Unknown to Edwin M. Stanton, May 25, 1862
May 25, 1862. All communication is cut off. We know not what has occurred at Harper’s Ferry, Sc. A prisoner captured this p. m. says the rebel force in our…
May 25, 1862. All communication is cut off. We know not what has occurred at Harper’s Ferry, Sc. A prisoner captured this p. m. says the rebel force in our…
May 24, 1862. May 24, 1862—2.6 a. m. Maj. Gen. N. P. BANKS, Strasburg : Arrangements are making to send you ample re-enforcements. Do not give up the ship before…
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…
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’…
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…
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…
Camp at East River, Va., May 16, 1862. GENERAL: I have very minute directions as to the approach to the enemy by way of Frenchâs Mill, but I can get…
Camp Flat Top, May 21, 1862. Sire: I have the honor to submit to the commanding general the following report of the movements of my command on the 16th, 17th,…
May 14, 1862. May 14, 1862. Str: I have the honor to report that on the evening of yesterday (May 13) heavy firing was heard at my camp from the…