No. 1. Maj. Gen. John Pope.

No. 1.

Reports of Maj. Gen. John Pope,  U.  S.  Army, commanding the Army of Virginia, with congratulatory orders.*

Headquarters Army of Virginia,      
Near Cedar Creek, August  10, 1862 —5.45 a.m.

     The enemy crossed the Rapidan day before yesterday, and yesterday advanced in heavy force against Culpeper.   Their advance under Ewell had a very severe engagement yesterday with Banks’ corps, in which the loss was heavy on both sides without decisive results. Continue reading “No. 1. Maj. Gen. John Pope.”

No. 12. Brig. Gen. John W. Geary.

No. 12.

Report of Brig. Gen. John W. Geary, U. S. Army, commanding First Brigade.

_____, __, 1862.

      General:    I have the honor to submit the following report of the part taken by the First Brigade, Second Division, Second Corps, Army of Virginia, in the action at Cedar Creek, on Saturday, August 9: Continue reading “No. 12. Brig. Gen. John W. Geary.”

No. 13. Capt. Joseph M Knap.

No. 13.

Report of Capt. Joseph M. Knap, Battery E, Pennsylvania Light Artillery.

Headquarters Knap’s Pennsylvania Battery,     
Near Culpeper, Va., August  14, 1862.

      Colonel:     On Friday, 8th instant, I was ordered by general Crawford, commanding brigade at Culpeper, to move at 4 p.m. in advance of his brigade with four guns.  We took a position on an eminence to the left of the Orange road, some 400 yards beyond Cedar Run, and remained there all night, nothing occurring until 12 m. on Saturday, the 9th instant. Continue reading “No. 13. Capt. Joseph M Knap.”

No. 14. Col. John H. Patrick.

No. 14.

Reports of Col. John H. Patrick,  Fifth Ohio Infantry.

Headquarters Fifth Ohio Volunteers,           
In the Field,  August  11, 1862.

      Sir:     We left Culpeper about 9 a.m. Saturday (9th), and reached the field of action, 8 miles distant, about 2 p. m.;  took position on the left;  stacked arms and rested;  were shortly afterward ordered to support a battery, which was in position in the center.   After about an hour were ordered to advance, taking about 300 men into the engagement. Continue reading “No. 14. Col. John H. Patrick.”

No. 15. Col. William R. Creighton.

No. 15.

Report of Col. William R. Creighton, Seventh Ohio Infantry.

Hdqrs. Seventh Regt. Ohio Volunteer Infantry,       
In Field near Culpeper Court-House,  August  9, 1862.

      Sir:       I would respectfully submit the following report of the part taken by the Seventh Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry in the battle of Cedar Creek, Saturday, August 9, 1862: Continue reading “No. 15. Col. William R. Creighton.”

No. 19. Brig. Gen. Henry Prince.

No. 19.

Report Brig. Gen. Henry Prince, U. S. Army, commanding Second Brigade.

Washington,  November 10, 1862.

      Sir:     A prisoner of war, detained util recently, I have not had an opportunity before to report the part taken by my brigade in the battle of Cedar Mountain, Culpeper, Va., August 9, 1862.  I respectfully request permission to do so now. Continue reading “No. 19. Brig. Gen. Henry Prince.”