Summary:
Union General Robert Patterson writes from Chambersburg to General T. A. Morris in June, 1861. Patterson mentions getting information from a Mr. Pendleton. He also gives advice on strategic movements.

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Brig. Gen. T. A. MORRIS,
Commanding U. S. Volunteers, Grafton, W. Va.:

CHAMBERSBURG, PA.,

June 8, 1861.

GENERAL:

Your letter introducing Mr. Philip Pendleton has been handed to me by that gentleman. Mr. Pendleton has given me much valuable information, and I am extremely gratified by your kindness in referring him to me. I request that you will not allow yourself to be hampered by the fear of trespassing on my department. I would suggest the propriety of securing Smith's farm and Paddytown and the bridges in their vicinity, with a view of cutting off such supplies as may be found in those neighborhoods, and dispersing any bodies of insurgents that you may meet, or who may assemble near your line of operations.

I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

R. PATTERSON,
Maj.-Gen., Commanding.

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Bibliographic Information : Letter Reproduced from The War of The Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series 1, Volume 2, Serial No. 2, Pages 670, Broadfoot Publishing Company, Wilmington, NC, 1997.