Letter
Darius N. Couch to H. W. Hauueck, October 14, 1864
Chambersburg, Pa.
Chambersburg, Pa., October 14, 1864.
Maj. Gen. H. W. Hauueck, U.S. Army, Chief of Staff, Washington, D. C.:
GENERAL: I have the honor to inform you that in my report of the burning of Chambersburg, Pa., dated Harrisburg, August 8, 1864, I stated “It is certain that both Brigadier-Generals McCausland and Bradley Johnson were present.” Upon subsequent and fuller investigation, I think there is a doubt about the latter officer being in the town, he having remained with the main body of the rebel force at the fair grounds just outside.
I respectfully request that this statement may be appended to the report above alluded to. ‘
very respectfully, your obedient servant,
D. N. COUCH,
Major-General, Commanding Department.
No. 7%.
Itinerary of the Department of the Susquehanna, July 3-August 1 es
Major-General, Commanding Department.
No. 7%.
Itinerary of the Department of the Susquehanna, July 3-August 1 es
July 3.—Four pieces of artillery and one company of infantry
moved from Harrisburg, McLean's detachment of cavalry from
Carlisle Barracks, and 150 infantry from draft rendezvous, Carlisle,
tou resist the enemy's advance into Cumberland Valley, which was
moved from Harrisburg, McLean's detachment of cavalry from
Carlisle Barracks, and 150 infantry from draft rendezvous, Carlisle,
tou resist the enemy's advance into Cumberland Valley, which was
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, Pt. 1. Location: Chambersburg, Pa.. Summary: Major-General D. N. Couch requests an amendment to his August 1864 report to clarify that Brigadier-General Bradley Johnson likely remained outside Chambersburg during its burning, rather than being present in town.
Topics
Sources
The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 37, Part 1
View original source ↗