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WM. W. Averell to A. J. Alexander, August 6, 1862
August 6, 1862. August 6, 1862. Srr: I have the honor to report that the cavalry operations of 4th instant were confined to the usual picket duty. Nothing was seen…
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Letters from WM. W. Averell
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WM. W. Averell to S. Williams, August 6, 1862
August 6, 1862. August 6, 1862. GENERAL: In obedience to orders received from Brigadier-General Marcy, chief of staff of the Army of the Potomac, I set out yesterday morning at…
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WM. W. Averell to Petersburg, Va., August 3, 1862, August 9, 1862
Westover, Va., August 9, 1862. GENERAL: Pursuant to verbal orders, received on the 2d instant from the general commanding the army, I proceeded across the James River, embarking at 5…
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WM. W. Averell to A. J. Alexander, July 23, 1862
Westover, July 23, 1862. Sir: I have the honor to report that yesterday nothing of interest occurred on the first Long Bridge road. On the second (Clarkeâs) a company proceeded…
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WM. W. Averell to Fred. T. Locke, July 7, 1862
July 7, 1862. Camp near Harrisonâs Landing, July 7, 1862. Str: In obedience to instructions contained in circular from headquarters Fifth Corps I have the honor to submit the following…