both upon railroad and Vaughan road." I have ordered two brigades of infantry to support General Dearing. They must return to-night to their positions.
General R. E. Lee, Chaffin's Bluff:
General Dearing reports having checked enemy's advance at the "Davis House," where they have formed strong line of battle in his front; he does not think, however, the force more than a few regiments of infantry and one or two of cavalry. I have sent some infantry to his assistance.
General R. E. Lee, Chaffin's Bluff:
General Hill reports that prisoners taken state that two divisions of Fifth corps are on railroad. Has Fifth corps left your front?
Near Petersburg, Virginia,
General R. E. Lee, Chaffin's Bluff:
Three divisions of enemy reported still in position, fortifying where repulsed last evening near Davis House, on Weld on railroad. I will endeavor to-day to dislodge him with four brigades of our infantry and the division of cavalry you have promised. Result would be more certain with a stronger force of infantry.
Signal station reports just now one brigade of infantry, one hundred wagons and forty-nine ambulances, passing towards our front on Military road, road in rear of Battery Five.
Major-General C. W. Field, via Chaffin's Bluff:
If all the enemy have left, send as many of your brigades as you can spare. If Gregg has left, request Hampton to report to me.
Official: W. H. Taylor, A. A. G.
