Letter
A. G. Mason to Fred. T. Locke, February 5, 1863
HEADQUARTERS CENTER GRAND DIVISION,
February 5, 1863.
February 5, 1863.
GENERAL: I am directed by the major-general commanding to inform you that a reconnaissance in force has been sent this morning to Rappahannock Station. He wishes officers in charge of the pickets notified of this fact ; also that you have your command in readiness to be promptly moved, in case it should be necessary to send any additional force.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. G. MASON,
Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.
In pursuance of the above notice, division commanders are directed
to have their commands ready to move promptly, with rations in haversacks, in case they are required.
Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.
In pursuance of the above notice, division commanders are directed
to have their commands ready to move promptly, with rations in haversacks, in case they are required.
By command of Major-General Sykes, commanding Fifth Corps:
. FRED. T. LOCKE,
Assistant Adjutant-General.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE Potomac,
. FRED. T. LOCKE,
Assistant Adjutant-General.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE Potomac,
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in N. Virginia, W. Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Pt. 1. Summary: A. G. Mason informs Fred T. Locke that a reconnaissance to Rappahannock Station is underway and orders readiness for prompt troop movement if reinforcements become necessary.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 25, Part 1
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