A study in troop leading and management of the sanitary service in war / by John F. Morrison and Edward L. Munson.

  • Morrison, John F. (John Frank), 1857-1932.
Date:
1910
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Credit: A study in troop leading and management of the sanitary service in war / by John F. Morrison and Edward L. Munson. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Easton today. The remainder of the hostile field army was to have started early this morning. Shortly after 2 p. m. he received a report from his cavalry commander, sent from 112 at 1:30 p. m., as fol¬ lows : “About noon encountered about six troops hostile cavalry near here, defeated them and drove them across the Big Stranger. A few minutes later about a squadron was seen approaching from the north, which we attacked and drove through Easton. Captured several prisoners. Hostile infantry just beginning to cross Big Stranger at 88 and 114. Information obtained from prisoners and reports just received from patrols indicate that the Western 3d Division is advancing in two columns.” General A reported this information to the Commander First Field Army and received the following reply: “Major Gen’l. A, Leavenworth. This army is starting today to march to Leavenworth. It is practically certain that only one division left Holton before today. Attack that division and prevent their getting a foot¬ hold east of the Big Stranger. B. Lieut. Gen’l/’ At 4 p. m. the following message was received from his cavalry commander: “Enemy has halted and is going into camp between Mt. Olivet and Big Stranger. His outpost line extends from P through 94 to south of 118. Several attempts of his cavalry to move east have been frustrated. Shall remain in observation until dark.”