Dispatch
Hugh B. Ewing to Corsse, August 21, 1863
Camp Sherman
Camp Sherman, August 21, 1863.
Colonel CoRSsE, Commanding Fourth Brigade :
CoLONEL : It is reported that the enemy’s cavalry, amounting to 2,000, are hovering in the vicinity of Black River with the intention of making a raid on our outposts. You will, therefore, instruct your pickets and guards to be vigilant and watchful.
By order of Brig. Gen. Hugh Ewing:
J. D. MCFARLAND,
Assistant Adjutant-General.
Saint Louis, August 21, 1863.
Major-General HURLBUT,
Assistant Adjutant-General.
Saint Louis, August 21, 1863.
Major-General HURLBUT,
Memphis:
There are no siege guns here except two 20-pounder Parrotts, which
have been issued to General Osterhaus for his division. They are
about to start for Vicksburg. I think you had better stop them for
There are no siege guns here except two 20-pounder Parrotts, which
have been issued to General Osterhaus for his division. They are
about to start for Vicksburg. I think you had better stop them for
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Kentucky, Southwest Virginia, Tennessee, Mississippi, North Alabama, West Georgia, Pt. 1. Location: Camp Sherman. Summary: Brigadier General Hugh Ewing warns Colonel Corse of a potential 2,000-strong enemy cavalry raid near Black River and advises heightened vigilance among pickets and guards.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 30, Part 1
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