Oliver O. Howard to Major-General SEDGWICcK, September 13, 1863
‘ September 13, 1863. Major-General SEDGWICcK,
Commanding Sixth Corps:
GENERAL: I send my orderly to you. Will you have the kindness to notify me if you move anywhere, or if the enemy makes any raid toward New Baltimore? I have had sundry intimations, but do not deem them altogether reliable, that the rebels contemplate a raid on some of our depots. The work of to-day may prevent it.
I sent out several scouting parties yesterday. One near White Plains met some of Mosby’s men and had askirmish. One of our party was severely wounded and left at a house at White Plains.
I still have a regiment at Greenwich, a brigade at Bristoe, and two brigades here. My force is very small. I will leave my orderly with
ou till to-morrow. Please send him with everything important. hen it is not eee I communicate directly with Watery Mountain, and, by Slee TED , with headquarters.
Very respectfully,
Major-General.
Washington,
September 13, 1863—10.30 a. m.
The major-general commanding directs that in the event of Colonel
Gibbs being attacked, you furnish him any support which may be
necessary. If the occasion arises and you are compared to detach