Darius N. Couch to General Covcn, June 20, 1863

General Covcn, Harrisburg: Arrived here to-day. It is a better point for concentration than Bedford. It is at the terminus of the railroad, 9 miles east of Bedford. Find about 2,500 of my troops here and at Bedford. Will have them all here to-night. Two-thirds have arrived. All badly supplied with ammunition, and no rations. It is reported that the enemy are at McConnellsburg, advancing on this place. Answer to Hopewell. 236 N. ©., V. A., W. V. A. M. D., P. A., ETC. {Onar, XXXIX. HARRISBURG, Pa., June 20, 1863. General Mitroy, Bloody Run: I think your selection good for the present. Rations will be u to-morrow or before. Send for ammunition. One hundred an fifty rebels were at McConnellsburg to-day. Our mountain men took some prisoners. General Kelley occupies Cumberland, and says that rebels are all along the south of the Potomac. I trust that you can prevent any force they may send from penetrating the country.

: D. N. COUCH,