T. Melvin to R. S. Ropgers, May 2, 1864
In the Field, near Winchester, Va. In the Field, near Winchester, Va., May 2, 1864. Col. R. S. RopGERs, Military Commander, Martinsburg, W. Va.: CoLoNnEL: I am directed by the…
In the Field, near Winchester, Va. In the Field, near Winchester, Va., May 2, 1864. Col. R. S. RopGERs, Military Commander, Martinsburg, W. Va.: CoLoNnEL: I am directed by the…
MARTINSBURG MARTINSBURG, May 2, 1864. Captain BURLEIGH, Assistant Adjutant-General : I have just heard that an empty train coming in was captured by twelve men two miles this side of…
MARTINSBURG MARTINSBURG, May 2, 1864. General Max WEBER, Commanding: The Twelfth Pennsylvania Cavalry left here at 3 p. m. yesterday to report to you at Harper’s Ferry. R. S. RODGERS,…
HEADQUARTERS, Harper’s Ferry, May 2, 1864. Capt. T. MELVIN, Your telegram received. Your situation as described perfectly understood. Everything that I can do to sustain you will be done pee…
Camp Pratt, W. Va. Camp Pratt, W. Va., May 1, 1864. Lieut. Col. ALEXANDER ScorTT, Commanding Fifth West Virginia Cavalry: Sir: You will report with your command to Col. J.…
Camp Piatt, W. Va. Camp Piatt, W. Va., May 1, 1864. Sir: You will report with your command to Brigadier-General Averell, from whom you will receive instructions. By command of…
HEADQUARTERS THIRD CAVALRY BRIGADE, Camp Pratt, W. Va., May 1, 1864. Col. Joun H. OLeEy, Commanding Cavalry Brigade: Sir: You will take command of 500 cavalry, which cavalry will be…
Camp Piatt, W. Va. Camp Piatt, W. Va., May 1, 1864. Str: You will select 356 men from yourcommand. The remainder will be placed under some officers, the senior of…
HEADQUARTERS THIRD CAVALRY BRIGADE, Camp Piatt, W. Va., May 1, 1864. Brig. Gen. W. W. AVERELL, Commanding Cavalry Division: Sir : I have the honor to report sixty-three officers and…
HEADQUARTERS THIRD CAVALRY BRIGADE, Cacapon Bridge, W. Va., May 1, 1864. GENERAL: The scouting party sent out yesterday failed to discover your headquarters, ae I move to-day in two columns…