Letter
D. Bruce to J. P. Garesohe, December 1, 1862
RUSSELLVILLE
RUSSELLVILLE, December 1, 1862.
Col. J. P. GARESOHE, Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff: My men drove Woodward 10 miles beyond Clarksville, toward Ohar-. lotte. From deserters I learn that he expects to unite with Morgan and Forrest, and make a dash on this part of the State, to drive out hogs, cattle, &c. I will keep posted in regard to them.
8. D. BRUCE,
Colonel, Commanding.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Kentucky, Middle and East Tennessee, N. Alabama, S.W. Virginia, Pt. 1. Location: RUSSELLVILLE. Summary: Colonel D. Bruce reports to Assistant Adjutant-General J. P. Garesohe that his troops have pushed Woodward's forces 10 miles beyond Clarksville and warns of an anticipated Confederate raid by Morgan and Forrest targeting local livestock.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 20, Part 1
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