C. V. R. Thompson was a journalist from the United Kingdom, who reported from the United States from 1933 until his death in 1951. His obituary in The New York Times called him the "dean of the English newspaper corps." He served as president of the Foreign Correspondents Association.
October 5, 1862. October 5, 1862. Brigadier-General MCPHERSON, Commanding Advance : No report from you. If you reach Chewalla ascertain if the enemy passed by Young’s Bridge. Halt at that…
Oorinth, October 5, 1862. Brigadier-General STANLEY, Commanding Division : You had better take the nearest northern road. I will send you a guide. McKeanâs halt appears to have interfered with…
Nashville, November 15, 1862. Major-General CRITTENDEN, Silver Springs : The general commanding has directed Colonel Kennett to keep ia communication with you, and to act under your command in the…
Nashville, Tenn., November 26, 1862. Major-General THOMAS, Gallatin: Colonel Bruce telegraphs from Russellville that he has reliable information that 1,200 rebel cavalry crossed the Cumberland near Harpeth Shoals yesterday. Send…
HEADQUARTERS FOURTEENTH ARMY CORPS, Nashville, Tenn., November 26, 1862. Col. S. D. BRUCE, Russeliville, Ky. : Look out for the enemy, and endeavor to make them wish they had never…
Nashville, November 29, 1862. Colone! HALL, Munfordville : In addition to your marching order, the general directs you to telegraph the number of wagons, strength of each regiment, and to…
Nashville, Tenn., November 29, 1862. Brig. Gen. J. T. BOYLE, Louisville: Dispatch received from Bradfordsville, via Lebanon, from J. D. Hale, states that Captain Finley, with 30 men, had arrived…