Sender: Robert E. Lee
Recipient: James A. Seddon

Hon. Jas. A. Seddon:

Reports from Genl Pickett and Major Collins on the lower Rappahannock state that the Enemy from York River have crossed at Urbanna and are proceeding up the Northern Neck. I presume to join Genl Hooker.

[Endorsed] Copied for the President By direction of the Secy of War R. G. H. Kean Chf of Bu of War. Genl R. E. Lee Fredericksburg.