Grenville M. Dodge to M. Rochester, July 20, 1862

Capt. M. RocHESTER, Asst. Adjt. Gen., Columbus, Ky.:

There appears to be a general uprising among the guerrillas along the Obion and Hatchie Rivers. The force that threatened Humboldt has been driven south toward Gordonsville, and Brigadier-General Logan has sent his forces after them. The force at Key Corners I have sent five companies of cavalry after, and the force 15 miles west of Troy I have sent three companies of cavalry after. None of the bands had rendezvoused over twenty-four hours before I was aware of their movements, and I immediately sent out my cavalry from all points with instructions to attack, no matter where found or in what force, knowing that quick movements and bold attacks is the most efficient method of breaking them up.

I informed General Logan of the position of those south of us and ordered Colonel Bryant to march onthem. They fled the moment Colonel Bryant moved, to escape General Logan’s forces. They report that band as a portion of Jackson’s cavalry.

I telegraphed in relation to horseshoes. It is almost impossible for me to get along without them.

very respectfully, your obedient servant,