1862 October 28 Purcellville 1.10 p.m.

Hd. Qrs. Cav Brigade
Purcellville, Oct 28.  1.10 P.M.

To General R. B. Marcy
       Chief of Staff--
          My scouts drove the enemy's
pickets out of Philamont this morning on
the Quicksville & Aldie road.
& they took the direction of
Aldie--a considerable force
is reported at Middleburg---
    The rebels have a
signal station on the
mountain to the north
of  Snickersville--
             Philamont is some
seven miles fromhere--
       My people are pushing
on towards Aldie-for more
information--
       Very respectfully
          A. Pleasonton
               Brig. Gen. &
                  _________

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