Robert EH. Lee to Langhorne, April 26, 1861

Colonel LANGHORNE:

Srr: The general commanding the military and naval forces of Virginia instructs me to direct you to proceed, without delay, to Lynchburg, Va., to assume a temporary charge of that district, and to make preparations for the accommodation (food and shelter) of thirteen regiments of troops, shortly expected to arrive there, and such others as may arrive there from time to time, and report to you. Before going confer with Lieutenant-Colonel Heth, now temporarily in charge of the quartermaster’s department in this city, as to the best mode of executing this service.

your obedient servant,