| 1H d Qrs: Valley MD:
8 Sept 1861
Genl John B. Floyd
Command Army of Kanawha
Genl
Have reports that have reached me by Citizens of
Webster Co. I have thought it [failible?] that the enemys
force you mention at Suttonsville is being increased with
a view of making a Sudden blow at you. It is said
that five regiments have moved toward that point.
Your position seems to be an inviting one for such a move-
ment. I hope you are well informed of the enemys forces
[failable?] intentions & unless sufficiently [shone?] would recommend
[?ing] the {?]
With great respect your obtservt
RE Lee
Genl Commd | 1H d Qrs: Valley MD:
8 Sept 1861
Genl John B. Floyd
Command Army of Kanawha
Genl
Have reports that have reached me by Citizens of
Webster Co. I have thought it fallible that the enemys
force you mention at Suttonsville? is being increased with
a view of making a Sudden blow at you. It is said
that five regiments have moved toward that point.
Your position seems to be an inviting one for such a move-
ment. I hope you are well informed of the enemys forces
[quotable?] intensions & unless sufficiently think united recommend
[?ing] the {?]
With great respect your obtservt
RE Lee
Genl Commd |
EN