Summary:
Union General Darius Couch writes to General Smith in July, 1863, concerning the pursuit of Lee's army from Gettysburg. Couch asks Smith to leave notice of his location in Chambersburg, so supplies can be sent to his men.

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Gen. Smith, Shippensburg:

Harrisburg,

July 7, 1863

I have ordered shoes to go. Can't tell when they will reach you. Try to have directions left with operator at Chambersburg of your position.

Boyd has been at Waynesborough to-day. He has some wagons. Gen. Knipe says he will report by letter to Gen. Meade. He must not do that, but remain with you, by my orders.

I sent you dispatch as regards your retiring in certain contingencies. Let me know if you want beef-cattle.

I shall throw troops down the Valley. There will be heavy fighting at Williamsport. Lee has no bridges; so said.

D. N. COUCH,
Maj.-Gen.

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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 27, Serial No. 45, Pages 594-595, Broadfoot Publishing Company, Wilmington, NC, 1997.