Strasburg, Va., May 22, 1862. Siz: The return of the rebel forces of General Jackson to the valley, after his forced march against Generals Milroy and Schenck, increases my anxiety…
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward No. 384.] Paris, December 11, 1863. Sir: I have not written my usual despatches to your department during the past week on account of a…
May 21, 1862. May 21, 1862. Major-General BANKS, Strasburg: Please report immediately the number and position of the force in your command, and whether any, and what, of Colonel Miles’…
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward No. 383.] Paris, December 4, 1863. Sir: Mr. Drouyn de l’Huys, in the course of conversation yesterday, stated a fact which it is well, perhaps,…
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward No. 380.] Paris, November 27, 1863. Sir: In the course of my conversation with Mr. Drouyn de l’Huys yesterday, I referred briefly to what he…
May 18, 1862. No indications of infantry in the valley. Colonel De Forest, with detachment of Fifth New York Cavalry, encountered two companies rebel cavalry this morning and drove them…
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward No. 379.] Paris, November 27, 1863. Sir: I yesterday saw Mr. Drouyn de l’Huys for the first time within the last fortnight. His absence from…
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward No. 378.] Paris, November 19, 1863. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch No. 425; and so likewise your despatch…
HEADQUARTERS SECOND PROVISIONAL BRIGADE, Frenchville, May 16, 1862. Srm: I have the honor to report that at 12 o’clock yesterday I received the general’s letter, with instructions to send detachments…
Camp at East River, May 16, 1862. GENERAL: Your courier just arrived. Have heard from Colonel Moor. He had moved to the front with part of his force or would…