Danl. Butterfield to Daniel Butterfield, June 19, 1863

Major-General BUTTERFIELD, Chief of Staff:

I think the bridge should be built at Edwards Ferry to Pupply us. I have not force enough to keep the route to Vienna, or to hold many fords on the river in the country filled with guerrillas. Edwards Ferry is most accessible, and is covered by a strong redoubt on this side. Our supplies should be sent from Georgetown, by canal, to

Edwards Ferry. H. W. SLOCUM Tae” Major-General,

JUNE 19, 1863—9.30 p. m. General SLocum, Leesburg, via Poolesville:

Dispatch just received. Bridge will be at Edwards Ferry in the morning, leaving the Monocacy to-night. It is not to be laid until ordered from here. Two regiments, Ninety-fourth and Twentieth New York, under Colonel Root, ought to be at the Monocacy and fords to-night. ‘ .

Is your position a strong one, and how long can you hold it? How long are you supplied for? Telegraph all information you

have, DANL. BUTTERFIELD, Major-General, Chief of Staff.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE Potomac, Jume 19, 1863—11 a. m.

Commanding Officer Cavalry Corps:

Inclosed is a copy of a dispatch captured with Major Sterling, probably onthe17th, which we suppose did not reach you. Since this was written you have further information, and General Slocum has gone to Leesburg. General Meade will with this be ordered to Aldie ; Birney to Gum Springs. You will note the information that may have been received by the enemy, if they got the dispatch when they captured Sterling. What do you know of hiscapture? As early as possible, establish communication with General Slocum, Howard

14 R R~VOL XXVH, PT Ill is at Trappe Rock crossing of Goose Creek. Noland’s Ford is held, or shoul a by McKee, and the mouth of the Monocacy. As soon as you know that McKee can come on and reach you by Leesburg, order him to join you. Of course you will only order him up when you are sure that he can do so without danger to his command.

Very respectfully, &c.,