Letter
Leonard F. Ross to Moclernand, July 27, 1862
BOLIVAR
BOLIVAR, July 27, 1862.
General MOCLERNAND: My infantry force has just returned safe, but were in sight of 300 cavalry, who kept at a respectful distance. My information as to the infantry at La Grange, to the cavalry, and as to six pieces of artillery is reliable ; they were counted. I don’t think they will attack us to-day. They say that we escaped them at La Grange and Grand Junction, but they will capture us here if it takes the Army of the Southwest. At present we don’t propose being taken.
ROSS,
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in West Tennessee and Mississippi, Pt. 1. Location: BOLIVAR. Summary: Brigadier-General Ross reports to General Moclernand that his infantry safely evaded enemy cavalry near Bolivar, confirms enemy troop strength, and asserts determination to avoid capture despite imminent threat.
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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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