Letter
Unknown to Henry W. Halleck, April 24, 1863
BUCKHANNON, V. A.
BUCKHANNON, V. A., April 24, 1863.
Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, General-in-Chief : The combined forces of Imboden and [W. L.] Jackson attacked Beverly this afternoon, and have taken that place. Colonel Latham has retreated on the road to Philippi.* The enemy interposed cavalry and artillery in the road to this place, and prevented his falling back. Reenforcements should be thrown into Grafton without delay, or the enemy will reach the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and do great damage. The roads in this region are impassable.
B. 8S. ROBERTS,
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in N. Virginia, W. Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Pt. 1. Location: BUCKHANNON, V. A.. Summary: Brigadier General B. S. Roberts reports to General Halleck that Confederate forces have captured Beverly, urging immediate reinforcements to Grafton to protect the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 25, Part 1
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