Letter
Robt. Williams to Leonard, August 21, 1861
Near Hyattstown, Md.
Near Hyattstown, Md., August 21, 1861.
Colonel LEONARD, Thirteenth Massachusetts Regiment: SIR: In view of instructions, received this day from headquarters of
the Army in Washington, it becomes necessary for you to take post in.
the vicinity of Harper’s Ferry. The Commanding General directs that you proceed with your regiment to Sandy Hook, and to take post on the Maryland side of the Potomac, so as to prevent an enemy from crossing at the ford or ferry, and to hold the Maryland Heights.
Very respectfully,
ROBT. WILLIAMS,
Assistant Adjutant-General.
Assistant Adjutant-General.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Maryland, N. Virginia, W. Virginia, 1861–62. Location: Near Hyattstown, Md.. Summary: Robert Williams orders Colonel Leonard and the Thirteenth Massachusetts Regiment to take strategic positions near Harper's Ferry to prevent enemy crossing and secure Maryland Heights during the Civil War.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 5
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