GENERAL: I respectfully call the attention of the general commanding to the charges preferred against me by Lieutenant-General Jackson, and request that they may be tried. Two of my important witnesses have been killed (Generals Branch and Gregg), and others are leaving, and will not be available. I waive any claim I may have to officers my peers in rank, but will take a court composed of officers of any degree.

Very respectfully, A. P. HILL, Major-General.