| Yorktown, March 6, 1862 |
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| General S. Cooper |
| Adjutant-General C. S. Army |
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| The troops intended for Suffolk
will embark at King's Mill, near Williamsburg, and proceed by steamers to City Point and thence via {Norfolk
&} Petersburg Railroad to Suffolk. This is rendered necessary by the want of wharf facilities at any
other point, and will save time as well as a land march of more than
20 miles. The troops will be in readiness to cross to-morrow, 5,000
men and two batteries. When shall they cross? Please answer. |
| J. Bankhead Magruder |
| Major-General, Commanding |
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