Order
Lt Em W. A. Gorman to Major-General CURTIS, February 3, 1863
HEADQUARTERS DISTRIOT OF EASTERN ARKANSAS,
Helena, February 3, 1863.
Major-General CURTIS: GENERAL: By an order of Major-General Grant, I am opening the levee at Yazoo Pass, 8 miles below here, with a view of going with gunboats into the Tallahatchie, and I think it likely of success. The water will rush through like a mill-race, as the Mississippi River is 10 feet higher than the pass on the opposite side. I write to advise you of events as they are transpiring. I could go to Little Rock easy, or I can connect with your forces at Batesville, if [ had a qhanss I am, general, tru ours
si LT em W. A. GORMAN,
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
Hpqrs. STATE OF Missouri, ADJT. GEN.'S OFFICE,
Hpqrs. STATE OF Missouri, ADJT. GEN.'S OFFICE,
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Indian Territory, Pt. 1. Location: Helena. Summary: Lt. Em W. A. Gorman informs Major-General Curtis of opening Yazoo Pass levee under Grant's orders to enable gunboats to access the Tallahatchie River, potentially aiding Union movements in Arkansas.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 22, Part 1
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