Students of war will note with interest the tactical details of the passage of the Rappahannock by the Army of Northern Virginia.
August 21.—FEDERALS.
In position behind the river from Kelly’s Ford to Freeman’s Ford.
Tête de pont covering the railway bridge, occupied by a brigade.
CONFEDERATES.
Longstreet to Kelly’s Ford.
Jackson to Beverley Ford.
Stuart to above Beverley Ford.
Constant skirmishing and artillery fire.
August 22.—FEDERALS.