1861 May 2 Richmond, Va.

Hd Qrs Va Forces

General

You were telegraphed this morning to
place Lt col Taylor or other experienced officer
in command of the troops in and about Alex-
andria. the General desires that he be instructed
to take measures to secure the guns, ammunition, and
provisions, and to unite with the officers of the Rail
Road Companies in securing all the rolling stock of
their roads, and in effectually breaking up the roads
themselves, should he be driven by force from that point.

I am Sir
Very respectfully
Yr obt servt
R.S. Garnett
Adj Genl.

Brig Genl Cocke
Va Vols

MSS 640