Letter
Robert Patterson to E. D. Townsend, U. 8S. Army, July 17, 1861
CHARLESTOWN, VA.
CHARLESTOWN, VA., July 17, 1861.
Col. E. D. TowNsEND, U. 8S. Army:
The term of service of the Pennsylvania troops (eighteen regiments} expires within seven days, commencing to-morrow. Can rely on none of them renewing service. I must be at once provided with efficient
–three years’ men or withdraw to Harper’s Ferry. Shall I reoccupy permanently Harper’s Ferry or withdraw entirely? I wrote yesterday on this subject, and now wish to be informed of the intention of the General-in-Chief. My march to-day was without opposition or incident of importance. The country has been drained of men. This place has been a depot of supplies for force at Winchester, and the presence of the army is not welcomed.
very respectfully, your obedient servant,
R. PATTERSON,
Major-General, Commanding.
(Repeated July 18.)
JULY 17, 1861—9.30 p. m.
Major-General, Commanding.
(Repeated July 18.)
JULY 17, 1861—9.30 p. m.
Major-General PATTERSON, U. S. Forces, Harper's Ferry:
~ TI have nothing official from you since Sunday [14th], but am glad to
Lest through Philadelphia papers, that you have advanced. Do not et the enemy amuse and delay you with a small force in front whilst
* Not iound.
~ TI have nothing official from you since Sunday [14th], but am glad to
Lest through Philadelphia papers, that you have advanced. Do not et the enemy amuse and delay you with a small force in front whilst
* Not iound.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, 1861. Location: CHARLESTOWN, VA..
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 2
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