An order written to Williams C. Wickham, June 24, 1861 by George W Lay who was the acting Assistant Adjutant General for Brigadier General Milledge Bonham. Text of the order is as follows:

Head Qrs Adv. Forces A.P. Fairfax C H June 24, 1861 Captain Wickham comg Cavalry will immediately furnish twenty or twenty five of his best mounted men with an officer to go under guidance of Col. Lipscomb, Actg Aid to the Comg Genl, for special detached service to continue probably a few hours only. By order: G W Lay AAAG Capt Ball will furnish three men at once, report at my office. W.C. Wickham Cap Comg Cavy