No. 28. Maj. Gen. Thomas J. Jackson.

No. 28.

Reports of Maj. Gen. Thomas J. Jackson, C.S. Army, commanding Valley District, with congratulations from General R. E. Lee.

Near Locust Dale,  August 9, 1862.

      General:   I am not making much progress.  The enemy’s cavalry yesterday and last night also threatened my train.  Eight of their number, including 3 officers, were captured by Colonel Flournoy yesterday.  None were captured last night so far as heard. Continue reading “No. 28. Maj. Gen. Thomas J. Jackson.”

No. 48. Lieut. John C. Carpenter.

No. 48.

Report of Lieut. J. C. Carpenter, Carpenter’s Virginia Battery.

Camp Near Gordonsville, Va.,
August 14, 1862.

     Sir:     In obedience to circular issued from Headquarters Valley District on the 13th instant, I have to make the following report of the part taken by this battery in the action at Cedar Run on August 9: Continue reading “No. 48. Lieut. John C. Carpenter.”

No. 49. Capt. William T. Poague.

No. 49.

Report of Capt. William T. Poague, Rockbridge (Va.) Artillery.

Camp Near Gordonsville, Va.,         
August 14, 1862.

     Captain:   I have the honor to submit the following report of the part taken by the battery under my command in the battle of the 9th instant at Cedar Run: Continue reading “No. 49. Capt. William T. Poague.”