[from the signal message book of Lt. Thomas S. Seabury, 3rd New York Infantry]
Jan. 30th Patterson 12 1/2 P.M.
To Col. Wardrop
There is fighting going on
8 miles beyond Suffolk.
Be vigilant
E.T. Viele Brig. Gen.
U.S.V.
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Jan. 30th 11 P.M.
To Gen. Viele
Any later news from Suf
folk? When did the firing
cease
Col. Wardrop
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Jan. 30 11 1/2 P.M.
To Col.Wardrop
No report from Suffolk
tonight. Rebels were fal
ling back at noon.
E. T. Viele
Brig. Gen.
MSS 10781
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