I. F. Quinby to Crocker, January 3, 1863

January 3, 1863.

January 3, 1863—12 m. Brig. Gen. C. S. HAMILTON, Commanding Left Wing, La Grange, Tenn.:

GENERAL: I have the honor to report that pursuant to your instructions my division is now posted on the Memphis and Charleston Railroad from Colliersville, within 3 miles of Memphis. The Second Brigade, Colonel Eckley, guards the road from Colliersville to Germantown; the Third Brigade, Colonel Boomer, from Germantown to White’s Station, and the First Brigade, Colonel Alexander, from the latter point to crossing of the Pigeon Roost road with the railroad, 3 miles from Memphis, where I have established my headquarters for the present.

very respectfully, your obedient. servant,

Brigadier-General, Commanding.
General CROCKER:
General Hamilton orders the inclosed to be forwarded immediately to
General Quinby by courier.
Yours,

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