Letter
Daniel Butterfield to H. W. Perkins, December 15, 1862
OIROULAB. HEADQUARTERS FIFTH ARMY CORPS,
Fredericksburg, Va., December 15, 1862.
Division commanders will take measures at once to fortify the positions assigned to them for defense. Captain Weed will designate the positions for artillery. General Warren will designate and point out the nature and character of the works to be made. These works will be for temporary use, and be constructed with a view to the number of tools a feng The batteries to take position will be designated by Captain
By order of Brigadier-General Butterfield :
H. W. PERKINS,
Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.
TYLER's BATTERY,
December 15, 1862——-9 a.m. (Received 10.30 a. m.)
Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.
TYLER's BATTERY,
December 15, 1862——-9 a.m. (Received 10.30 a. m.)
General BURNSIDE:
A large number of new earthworks and rifle-pits have been built by
the enemy during the night. The whole work which Sumner's left engaged has been greatly strengthened.
A large number of new earthworks and rifle-pits have been built by
the enemy during the night. The whole work which Sumner's left engaged has been greatly strengthened.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in N. Virginia, W. Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, 1862–63. Location: Fredericksburg, Va.. Summary: Brigadier-General Butterfield orders division commanders to fortify assigned positions with temporary earthworks and artillery placements in response to enemy fortifications near Fredericksburg in December 1862.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 21
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