28 August 1864
Sheridan, Philip Henry (1831-1888)
Letter signed
Title: to Wesley Meritt
Union General Sheridan, Commander of the Middle Military Division and Army of the Shenendoah, writes to Merritt, Commander of the 1st Division Cavalry Corps. States that General William Woods Averell informed him through a scout that Martinsburg, Virginia (present-day West Virginia) is unoccupied by Confederate troops. Writes: "Send out at early dawn parties in the direction of Bunker Hill if it is possible for them, to get through and ascertain whether or not the enemy's infantry are all moving, or have gone, towards Winchester... Prompt information from you, early in the day, may save my…
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