T. S. C. Lowe to Aeronaut, May 1, 1863

My men are still under arms. The result of the demonstration was, that the enemy also got under arins. From what I have told you, you will understand that I could not move without bringing on an engage ment, Shall still keep them under arms.

JOHN F. REYNOLDS, Major-General Volunteers, Commanding.

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May 1, 1863—8.40 p. m. [General REYNOLDS :]

You need not keep your men under arms. If you are not too tired, the general would be pleased to have you ride up here. M. T. McMAHON, Assistant Adjutant.General, &c.

May 1, 1863. [Colonel McMAnon :] General Reynolds will be over to see the general at once. C. KINGSBURY, J. R., Assistant Adjutant-General, de.

BALLOON IN THE AIR, May 1, 1863—3.45 p. m. Major-General SEDGWICK, Commanding Left Wing, Army of the Potomac ;

GENERAL: The smoke from the battle appears to be in the same position, but in much lighter volumes. Everything opposite here remains the same.

Very respectfully, &c.,