Letter
H. M. Burleigh to Samuel F. Woops, May 5, 1864
HEADQUARTERS,
Harper’s Ferry, May 5, 1864.
Lieut. SAMUEL F. Woops, Your disposition of men and guns is very satisfactory to the general commanding. He has no special orders to give. You had better move on to New Creek and return as soon as possible.
H. M. BURLEIGH,
Assistant Adjutant-General.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, Pt. 1. Location: Harper's Ferry. Summary: H. M. Burleigh instructs Lieutenant Samuel F. Woops to proceed to New Creek and return promptly, approving his current deployment of men and artillery without additional orders.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 37, Part 1
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