Robert C. Schenck to Tyler, June 15, 1863
(Copy received, War Department, 12 noon.) General TYLER, Harper’s Ferry: You will assume command at Harper’s Ferry, and direct General Kelley to proceed, if he can go, by way of Shepherdstown, Hagerstown, or otherwise, to Hancock, or other point on the Baltimore and Ohio
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Railroad west of you. He will take command of all troops west of Martinsburg, including General Averell’s brigade, and concentrate them, as far as practicable, at New Creek, or other best points, at his discretion, to prevent the enemy from going westward. He will in this make such disposition of forces as may best accomplish that object. He may be able, perhaps, to make a stand at North Mountain.
By order of General Schenck:
Ineutenant-Colonel,. Chief of Staff.
BALTIMORE, Mp., June 15, 1863—12 m.
General TyLEeR, Harper's Ferry:
to points where they will flank both sides of Maryland Heights. The
bataned of the guns may be removed to the bluff west of the Sharpsburg road, where an earthwork is now being thrown up. Position
must be selected for the guns intended to flank Maryland Heights,