Letter
Major-General Foster to F. Von Schilling, September 24, 1863
Fort Monroe, Va.
Fort Monroe, Va., September 24, 1863.
Capt. F. von SCHILLING, Commanding Expedition:
You will proceed with the forces under your command to Hog Island and take the necessary steps to prolee the light-house on the island from an attack by Stipes weet If deemed prudent, on consultation with Captain Duvall, or commanding officer of the post, you can cross to the mainland and break up and take or kill this party of guerrillas. You will obtain all information you can as to these
uerrillas, On landing you will leave a sufficient guard at the ight-house to protect it. You will report snes ely on your return, and give your views as to the danger and as to the best means of guarding against it. The C. W. Thomas is under your orders.
By order of Major-General Foster:
I am, very respectfully,
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in N. Virginia, W. Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Pt. 1. Location: Fort Monroe, Va.. Summary: Major-General Foster orders Captain von Schilling to secure Hog Island's lighthouse, neutralize nearby guerrillas if feasible, gather intelligence, and report on security measures.
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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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