Letter
Unknown to Major-General HUMPHREYS, July 30, 1864
HEADQUARTERS SECOND ARMY CORPS,
July 30, 1864.
July 30, 1864—6 a.m Major-General HUMPHREYS:
It is not possible to say about the line in front of General Mott, as both parties keep down, firing whenever a head is shown. General Ord left word for me with General Mott that there was no place to assault here, as the line was not only protected by abatis but by wire. This was the decision of himself and his division commanders, and he requested General Mott so toinform me. I know nothing more about it. I will be prepared for your orders.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Northern Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, Pt. 1. Summary: A subordinate informs Major-General Humphreys that General Ord and his commanders deem an assault impossible due to strong defenses, including abatis and wire, and awaits further orders.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 40, Part 1
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