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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Logan, John Alexander 1826-1886 (search)
f Longstreet, who was then marching rapidly to join Jackson—Pope issued the following imperative order to General Porter at 6.30 P. M., and sent the same by Capt. Drake De Kay, one of his (Pope's) staff officers. The order is in the following language: Headquarters Army of Virginia, Bristoe Station, Aug. 27, 1862—6.30 P. Mment and section of artillery with it. By command of Major-General Pope. George D. Ruggles, Colonel and Chief of Staff. When this order was delivered Capt. Drake De Kay was instructed to remain with Porter and direct him on the road to Bristoe Station, a distance of about 9 miles. This order was delivered to General Porter (as Capt. Drake De Kay testifies) at about 9.30 P. M. General Porter decided not to move at one o'clock, as directed, but at three o'clock on the morning of the 28th; but, in fact, did not move from his tent, as the evidence shows, or move his troops, until after sunrise on the morning of the 28th. General Grant justifies Porter i