Letter

Jas. B. Mcpherson,]} to James W. Denver, January 8, 1863

Holly Springs, Miss., January 8, 1863.

Brig. Gen. J. W. DENVER, Commanding First Division : GENERAL: You will immediately move your command to Davis’ Mill,

Gee Juuction, and La Grange, and relieve Brigadier-General Logan’s ivision.

Umar. XXIX. CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.—UNION. 549

The brigade going to La Grange will have to guard the railroad west to Moscow.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

[JAS. B. MCPHERSON,]}
Major-General.

Editor's Notes
From: Operations in West Tennessee and Mississippi, Pt. 1. Location: Holly Springs, Miss.. Summary: Major-General McPherson orders Brigadier General Denver to reposition his troops to Davis Mill, Gee Junction, and La Grange to relieve General Logan's division and secure the railroad west to Moscow.
Sources
The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 17, Part 1 View original source ↗