Unknown to Major Crawford, November 10, 1861

Camp Gauley Mountain, November 10, 1861.

Major Crawford says he thinks those two regiments, or a part of them at least, are moved down again this side of Warner’s, on the south side . of the mountain; if so, it is a reason for combining strongly. Expect more from above. .

Brigadier-General BENHAM, Camp, Loop Creel.

Yours (No. 20) received. Mine you will find was No. 18. Your suggestions all enter into the plan. You know we hold the hills from Montgomery’s Ferry to Gauley, and have a ferry across New River. Everything is going on at General Schenck’s to cross the river tomorrow night. If it can be done, your way is by N ugent’s, I should suppose, but if he must come down here, then you must make Fayette, and on the Raleigh road above, to cut him off. Scouts will inform you of his movements. If he begins a retreat, you must be ready to intercept him the moment you are certain of it. If he tries to dislodge us on the hills, we will work him well in. You will stand steady until the co-operation is arranged, and then will try him on Laurel Creek.

Yours (No. 22) just received. We will not move to-night. Our troops here occupy heights between New River and the Fayette road. Your scouts ought to capture that picket guard to-night. Will telegraph you further. Schenck’s boats all down; will be ready for use to-morrow.