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October 9th, 1862 AD (search for this): chapter 42
tomac, you will have to cross the river in the vicinity of Leesburg I am, with great respect, Your obedient servant, (Signed) R. E. Lee, General. Official: R. H. Chilton, Acting-Adjutant-General. headquarters cavalry division, October 9th, 1862. soldiers,—You are about to engage in an enterprise which, to insure success, imperatively demands at your hands, coolness, decision and bravery—implicit obedience to orders, without question or cavil, and the strictest order and sobrietn your arms. The orders which are herewith published for your government are absolutely necessary, and must be rigidly enforced. (Signed),] J. E. B. Stuart, Major-General Commanding. Orders, no. 18: headquarters cavalry division, October 9, 1862. During the expedition into the enemy's country, on which this command is about to engage, brigade commanders will make arrangements for seizing horses, the property of citizens of the United States, and all other property subject to lega
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ennsylvania line. The utmost activity is enjoined upon the detachments procuring horses, and unceasing vigilance upon the entire command. Major J. P. W. Hairston is hereby appointed division provost marshal. By command of Major-General J. E. B. Stuart. R. Channing price, First Lieutenant and A. D. C. headquarters cavalry division, October 14th, 1862. Colonel R. H. Chilton, Acting Adjutant-General, Army of Northern Virginia: Colonel,—I have the honor to report that on the 9th instant, in compliance with instructions from the Commanding General, Army Northern Virginia, I proceeded on an expedition into Pennsylvania, with a cavalry force of eighteen hundred men and four pieces of horse artillery, under command of Brigadier-General Hampton and Colonels W. H. F. Lee and Jones. This force rendezvoused at Darksville at 12 M., and marched thence to the vicinity of Hedgesville, where it camped for the night. At daylight next morning (October 10th) I crossed the Potomac at
October 10th (search for this): chapter 42
honor to report that on the 9th instant, in compliance with instructions from the Commanding General, Army Northern Virginia, I proceeded on an expedition into Pennsylvania, with a cavalry force of eighteen hundred men and four pieces of horse artillery, under command of Brigadier-General Hampton and Colonels W. H. F. Lee and Jones. This force rendezvoused at Darksville at 12 M., and marched thence to the vicinity of Hedgesville, where it camped for the night. At daylight next morning (October 10th) I crossed the Potomac at McCoy's, between Williamsport and Hancock, with some little opposition, capturing some two or three horses of the enemy's pickets. We were told here by citizens that a large force had been camped the night before at Clear Spring, and were supposed to be en route to Cumberland. We proceeded northward until we had reached the turnpike leading from Hagerstown to Hancock, known as the National road. Here a signal station on the mountain and most of the party, with
October 14th, 1862 AD (search for this): chapter 42
may be necessary. So much of this order as authorizes seizures of persons and property, will not take effect until the command crosses the Pennsylvania line. The utmost activity is enjoined upon the detachments procuring horses, and unceasing vigilance upon the entire command. Major J. P. W. Hairston is hereby appointed division provost marshal. By command of Major-General J. E. B. Stuart. R. Channing price, First Lieutenant and A. D. C. headquarters cavalry division, October 14th, 1862. Colonel R. H. Chilton, Acting Adjutant-General, Army of Northern Virginia: Colonel,—I have the honor to report that on the 9th instant, in compliance with instructions from the Commanding General, Army Northern Virginia, I proceeded on an expedition into Pennsylvania, with a cavalry force of eighteen hundred men and four pieces of horse artillery, under command of Brigadier-General Hampton and Colonels W. H. F. Lee and Jones. This force rendezvoused at Darksville at 12 M., and mar
October 8th, 1862 AD (search for this): chapter 42
to the department my sense of the boldness, judgment and prudence he displayed in its execution, and cordially join with him in his commendations of the conduct and endurance of the brave men he commanded. To his skill and their fortitude, under the guidance of an overruling Providence, is their success due. I have the honor to be, Most respectfully, your obedient servant, (Signed) R. E. Lee, General. headquarters Army of Northern Virginia, Camp near Winchester, Virginia, 8th October, 1862. Major-General J. E. B. Stuart, Commanding Cavalry, &c.: General,—An expedition into Maryland with a detachment of cavalry, if it can be successfully executed, is at this time desirable. You will, therefore, form a detachment of from twelve to fifteen hundred well mounted men, suitable for such an expedition, and should the information from your scouts lead you to suppose that your movement can be concealed from bodies of the enemy, that would be able to resist it, you are desired
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