Letter
George G. Meade to James Barnes, January 1, 1863
HEADQUARTERS FIFTH CORPS,
Jume 11, 1863.
Jume 11, 1863—7.50 p. m. General BARNEs: Humphreys’ division, Third Corps, now passing ; will be at Grove Church to-night, and will, I-presume, replace cavalry pickets on your right-to-morrow. Have telegraphed headquarters the withdrawal of cavalry pickets before being relieved by infantry. Keep a sharp lookout to-night on the river and toward Bealeton.
GEO. G. MEADE,
Major-General.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in N. Virginia, W. Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Pt. 1. Summary: Major General Meade informs General Barnes of Humphreys' division relieving cavalry pickets near Grove Church and instructs vigilance along the river and toward Bealeton.
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Sources
The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 27, Part 1
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