Edwin M. Stanton, June 24, 1864
HEADQUARTERS ARMIES OF THE UNITED STATES, June 24, 1864. June 24, 1864—2.30 p.m. I find the affair of the 22d was much worse than I had heretofore learned. Our losses…
HEADQUARTERS ARMIES OF THE UNITED STATES, June 24, 1864. June 24, 1864—2.30 p.m. I find the affair of the 22d was much worse than I had heretofore learned. Our losses…
MARTINSBURG MARTINSBURG, May 14, 1864. Brig. Gen. Max WEBER, Harper’s Ferry: All the troops who have arrived are encamped in A-tents. The shelters are required for the troops ordered to…
HEADQUARTERS, Harper’s Ferry, May 14, 1864. The One hundred and fifty-ninth Ohio Militia are here. Two more regiments are on their way, and will be posted at Martinsburg ; will…
In the Field In the Field, May 14, 1864. Commanding at Harper’s Ferry: GENERAL: Your letter has been received through Captain McEntee. I have directed General Kelley to send three…
Washington, D. C. Washington, D. C., May 14, 1864. Col. Henry M. LAZELLE, Sixteenth New York Cavalry, Fairfax Court-House: CoLONEL: The major-general commanding directs that you send a squadron of…
RELAY Hovussz RELAY Hovussz, May 13, 1864. Lieut. Col. S. B. LAwRENcE, Assistant Adjutant-General, Middle Department: Regarding the occupancy of the block-house of such importance, I ordered it occupied this…
ANNAPOLIS, Mp. ANNAPOLIS, Mp., May 13, 1864. (Received 12.45 p. m.) Hon. E. M. STANTON: I have no doubt that a volunteer militia force of two or three regiments could…
HEADQUARTERS, Cumberland, May 13, 1864. Col. J. B. ARMSTRONG, One hundred.and thirty-fourth Ohio National Guard: You will hold one company of your regiment, under command of a reliable officer, in…
NEw CREEK NEw CREEK, May 13, 1864. Captain BURLEIGH, Assistant Adjutart-General : Received at New Creek the One hundred and thirty-third Ohio National Guard, Colonel Ewing, 850 strong, and at…
HEADQUARTERS, Harper’s Ferry, May 13, 1864. Colonel WiLkKInson, New Creek: What re-enforcements have you received ? What is the strength of the regiment ? Have you cavalry ? H. M.…