Moxley Sorrel on Harrison.

[Gunrunner]

"Longstreet sent for his favorite scout, Harrison. His instructions were to proceed into the enemy's lines, where he was to stay until the last part of June. Then he was to report to General Longstreet, it was hoped, with the amplest and most accurate information. 'Where shall I find you, General, to make this report?' asked Harrison. 'With the army,' was Longstreet's grim answer; 'I shall be sure to be with it.' He was very far from giving even to his trusted scout information as to his movements. But Harrison knew all the same; he knew pretty much everything that was going on. . ."

"At night I was roused by a detail of the provost gguard bringing up a suspicious prisoner. I knew him instantly; it was Harrison, the scout, filthy and ragged, showing some rough work and exposure. He had come to 'Report to the General, who was sure to be with the army," and truly his report was long and valuable. I should here say that in every respect it was afterwards fully confirmed by events and facts. Harrison gave us the first complete account of the operations of the enemy since Hooker left our front. He brought his report down to a day or two, and described how they were even then marching in great numbers in the direction of Gettysburg, with the intention apparently of concentrating there. He also informed us of the removal of Hooker and the appointment of George Meade to command of the Army of the Potomac. How many commanders had Lee made for that army! Harrison's report was so exceedingly important that I took him at once with me, and woke Longstreet. He was immediately on fire at such news and sent the scout by a staff officer to General Lee's camp near by. The General heard him with great composure and minuteness. It was on this, the report of a single scout, in the absence of cavalry, that the army moved. Imporant as was the change, the commanding General was not long in deciding. he sent orders to bring Ewell immediately back from the North about Harrisburg, and join his left. Then he started A.P Hill off at sunrise for Gettysburg, followed by Longstreet. The enemy was there, and there our General would strike him."

Source: Recollections of a Confederate Staff Officer
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"We have come to stay" Stones brigade on July 1st 1863.

[fifer]

I like that Gunny. If only DA Movie would have read those recollections. Thanks

Mindy
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There is nothing so kingly as kindness; there is nothing so royal as truth.