Letter
Francis J. Herron to Samuel R. Curtis, April 10, 1863
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
Rolla, Mo., April 10, 1863.
Maj. Gen. SAMUEL R. CURTIS, Saint Louis, Mo.: Colonel Cloud telegraphs me that one of my spies has just arrived at Springfield from Batesville, which place he left on the 3d instant. Marmaduke, Burbridge, Shelby, and others were there with light cavalry regiments and seven pieces of artillery, including one 24-pounder. Had plenty of ammunition, but scarce of transportation. They intend moving on Pilot Knob or Cape Girardeau, and forming junction with agrees with other information that I have to about the same effect. Price arrived at Little Rock on the 25th of March. Kirby Smith is also there beyond any question. The rebels say the movement of each is with a view to co-operate with the Copperheads of Southern Illinois.
F. J. HERRON,
Major-General, Commanding.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Indian Territory, Pt. 1. Location: Rolla, Mo.. Summary: F. J. Herron informs Samuel R. Curtis of Confederate troop movements and artillery concentrations near Batesville, indicating plans to advance on Pilot Knob or Cape Girardeau and coordinate with Southern Illinois Copperheads.
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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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