Annotation
[1] ALS, RPB. The telegram from General Saxton which was inserted in this message and also in the message to McDowell dispatched at 9:30 P.M. (infra), reads as follows:
``The rebels are in line of battle in front of our lines. They have nine pieces of artillery in position and cavalry. I shelled the woods in which they were, and they in return threw a large number of shells into the lines and tents from which I moved last night to take up a stronger position. I expect a great deal from the battery on the mountain, having here 9-inch Dahlgren's bearing directly on the enemy's approaches. The enemy appeared this morning, and then retired with the intention of driving us out. I shall act on the defensive, as my position is a strong one. In a skirmish which took place this afternoon I lost 1 horse; the enemy lost 2 men killed and some wounded.'' (OR, I, XII, I, 648-49). Fremont replied to Lincoln's telegram, ``Your telegram of thirty first [thirtieth] received. Main column at this place Roads heavy and weather terrible Heavy storm of rain most of yesterday and all last night Our cavalry and scouts have covered the roads ten to fifteen miles ahead The enemy's cavalry and ours now in sight of each other on the Strasburg road. Engagement expected today The army is pushing forward and I intend to carry out operations proposed'' (DLC-RTL).
[2] ``Moorefield'' inserted, not in Lincoln's handwriting.