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O.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
July 30, 1864-3.20 a.m.Major-General BURNSIDE:
As it is still so dark, the commanding general says you can postpone firing the mine if you think proper.
A. A. HUMPHREYS,
Major-General and Chief of Staff.
P.
NINTH ARMY CORPS,
July 30, 1864-3.20 a.m.
Major-General HUMPHREYS:
The mine will be fired at the time designated. My headquarters will be at the fourteen-gun battery.
A. E. BURNSIDE,
Major-General.
Q.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
July 30, 1864-4.15 a.m.Major-General BURNSIDE:
Is there any difficulty in exploding the mine? It is three-quarters of an hour later than that fixed upon for exploding it.
A. A. HUMPHREYS,
Major-General and Chief of Staff.
R.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
July 30, 1864.OPERATOR AT GENERAL BURNSIDE'S FIELD HEADQUARTERS:
Is General Burnside at his headquarters? The commanding general is anxious to learn what is the cause of delay.
A. A. HUMPHREYS,
Major-General and Chief of Staff.
S.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
July 30, 1864-4.35 a.m.Major-General BURNSIDE:
If the mine cannot be exploded something else must be done, and at once. The commanding general is awaiting to hear from you before determining.
A. A. HUMPHREYS,
Major-General and Chief of Staff.
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