September 20, 1861. ; September 20, 1861. SIR: I have the honor to report, in obedience to the order of the Secretary of War, and the general commanding the Army…
Baltimore, Md., September 11, 1861. Hon. SIMON CAMERON, Secretary of Ware 4 Sir: Your letter was handed to me half an hour ago by Mr. Allen,* – who is of…
Washington, September 11, 1861. Maj. Gen. N. P. BANKS, Commanding near Darnestown, Md. : GENERAL: The passage of any act of secession by the legislature of Maryland must be prevented.…
SPECIAL ORDERS, } HEADQUARTERS, September 14, 1861. No. —. Camp on Valley River, Va., September 14, 1861. The forced reconnaissance of the enemy’s positions, both at Cheat Mountain Pass and…
Elk Water, September 17, 1861. GENERAL: The operations of this brigade for the past few days may be summed up as follows: On the 12th instant the enemy, 9,000 Strong,…
September 12, 1861. CoLONEL: I have the honor to submit herewith the report of Col. J. E. B. Stuart of his affair of yesterday. My arrangements had been made to…
September 12, 1861. No. 19. j – September 12, 1861. The commanding general has great satisfaction in making known the excellent conduct of Col. J. E. B. Stuart, and of…
Near Fairfax Station, September 14, 1861. SIR: Herewith I inclose two reports (of Brigadier-General LongStreet and of Colonel Stuart) of the affair of Lewinsville [Nos. 16 and l7. I am…
September 12, 1861. SIR: By order of General Smith I was placed under your command yesterday, and in accordance with your directions I led my party as the advance guard…
September 12, 1861. : Camp Advance, September 12, 1861. SIR: I have the honor to submit the following report of the operations of the Seventy-ninth Regiment Highlanders whilst forming a…