134 Series I Volume XIX-I Serial 27 - Antietam Part I
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15th.
(Received.)
TO OFFICERS AT POOLESVILLE:
You report to me immediately at Boonsborough.
FISHER.
(Received.)
17th.-At Headquarters Station, near Sharpsburg, Md.
To Major MYER:
We have found General Slocum. He is near us.
PIERCE AND BARRETT.
(Received.)
To General McCLELLAN:
The infantry are not engaged on our right, but are preparing to do so.
WILSON.
(Received.)
17th.
To General McCLELLAN:
There is no change in the position of troops. We are holding our own beautifully.
WILSON.
(Received.)
To General McCLELLAN:
We have just heard from the front. General hooker is wounded. General Sumner is in command.
PIERCE AND BARRETT.
(Received.)
To General McCLELLAN:
Re-enforcements are badly wanted. our troops are giving way. I am hunting for French's and Slocum's divisions. If you know where they are, send them immediately.
General SUMNER.
(Received.)
To General McCLELLAN:
Do you think it proper to countermand the order to send Slocum's division to Richardson's support, as I shall need it on the right if I advance?
General SUMNER.
(Received.)
18th.
To General McCLELLAN:
The rebels sent flag of truce this morning, asking to bury their dead. Flag was sent back.
General SLOCUM.
(Received.)
21st.
To Major MYER:
We are in communication with General Sumner.
MBN STATION.
(Received.)
To General McCLELLAN:
The station at Maryland Heights reports a force of 5,000 infantry and 60 wagons at Charlestown.
MBN STATION.
(Sent.)
To MBN STATION:
Where is General Sumner?
Major MYER.
(Sent.)
To MBN STATION:
Look out for station near Williamsport. You will have to look from the tree.
Major MYER.
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