Order
Alfred Pleasonton to A. J. Cohen, June 6, 1863
FIELD ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS,
June 6, 1863.
No. 1. Warrenton, June 6, 1863. * * * * * * *
III. Until further orders, the First Division and Reserve Brigade will form one command, under Brigadier-General Buford.
24 N. C., V. A. W. V. A. M. D., P. A., ETO. (Cuap. XXXIX.
I. V. The Second and Third Divisions will form a command, under Brigadier-General Gregg. * * * * * *
By command of Brigadier-General Pleasonton :
A. J. COHEN,
Assistant Adjutant-General.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE Potomac,
June 7, 1863.
Assistant Adjutant-General.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE Potomac,
June 7, 1863.
Major-General MEADE,
Commanding Fifth Army Corps:
The idea was to find out, if possible, what troops the enemy have
at Banks' Ford, without bringing on a fight, by any stratagem or
Commanding Fifth Army Corps:
The idea was to find out, if possible, what troops the enemy have
at Banks' Ford, without bringing on a fight, by any stratagem or
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in N. Virginia, W. Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Pt. 1. Summary: Brigadier-General Pleasonton orders the reorganization of cavalry divisions under Generals Buford and Gregg and instructs reconnaissance at Banks' Ford to assess enemy troop strength without engagement.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 27, Part 1
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