Charles P. Stone to Edward D. Baker, October 21, 1861

Col. E. D. BAKER, Commanding Brigade :

COLONEL: In case of heavy firing in front of Harrison’s Island, you will advance the California regiment of your brigade or retire the regiments under Colonels Lee and Devens upon the Virginia side of the river, at your epis pri comm a = A :

ectfully, colonel, your most obedient servant, GO NI F CHAS. P. STONE, Brigadier-General, Commanding. x E EL Wem

304- OPERATIONS IN MD., N. VA., AND W. VA. (Cmar. XIV.

Poolesville, November 6, 1861.

GENERAL: I have the honor to inclose herewith memoranda of the river transportation which Brigadier-General Gorman and Colonel Baker respectively had at their disposition on the morning of October 21, ultimo.

Very respectfully, I am, general, your obedient servant,