Danl. Butterfield to Daniel Butterfield, June 6, 1863
June 6, 1863. General BUTTERFIELD, Chief of Staff:
The general’s dispatch received. His information is incorrect about the number of cavalry at Jefferson. I shall attempt to keep communication closed across the river. [havea large force in the neighborhood of Jefferson, reconnoitering.
JNO. BUFORD, Brigadier-General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE Potomac, ‘ June 6, 1863. Major-General SEDGWICK, Commanding Siath Corps:
GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs that you make a reconnaissance in front of the bridges, and ascertain the position and strength of the enemy. Throw your corps over the river, if necessary. The absence of his pickets from General Couch’s front would seem to indicate his removal. Let this be done as speedily as possible. Seize any citizens as prisoners who could give any information.
very respectfully, your obedient servant,
Major-General, Chief of Staff.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTH CoRPs,
Upper Bernard House, June 6, 1863—10.30 a. m.
Chief of Staff:
The enemy are strong in our front. Three batteries have been
placed in position this morning, but have not opened on us. Their picket line is stronger than last night, and has advanced on our