Letter
H. W. Gilmor to J. E. Ludler, July 3, 1864
HEADQUARTERS SECOND MARYLAND BATTALION,
July 3, 1864.
July 3, 1864. GENERAL: I advanced with my command this morning through Bunker Hill nearly to Darkesville. I met the enemy’s cavalry in strong force and have been skirmishing with them, but have been unable to drive them. I have fallen back one mile this side of Bunker Hill. Would like to have 100 sharpshooters to support me.
By order of Maj. H. W. Gilmor, commanding :
J. E. LUDLER,
Acting Adjutant.
Major-General BRECKINRIDGE.
Acting Adjutant.
Major-General BRECKINRIDGE.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, Pt. 1. Summary: Major H. W. Gilmor reports skirmishing with enemy cavalry near Darkesville and requests 100 sharpshooters to support his command after falling back near Bunker Hill.
Topics
Sources
The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 37, Part 1
View original source ↗