Letter
Francis J. Herron to Thomas Ewing, Jr, April 25, 1863
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
Rolla, Mo., April 25, 1863.
Brig. Gen. THOMAS EWING, Jr., Leavenworth, Kans. : You are hereby assigned to command of the First Division, Army of the Frontier. Colonel Weer, with his portion of the division, is at Houston, in this State. You will at once move that portion of the command now at Fort Scott to Houston, taking a route north of Springfield to secure forage. I have ordered the paymaster to meet you at Houston. Leave a detail of cavalry to accompany Allen’s battery, and issue orders for its completion at the earliest possible time. Take with you twenty days’ rations from Fort Scott, and have all unnecessary baggage left. Important movements are on foot, and require quick action on our part. Answer.
F. J. HERRON,
Major-General, Commanding.
Hpqrs. First DIVISION, ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
Hpqrs. First DIVISION, ARMY OF THE FRONTIER,
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Indian Territory, Pt. 1. Location: Rolla, Mo.. Summary: Major General Herron orders Brigadier General Ewing to assume command of the First Division, relocate troops to Houston, secure forage, and prepare for imminent military operations in 1863 Missouri.
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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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