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123 Series I Volume XXVII-III Serial 45 - Gettysburg Campaign Part III

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HARPER'S FERRY, W. VA., June 15, 1863.

(Copy received, War Department, 9 a. m.)

General SCHENCK,

Baltimore, Md.:

General Tyler has just arrived from Shepherdstown, where the forces crossed. They will be in during the morning. He retreated from Martinsburg at 7 a. m., and forded the river about Fredonia. General Tyler will give fuller report.

MAXWELL V. WOODHULL,

Aide-de-Camp.

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HARPER'S FERRY, W. VA.,

June 15, 1863.

Lieutenant Colonel DONN PIATT,

Baltimore:

The One hundred and fifty-first New York just arrived. The troops from Martinsburg are now arriving by the tow-path; crossed the river at Shepherdstown. I have not seen General Tyler yet. He is here, but is now sleeping. I have no particulars about the engagement; learn; however, that our loss is small. A small portion of the troops went via Williamsport. Have not heard from them.

B. F. KELLEY,

Brigadier-General.

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BALTIMORE, MD., June 15, 1863.

(Received 10. 05 a. m.)

Major General H. W. HALLECK,

General-in-Chief:

Nothing from General Milroy since 11 p. m. Saturday night. Is it not possible to

have a cavalry movement in the front as a diversion in his favor?

ROBT. C. SCHENCK,

Major-General.

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BALTIMORE, June 15, 1863-10. 15 a. m.

Brigadier-General TYLER,

Harper's Ferry:

What force do you muster now for Maryland Heights, including Harper's Ferry, the artillery company sent you, the One hundred and fifty-first New York, and the troops from Martinsburg, all told?

ROBT. C. SCHENCK,

Major-General, Commanding.

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BALTIMORE, MD., June 15, 1863.

(Copy received, War Department, 12 noon.)

General TYLER,

Harper's Ferry:

You will assume command at Harper's Ferry, and direct General Kelley to proceed, if he can go, by way of Shepherdstown, Hagerstown, or otherwise, to Hancock, or other point on the Baltimore and Ohio


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