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HEADQUARTERS,
Harper's Ferry, W. Va., July 3, 1864.Lieutenant-Colonel COOK,
Sandy Hook:
You will see that the troops at Berlin and Pint of Rocks are on the alert to-night. If attacked by a large force, retire toward Harper's Ferry. If not able to retire by the direct route, come via Frederick City.
H. M. BURLEIGH,
Assistant Adjutant-General.
HAGERSTOWN, MD., July 3, 1864-6.30 p. m.
Brigadier General MAX WEBER,
Harper's Ferry:
Shall I move our quartermaster's stores from this post? If so, where?
N. J. HOPKINS,
Captain and Assistant Quartermaster.
HEADQUARTERS,
Harper's Ferry, W. Va., July 3, 1864-6.45 p. m.Captain N. J. HOPKINS,
Hagerstown, Md.:
Hold yourself in readiness to move at a moment's notice, and await orders.
By order of Brigadier General Max Weber, commanding:
S. F. ADAMS,
First Lieutenant and Aide-de-Camp.
HEADQUARTERS,
Harper's Ferry, W. Va., July 3, 1864-9.30 p. m.Captain N. J. HOPKINS,
Assistant Quartermaster, Hagerstown:
If the enemy approach, move your stores to the most convenient point, Harrisburg or Chambersburg, Pa.
By command of Brigadier General Max Weber:
H. M. BURLEIGH,
Assistant Adjutant-General.
FREDERICK, July 3, 1864.
Captain H. M. BURLEIGH:
Is it an ascertained fact that a body of rebels are in the Valley?
Answer immediately.
JNO. I. YELLOTT,
Major, Commanding Post.
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