Letter
Harvey Hogg to John A. Logan, July 29, 1862
DENMARK, TENN.
DENMARK, TENN., July 29, 1862.
General LOGAN: Iam camped here for the night. There is evidently a considerable rebel force in the neighborhood. If we have a fight to-night I will burn the town to make light. In the morning I will push on toward Brownsville. I am satisfied that Stewart is cutoff. Iwill keep you advised, however, if the result should be different. We are all wide awake and ready for any emergency.
HARVEY HOGG,
Lieutenant-Colonel, Oommanding.
P. S.—A force of 150 Mississippi cavalry passed through here toward
Brownsville at 2 o'clock p.m. This force was not the same that fought
Stewart.
P. S.—A force of 150 Mississippi cavalry passed through here toward
Brownsville at 2 o'clock p.m. This force was not the same that fought
Stewart.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in West Tennessee and Mississippi, Pt. 1. Location: DENMARK, TENN.. Summary: Lieutenant-Colonel Harvey Hogg informs General Logan of a potential battle near Denmark, Tennessee, plans to burn the town for illumination, and reports enemy movements while preparing to advance toward Brownsville.
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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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