5 October 1861
Robertson, Beverly Holcombe (1827-1910).
Autograph endorsement signed
Title: to unknown "H.Q. 4th. Va. Cav."
Colonel Robertson forwards a report from Lt. Col. Wickham of the Fourth Virginia Cavalry (Confederate) regarding his reconnaissance of their front lines and placement of pickets. Reports "I have today made a full reconnaisance of the entire front of our position extending from Colchester to Springfield- The party that attacked our pickets in the morning retired immediately after the attack owards Alexandria ... it consisted of about four hundred infantry and seventy eight cavalry; It carried off one or two loyal citizens, and some horses, among them one belonging to a poor free negro... "…
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