Letter
John Buford to Edward P. Alexander, June 6, 1863
HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY FORCES,
Near Warrenton Junction, June 6, 1863.
Colonel ALEXANDER, Assistant Adjutant-General, Cavalry Corps:
Colonel Duffié was to have crossed the river at Sulphur Springs this morning with 2,500 men. I have not heard from him yet. The information sent yesterday has been partially corroborated ; none of it denied. Yesterday cannon firing was heard toward Culpeper. I suppose it wasa salute, as I was told Stuart was to have had that day an inspection of his whole force.
Six days ago, Hood’s command was on the Rapidan, at Raccoon Ford. I can’t learn that there is any infantry northof the Rapidan, but am certain there is a very heavy cavalry force on the grazing grounds in Culpeper County.
very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JNO. BUFORD,
Brigadier-General of Volunteers.
Brigadier-General of Volunteers.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in N. Virginia, W. Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Pt. 1. Location: Near Warrenton Junction. Summary: Brigadier General Jno. Buford reports delayed cavalry movements, confirms partial intelligence on enemy positions near Culpeper, and notes heavy Confederate cavalry presence without infantry north of the Rapidan River.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 27, Part 1
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