J. O. Fremont to Franz Sigel, June 4, 1862

The pursuit of the enemy was continued to-day, and their rear again engaged. The rebels attempted to destroy all the bridges, and suc- * Foregoing was telegraphed to Sigel, at Harper’s Ferry, by Secretary of War, who added, ‘I hope no time will be lost in pushing forward to aid General Frémont.” ceeded in burning several, the most important of which was that over the Shenandoah at this place. Our loss to-day is but 1 killed. We have begun to release prisoners taken at Front Royal, about 30 having been recaptured to-day. The late violent rains, which still continue, have raised the rivers so that they are not fordable, but arrangements are being made to-night for crossing, and the pursuit will be continued early in the morning. I hope to-morrow to force the rebels to a stand.

J. O. FREMONT,