Summary:
Union General William Averell reports in July, 1864, to General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg. Averell mentions strong demonstrations by advancing Confederates, and promises not to leave Chambersburg unguarded if possible.

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Maj.-Gen. COUCH,
Chambersburg:

JULY 29, 1864

Enemy making strong demonstrations at Williamsport. I shall not uncover you if I can help it.

WM. W. AVERELL,
Brig.-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 37, Serial No. 71, Pages 508, Broadfoot Publishing Company, Wilmington, NC, 1997.