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(CIVIL WAR.) LORING, WILLIAM W. Autograph Letter Signed, as Confederate Major General, to Captain R. L. Poor, asking for intelligence on the position of Union troops, whether they intend to cross the James River and ordering him to position his command to prevent a crossing. With an Autograph Endorsement Signed by Colonel H. B. Tomlin, explaining that Captain Poor has left for Suffolk. 1 page, tall 4to sheet; a bit toned, usual folds. With the original envelope. Smithfield, VA, 9 May 1862
(CIVIL WAR.) LORING, WILLIAM W. Autograph Letter Signed, as Confederate Major General, to Captain R. L. Poor, asking for intelligence on the position of Union troops, whether they intend to cross the James River and ordering him to position his command to prevent a crossing. With an Autograph Endorsement Signed by Colonel H. B. Tomlin, explaining that Captain Poor has left for Suffolk. 1 page, tall 4to sheet; a bit toned, usual folds. With the original envelope. Smithfield, VA, 9 May 1862
- Notes: confederate orders at the start of the peninsular campaign. "Please ascertain if possible whether the enemy are doing any thing to land on this side of James River. I would like you to have the position opposite to where the enemy are now (Hag Island) reconnoittered with the view of sending a command to prevent their crossing."
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