1862 October 27 Purcellville 1.30 P.M.

[from the dispatch of General Alfred Pleasonton]

     Hd. Qr Cav. Brigade
     Oct 27. 1.30 P.M.
              Purcellville--
Genearl R. B. Marcy,
              Chief of Staff--
My advance drove some rebel
cavalry pickets out of this place
& find a small force some
two miles & a half from this on
the road to Snickerville I have
sent 8th New York, Col. Davis
to see what they have & what
force there is a Snickersville
  I am inclined to believe it
is only a small cavalry force
& that they have nothing of
any consequence on this side
of the Shenandoah--
  Shall I send for my
wagons--rations are out
tomorrow?
                 Very respectfully
                  A. Pleasonton
                   Brig. Genl