Order
Halleck Iam back at Moscow. The line of Coldwater is the proper line from which to protect this road to Ulysses S. Grant, July 7, 1862
Mosoow
Mosoow, July 7, 1862.
General GRANT:
By order of General Halleck I am back at Moscow. The line of Coldwater is the proper line from which to protect this road, but I should
have some cavalry. The Fourth Dlinois is now a mere squad, and it is
worse than toothache to call upon them for hard work. My wagon
train again started for Memphis this morning under escort of the regiment that protected it before. I don't think the train will be molested
going to Memphis, but coming back it may be different. I think it
worse than toothache to call upon them for hard work. My wagon
train again started for Memphis this morning under escort of the regiment that protected it before. I don't think the train will be molested
going to Memphis, but coming back it may be different. I think it
should take the back road. I want McClernand to hold the Junction;
Hurlbut, Moscow and La Fayette, and my division to come to Germantown and Colliersville.
Who should give the order? I have telegraphed to him my return.
Hurlbut, Moscow and La Fayette, and my division to come to Germantown and Colliersville.
Who should give the order? I have telegraphed to him my return.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in West Tennessee and Mississippi, Pt. 1. Location: Mosoow. Summary: Halleck reports returning to Moscow, recommends defending the Coldwater line with cavalry, advises troop placements, and suggests routing the wagon train back via a safer road.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 17, Part 1
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