George H. Thomas to Ulysses S. Grant, November 21, 1862

Major-General GRANT, Look out for news toward the east. There may be some attempt to cross rebel troops over the Tennessee River. No signs have reached me till to-night; the indications as yet are but slight. Notify Cor. inth to have spies east. W. 8S. ROSECRANS, Major-General. 78 K. Y., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND S. W. V. A. (Cnar. XXXIL GALLATIN, November 21, 1862. Major-General “ROSECRANS : I have a regiment stationed at Cage’s Ford, on the direct road hence to Lebanon; two regiments at Castalian Springs, half way between this and Hartsville; two regiments and a battery and the regiment of cavalry at Hartsville, strongly posted, with instructions that the cavalry (Second Indiana) be kept well advanced, so as to give timely information to the infantry of all movements of the enemy. Colonel Harlan, commanding the troops advanced toward the east, has been instructed to collect forage and send to this place. I learn this morning that Crittenden’s troops have left Silver Springs, and are advanced toward La Vergue. Morgan, the rebel, is 4t Baird’s Mill, and I should think Crittenden might either cut him off and capture him or do him considera. ble damage. .

GEO. H. THOMAS,