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998 Series I Volume XLVI-II Serial 96 - Appomattox Campaign Part II

Page 998 N. AND SE.VA., W.VA., MD., AND PA. Chapter LVIII.

HARPER'S FERRY, W. VA., March 15, 1865.

Brigadier-General MORGAN,

Chief of Staff:

On the evening of the 13th instant a party of guerrillas attacked one of Reno's picket-posts, killing 1 man and wounding 2 others. He reports to-day a party of nine guerrillas crossed river to-day; were attacked by seven men of his command, rebels losing 2 killed, and Reno's men 1 killed and 1 captured.

Respectfully,

JOHN D. STEVENSON,

Brigadier-General.


HEADQUARTERS MIDDLE MILITARY DIVISION,
March 15, 1865.

General J. D. STEVENSON,

Harper's Ferry:

A regiment of infantry from Summit Point will go to Myerstown and Kabletown to-morrow morning. Direct Reno to send a cavalry force to scour the country between Charlestown and the river, above the line of march of the infantry. The regiment may remain out all night.

By order:

C. H. MORGAN,

Brevet Brigadier-General of Volunteers, &c.


HEADQUARTERS MIDDLE MILITARY DIVISION,
March 15, 1865.

Brigadier-General STEVENSON:

The general commanding desires all of Duval's division in your district to be relieved by troops of your command.

C. H. MORGAN,

Chief of Staff.

HARPER'S FERRY, W. VA., March 15, 1865.

Brigadier-General MORGAN,

Chief of Staff:

Two companies One hundred and forty-sixth Indiana arrived this morning. The train with balance of regiment smashed up near Hancock. No casualties reported; will arrive during the night. Sent part arrived to their camp near Hobart's Switch. The portions of commands of Generals Carroll and Duval directed to be relieved have been ordered to join their commands. Ninety-first Ohio, part of General Duval's command, is at Martinsburg. Was it the purpose of the general to send that regiment to General Duval?

Respectfully,

JOHN D. STEVENSON,

Brigadier-General.


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