Franz Sigel to Wilkinson, May 10, 1864

Colonel WILKINSON, New Oreek: The Ringgold Cavalry were attacked this a. m. near Wardensville by Imboden and McNeill, who totally routed them, capturing all of their train, killing and capturing a large number of our men. Put our post in order for defense at once, and defend it at all hazards. he enemy have pursued our men to Springfield. Send messengers to Greenland Gap at once to advise Colonel Porter. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier-General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF WEST Virginia, Near Cedar Creek, Va., May 10, 1864. Charleston, Kanawha County, W. Va.: You will please send a scout to Lewisburg to ascertain if General Crook is there or in that vicinity, and if not, to try to communicate with him. Notify me immediately of all information you receive concerning him by telegraph to Martinsburg.

F. SIGEL,