The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union And Confederate Armies. Series 1, Volume 42, In Three Parts. Part 2, Correspondence, etc. Page: 64
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OPERATIONS IN SE. VA. AND N. C.
HEADQUARTERS EIGHTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
August 5, 1861. (Received 7.15 p. nt.)
General MEADE:
There appears to be no assault on y front. The explosion seemed
to be on Burnside's right or my left. Reconnoitering parties are out,
and I expect exact report in at few minutes. Where are the divisions
of Hancock's corps to be met should L have occasion to send to them?
E. O. C. ORD,
MaIjor-General.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
August 5, 1864-7.25 p. m.
Major-General ORD,
Commanding Eighteenth Corps :
Hancock was directed to send his two divisions to the rear of your
left and the commander to report his arrival to you. Hancock's corps
is camped near the Deserted House where he was before lie crossed the
James.
A, A. HUMPHREYS,
Major-General and Chief of Staff.
HEADQUARTERS EIGHTEENTH ARMY CORPs,
August 5, 1861. (Received 8.10 p. in.)
General HUMPHREYS :
There was a small mine exploded about 7 o'clock forty yards in front
of my left; no damage to our works. There was no assault. Loss so
far appears trifling, except Colonel Stedma i dangerously wounded by
a canister-shot. My line is intact; all reserves ordered back to camp.
E. O. C. ORD,
Major-General of 'olunteers.
(Copy to General Butler.)
iiEADQUARTERS ARMY OF TIHE POTOMAC,
AuguIst 5, 1861-7.45 p. m.
Major-General OI,
Commanding Eighteenth Corps:
Everything remaining quiet, the major-general commanding has
ordered General Mott, commanding the two divisions of the Second
Corps, to return to camp
A. A. IIUMPHREYS,
Mlajor-General and Chief of Sta f.
hIEAI)QUARTERS ARMY (1' TIHE IPOTOMAC,
August 5, 186,1-8.30 p. m.
Major-General ORD:
The enemy must have some object in exploding the mine in your
front. They could not make the mistake in distance reported, forty
yards. I should rather judge they intend to-bight to make a lodgment
and occupy and extend the crater. If I could get or make any fire-
balls I would throw them, and keep a pretty sharp fire on the crater.
GEO. G. MEAl)E,
l ajor- General.64
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