John D. Stevenson to NorRIs, March 16, 1865

March 16, 1865. Captain NorRIs, Second U.S. Cavalry: Major-General Hancock directs that you proceed with your regiment to Point of Rocks, below Harper’s Ferry, and relieve the Loudoun County Rangers, now picketing at that point. You will establish your camp of reorganization near Point of Rocks and will be charged with the duty of patrolling and picketing the fords in the vicinity. You will be under the orders of the officer commanding the District of Harper’s Ferry. C. H. MORGAN, Chief of Staff. The Loudoun County Cavalry Rangers nor commanding officer of the post are here. I respectfully request instructions from you. CHAS. E. NORRIS, Captain, Second U. 8. Cavalry, Commanding Regiment. HARPER’S FERRY, W. V. A., March 23, 1865. Captain NoRRIs, Second U. 8. Cavalry, Point of Rocks: You will establish your camp at Point of Rocks. You are charged with picketing fords of Potomac River between Point of Rocks and mouth of Monocacy River. The adjutant-general will send you by mail the existent orders requiring reports. You will draw your supplies from this post.

JOHN D. STEVENSON,