Letter

Charles P. Stone to Samuel W. Williams, August 25, 1861

HEADQUARTERS CORPS OF OBSERVATION,

Maj. S. WILLIAMS, : E Assistant Adjutant-General, Hdqrs. Army of the Potomac:

MAJOR: There is nothing of importance to report since my report of last night. The enemy have fired a few cannon-shot this morning from . Conrad’s Ferry. In all, they have fired at that point about eighty shot and shells, causing damage to the ferry houses, but only two very slight wounds to our men.

Very respectfully, I am, major, your most obedient servant,

CHAS. P. STONE,
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
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Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Maryland, N. Virginia, W. Virginia, 1861–62. Location: Poolesville.
Sources
The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 5 View original source ↗