Letter
A. Schoepf to George H. Thomas, December 21, 1861
Somerset, Ky., December 21, 1861.
(Received December 24, 1861.) Brig. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS, Commanding First Division, Lebanon, Ky.:
GENERAL: Since my last nothing of interest has occurred. The enemy remains quietly in the vicinity of Mill Springs, in his fortified position. Our pickets sometimes come in view of each other about midway, but I have no information to induce me to think that he meditates an attack, while I have refrained from attacking him for reasons before suggested, namely, nothing would be gained by taking his fortified position, while a certain heavy loss of life on our part must necessarily be sustained.
very respectfully, your obedient servant,
DBrigadier- General, Commanding First Kentucky Brigade.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Kentucky, Tennessee, N. Alabama, S.W. Virginia, 1861–62. Location: Somerset, Ky.. Summary: A. Schoepf reports to George H. Thomas that enemy forces remain fortified near Mill Springs without initiating attack, and he advises against assault due to expected heavy Union casualties and minimal strategic gain.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 7
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