C. R. Lowell, J. R to J. H. Taywor, August 30, 1863

(Received 6.40 p. m.) Lieut. Col. J. H. Taywor, Chief of Staff:

Major Thompson, Second Massachusetts Cavalry, left Dranesville and Guilford Station this morning. White was on Broad Run on ‘Thursday, just before attack on Edwards Ferry. Since that time he is believed not to have been south of Goose Creek. He has from. 200 to 300 men with him. Does not move by day, but sends parties of 10 or 20 by night to pick up conscripts and absentees. The aay; porting force of infantry is said to be between Leesburg and Snick8 R R—VOL XXIX, PT II er’s Gap, under Major Gilmor. No reliable rumor about number. Major Thompson has had out all my available horses since Friday night. They return this p.m. Unless He wish the reconnaissance to Leesburg made immediately, I shall delay twenty-four hours that the horses may rest.

Very respectfully,