Letter

J. P. Garesche to Ky., Mid. And E. Tenn., N. Ala., And SW. VA. [cuar. Xxx, November 26, 1862

Nashville, November 26, 1862.

Colonel BRUCE, . Commanding Officer, Russellville :

You can retain the Fourth Kentucky till the rebel cavalry, reported by you, are captured or run back. Telegraph this to General Boyle. Every effort being made to head off these rascals.

By order of Major-General Rosecrans:

Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff.

Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Kentucky, Middle and East Tennessee, N. Alabama, S.W. Virginia, Pt. 1. Location: Nashville. Summary: J. P. Garesche instructs Colonel Bruce to retain the Fourth Kentucky regiment until Confederate cavalry are captured or driven off, urging communication with General Boyle and efforts to intercept the enemy.
Sources
The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 20, Part 1 View original source ↗