Letter
F. J. Herron, April 21, 1863
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE FRONTIE£R,
Rolla, Mo., April 21, 1863.
GENERAL:
You will have the First lowa and Eighth Missouri Oavalry in readiness to move at 12 o’clock, without wagons, and with five days’ rations in the haversack.
The enemy are moving on Pilot Knob, and all our cavalry force, under General Vandever, will move to that point without delay. General Vandever will send orders to the commanding officers of the regiments at what hour and by what route to move. The balance of your command will be prepared to move forward at such time as may be necessary to co-operate with the cavalry. Compel the regiments to turn out as Many men as possible.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
F. J. HERRON,
Major-General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS First DIVISION, April 21, 1863.
Your dispatch, in regard to moving to Houston, received this morning. Your dispatch to Colonel Ewing was sent by me to Fort Scott
Major-General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS First DIVISION, April 21, 1863.
Your dispatch, in regard to moving to Houston, received this morning. Your dispatch to Colonel Ewing was sent by me to Fort Scott
early in the day. My transportation and battery are all here, and will
start to-morrow morning to Houston, via Hartville. The infantry, no
doubt, left Forsyth this morning, as I sent a messenger through last
night. I will remain here until they arrive and go on with them. I
start to-morrow morning to Houston, via Hartville. The infantry, no
doubt, left Forsyth this morning, as I sent a messenger through last
night. I will remain here until they arrive and go on with them. I
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Indian Territory, Pt. 1. Location: Rolla, Mo.. Summary: Major-General F. J. Herron orders the First Iowa and Eighth Missouri Cavalry to rapidly mobilize without wagons to counter enemy movements at Pilot Knob, coordinating with infantry for a strategic response.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 22, Part 1
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