FROM GEN. SIGEL’S CORPS: The Late Reconnoissance to Ashby’s Gap, Snicker’s Gap, and Shenandoah Valley; Three Rebel Flags Taken---Several Fights (12/3/1862)

New York Times - Times Machine ^ | 12/3/1862

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From Our Special Correspondent.

Gen. STAHL's HEADQUARTERS,

CHANTILLY, Dec. 1, 1862.

A brief account of the recent reconnoissance by Gen. STAHL, who returned to this place last evening, I have already telegraphed you. As this was one of the most important movements of the kind that has recently been made -- both in regard to its influence upon our own men and the enemy -- a detailed statement of the affair, by an eye-witness, cannot be otherwise than interesting. The expedition was planned with the utmost secrecy and carried out with dispatch, and in the most successful manner -- reflecting credit alike upon those who planned it, the General who commanded, and the officers and men under him.

The force placed at the disposal of Gen. STAHL was well under way by 4 o'clock A.M., Friday, Nov. 28. Though there was a cold drizzling rain falling and the roads were not in the most desirable condition, the troops moved on with alacrity and were in good spirits at the prospect of having a brush with the enemy. Aldie -- 16 miles -- was reached soon after sunrise, where a short halt was made. Leaving the command of Col. VON GILSA at this place, Gen. STAHL moved on through Middlebury to Rector's Four Corners -- 10 miles -- where the column again came to a halt.

From this point two detachments were sent out to reconnoiter, -- one commanded by Major KNOX, of the Ninth New-York Cavalry, proceeded to Upperville where the pickets of WHITE's rebel battalion were encountered and driven through Paris and Ashby's Gap to the Shenandoah River, notwithstanding they had a force far outnumbering the one commanded by Major KNOX. The resistance offered was trifling, and as a consequence but little damage was done on either side.

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