Letter
John G. Foster to Henry W. Halleck, September 25, 1863
Fort Monroe, V. A.
Fort Monroe, V. A., September 25, 1863.
Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLEcK, General-in-Chief, U. S. Army, Washington, D. C.:
GENERAL: I have the honor to inclose copy of telegram from Capt. John E. Graham, provost-marshal at Drummondtown, relative to the action of guerrillas. I have placed a gun on a transport and sent a company of soldiers to endeavor to capture this band, and to take the needful steps to protect Hog Island Light. The counties of Accomac and Northampton not being in my department, I scarcely feel authorized to place permanent garrisons there, and so only act in the emergency. If deemed proper to place these counties in my command, Sat cake to prevent any future trouble from guerrillas.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. G. FOSTER,
Major-General, Commanding.
* Brig. Gen. E. B. Tyler assumed command, under this order, September 28.
{Inclosure.]
Major-General, Commanding.
* Brig. Gen. E. B. Tyler assumed command, under this order, September 28.
{Inclosure.]
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in N. Virginia, W. Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Pt. 1. Location: Fort Monroe, V. A.. Summary: Major General J. G. Foster reports guerrilla activity near Hog Island Light, requests authority to place permanent garrisons in Accomac and Northampton counties, and details emergency military actions taken.
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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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