Dispatch
John A. Logan to M. R. M. Wallace, July 10, 1862
JACKSON
JACKSON, July 10, 1862.
Maj. M. R. M. WALLACE, Commanding Cavalry:
Your report is received, which is entirely satisfactory.
I desire you to make reconnaissances up the Hatchie River, on this side, as often a8 you can, and crossing over on the other side if vou think it is expedient. You will notify Colonel Ozburn to move up his command to your present camp at Brownsville Landing, and support you in every move that you may make up the river. Send and get six days’ more of rations.
Communicate with me often as you can.
very respectfully, yours,
JOHN A. LOGAN,
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
SPECIAL ORDERS, Hpqgrs. DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
No. 134. Memphis, Tenn., July 10, 1862.
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
SPECIAL ORDERS, Hpqgrs. DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
No. 134. Memphis, Tenn., July 10, 1862.
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V. The Thirty-fourth and Forty-third Indiana Infantry, the Sixth
Illinois Cavalry, and Rogers' and De Golyer's batteries are hereby
temporarily assigned to the Third Division, Army of the Tennessee,
V. The Thirty-fourth and Forty-third Indiana Infantry, the Sixth
Illinois Cavalry, and Rogers' and De Golyer's batteries are hereby
temporarily assigned to the Third Division, Army of the Tennessee,
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in West Tennessee and Mississippi, Pt. 1. Location: JACKSON. Summary: Brigadier General John A. Logan orders Major M. R. M. Wallace to conduct frequent reconnaissance along the Hatchie River, coordinate with Colonel Ozburn, and secure additional rations during the 1862 Tennessee campaign.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 17, Part 1
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