Letter
Goevans to G. Moxley Sorrel, October 13, 1862
HEADQUARTERS EVANS’ BRIGADE,
Near Winchester, Va., October 13, 1862.
MaAsor: In pursuance to the written instructions of the major-general commanding I beg leave to report the action of my command in the recent engagements in Virginia and Maryland:
On August 6 last I was ordered to repair with my brigade to Malvern Hill and to drive the enemy from the wood to the north of the hill. 1 deployed my troops in line of battle, and, after marching about a mile through the woodland and open field, encountered the cavalry pickets of the enemy, which were soon driven in by the fire of twoiegiments, killing several of the enemy, who soon retired, evacuating his position. Four prisoners taken.
Respectfully submitted.
N° GOEVANS;
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
Maj. G. MoxLEY SORREL,
Assistant Adjutant-General, Right Wing.
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
Maj. G. MoxLEY SORREL,
Assistant Adjutant-General, Right Wing.
Editor's Notes
From: Peninsula Campaign, Pt. 1. Location: Near Winchester, Va.. Summary: Brigadier General Goevans reports to Major Sorrel the successful engagement of his brigade at Malvern Hill on August 6, 1862, driving enemy cavalry from a woodland position and capturing four prisoners.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 11, Part 1
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