Dispatch
: J. E. Johnston to COOPER, Adjutant and Inspector General, November 28, 1861
: HEADQUARTERS,
Centreville, November 28, 1861.
Sir: I have the pleasure to transmit herewith the reports of three successful skirmishes by parties of our cavalry,* and respectfully invite the attention of the Government to the good conduct of Colonel Ransom, Lieutenant-Colonel Lee, and Major Martin, as well as that of their men. :
Most respectfully,
your obedient servant,
: J. E. JOHNSTON,
General.
General COOPER, Adjutant and Inspector General.
No. 5.
General.
General COOPER, Adjutant and Inspector General.
No. 5.
Report of Maj. William T. Martin, Second Mississippi Cavalry.
. CAMP COOPER, November 16, 1861.
GENERAL: I have to report that I have to-day made the reconnaissance ordered by you this morning in the neighborhood of Doolanâs,
” southeast of Falls Church. Guided by Major Ball, brigade quartermas-
. CAMP COOPER, November 16, 1861.
GENERAL: I have to report that I have to-day made the reconnaissance ordered by you this morning in the neighborhood of Doolanâs,
” southeast of Falls Church. Guided by Major Ball, brigade quartermas-
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Maryland, N. Virginia, W. Virginia, 1861–62. Location: Centreville. Summary: General J.E. Johnston reports successful cavalry skirmishes near Falls Church, commends officers Ransom, Lee, and Martin, and submits their conduct for government recognition in 1861.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 5
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