375 Series I Volume XLIII-II Serial 91 - Shenandoah Valley Campaign Part II
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BALTIMORE, MD., October 14, 1864-3 p.m.
(Received 4.40 p.m.)
Major General H. W. HALLECK,
Chief of Staff:
General Tyler informs me that the rebel force reported at Adamstown Tuesday night turns out to be three thieves-probably citizens of the vicinity. He says that our lines are insufficiently guarded is apparent, and the railroad is subject to assault any hour. As soon as the Fifth Massachusetts returns from Eastern Shore, I will send him four companies; there are no other troops to spare; the few are constantly employed guarding prisoners, recruits, &c., going to the front. I would respectfully state that the term of service of five regiments expires this month.
SAML. B. LAWRENCE,
Assistant Adjutant-General.
BALTIMORE, MD., October 14, 1864-11.45 p.m.
(Received 11.50 p.m.)
Major-General HALLECK,
Chief of Staff:
The enemy was at Buckeystown, four miles from the Monocacy, at 4 p.m. this evening. This information has only just reached me. General Tyler has called for assistance, and I am doing my utmost to send him troops. Will have seven companies of infantry on the road in a few hours. One regiment of colored troops has arrived, en route to City Point. Can I use them?
SAML. B. LAWRENCE,
Assistant Adjutant-General.
HDQRS. MIDDLE DEPARTMENT, EIGHTH ARMY CORPS,
Baltimore, Md., October 14, 1864-11.45 p.m.Brigadier General E. B. TYLER,
Monocacy, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad:
A train, with seven companies of infantry, w ill be on the road in two hours. Your dispatch has just reached me. An ammunition train will be sent to you also with a guard. Look out for it. Will do my utmost to assist you. Please make frequent reports.
SAML. B. LAWRENCE,
Assistant Adjutant-General.
BALTIMORE, MD., October 14, 1864.
Brevet Brigadier-General MORRIS,
Fort McHenry:
The moment the Fifth Massachusetts Volunteer Militia arrives have four companies ready to proceed at once to the Relay House and report to Brigadier-General Tyler, commanding at that point.
By command of Major-General Wallace:
OLIVER MATTHEWS,
Assistant Adjutant-General.
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