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� 215 September 1 1862 Centerville Heights
Communication between here and Alexandria is probably cut off. Last eve'g trains were turned back from Fairfax C. H. by the enemy's guns probably placed in the road to Vienna so as to command Little River Turnpike running through the town.
A council of war was held and Pope determined to fight the enemy. If we move against the fore posted in our rear we shall have to fight them on ground such as they may choose to select for us. Whereas had we moved toward the Capitol thirty six hours ago we might have selected our own position.
Many think our cause is lost, but I am still hopeful. Two of the large party of Civilians from Washington to attend to the sick are stopping with