Letter
Fred. T. Locke to Brevet Major-General AYRES, March 25, 1865
HEADQUARTERS FIFTH ARMY CORPS,
March 25, 1865.
March 25, 1865—9 p.m. Brevet Major-General AYRES, Commanding Second Division:
GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs me to say that it is probable your command will not be called upon to-night, but that you have your men get their breakfasts and be ready to move at daylight to-morrow morning.
very respectfully, your obedient servant
FRED. T. LOCKE,
Brevet Oolonel and Assistant Adjutant-General.
Brevet Oolonel and Assistant Adjutant-General.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Northern Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, Pt. 1. Summary: Fred T. Locke informs Brevet Major-General Ayres to prepare his division for possible movement at daylight the next morning, though immediate action is unlikely.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 46, Part 1
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