S. P. Heintzelman to Drigadier- General, February 24, 1862
Camp Lyon, February 24, 1862.
GENERAL:
This morning an attack was made on our pickets about a mile beyond Pohick Church, at Lewis Chapel, with what force not stated, but the enemyâs drums were heard all along the line. “There
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are two regiments, about 1,200 men, on outpost duty. Two regiments from General Richardsonâs brigade have advanced to their support, and a battery of artillery is now on its way to his headquarters, to be within reach should it be required. General Richardson has gone out to take command if necessary. I donât believe that the attack amounts to much.
The telegraph lines around us are all down.
very respectfully, your obedient servant,
Drigadier- General.
General S. WILLIAMS,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Washington,
FEBRUARY 25-MAY 6, 1862.â Operations in Loudoun County, Virginia.
Report of Col. John W. Geary, Twenty-eighth Pennsylvania Infantry, including operations of his command to May 6, 1862.