183 Series I Volume XXXVII-II Serial 71 - Monocacy Part II
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HDQRS. MIDDLE DEPT. EIGHT ARMY CORPS,
Baltimore, July 10, 1864.Brigadier-General KENLY:
On the arrival of the veteran troops under General Ricketts send two companies to report to the commanding officer of Fort McHenry.
By command of Brigadier-General Morris:
SAML. B. LAWRENCE,
Assistant Adjutant-General.
BALTIMORE, MD., July 10, 1864.
Brigadier General JOHN R. KENLY,
Commanding Third Separate Brigade:
GENERAL: I am directed by the general commanding to instruct you to prevent the destruction of the bridges crossing Gwynn's Falls, on the Frederick and Washington and Baltimore and Washington turnpikes, respectively, as they may be needed by the troops in reaching this city. Their destruction would only be justifiable in the event of its being absolutely necessary to prevent an attack on the city by an overwhelming force of the enemy.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
SAML. B. LAWRENCE,
Assistant Adjutant-General.
BALTIMORE, MD., July 10, 1864.
Brigadier-General KENLY,
Commanding Third Separate Brigade;
SIR: Colonel Gilpin, commanding Third Potomac Home Brigade, has arrive and troops are on trains at Camden Station. Send orders to commanding officer there where you wish them sent, and proceed to carry out your instructions respecting stragglers who have also arrived at depot. It will probably be necessary to send a company or two to take care of these stragglers. In assigning Colonel Gilpin to a position, do so with a view of strengthening the position on the Charles-street avenue and York road. Major-General Wallace announces a battle progressing in the direction of Monocacy.
By order of Brigadier-General Morris:
W. M. ESTE,
Major and Aide-de-Camp.
HDQRS. MIDDLE DEPT., EIGHTH ARMY CORPS,
Baltimore, July 10, 1864.Brigadier General J. R. KENLY,
Commanding Third Separate Brigade:
SIR: The order assigning Colonel Gilpin's regiment to your command was an error. You will direct him to report to General Lockwood.
Very respectfully,
SAML. B. LAWRENCE,
Lieutenant-Colonel and Assistant Adjutant-General.
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