E. D. Schriver to James Shields, June 4, 1862
Maj. Gen. JAMES SHIELDS, Commanding Division :
GENERAL: In transmitting the inclosed general order* I am directed by the majorgenera commanding to convey to you authority, while your division is acting at a os nie these A Cage ages to bo ae supplies as the troops may need; but
oing so the regular receipts issued for the government of i . ae are to re eeny Bisa an . i alge a is impossible to supply your command with forage, and yo: – ing for the support of the hia Bio rials 9 al ig e same freshet which is delaying your march has taken away both bridges in the Shenandoah, and those in rear of us are reported as going also. This may endanger our supplies. Subsistence for your army has been supplied here to your quartermaster for transportation.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
Colonel and Chief of Staff.
P. 8.—There is no communication with Generals Frémont or Banks.
Question by General MCDOWELL. Where was General Shields at the
Answer. Near Luray and up the valley of the Shenandoah.
Question by General MCDOWELL. Do you, or not, know if supplies
for the army were not frequently and largely ordered to be taken from