Jno. A. Rawlins to Charles S. Hamilton, October 25, 1862
Jackson, Tenn., October 25, 1862.
General C. S. HAmILTon, Corinth, Miss. :
Price is moving with considerable force toward Bolivar. He is now about 4 miles south of Grand Junction. Hold your troops in readiness for defense where they are or to move with three daysâ rations in haversacks as may be required. All other moves will be suspended until this blows over.
It may be possible that this is to cover a move on Corinth. Be prepared. Ican re-enforce you with ten regiments from here if it becomes necessary.
CORINTH, October 25, 1862. Major-General GRANT:
Dispatch received. Will be ready. A Catholic priest just arrived from Huntsville says the rebels there had news that Mobile was attacked. Price may be causing a movement in that direction.
C. S. HAMILTON, Brigadier-General.
JACKSON, October 25, 1862. Maj. Gen. STEPHEN A. HURLBUT, Commanding District of Jackson :
You will have two brigades of the troops at this place in readiness to move at a momeniâs notice with three daysâ rations in haversacks and 100 rounds of ammunition to each man.
By order of Maj. Gen. U. 8. Grant:
Assistant Adjutant-General.
JACKSON, October 25, 1862.
COMMANDING OFFICERS HUMBOLDT, TRENTON, AND COLUMBUS:
Hold one regiment at Columbus, and the regiments not detached on
railroad guard from Trenton and Humboldt, with three daysâ rations
in haversacks, ready to move if ordered.