N. Wilkinson to Prerriz, Patterson's Creek, May 12, 1864

Captain Prerriz, Patterson’s Creek: It is reported that the guards at Little Cacapon and South Branch have abandoned their posts and crossed the river. Direct Captain *See Vol. XXXIII, p. 846. Harrison to communicate with Mr. Boehm and make arrangements and run your command down and see if this can be true ; if so, order them to return at once. You report to me who was in command who has acted so disgracefully. ; 1 B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier-General. New CREEK, May 12, 1864. Brigadier-General KELLEY : The One hundred and sixty-first Ohio just arrived ; destination, Cumberland. All quiet 6.10 a. m. N. WILKINSON, Colonel. New CREEK, May 12, 1864. Reports from Colonel Harris say that Imboden and Jackson have left his front. N. WILKINSON, Colonel. New CreEEk, May 12, 1864. I am informed that Imboden has gone to the Valley by order, on account of Sigel’s advance; also statement relative to Ringgold Cavalry] being pursued. N. WILKINSON, Colonel. New CREEK, May 12, 1864. The scouts to Ridgeville got no information of the enemy. Have you any news? N. WILKINSON, Colonel. CUMBERLAND, M. D., May 12, 1864—10 a. m. Colonel WILKINSON, New Creek: I have no news this a.m. All quiet; I think Rosser has fallen back. Trains have gone out this a. m. Harrison, from Patterson’s, reports that twenty-five mounted rebels passed through Frankfort last night, going west. What news from Porter ? Keep him advised. B. F. KELLEY, Brigadier-General. New Creek, May 12, 1864. Porter reports the Alleghany pike impassable to artillery and wagons. as no information of the enemy in his vicinity. Is on the alert.

N. WILKINSON,