J. H. Taylor to Buschbeck, April 14, 1863

April 14, 1863. Colonel BUSCHBECK,

COLONEL: The major-general commanding desires that as soon as the cavalry shall have crossed the river to-morrow morning, you direct the regiment of your brigade now at the Rappahannock railroad bridge to rejoin you at Kelly’s Fords After it has joined you, you will send one regiment back to Morrisville, to guard your right and rear and protect the wagon train which will be left at that point. At early dawn to-morrow morning, the major-general commanding desires you to make a vigorous demonstration at Kelly’s Ford, so as to induce the enemy to believe that you intend crossing at that point. Extend your pickets well down the river, so as to prevent the enemy crossing below and cutting you off. If you are directed by headquarters of thé army to evacuate Kelly’s Ford, the major-general commanding desires that

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you direct the wagon train at Morrisville to move to General Averell’s late camp on Potomac Creek, guarding it with your command on its march down.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,