Letter

Unknown to Darius N. Couch, June 7, 1863

PHILLIPS HOUSE

(Received 11.30 a. m.) General CoucH: The enemy is busily engaged constructing a new field work just opposite Sedgwick’s Crossing, and below the two works already there.

JAS. 8. HALL,

Captain, and Signal Officer.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in N. Virginia, W. Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Pt. 1. Location: PHILLIPS HOUSE. Summary: Captain Hall informs General Couch of the enemy constructing a new field work near Sedgwick's Crossing, below two existing fortifications, indicating increased Confederate defensive preparations.
Sources
The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 27, Part 1 View original source ↗