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to Daniel Ruggles

Hunton informs General Ruggles: "I resigned my position of Brig Genl of Ma. and obtained the place of Col of active volunteers." Notes that General Robert E. Lee ordered him to report to General Cocke (possibly Philip St. George Cocke). Remarks, "I...

GLC02461.10

to Thomas Jordan

One week after commanding the fifth brigade at the Battle of First Manassas, Colonel Cocke writes to Jordan, Assistant Adjutant General of the forces at Manassas Junction. States "Capt Langhorne's troop, the only cavalry with my command- leaves this...

GLC02457.02