W. E. Jones to J. E. B. Stuart, December 7, 1862

GENERAL:

Please find inclosed the report of Maj. E. V. White relative to an expedition into Maryland by one of his companies. The daring and enterprise evinced in this instance is characteristic of this battalion. Also the reports of Colonel [R. H.] Burks and Major [E. V.] White relative to General [J.] Stahel’s expedition from Chantilly to Berryville.* In this case Major White suffered the penalty of a surprise. The prompt action of a portion of the Twelfth Virginia Cavalry, under Major Massie, led off by the conspicuous gallantry of Lieutenant Randolph, saved White’s battalion from pursuit beyond Berryville and inspired the enemy with a wholesome dread of our arms. This is another instance showing the very soul of cavalry is in prompt and vigorous action. One hundred men, flushed from their camp by 800 in the very flood-tide of victory, met them and turned them in confusion to their distant quarters, whence they came in quest of information.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,