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…
Camp McDowell, Va., May 14, 1862. Sm: I have the honor to report that in obedience to orders I started the sloop which was captured a day or two previous…
Camp Success, Va., May 12, 1862. GENERAL: I have the honor to submit my report, in reference to my vrigade, of the battle of Giles Court-House, which took place on…