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Page 24 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. Chapter XLIX.


HEADQUARTERS,
Harper's Ferry, W. Va., July 3, 1864.

Lieutenant-Colonel COOK,

Sandy Hook:

You will see that the troops at Berlin and Pint of Rocks are on the alert to-night. If attacked by a large force, retire toward Harper's Ferry. If not able to retire by the direct route, come via Frederick City.

H. M. BURLEIGH,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

HAGERSTOWN, MD., July 3, 1864-6.30 p. m.

Brigadier General MAX WEBER,

Harper's Ferry:

Shall I move our quartermaster's stores from this post? If so, where?

N. J. HOPKINS,

Captain and Assistant Quartermaster.


HEADQUARTERS,
Harper's Ferry, W. Va., July 3, 1864-6.45 p. m.

Captain N. J. HOPKINS,

Hagerstown, Md.:

Hold yourself in readiness to move at a moment's notice, and await orders.

By order of Brigadier General Max Weber, commanding:

S. F. ADAMS,

First Lieutenant and Aide-de-Camp.


HEADQUARTERS,
Harper's Ferry, W. Va., July 3, 1864-9.30 p. m.

Captain N. J. HOPKINS,

Assistant Quartermaster, Hagerstown:

If the enemy approach, move your stores to the most convenient point, Harrisburg or Chambersburg, Pa.

By command of Brigadier General Max Weber:

H. M. BURLEIGH,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

FREDERICK, July 3, 1864.

Captain H. M. BURLEIGH:

Is it an ascertained fact that a body of rebels are in the Valley?

Answer immediately.

JNO. I. YELLOTT,

Major, Commanding Post.


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