Head-Quarters, First Division, Department West. Va, Harper’s Ferry, Va.
Special Orders No. extract
Lieut. A.S. Buchanan A.D.C. and Lieut. Nims 1st N.Y. Cavalry are hereby ordered to proceed to Martinsburg Va. and inspect the 12th Penn Cavalry ascertaining the condition and efficiency of Officers and men of that Regiment.
They will report themselves for duty at their Headquarters tomorrow Nov 3d.
The Quarter Master will furnish the necessary transportation.
Special Orders [Alexander Simms Buchanan Civil War Collection]