Letter
Unknown to Edwin M. Stanton, May 13, 1862
Franklin, May 13, 1862.
Arrived here at 10 a.m. with my advance brigade. Find Jackson retreating. Loss on our side, killed and wounded, at fight at MecDowell, and in falling back from that place, and also at this point, 200. , Enemy’s loss reported by prisoners to be 22 killed; wounded not known. J. ©. FREMONT, Major-General, Commanding. Hon. E. M. STANTON.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in N. Virginia, W. Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Pt. 1. Location: Franklin. Summary: Major-General Fremont reports to Secretary Stanton the retreat of Jackson's forces and Union casualties totaling 200 after the fight at McDowell and subsequent withdrawal.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 12, Part 1
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