one column around the right flank of Lee's army to get in its rear--

and stated at the same time that it was my intention to fight Stuart

wherever he presented himself, and if possible go through to Haxall's

Landing; but that if Stuart should successfully interpose between us

and that point we would swing back to the Army of the Potomac by

passing around the enemy's left flank by way of Gordonsville. At

first the proposition seemed to surprise the division commanders

somewhat, for hitherto even the boldest, mounted expeditions had been

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