1863 January 15 Norfolk, Va.

[from the signal message book of Lt. Thomas S. Seabury, 3rd New York Infantry]

Jan. 15th
   To Col. Wardrop
                 Additional reports
      from contrabands state that
      the rebels are preparing a
      cavalry force to come down
      the canal.
                    (Signed) Gen. Viele

MSS 10781