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June 11th 1863

Major Genl. Birney,

Commg. 3d. Corps.

Genl.,

Enclosed you will please find map of the locality near where your command is to move. The Major Genl. Commg. directs that you post troops on the several fords between the points already indicated to you in orders—that by the use of rifle pits and abattis[sic], you will enable a few men to render them impassable by the enemy. You will relieve any force you may find there and direct them to report to Genl. Pleasonton. Post your reserve at Bealton at which point you will receive your supplies. A staff officer will make an examination of the river, and give you the result of his observations at Bealton. You will hold your command also ready to send assistance whenever and wherever in your judgment it may be needed. Genl. Pleasanton will be operating on your right with his Corps.

Genl. Meade is on your left between this point and Kellys Ford. You will establish communication with Genls. Pleasanton and Meade.

Telegraphic communication is now established between Warrenton Junction and these Hd. Qrs. via Alexandria. It is expected by tomorrow evening, to have the telegraph line between these Hd. Qrs. and Genl. Baines continued to Bealton.

I am, &c.

(Signed) Danl. Butterfield,

Major Genl., Chief of Staff

Official Copy: for the information of Major Genl. Reynolds, Commg. 1st Corps.

S. Williams,

Asst. Adjt. Genl.

June 11, 1863

Genl. Butterfield

to

Genl. Birney