Letter
Leonard F. Ross to John A. McClernand, July 24, 1862
BoLivaR
BoLivaR, July 24, 1862.
Major-General McCLERNAND: Colonel Leggett moved at dawn this morning. His pickets were driven in last night from La Grange by infantry and cavalry. I have fowarded a strong support and have just received the following: All well. My command now in motion. I apprehend a little annoyance from cavalry, but nothing serious. ph Reta The office at Grand Junction is closed. We are out of sugar and meat. Captain Lebo has been unable to have his supplies forwarded. Will you please give us assistance in this matter and have them forwarded to-day if possible ?
L. F. ROSS,
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in West Tennessee and Mississippi, Pt. 1. Location: BoLivaR. Summary: Brigadier-General L. F. Ross reports troop movements and requests urgent resupply of sugar and meat to Major-General McClernand during the 1862 Civil War campaign near Bolivar.
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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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