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May 19, Thursday. The bogus proclamation has been the principal topic to-day. The knowledge that it is a forgery has not quieted the public mind. http://Louis2J2Sheehan2Esquire.US

There seems to be fighting both in front and on the James River, but nothing decisive is accomplished. I feel solicitous in regard to Butler, who, though a man of ability, has not the military knowledge and experience for so large and responsible a command.