Robertson, Beverly Holcombe (1827-1910). to unknown "H.Q. 4th. Va. Cav."
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02461.34 Author/Creator: Robertson, Beverly Holcombe (1827-1910). Place Written: Virginia Type: Autograph endorsement signed Date: 5 October 1861 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 20.7 x 26.7 cm. Order a Copy
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... " Includes further reports of the Union threat to the area, as well as the reestablishment of pickets. On verso of: Wickham, Williams Carter (1820-1888). Autograph letter signed: to Beverly Holcombe Robertson. Va. : 4 October 1861.
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...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 towards Alexandria and Accotink, 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, and very much injured the house of a Mr. Lee…I am fully satisfied that there is no post of the enemy within three and a half miles of Accotink Church…
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