Letter
George Stoneman to Alfred Pleasonton, February 25, 1863
HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS,
February 25, 1863.
February 25, 1863—11 p. m. General PLEASONTON, Oommanding First Cavalry Division : Lee and Hampton crossed the Rappahannock at Kelly’s Ford, about
General Williams has orders to support you with an infantry brigade, if required. It is very possible the enemy is making for Dumfries. Get off at once, and if you can find out where the enemy is, push him to the utmost of your ability wherever he may go. Be sure to get between the enemy and the river.
Respectfully, &c.,
GEORGE STONEMAN,
Brigadier-General, Commanding Corps.
Brigadier-General, Commanding Corps.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in N. Virginia, W. Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Pt. 1. Summary: George Stoneman orders General Pleasonton to aggressively pursue Confederate forces crossing the Rappahannock at Kelly's Ford and position between them and the river to prevent their advance.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 25, Part 1
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