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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1863. Excerpt:... On the 17th of July I again informed General Scott (App. No. 33) that the "term of 18 of my 26 regiments would expire within seven days, commencing to-morrow;" that "I could rely on none of them renewing their service;7' and "that I must be at once provided with efficient three years men, or withdraw entirely to Harper's Ferry.' Here was direct information that I could not hold Johnston, and that unless troops were sent me to take the place of those whose time was up, I could not even remain at Charlestown, but would have to fall back to Harper's Ferry. If troops could not be spared to re-enforce me, why was I not then ordered with my entire command to march to Leesburg and unite with McDowell in the assault on Manassas? At the request of the witness, the further examination was postponed until to-morrow. Washington, January 7, 1862. General R. Patterson resumed as follows: I omitted yesterday to read a letter from the general-in-chief, dated July 5, 1861. It is as follows: "Headquarters Of The Army, "Washington July 5, 1861--11 p. m. "Major General Patterson, Hagerstown Md.: "Your letter of the 4th is received. Orders were sent this morning to Madison for the 3d and 4th regiments from Wisconsin to repair to Williamsport via Chambersburg and report to you. "The 19th and 28th New York regiments leave here for Hagerstown to morrow at half past 2 p. m. You will have to provide transportation for them thence to the post you may order them to. "If any three mouths men will re-engage for the long term, designate a regular officer of your command to muster them, provided a sufficient number can be obtained to form a regiment. "Having defeated the enemy, if you can continue the pursuit without too great a hazard, advance via Leesburg or Strasburg towards Alexandr...