C. R. Thompson to Oaptain and Aide-de-Oamp, November 29, 1862
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 be very careful to notify the assistant adjutant-general of the receipt and execution of all orders. Take great pains, by scouts, to learn all you can of what is going on east of you; march with proper rear guard, advance, and flankers, thus to accustom your troops to proper marching. Never involve your artillery or trains in a defile until you have possession of it; it avoids both fatigue and danger. Your advance guard and scouts should be instructed to question sharply all hangers-on, stragglers, and countrymen, and take in custody all who cannot give a proper account of themselves. If you have good reason to believe them to be guerrillas or spies, dispose of them. Morgan has sent a gang up the country,
dressed as citizens. Make such pay dearly. Take no slaves with you except such as are lawfully allowed as teamsters and servants, and have such put on quartermasterâs rolls and reported. Keep up your supplies.
By command of Major-General Rosecrans:
Oaptain and Aide-de-Oamp.