Piedmont, Nov 4. p.45 P.M
To Colonel Ruggles
Asst Chief of Staff
Colonel-
My scouts towards
Chester Gap have returned
& report the enemy in that
direction with two guns
in position on the road--
some nine miles from here--
To go to Chester Gap from
here, we must pass Markham
& it will not do to leave
that point und
as it leads out of Manassas
Gap--I will push on to
Chester & Sandy Hook
tomorrow but want some
infantry at Markham
to prevent Stuart
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coming thro' on my rear
when engaged in front
with the enemy--
Please hurry up
the Sharps Carbines Am-
munition & the battery
ammunition train!
Very respectfully
A.Pleasonton
Brig. Genl
Comdg Brigade
I want some good guides
very badly!----
MSS 495
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