Letter
Unknown, OCTOBER 26, 1863
HEADQUARTERS FIRST CAVALRY DIVISION,
OCTOBER 26, 1863.
October 26, [1863. ]
My division and the brigade of Third Corps are in statu quo. The rebels occupy Bealeton, and are cooking with big camp fires. I cannot drive them away. I have pickets and scouts beyond Elk Run, who see no enemy. I know of no way to find out the strength of the ene this side of the river with my present means. I will occupy the road that crosses the railroad south of Licking Run to-night. I am,
very respectfully,
OCTOBER 26, 1863—9.15 p. m.
Commanding Officer First Corps :
I am instructed to say that the last reports indicate that there will
be no necessity for your moving to the front to-night. Be prepared
Commanding Officer First Corps :
I am instructed to say that the last reports indicate that there will
be no necessity for your moving to the front to-night. Be prepared
to move forward at an eat) hour to-morrow morning. The cavalry
at Manassas Junction is ordered up. Please send a regiment to take
the place of the cavalry in guarding that depot.
at Manassas Junction is ordered up. Please send a regiment to take
the place of the cavalry in guarding that depot.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in N. Virginia, W. Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Pt. 1. Summary: A Union cavalry commander reports Confederate occupation of Bealeton, limited intelligence on enemy strength, and orders preparation for a coordinated advance while requesting cavalry reinforcements at Manassas Junction.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 29, Part 1
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