James D. Morgan to Horatio G. Wright, November 30, 1862
Maj. Gen. HorATIO G. WRIGHT, Lexington, Ky.:
Best information shows Bragg, with three divisions, at Murfreesborough; his other troops placed carefully on the railroad back. Signs of fight at that point. Have directed Colonel Hall to Glasgow. If you can replace Granger at Bowling Green,want him down the road. Thomas to advance from Gallatin. ; ,
Hpqrs. SECOND BriG., First Drv., ARMY OF MISSISSIPPI, Camp at Stone’s River, Tenn., November 30, 1862. Major GARESCHE, .
MaJor: The inclosed communication was brought to the lines by a lieutenant and 5 menof therebel army. The prisoners mentioned were left at Silver Springs, not being able to come beyond that point. I refused to allow the officer or men to cross my lines, or to have any communi¢ation with them, till the prisoners were brought to the lines with the flag of truce. When so arriving, shall I permit the bearer of the flag of truce to proceed to Nashville? Not having any instructions or orders on that point, please answer.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
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HEADQUARTERS MORGAN's CAVALRY BRIGADE,
To the officer in command of the outposts of the
Federal army near Nashville :