Jones, David R. (1825-1863) to Milledge Luke Bonham
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02459.16 Author/Creator: Jones, David R. (1825-1863) Place Written: Manassas, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 June 1861 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 18.6 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy
Jones writes as an Assistant Adjutant General (possibly under Confederate General Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard) at the Department of Alexandria, Camp Pickens, Manassas Junction. Informs General Bonham, Commanding Forces at Fairfax County, "I am directed by the Brig Genl Comdg to acknowledge the receipt of [struck: date] Col Grigg's letter of this morning reporting that firing had been heard in the direction of Fairfax C. H. and to say, that he desires you to furnish him with the earliest reliable information in regard thereto; also, of any movements of the enemy. Should the latter advance in force beyond the H. C. the instructions already communicated will be followed."
Bonham commanded the 1st Brigade in the Army of the Potomac at First Manassas.
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