S. Williams to Virginia, December 5, 1861
December 5, 1861.
No. 170. Washington, December 5, 1861. e * * *
7. The Major-General Commanding has read attentively and with much satisfaction the report of Capt. William H. Boyd, First New York Cavalry, of the reconnaissance made on the 27th ultimo by the squadron under his command, consisting of Boydâs and Bennettâs companies of that regiment. The coolness and discretion displayed on that occasion by Captain Boyd and the officers and men of his command deserve the highest praise, and have won for them the confidence of the Commanding General.
By command of Major-General McClellan :
– Assistant Adjutant General.
NOVEMBER 30, 1861.âSkirmish near mouth of Little Cacapon River, West
Virginia. ,
Report of Brig. Gen. B. F. Kelley, U. S. Army.
RoMNEY, VA., November 30, 1861â11 p. m.
Nothing new to-night except bushwhackers captured 6 of our horses
and wounded 3 men to-day. ‘Teams were out on river road south of