Letter
Joshua T. Owen to John Gibbon, April 29, 1863
HEADQUARTERS SECOND BRIGADE,
April 29, 1863.
April 29, 1863—12.15 p. m. Brigadier-General GIBBON, Commanding Division:
GENERAL: I have the honor to report that a wagon train of the enemy, of about half a mile in length, and which has been stationed ites of their first line of earthworks, has just moved up toward their eft.
very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JOSHUA T. OWEN,
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
APRIL 29, 1863—2.30 p. m.
Captain CUSHING:
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
APRIL 29, 1863—2.30 p. m.
Captain CUSHING:
A heavy column of enemy's infantry has been seen along the crest
of the hills opposite this place. A long line of wagons and ambulances follows them.
HILL anp BROOKS.
SEDGWICK'Ss HEADQUARTERS,
of the hills opposite this place. A long line of wagons and ambulances follows them.
HILL anp BROOKS.
SEDGWICK'Ss HEADQUARTERS,
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in N. Virginia, W. Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Pt. 1. Summary: Joshua T. Owen reports to Brigadier-General Gibbon the movement of a large enemy wagon train and infantry column near their earthworks on April 29, 1863, indicating potential enemy activity.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 25, Part 1
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