessity of putting it in good condition. More troops should be ordered there, and laborers, if practicable. If laborers cannot be obtained, the troops must work at the trenches at that point aud all others within your lines of defense. A North Carolina regiment will leave here to-morrow for your post.
Very respectfully, &c.,
Rk. E. LEE,
General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS VIRGINIA FORCES, :
Richmond, Va., May 25, 1861.
General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS VIRGINIA FORCES, :
Richmond, Va., May 25, 1861.
Col. J. B. MAGRUDER, Commanding, dec., Yorktown, Va.:
COLONEL: Your letter of the 24th instant* has just been received. I
understand there is no cavalry at Fort Monroe, no baggage wagons,
and but one company of light artillery. I do not think an immediate
COLONEL: Your letter of the 24th instant* has just been received. I
understand there is no cavalry at Fort Monroe, no baggage wagons,
and but one company of light artillery. I do not think an immediate
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, 1861. Location: Richmond, Va.. Summary: Robert E. Lee urges reinforcement and fortification of Craney Island to secure Norfolk's naval access, emphasizing troop labor and imminent arrival of a North Carolina regiment.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 2
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