Alan J. Pitts
Re: Skinner's/Watkins' Farm
Wed Jul 25 13:04:11 2001


There appears to be no connection to Gordon's attack, although the unexpected pressure must have concerned Lee. Humphreys received authorization to move ahead according to plan, with the ability to call upon Warren's Fifth Corps for support as needed. It's also clear that Wright's Sixth Corps was also expected to probe Confederate lines, but I haven't examined those reports yet.