Letter

F, J. Herron to Curtis, April 25, 1863

ROLLA, Mo.

General CURTIS: Ihave only two regiments of infantry and one battery left. Can have them ready to move in three hours, if cars are here. My First Division is in the southwest. I would like to go down there with the balance of my command and try Marmaduke. Will see about the cars. Answer.

F, J. HERRON,

Major-General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS Saint Louis DISYTRIcT,
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Indian Territory, Pt. 1. Location: ROLLA, Mo.. Summary: Major-General F.J. Herron informs General Curtis of limited troop availability and requests transportation to move his remaining forces southwest to engage Marmaduke.
Sources
The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 22, Part 1 View original source ↗