Jas. S. Negley to Jeremiah T. Boyle, November 12, 1862
Cincinnati, Ohio, November 12, 1862.
Brig. Gen. J. T. BOYLE, Louisville, Ky.:
Gilbert has a regiment of cavalry with the force he is sending to Jamestown, but if another is necessary, send it. Communicate this authority to Gilbert in case you use it. Clean out the rebels if you can. Donât send Second Michigan âf you can help it.
H. G. WRIGHT, Major-General, Commanding.
Cuar. XXXII.) CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.âUNION, 41
HEADQUARTERS Post, Nashville, Tenn., November 13, 1862. Major-General ROSECRANS, Comdg. Fourteenth Army Corps, Dept. of the Cumberland : GENERAL: I regret to inform you that the picket officers report the Fourth Ohio Cavalry driven inin great disorder by Forrest, with 1,200 cavalry and six pieces of artillery. Permit me to respectfully suggest extreme caution in operating against Forrestâs cavalry. They are between 4,000 and 5,000 strong, are constantly moving, and are always watching for an inferior force and ready to remove from an equal one. It is also reported (apparently reliable) that General Johnston has arrived at Murfreesborough, and is moving troops up to that point.
I have the honor to remain, yours, very truly,
Brigadier-General, Commanding Post.
HEADQUARTERS Post,
Nashville, Tenn., November 13, 1862.
Lieut. Col. ARTHUR C. Duoat,
Acting Chief of Staff:
Str: General Rosecrans proposed an expedition to La Vergne, and
requested reliable information as to the force and position of the enemy.