WASHINGTON, May 26 – the following is the latest received at the War Department from Gen. Banks.
WILLIAMSPORT, MAY 26
To Hon. E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War
We believe that our whole force, trains and all, will cross in safety. The men are in fine spirits and crossing in good order. The labor of last night was fearful. The enemy found us last night on the march but has not made his appearance this morning. The news of your movements south has unquestionably caused them to look to their own safety. Your dispatch was read to the troops this morning amid cheers.
(Signed)
N. P. BANKS
Maj. Gen. commanding
– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Saturday, May 31, 1862, p. 4
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