Jno. A. Rawlins to Alexander Hamilton, November 9, 1862
Scots House, November 9, 1862.
GENERAL: Stanleyâs division has been ready to move since dawn. If he moves to support Quinby, McArthur will relieve his pickets at the river-crossings. My aide, Lieutenant Pearce, has just got back from Corinth, and has brought the printing-press and material from Corinth. You had better take the whole for use at your headquarters; it is on the cars at the Junction.
If Stanley moves I will probably go with him, though on my return last night I was attacked with dysentery and am very weak this morning. Ought not a depot of provisions to be established at the Junction to-day? Only 45 wagons came to my command, and Quinby took all the bread, there being only enough for his division. We shall get along if we can draw from the Junction this evening or in the morning.
Yours, most respectfully, C. 8S. HAMILTON,
LA GRANGE, TENN., November 9, 1862. Brigadier-General HAMILTON, Commanding, &c. :
Stanleyâs division will be required to move only in case the enemy should come out and attack. Put forces in frout in force. You can send your trains to Grand Junction, as that is probably the most convenient place to draw your supplies, taking in consideration the facilities for unloading the cars. They will be there to-day without fail.
There is a printing-press connected with these headquarters; you can retain the one you speak of if you need it.
By order of Maj. Gen. U. S. Grant:
Assistant Adjutant-General.
LA GRANGE, TENN., November 9, 1862.
General HAMILTON:
The following dispatch just received from General McPherson, written
8.30 a. m. :*
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You will send out couriers at once to find Quinby and direct him to