Letter
Charles P. Stone to George B. McClellan, November 7, 1861
HEADQUARTERS CORPS OF OBSERVATION,
Poolesville, November 7, 1861.
GENERAL:
I have the honor to forward herewith papers marked T 2, 9, 4, D, 6, concerning-a flag of truce sent for the recovery of the body of the late Captain Alden, Tammany regiment, and for the benefit of our wounded at Leesburg. The following money and supplies were sent, viz: $100 in coin, 24 blankets; 24 flannel shirts, 24 pairs socks, and a supply of tea, sugar, and salt, –
Hoping that the action taken in this matter will meet the approval of the Major-General Commanding-in-Chief, I am, general,
very respectfully, your most obedient servant,
CHAS. P. STONE,
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
A.A. G., Hdqrs. Army Potomac, Washington, D. C.
[Inelosure No. 1.]
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
A.A. G., Hdqrs. Army Potomac, Washington, D. C.
[Inelosure No. 1.]
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Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Maryland, N. Virginia, W. Virginia, 1861–62. Location: Poolesville. Summary: Brigadier General Chas. P. Stone reports sending a flag of truce with money and supplies to recover Captain Alden's body and aid wounded soldiers at Leesburg, seeking approval from General McClellan.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 5
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