Order
Smith Iwas placed under your command to Irvin McDowell, September 12, 1861
HEADQUARTERS CAMP ADVANCE,
September 12, 1861.
September 12, 1861.
SIR:
By order of General Smith I was placed under your command
yesterday, and in accordance with your directions I led my party as
the advance guard to Lewinsville, sent 10 men on the road to Falls
Church, 4 on the road to Vienna, and 2 on the road to Alexandria.
Soon after my arrival I was ordered to send an officer and 10 men to
the advance guard to Lewinsville, sent 10 men on the road to Falls
Church, 4 on the road to Vienna, and 2 on the road to Alexandria.
Soon after my arrival I was ordered to send an officer and 10 men to
repulse the enemy's mounted pickets on the road towards Vienna.
Having no officer present, I led them myself and performed the required
duty, dispersing the rebel cavalry to the number of 50 men. I would
especially notice the gallantry and firmness of George Hicks, of my
Having no officer present, I led them myself and performed the required
duty, dispersing the rebel cavalry to the number of 50 men. I would
especially notice the gallantry and firmness of George Hicks, of my
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Maryland, N. Virginia, W. Virginia, 1861–62. Summary: Smith reports to McDowell his assumption of command, leading advance guard operations near Lewinsville, and successfully repelling a Confederate cavalry patrol toward Vienna.
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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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