Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865

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Petersburg, June 17th, 1864:5 P. M.
Genl. R. E. Lee, Chester, Va.:

Prisoners just taken represent themselves as belonging to 2d, 9th, and 18th Corps. They state that 5th and 6th Corps are behind coming on. Those from 2d and 18th came here by transports, and arrived first. Others marched night and day from Gaines's Mill, and arrived yesterday evening. The 9th crossed at Turkey Bend, where they have a pontoon-bridge. They say Grant commanded on the field yesterday. All are positive that they passed him on the road seven miles from here.

G. T. Beauregard.

Headquarters, Petersburg, June 18th, 1864:12.30 A. M.
Genl. R. E. Lee, Clay's House:

Enemy in large force—reported to be three corps, 2d, 9th, and 18th—attacked heavily our lines at 6.30 P. M. Affair lasted until 11.30 P. M. Enemy was finally repulsed at all points. Some three hundred prisoners and two stand of colors were taken. Success not yet ascertained.

G. T. Beauregard, Genl.

Petersburg, June 18th, 1864:12.40 A. M.
Genl. R. E. Lee, Clay's House:

All quiet at present. I expect renewal of attack in morning. My troops are becoming much exhausted. Without immediate and strong reinforcements, results may be unfavorable. Prisoners report Grant on the field with his whole army.

G. T. Beauregard, Genl.

Headquarters, Department N. C. and So. Va., Petersburg, June 18th, 1864:2.20 A. M.
Major-Genl. J. B. Kershaw, Comdg. Division, Red Water:

General,—General Beauregard desires me to inform you that prisoners captured this evening represent the 2d and 9th Corps, Army of the Potomac, and state with certainty that the 6th, 5th, and 18th Corps besides, are also in our front. General Beauregard desires me further to direct that you move to this point as rapidly as possible, and endeavor to reach the city by daylight, as in his opinion, as well as from statements of prisoners, the enemy will make their general attack to-morrow (this morning).

I have the honor to be, General, very respectfully, your obdt. servt.,

Jno. M. Otey, A. A. G.

Headquarters, Department N. C. and so. Va., June 18th, 1864:2.20 A. M.
Major-Genl. R. F. Hoke, Comdg. Division:

General,—The Commanding General directs me to inform you that the division of Major-General Kershaw is on its way to this point as reinforcement, as also the whole of the army corps commanded by Lieutenant-General A. P. Hill.

General Lee will himself be here in person some time to-day. This should be published to the troops at once.

You will send to Major-General Johnson a copy of this for his information and action.

Respectfully, your obedient servant,

Jno. M. Otey, A. A. G.