Letter
Nicholas Nolan to Major-General HUMPHREYS, October 10, 1863
HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS,
October 10, 1863.
October 10, [1863]—8 a. m. Major-General HUMPHREYS, Chief of Staff: GENERAL: The inclosed communication was just received. A. PLEASONTON, Major-General.
MITCHELL’s ForD, RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER, October 10, 1863—6.30 a. m. Sir : I have the honor to report that I overtook General Buford’s command at 5.30 p. m. He was marching in the direction of Morton’s Ford, but, owing to the darkness and slight skirmishing, was delayed, and in consequence.of those delays I was unable to send word to you last night. The roads to the fords were blockaded, and it would have been dangerous to send an ore I will remain with the general to-day, and will inform you from time to time how he gets along. He captured 65 prisoners.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
NICHOLAS NOLAN,
Lieutenant, Sixth U. S. Cavalry.
OCTOBER 10, 1863—9 a. m.
Commanding Officer First Corps:
Lieutenant, Sixth U. S. Cavalry.
OCTOBER 10, 1863—9 a. m.
Commanding Officer First Corps:
The major-general commanding directs me to inform you that the
enemy is moving from Madison Court-House upon our right. It is
not yet ascertained whether this is a movement of their whole army
upon our flank. Should it prove to beso, the whole army will be
enemy is moving from Madison Court-House upon our right. It is
not yet ascertained whether this is a movement of their whole army
upon our flank. Should it prove to beso, the whole army will be
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in N. Virginia, W. Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Pt. 1. Summary: Nicholas Nolan reports to Major-General Humphreys on October 10, 1863, detailing the movements and delays of Union cavalry near Morton's Ford and warning of potential Confederate flank maneuvers.
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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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