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                         Sept. 1

           Still here at Centerville. 

Communication between here and Washington probably cut off. Last evening 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 foe 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 Capital thirty six hours ago