Edward C. Ord to Theodore Read, March 24, 1865
HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY, March 24, 1865. I have relieved the picket-line with men from the First New York Mounted Rifles. The infantry reported here a few moments since. I directed them…
HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY, March 24, 1865. I have relieved the picket-line with men from the First New York Mounted Rifles. The infantry reported here a few moments since. I directed them…
HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY DIVISION, March 19, 1865. March 19, 1865. Lieut. Col. THEODORE READ, Assistant Adjutant-General : The results of the late cavalry expedition may not be considered as positive, because…
HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY DIVISION, March 19, 1865. March 19, 1865—7.45 a.m. Lieut. Col. THEODORE READ, Assistant Adjutant-General : I respectfully report the safe return of the cavalry. I learned from a…
HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY DIVISION, March 18, 1865. March 18, 1865—11.50 p.m. Lieut. Col. THEODORE READ, Assistant Adjutant-General: I received orders directing Colonel West to withdraw his command. Have countermanded the order…
HEADQUARTERS FIFTH VERMONT VOLUNTEERS, Camp in the Field, July 9, 1862. Sir: I have the honor to report the part taken by the Fifth Vermont Regiment in the action near…
Camp in the Field, July 9, 1862. Sir: I have the honor to report the part taken by the Fifth Vermont Regiment in the action near Savage Station on the…