Letter
George G. Meade to Seth Williams, October 10, 1863
HEADQUARTERS,
October 10, 1863.
October 10, 1863—10.30 a. m. Colonel SmiTH,
COLONEL: The enemy crossed the river, about 2 miles above the ford, with artillery and cavalry. Heavy skirmishing took place, our men driving them back. i saw six guns. We are returning
CIRCULAR. } HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE Potomac, October 10, 1863—10.25 a. m.
As it is not impossible that the enemy may follow in force the movement of the army to-morrow, the commanding general directs that corps commanders will remain at the rear of their commands, so that they may at the earliest moment receive any instructions the commanding general may wish to send to them.
By command of Major-General Meade :
S. WILLIAMS,
Assistant Adjutant-General.
(To commanding officers. )
(Copy received at War Department 12.20 p. m.)
Assistant Adjutant-General.
(To commanding officers. )
(Copy received at War Department 12.20 p. m.)
Major-General STONEMAN,
Chief of Cavalry Bureau:
I desire the Reserve Brigade, or such portions of it as are able to
move, to join me without the least delay. My cavalry is now engaged with the enemy, and I am in expectation of the most active
Chief of Cavalry Bureau:
I desire the Reserve Brigade, or such portions of it as are able to
move, to join me without the least delay. My cavalry is now engaged with the enemy, and I am in expectation of the most active
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in N. Virginia, W. Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Pt. 1. Summary: Major-General Meade reports enemy river crossing and skirmishing, orders corps commanders to stay with rear commands for rapid instructions, and requests Reserve Brigade cavalry support urgently.
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Sources
The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 29, Part 1
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