Robert E. Lee to D. H. Hit, July 28, 1862
July 28, 1862.
July 28, 1862. â GENERAL: I have received your letter of yesterday. I have determined to send General Pendleton, with certain of his batteries, as you
will see by the copy of the order inclosed, for service on the mission contemplated.
You will please select some of your best men for the performance of this duty, and I would suggest Brigadier-General French as a suitable officer to command, inasmuch as he has already had considerable experience in this way on the Potomac.
Your supporting force you will regulate by the necessities of the service, and your cavalryâwhich should be vigilantâwill be used to inform you of any attempt that may be made to interfere with your operations,
I am, most respectfully,
your obedient servant,
General.
Maj. Gen. D. H. Hit,
Oommanding, &e.
(Inclosure. J
SPECIAL ORDERS, \ HDQRS. DEPT. OF NoRTHERN VIRGINIA,
No. 165. July 28, 1862.
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