Communication between this
point and Weldon interrupted. Have sent an engine down toward Stony
Creek {on the Petersburg RR} to inspect
it. Also direct line to Richmond cut. Up to this time there has
arrived from the south only Hagood's brigade and one light battery.
I cannot account for the delay. Have sent pickets out toward
Wakefield. On every road the enemy are attacking Port Walthall
Junction {on the Richmond & Petersburg RR}
in heavy force. I have sent the last man I can spare. The
line of railroad may be cut between here and Weldon, and more delay
in getting on troops. Had you not better send more troops to
junction from Richmond?