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his mind. He remarked that then he could not rely upon Kentucky. I suggested, however differently he may have thought the action of Kentucky would be in such an event, that in my opinion a conflict would arise which would operate very prejudicially, if not disastrously, to the cause of the Government in Kentucky, and hoped that nothing but an urgent military necessity would force him to send troops into or through Kentucky. After further, conversation upon irrelevant subjects, you and Gen, McClellan finally agreed as to the course which each should pursue. You were to use the forces of the State to drive from the soil of Kentucky any troops of Tennessee or of the Confederate States who might trespass thereon, and in the even of your inability to do so, you were to call upon Gen. McClellan for assistance.--Upon your giving this assurance, Gen. McClellan replied that he would give you any aid you might require and that as soon as the object should be accomplished of driving the
illery under Capt. Rosser, and a detachment of 1st Cavalry under Capt. Patrick, met and routed at least three times their numbers of infantry, artillery and cavalry without loss. This handsome affair should remind our forces that numbers are of little avail compared with the importance of coolness, firmness, and careful attention to orders. If our men will do themselves justice, the enemy cannot stand before them. By order Brig. Gen. Longstreet. Peyton T. Manning, A. D. C. and A. A. Adj't Gen't. Headq'rs army of the Potomac, Sept. 10, 1861. General Order, No.19. The commanding General has great satisfaction in making known the excellent conduct of Col. J. E. B. Stuart and of the officers and men of his command in the affair of. Lewinsville on the 11th instant. On this occasion Col.Stuart, with Major Terrill's Battalion (13th Va. Vols.,) two field pieces of the Washington Artillery, under Captain Rosser and Lieut, Sincomb, and Captain Patrick's company of cav