Head Quarters, Cavalry Corps

6.15 A.M., June 18, 1863

To Maj. Genl. Meade,

Comdg. 5th Corps, Gum Springs

General,

My loss yesterday was four officers killed and 6 wounded, and about 150 men in killed and wounded. I took 9 officers & 74 men prisoners and punished the Rebels badly. I am sending out reconnaissances today towards Winchester and that vicinity as well as below and will keep you advised. Please let me know if you receive orders to move. I shall hold Aldie for the present. My impression is there is no infantry this side of the Blue Ridge; shall know today. The raid into Pennsylvania was made by Mosby, Jenkins and White’s guerrillas, so prisoners say; rather small potatoes for such a fuss as has been made.

Very truly Yours,

(signed) Pleasonton

Col. Cesnola who had the daughter, is missing, supposed to be a prisoner. I had one Colonel killed, Dotey of 1st Maine.

Head Qrs., 5th Army Corps

Gum Springs, Va., June 18, 1863

Official Copy:

F__[?] Hocke,

Asst. Adjt. Gen.

Recd. 7.30 AM, 18th

June 18, 1863

Genl. Pleasonton to

Genl. Meade