1862 October 12 12:30 A.M. Hd.Qs. Cavalry Division

 [from the dispatch book of General Alfred Peasonton]

           Hd. Qs. Cavalry Division
Mechanicstown,Oct 12 12:30 a.m.
To General R. B. Marcy-
       Chief of Staff
       Have just heard that the
rebels passed down through
a small town called Middletown
five or six miles east of this about
one hour ago on the road to
Woodsboro, so they said--
they were travelling at a
trot--& are evidently making
for the Potomac to cross--I
shall start at once for Frederick
& expect to hear further from
them at that point--They are
making for either Nolands or
Hamlings crossing at the Mouth
of the Monacacy
                           A. Pleasonton
                            Brig General
                               Comdg &c

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