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Benson J. Lossing, Pictorial Field Book of the Civil War. Volume 3., Chapter 2: Lee's invasion of Maryland and Pennsylvania. (search)
f June 26. (Halleck), is there any reason why Maryland Heights should not be abandoned after the public stores and property are removed? Halleck did not approve of the abandonment of the post, and said so, when Hooker, who had the following day personally inspected French's position, again urged the abandonment of it, saying, the garrison was of no earthly account then, and that the stores were only a bait for the rebels, should they return. Hooker's telegraphic dispatch to Halleck, June 27, 1863. expecting a compliance with his wishes, he advanced his Army to Frederick, in a position to dart through the South Mountain passes, upon Lee's line of communications, or upon his columns in retreat, or to follow him on a parallel line toward the Susquehanna. For this purpose he had ordered General Slocum to march his corps to Harper's Ferry to join General French, that their united forces might push up the Cumberland Valley and threaten Lee's rear. but Halleck would not consent to t