Special Order No. 1, regarding Morecock, signed by Benjamin S. Ewell, Lt. Col. Volunteer, Williamsburg, 29 May 1861

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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