Letter
Robert Patterson to A. A. G, May 7, 1861
PHILADELPHIA, Pa.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa., May 7, 1861.
A. A. G., Hdqrs. of the Army, Washington City :
COLONEL: Since my letter (No. 2) of yesterday all hope has vanished
‘ of moving at an early day the Pennsylvania contingent in this vicinity. (See inclosures.) I did rely upon the Ohio volunteers to execute the movement upon Baltimore, but there is no force to sustain them, and their condition is no better than that of the Pennsylvania, troops. I have suspended the order for transportation, and will renew it only when an efficient force can be raised to sustain the Third Infantry and battery. Third Infantry not yet heard from or of.
very respectfully, your obedient servant,
R. PATTERSON,
Major-General, Commanding.
P. S.—The horses purchased for the wagon train here are ordered to
Washington, and further purchases suspended by order from Washington.
Major-General, Commanding.
P. S.—The horses purchased for the wagon train here are ordered to
Washington, and further purchases suspended by order from Washington.
{Inclosures. ]
Masor: I have said what I could to deter the movement of this force..
I now say what I cannot officially, that General Cadwalader says if this
force is moved without being better equipped the officers will resign.
Masor: I have said what I could to deter the movement of this force..
I now say what I cannot officially, that General Cadwalader says if this
force is moved without being better equipped the officers will resign.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, 1861. Location: PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. Summary: Major General R. Patterson reports to Army Headquarters the suspension of Pennsylvania troop movements due to lack of support and poor conditions, highlighting concerns over inadequate equipment and potential officer resignations.
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Sources
The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 2
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