1862 October 28 Purcellville 9.30 P.M.

   Hd. Qrs.  Cav. Brigade
   Purcellville, Oct 28, 9.30 Pm
To  General R. B. Marcy
    Chief of Staff
       Numbers of the Secessionists
in this country are trying to
send off their horses to
the rebel cavalry--& to
prevent this I have been ob=
liged to take the horses,
for the Government service-
     Please inform me if
the General desires other
action in these cases--
      Tis the only efficient
check I have at this time-
        A. Pleasonton
          Brig. General