Letter
Benjamin Franklin to Birney, December 13, 1862
HEADQUARTERS THIRD CORPS,
December 13, 1862.
December 13, 1862—11.20 a. m. General BIRNEY:
By order of General Franklin, received per Captain Starr, you will
move your division at once, and cross the lower bridge, as indicated by
General Franklin, at the head of which bridge you will meet Captain
West, of General Franklin's staff, who will conduct the head of your
column to its position. Captain West, it is presumed, has orders from
General Franklin, at the head of which bridge you will meet Captain
West, of General Franklin's staff, who will conduct the head of your
column to its position. Captain West, it is presumed, has orders from
General Franklin what disposition to make of your division. I am
directed by General Franklin to report in person to him, at whose headquarters you will find me.
Very respectfully, &c.,
directed by General Franklin to report in person to him, at whose headquarters you will find me.
Very respectfully, &c.,
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in N. Virginia, W. Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, 1862–63. Summary: General Franklin orders General Birney to immediately move his division across the lower bridge and follow Captain West to their designated position as directed by Franklin's staff.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 21
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