Dispatch
E. M. Stanton, June 10, 1862
HEADQUARTERS MOUNTAIN DEPARTMENT,
Harrisonburg, Va., June 10, 1862.
In my dispatch of yesterday I omitted to state that Colonel Cluseret’s brigade, consisting of the Sixtieth Ohio and Highth Virginia, afterward supported by the Garibaldi Guard, formed our advance, and commenced the battle of Cross Keys by sharp skirmishing at 9 o’clock in the morning. During the day they obtained possession of the enemy’s ground, which was disputed foot by foot, and only withdrew at evening, when ordered to retire to a suitable position for the night. The skill and gallantry displayed by Colonel Cluseret on this and frequent former oceasions during the pursuit in which we have been engaged deserve high praise.
a aes J. C. O. FREMONT,
Major-General, Commanding.
Hon. E. M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
Hon. E. M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in N. Virginia, W. Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Pt. 1. Location: Harrisonburg, Va.. Summary: Major-General Fremont reports to Secretary Stanton on Colonel Cluseret's brigade's gallant advance and tactical withdrawal during the Battle of Cross Keys in June 1862.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 12, Part 1
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