OR, Series 1, Vol. 46, Part 2, Page 1035

Headquarters Army of Northern Virginia
January 11, 1865 (Received 8 o'clock)
 
Hon. J. A. Seddon
 
   There is nothing within reach of this army to be impressed; the country is swept clear. Our only reliance is upon the railroads. We have but two days' supplies.
R. E. Lee

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