Unknown to George B. McClellan, December 14, 1862
In accordance with your order, I proceeded to Moorefield, by way of Greenland Gap, with detachments of 20 men from the old Ringgold Cavalry and the same number from Captains Work’s, Young’s, Barr’s, and Mitchener’s companies, making, in all, 100 men, with the mountain how- itzer. At4 p.m. wewereonthe march. After we had proceeded 8 miles on our way, we were joined by Captain Rowand, with his company of the First Virginia Cavalry. We reached the Widow Solomon’s, ou Patterson’s Creek, at 7 a. m., where we stopped to feed and take breakfast. At 8 o’clock we were again ou the march for Moorefield, about 14 wiles dis. tant. We had reliable information that the town was occupied by two companies of cavalry, under command of McDonald and Kuykendall. When we came in sight of the town, a charge was ordered. The men behaved gallantly. The rebels were dispersed in all directions.
We killed 2, wounded a number, and captured 10 prisoners and 12 horses. The only loss we sustained was 12 horses killed.
Among the prisoners is the celebrated Ed. [H.] McDonald, captain of one of the companies.
H. A. MYERS, First Lieutenant, Comdg. Detachment of Ringgold Battalion. Capt. JoHN KEyYs, Chief of Cavalry, Railroad Division.
P. S.—We started from camp December 2, at 4 p. m., and returned December 4, at 3 a. m., having traveled a distance of 95 miles in thirtyfour hours, including rests.
DECEMBER 4, 1862.—Engagement on the Rappahannock River, Va.
No. 1.—Maj. Gen. Daniel H. Hill, C. S. Army. No. 2.—Brig. Gen. W. H. F. Lee, C. 8. Army.
No. 1. Report of Maj. Gen. Daniel H. Hill, 0. 8. Army.