Letter
Robert E. Lee to J. A, Seddon, August 1, 1864
HEADQUARTERS,
Near Petersburg, August 1, 1864.
There was a cessation of hostilities this morning from 6 to 10 a. m. at the request of the enemy for the purpose of caring for the dead and wounded. Seven hundred of the enemy’s dead were buried or turned over to him for burial; 20 stand of colors instead of 12, as reported, were captured on the 30th.
Hon. J. A. SEDRON, Secretary of War.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF NORTHERN Virginia, August 13, 1864. Srr: I have the honor to forward three stand of colors captured by a part of General B. R. Johnson’s division in the attack of the enemy upon our works around Petersburg on the 30th of July.
With great respect, your obedient servant,
R. E. LEE,
General.
[Indorsement.]
AUGUST 14, 1864.
General.
[Indorsement.]
AUGUST 14, 1864.
ADJUTANT-GENERAL:
Receive and let suitable acknowledgment be made. Let me see it.
J. A, S[EDDON],
Secretary.
Receive and let suitable acknowledgment be made. Let me see it.
J. A, S[EDDON],
Secretary.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Northern Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, Pt. 1. Location: Near Petersburg. Summary: Robert E. Lee reports to Secretary of War Seddon the burial arrangements during a temporary ceasefire and the capture of enemy battle flags in the July 30 Petersburg engagement.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 40, Part 1
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