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Williamsburg My 29th 1861
Special Order No 1
Lieut Morecock is
[di?]rected to detail 2 sergeants
[and a ?] private such as
..... may be select, and
to reconnoitre the lines
of the Federal Troops – He will
use every [?] to obtain
reliable information
taking care to risk nither
capture nor injury –
The well known [discretion?] [&?]
[...ness ?] of Lieut Morecock fit
him well for this delicate
& important duty
Benj. S Ewell
Lt Col volunteers