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N. G. Evans to March 12, 1862, March 7, 1862
Adams Run, S. C., March 7, 1862. SIR: As I see by the newspapers that a resolution has passed the Confederate Congress calling for the report of Col. W. H.…
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.N. G. Evans to Thomas Jordan, October 31, 1861
Leesburg, Va., October 31, 1861. COLONEL: I beg leave to submit the following report of the action of the troops of the Seventh Brigade in the battle of the 21st…
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5 Thos. G. Rhett to "GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRs. 1st CORPS, ARMY OF POTOMAC, October 22, 1861
October 22, 1861. No. 47. i October 22, 1861. The commanding general announces to the Army with satisfaction a brilliant suecess, achieved yesterday, near Leesburg, by Colonel Evans and his…
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Lorenzo Thomas to . Cmar. XIV] BALL'S BLUFF AND EDWARDS FERRY, VA. 347, December 11, 1861
December 11, 1861. ADJUTANT-GENERAL’S OFFICE, Washington, December 11, 1861. . SIR : In compliance with your instructions I have the honor to report, in reference to the resolution of the…
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Simon Cameron to G. A. GROW, Speaker House of Representatives, December 12, 1861
Washington, December 12, 1861. SIR: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of a resolution of the House of Representatives calling for certain information with regard to the disastrous…
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Chas. P. Stone to Brigadier- General Volunteers, September 7, 1862
September 7, 1862. SIR: I have been applied to by General Stone for permission to serve with the Army during the impending movements, even if only as a spectator. :…
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Chas. P. Stone to Brigadier- General, February 8, 1862
Washington, February 8, 1862. SIR: This will.be handed to you by the officer sent in-charge of Brig. Gen. Charles P. Stone, who is under close arrest. You will please confine…
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George B. McClellan to ANDREW PORTER, Provost-Marshal, February 8, 1862
Washington, February 8, 1862. GENERAL: You will please at once arrest Brig. Gen. Charles P. Stone, U.S. volunteers, and retain him in close custody, sending him under suitable escort by…
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N. P. Banks, October 22, 1861
Edwards Ferry, October 22, 1861. SIR: I received the order of the commanding general to send General Hamilton’s brigade to Poolesville at 4 o’elock yesterday evening, and at 5.30 an…
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W. A. Gorman to Charles Stewart, October 26, 1861
October 26, 1861. : ; October 26, 1861. I have the honor to communicate to the general commanding the division the facts and events connected with my brigade in the…
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Unknown to General Stone, October 28, 1861
Washington, October 28, 1861. Respectfully referred to General Stone, by whom it should be forâwarded in due course. It is proper to state that Captain Young stated in person that…
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Isaac J. Wistar to Per JNO. L. WINKHON, October 22, 1861
Near Poolesville, Md., October 22, 1861. SIR: I have the honor to send for the examination of the general – commanding a rebel officer captured yesterday by Capt. John Markoe…
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Unknown to Brigadier-General Stone, November 4, 1861
Camp Lyon, near Poolesville, Md., November 4, 1861. Sir: I herewith transmit to you a complete report of an engagement with the rebels at a point on the Potomac River,…
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Edward W. Hinks to Nineteenth Mass. Vols., Comdg. First Brigade, November 4, 1861
Camp Benton, Md., November 4, 1861. SIR : General Orders, No. 24, this day received and promulgated to this” A e Ra TOM as ot E ali : ai 3…
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Edward W. Hinks to Nineteenth Mass. Vols., Commanding Brigade, November 5, 1861
November 5, 1861. November 5, 1861. General Stone presents his compliments to General Evans, and acknowledges the receipt of his communication of the 4th instant, . through Lieutenant-Colonel Jenifer. In…
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Unknown to Stone, November 4, 1861
Leesburg, November 4, 1861. The compliments of General Evans to General Stone, and informs. â âhim that there are but a few of his wounded now at this place, and…
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Unknown, October 30, 1861
HEADQUARTERS CAMP ALCORN, Hopkinsville, Ky., October 30, 1861. SIR: I am instructed by Brig. Gen. Lloyd Tilghman to say that the enemy are assembling in considerable force upon Green River,…
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Chas. P. Stone to S. Williams, ^, November 7, 1861
Poolesville, November 7, 1861. GENERAL: I have the honor to forward herewith papers marked T 2, 9, 4, D, 6, concerning-a flag of truce sent for the recovery of the…
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Chas. P. Stone to S. Williams, November 2, 1861
November 2, 1861. / Poolesville, November 2, 1861. GENERAL: On the 23d October, at about 10.30 o’clock a. m., I received the special order of which the inclosed is a…
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Unknown, October 20, 1861
October 20, 1861. No. â. ‘ Poolesville, October 20, 1861â10.30 p. m. Colonel Devens will land opposite Harrison’s Island with five companies of his regiment, and proceed to surprise the…