Letter
James S. Negley to Arthur C. Duoat, November 13, 1862
Nashville, Tenn.
Nashville, Tenn., November 13, 1862.
Lieut. Col. ARTHUR C. Duoat, Acting Chief of Staff: Sir: General Rosecrans proposed an expedition to La Vergne, and requested reliable information as to the force and position of the enemy. I beg leave to report that principal portion of Forrest’s command has left La Vergne; the remainder ready to fly at the first intimation of an attack. Excepting as a reconnaissance, I am unable to realize the possibility of striking the enemy a sudden and successful blow, unless by a sufficient force of cavalry alone. If the general desires any further information independent of this object, I shall take pleasure in obeying his commands.
I have the honor to remain, yours, very truly,
JAS. S. NEGLEY,
Brigadier-General, Commanding Post.
NASHVILLE, November 13, 1862.
If there is any difficulty in crossing the river at Hartsville, come
Brigadier-General, Commanding Post.
NASHVILLE, November 13, 1862.
If there is any difficulty in crossing the river at Hartsville, come
lower down and cross near Crittenden. When you arrive between river
and Lebanon, you must keep us well informed and communicate often
with Crittenden. We want to time with you.
By order of General Rosecrans:
and Lebanon, you must keep us well informed and communicate often
with Crittenden. We want to time with you.
By order of General Rosecrans:
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Kentucky, Middle and East Tennessee, N. Alabama, S.W. Virginia, Pt. 1. Location: Nashville, Tenn.. Summary: Brigadier General Jas. S. Negley reports to Acting Chief of Staff Arthur C. Duoat that most of Forrest's forces have left La Vergne, advising a cavalry expedition for a surprise attack and coordinating river crossing and communication plans.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 20, Part 1
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