Brigadier-General to Sangster's, March 9, 1862

SIR :

On information of my scouts, &c., I felt justified in making this

day a reconnaissance to Sangster’s Station. We have done this with.

caution and forced in the enemy’s pickets, which were in some force at Sangster’s. :

Colonel Taylor commanded the advance. Colonel Simpson, with uncommon judgment, echeloned our supports and guarded us from attacks from our right, e ;

A. eavalry charge, unrivaled in brilliancy, headed by Lieutenant Hidden, Lincoln Horse, broke, captured, and annihilated them, but was paid for by his life. A lieutenant and many foot-men are in our hands. .

The Lineoln Horse has distinguished itself also in our patrols, which report the Ox road and farther country safe. The Third Regiment New Jersey Volunteers has been so far in the advance, the Second supporting it; Colonel Simpson holding Fairfax Station, and intermediate company (First Regiment) at Burke’s. The country has been safely covered at all points. The enemy evidently is disheartened and retiring. Their cars are continually running to Manassas.

I await further orders, my original ones being to remain at Burke’s.

Respectfully, your obedient servant, : P. KEARNY,