October 15, 1861

Hampton, Wade, III, 1818-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard

Hampton acknowledges previous correspondence from General Beauregard, commander of a corps in the [Confederate] Army of the Potomac. Regarding fords on the Occuquan River, states "I should prefer to make a thorough personal examination of Bland's ford, with the roads leading to, & from it, before expressing my definitive conclusion as to the best position on the river. I venture however to make one suggestion ... unless the fords of Wolf Run & Davis are guarded, if my command is withdrawn from Bacon Race Church, there will be an unobstructed road to Brentsville & Bristol. I will…

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