Letter
J. Kilpatrick to C. Ross SmirH, November 7, 1863
HEADQUARTERS THIRD CAVALRY DIVISION,
Grove Church, Va., November 7, 1863.
Lieut. Col. C. Ross SmirH, Chief of Staff, Cavalry Corps:
CoLONEL: My people are at Ellis’ Ford and have only seen a small force of cavalry. I have heard from General French. He hasa division of infantry across the river, and was, at 5 p. m., laying the
ontoons. He reports the enemy in rifle-pits about a mile from
elly’s Ford. The whole country here is full of bushwhackers, and several of my men have been killed or taken prisoners. Any messenger you may send should have astrong escort. ‘Ishall be at Ellis’ Ford ready to cross at an early hour.
Very respectfully,
J. KILPATRICK,
SULPHUR SPRINGS, November 7%, [1863].
Colonel SMITH:
It will be dark before all of General Gregg's pickets can be relieved. To-morrow morning early I will cross at Sulphur Springs,
SULPHUR SPRINGS, November 7%, [1863].
Colonel SMITH:
It will be dark before all of General Gregg's pickets can be relieved. To-morrow morning early I will cross at Sulphur Springs,
and try to force a crossing of Hazel Run, after which I will try to
join the right of Sedgwick. My headquarters to-night are 1 mile in
rear of Sulphur Springs.
Respectfully,
join the right of Sedgwick. My headquarters to-night are 1 mile in
rear of Sulphur Springs.
Respectfully,
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in N. Virginia, W. Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Pt. 1. Location: Grove Church, Va.. Summary: J. Kilpatrick reports troop positions near Ellis' Ford, warns of enemy rifle-pits and bushwhackers, and outlines plans to cross Hazel Run and link with Sedgwick's right flank.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 29, Part 1
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