Letter
R. S. Rodgers to R. S. RopGErs, May 11, 1864
HEADQUARTERS,
Harper’s Ferry, May 11, 1864.
Col. R. S. RopGErs, Commanding at Martinsburg : I am just informed by telegraph from Baltimore that alarge force under Rosser and Imboden is at Romney, threatening the road. I have sent word to Cumberland, and will do what I can to help you. Do-you hear anything of those militia regiments ? Answer at once. MAX WEBER, Brigadier-General. MARTINSBURG, May 11, 1864. Brigadier-General WEBER: A lens of the troops are, I am informed by the railroad agent, at Cumberland, but cannot reach here, as there is no train to-night.
R. S. RODGERS,
Colonel, Commanding.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, Pt. 1. Location: Harper's Ferry. Summary: Brigadier-General Weber informs Colonel Rodgers of Confederate threats near Romney and requests updates on militia movements, while Rodgers reports troop delays due to lack of train service.
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Sources
The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 37, Part 1
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