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We have, this morning, sent you a despatch of Gen. Sigel corroborative of the proposition that Jackson is being re-inforced from
Richmond.2Jump to section This may be reality, and yet may only be contrivance for deception; and to determine which, is perplexing. If we knew it were not true, we could send you some more force, but as the case stands, we do not think we safely can. Still we will watch the signs, and do so if possible.
In regard to a contemplated execution of Captains Sprigg and Triplett, the government here has no information whatever, but will inquire and advise you.3Jump to section A. LINCOLN
[1] ALS, RPB.
[2] Sigel's dispatch to Stanton of 9 P.M., June 19, reported ``about 12,000 troops arrived from Richmond, via Lynchburg and Charlottesville.'' (OR, I, XII, III, 411).
[3] Captain John S. Spriggs and Captain Marshall Triplett of the Virginia Partisan Rangers, guerillas, were being held awaiting trial at Camp Chase, Ohio. General Robert E. Lee notified McClellan June 19 that on information they were to be executed two Union prisoners had been selected for retaliation. Stanton telegraphed McClellan June 20 that Spriggs and Triplett were being treated like other prisoners of war. (OR, II, IV, 43-46).