1862 October 26 Lovettsville

 [from the dispatch book of General Alfred Pleasonton]

     Hd.Qs. Cav. Brigade
        Lovettsville, Oct 26. 11.a.m.
To General R. B. Marcy
         Chief of Staff
General
                             My command with
the exception of 8th New York which
has not joined me has arrived
at this place & I am passing
thro' to a camp three or four
miles in advance--Every thing
appears quiet about here--The
rebels have had scattering
parties of horse thieves thro'
this vicinity in the last few
days--Unless I receive further
orders shall start in the
morning for Purcellville
            Very respectfully
                 Your obdt Servt
                   A. Pleasonton
                     Brig. General
                        Comdg Brigade

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