Letter
George W. Cullum to Charles Ross Smith, November 11, 1863
HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS,
November 11, 1863.
November 11, [1863]—11.30 a. m. Respectfully forwarded. It is recommended that a telegraph operator be sent to General Buford. A. PLEASONTON, Major-General, Commanding.
CULPEPER, November 11, 1863–7 p. m.
Col. C. Ross SMITH:
The reconnaissance sent out by Devin has just returned. It proceeded through James City to Robertson’s heer saw nothing on this side of the river. The Fourth Virginia Cavalry pickets the south side. Two citizens of Loudoun County were arrested en route from Richmond, with some letters. I will send them up in the morning.
Respectfully,
CLARKSBURG, W. Va., November 11, 1863—8 p. m.
(Received 12.15 a. m, 12.)
Brigadier-General CULLUM,
Chief of Staff:
(Received 12.15 a. m, 12.)
Brigadier-General CULLUM,
Chief of Staff:
My information from Lewisburg is that General Averell's victory
was most decisive at Droop Mountain. The enemy's force engaged
was over 4,000. They acknowledged a loss of 300 killed and wounded.
General Averell took over 100 prisoners, including field officers, 1
was most decisive at Droop Mountain. The enemy's force engaged
was over 4,000. They acknowledged a loss of 300 killed and wounded.
General Averell took over 100 prisoners, including field officers, 1
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in N. Virginia, W. Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Pt. 1. Summary: Brigadier-General Cullum reports on a reconnaissance mission, arrests of Loudoun County citizens with letters, and confirms General Averell's decisive victory at Droop Mountain with significant enemy casualties and prisoners.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 29, Part 1
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