[from the dispatch book of General Alfred Pleasonton]
Hd. Qrs. Cav: Brigade
Camp near Sandy Hook Nov 5.
6.20. P.M.
To Colonel Geo. D. Ruggles
Asst: Chief of Staff-
Colonel:
I have been informed
by several sources that the
officers of the cavalry which
engaged me today, made many
inquiries for the shortest &
best route to Warrenton. Altho'
they made for Chester Gap,
I feel sure they are going
to Warrenton- From all
my explorations in this vicinity
I believe the enemy have passed
the greater part of their force
beyond this point some time
since, & they may attempt
to strike Sigel a blow
near Warrenton--For
me to follow up this ridge
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will take a good deal of
time, & no infantry com-
mands can follow on the
roads with their trains the
roads are so gad--I should
like the General's per=
mission to strike in the
direction of Warrenton
or Culpepper, between which
points I think I may find
some of the enemy.
My command marched
12 miles today & was fighting
for six hours--pretty good
days work--I can not
say too much of my men
& officers--Hurry up
the Carbine Ammunition
Very respectfully
A. Pleasonton
Brig. Genl
Com'dg
MSS 495
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