Letter
Seth Williams to John G. Barnard, October 18, 1861
Washington
Washington, October 18, 1861.
Brig. Gen. J. G. BARNARD, Chief Engineer, Army of the Potomac :
GENERAL: Major-General McClellan directs that yourself and General Barry proceed as soon as practicable to determine the minimum strength of garrisons—artillery and infantry—required for the various works in and about Washington to satisfy the conditions of a good defense. A report is desired as soon as you shall have concluded your deliberations.* — .
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
S. WILLIAMS,
Assistant Adjutant-General.
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Sketch of a plan to cut the communications of the rebel army now at Manassas Junction.
Assistant Adjutant-General.
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Sketch of a plan to cut the communications of the rebel army now at Manassas Junction.
DIVISION HEADQUARTERS, s
Fort Lyon, October 18, 1861.
Advance from Lewinsville, Falls Church, Little River turnpike, and
on the left towards Elzey's and Occoquan, when the enemy will fall back
Fort Lyon, October 18, 1861.
Advance from Lewinsville, Falls Church, Little River turnpike, and
on the left towards Elzey's and Occoquan, when the enemy will fall back
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Maryland, N. Virginia, W. Virginia, 1861–62. Location: Washington.
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Sources
The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 5
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