| Richmond, Va. |
| June 23, 1864 |
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| Lieutenant-General Holmes |
| Raleigh, N. C.
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| The President directs that
you proceed to Weldon with all the reserve forces you have
collected, or may collect, and assume command there for the
protection of that line of railroad to Petersburg
{the Petersburg RR}. |
| S. Cooper |
| Adjutant and Inspector General |
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