Letter
Andrew A. Humphreys to Major-General FRENCH, October 13, 1863
HEADQUARTERS,
October 13, 1863.
October 13, 1863. Major-General FRENCH: DEAR GENERAL: I send you a guide who is recommended to me as trustworthy. ‘ General Meade desires me to say that the enemy may wish to delay you by partial attacks. Pay no attention to them unless forced to do so. The object of both armies now is to gain certain points. They will hardly make a serious attack upon you. Should they do so, come in upon the main line of march. _ The cavalry escort sent with your instructions is directed to return direct to these headquarters. That route isreported to be obstructed by guerrillas in some force.
A. A. HUMPHREYS,
Major-General, and Chief of Staff.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in N. Virginia, W. Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Pt. 1. Summary: Major-General Humphreys advises Major-General French to disregard minor enemy attacks during a strategic march and sends a trustworthy guide while cautioning about guerrilla threats on the escort route.
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Sources
The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 29, Part 1
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