Letter
Benjamin F. Kelley to A. A. G., and Chief of Staff, Dept. of Washington, June 15, 1863
HEADQUARTERS STAHEL’S CAVALRY DIVISION,
Fairfax Court-House, Va., June 15, 1863.
Lieut. Col. J. H. Tayior, A. A. G., and Chief of Staff, Dept. of Washington:
The scouting party which was sent out last night to Aldie, Middleburg, and beyond, has returned, and report that they could hear of no enemy in force; only Mosby’s and White’s guerrillas are between Upperville and Ashby’s Gap. The citizens do not know anything elttter of our or the rebel army’s movements.
id do not think that Stuart has crossed or is crossing at the mouth of the Monocacy, as I would be aware of it. If he crossed, he must have crossed above Harper’s Ferry somewhere.
Respectfully, JUL. STAHEL
: Major-General.
BALTIMORE, June 15, 1863.
Brigadier-General AVERELL, Grafton, W. Va.:
I am here, on my way to New Creek, by Harrisburg. You will
BALTIMORE, June 15, 1863.
Brigadier-General AVERELL, Grafton, W. Va.:
I am here, on my way to New Creek, by Harrisburg. You will
order the command at Beverly to remain and hold the place until
further orders.
further orders.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in N. Virginia, W. Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Pt. 1. Location: Fairfax Court-House, Va.. Summary: Major-General Stahel reports no significant enemy forces near Aldie and Middleburg, suspects Stuart's crossing above Harper's Ferry, and Brigadier-General Averell is instructed to hold Beverly until further orders.
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Sources
The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 27, Part 1
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