Letter
H. G. Wright, November 7, 1862
Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati, Ohio, November 7, 1862.
General Boyle telegraphed yesterday that he has information of large train of rebel wagons entering Whitley County from Tennessee to forage on Oumberland River, witha sufficient force to carry out his object. Have you such information? We mustlook out for these incursions, which will continue if information sent you this morning is correct.
H. G. WRIGHT,
Major-General, Commanding.
Hpqrs. 14TH ARMY CORPS, DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Hpqrs. 14TH ARMY CORPS, DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Kentucky, Middle and East Tennessee, N. Alabama, S.W. Virginia, Pt. 1. Location: Cincinnati, Ohio. Summary: Major-General H. G. Wright warns of Confederate wagon incursions into Whitley County, Tennessee, urging vigilance to prevent further foraging raids during the Civil War.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 20, Part 1
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