MANASSAS JUNCTION, VA., July 16, 1861—4.30 a. m.
[General EWELL:]
Fall back on this side of the Bull Run and hold it from Union Mills Ford to the west, including the railroad bridge, which you will burn. What artillery you do not want send with Early’s brigade to Camp Walker for further orders. Let them (including Early’s brigade) take their position from where Jenkins’ camp stood toward McLean’s farm.
G. T. BEAUREGARD,
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
Sources
The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies. Series I, Vol. LI, Part II. Washington: Government Printing Office, 1897.
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