Letter

James D. Morgan to William S. Rosecrans, November 15, 1862

November 15, 1862.

Camp at Stone’s River, November 15, 1862.

Maj. JoHN A. CAMPBELL, Asst. Adjt. Gen., Right Wing, Fourteenth Army Corps:

Masor: Your communication by courier came to hand at 12.15. I have nothing of importance tocommunicate. All quiet during the night, and so far during the day. The work at Mill Creek and Stone’s River completed. The crossings will answer during low water. Any considerable rise would seriously interrupt communication. I am camped on the west side of Stone’s River, my orders not warranting me in proceeding farther on this line. My distance from Nashville is 84 miles. General Wood is at Silver Springs, 9 miles from this point. A train of some 35 wagons went from this command to Nashville this morning for provisions, with orders to return this evening, if possible.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

_ JAMES D. MORGAN,
Brigadier-General, Commanding Second Brigade.
GALLATIN, November 15, 1862.
General ROSECRANS:
I have just received your dispatch directing the selection of a site
for a field-work, to cover and protect the railroad at this place. I will
examine the ground to-day and report. There are a number of citizens

Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Kentucky, Middle and East Tennessee, N. Alabama, S.W. Virginia, Pt. 1. Summary: Brigadier General James D. Morgan reports to General Rosecrans on the completion of river crossings near Stone's River, current camp position, and plans to select a site for field fortifications to protect the railroad.
Sources
The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 20, Part 1 View original source ↗