Selected Correspondance of Abraham Lincoln 1863 Telegram To General J. A. Dix
by Abraham Lincoln
WAR DEPARTMENT, May 9,1863.
MAJOR-GENERAL DIX:
It is very important for Hooker to know exactly what damage is done
to the railroads at all points between Fredericksburg and Richmond.
As yet we have no word as to whether the crossings of the North and
South Anna, or any of them, have been touched. There are four of
these Crossings; that is, one on each road on each stream. You
readily perceive why this information is desired. I suppose
Kilpatrick or Davis can tell. Please ascertain fully what was done,
and what is the present condition, as near as you can, and advise me
at once.
