H. W. Halleok to Henry W. Halleck, July 11, 1862

General HALLECK: I want to send an expedition to Rising Sun, 18 miles northwest, where our train was attacked on the Ist and 6th; wagons left broken. Thirty-five mules were lost in the stampede, and, under General Grant’s orders, I want to make good the loss by taking a like number from the neighboring planters, who were knowing to the attack. It will take three days. We have had a slight shower, and marching much improved thereby. May I send the expedition ? W. T. SHERMAN, Major-General. CoRINTH, July 12, 1862. Major-General SHERMAN, Moscow : Send the expedition to Rising Sun to-morrow if you deem it best. General Grant left Memphis yesterday for Columbus. As soon as I can see him you will probably take command at Memphis. H W. HALLECK, Major-General. €nar. XXIX. CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.—UNION. Corin July 12, 1862. E. M. StTanton, Sai cee Secretary of War: _ In leaving this department shall I relinquish the command to next in rank, or will the President designate who is to be the commander?

H. W. HALLEOK,