Washington, April 17, 1862. To you and to the forces under your command the Department returns thanks for the brilliant and successful operations of this day. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary…
April 17, 1862. April 17, 1862. Our troops occupy New Market to-night. There has been some artillery skirmishing, but no loss on our side. We have many prisoners. N. P.…
Wheeling, Va., April 12, 1862. COLONEL: In my order addressed to Captain Showalter I directed him to kill or capture the following-named persons, who were refugees, sent out to raise…
Warrenton Junction, Va., April 7, 1862. Srr: I have the honor to report that in accordance with your order of the 6th instant I made a reconnaissance to the Rappahannock…
April 3, 1862. April 3, 1862. COLONEL: Yesterday, in compliance with orders from the general commanding this corps, I made another reconnaissance to the Rappahannock River. Leaving camp at about…
March 29, 1862. COLONEL: Having received orders from the headquarters of this Army Corps, dated March 28, 1862, to take command of a reconnoitering force, composed of three regiments of…
White Plains, Va., March 31, 1862. GENERAL: Yesterday afternoon I examined the line of the. railroad from this point to Salem, and also to Thoroughfare. The road to Salem is…
White Plains, Va., March 30, 1862. GENERAL: In obedience to orders to march to this point on the Manassas Railroad, I reached here yesterday afternoon at 2 o’clock with my…
Middleburg, Va., March 27, 1862. Sm: Upon reaching here about noon to-day I found there were about 200 cavalry and 200 infantry in and around the town, being advised of…
Bivouac near Woodstock, Shenandoah Oo., Va., March 26, 1862. Sie: In obedience to an order received from Col. Jesse S. Burks, commanding the Third Brigade, I have the honor to…