Letter
Thomas Jordan to Samuel Cooper, July 18, 1861
MANASSAS
MANASSAS, July 18, 1861.
General S. CooPER, Adjutant General :
The enemy began the action at 12 o’clock noon to-day at Mitchell’s Ford—subsequently at McLean’s Ford. Bonham’s and Longstreet’s brigades engaged. Firing very heavy and obstinate. Thus far we have maintained our positions, despite the great odds opposed. There is now alull. Johnston is marching to our support by Ashby’s Gap and forced marches.
Respectfully,
THOMAS JORDAN,
Colonel and Assistant Adjutant General.
Colonel and Assistant Adjutant General.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, 1861. Location: MANASSAS. Summary: Thomas Jordan reports heavy fighting at Mitchell's and McLean's Fords during the Battle of Manassas, with Confederate forces holding positions and reinforcements approaching.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 2
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