Letter
Andrew J. Smith to George E. Waring, Jr, August 19, 1863
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF COLUMBUS,
Columbus, Ky., August 19, 1863.
Col. GEORGE E. WARING, Jr., Commanding at Union City:
CoLoNEL : It is reported to the general commanding district that a Mr. Murrell was murdered near Dukedom, by a man by the name of Massey and his guerrilla party, on last Monday. Send out a cavalry force of at least two companies, or 100 men, to apprehend Massey and such other guerrillas as may be found.
Mr. J. A. Hamlett, the bearer of this order, will go as guide to your party and can give you all the information you desire. Mr, H. is from the neighborhood of Dukedom, and conversant with the facts of the murder, &c. –
By order of Brig. Gen. A. J. Smith:
J. HOUGH,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant-General.
STEVENSON, ALA., August 19, 1863—9.45 p. m.
(Received 9.45 a. m., 20th.)
Captain and Assistant Adjutant-General.
STEVENSON, ALA., August 19, 1863—9.45 p. m.
(Received 9.45 a. m., 20th.)
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Kentucky, Southwest Virginia, Tennessee, Mississippi, North Alabama, West Georgia, Pt. 1. Location: Columbus, Ky.. Summary: Brig. Gen. A. J. Smith orders Col. George E. Waring Jr. to dispatch cavalry to capture Massey and guerrillas responsible for Mr. Murrell's murder near Dukedom, guided by local informant J. A. Hamlett.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 30, Part 1
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