Letter
Donn Piatt to Colonel Truex, June 17, 1863
BALTIMORE
BALTIMORE, June 17, 1863.
Colonel TRuEX, Monocacy: The rebels are in possession of Harper’s Ferry. Our forces are on Maryland Heights. Approach with great caution, and feel your way on to the ee ts, sending scouts in advance, and when within range show your colors, so as not to be fired on from the Heights. General Tyler expects you. By order:
DONN PIATT,
Chief of Staff.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in N. Virginia, W. Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Pt. 1. Location: BALTIMORE. Summary: Donn Piatt instructs Colonel Truex to cautiously advance toward Harper's Ferry, now held by rebels, coordinating with General Tyler and using scouts to avoid friendly fire from Maryland Heights.
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Sources
The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 27, Part 1
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