F. Barstow to Samuel P. Heintzelman, June 24, 1863

Major-General HEINTZELMAN, Commanding Department of Washington :

GENERAL: I have just received the following order, which I shall comply with as soon as it is possible for me to get my supplies, although my command has not yet recovered from the fatigue of the last few days’ march :

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE Poromac, Camp near Fairfax Court-House, June 24, 1863. Major-General STAHEL, Commanding Cavalry:

GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs that you move at once with your command to Harper’s Ferry, and, on your arrival there, report to Major-General French.

The following extract from General Orders, No. 30, headquarters Army of the Potomac, is sent you for your guidance:

Division ordnance officers will be held responsible that the following supplyof ammunition is kept constantly on hand. * * * For cavalry, 100 rounds of carbine and 40 rounds pistol, with that in the cartridge-boxes. For artillery, 250 rounds, with that in the ammunition chest.

Very respectfully,