Letter

Major-General Crittenden to James A. Garfield, August 21, 1863

Author

Major-General Crittenden

Recipient

James A. Garfield

Date

August 21, 1863

Type

Letter

Tracy City

Tracy City, August 21, 1863.

General GARFIELD :

Palmer and reconnaissance left yesterday. The only report received is from Palmer, who was at Poe’s Tavern yesterday at 5.30. Wilder was with him, and moved forward this morning. He found a picket at that point, attacked it, wounding 2, took several prisoners, and wheels of rebel wagons; he hears of no énemy this side of the river, though they are as high up as Harrison. Certainly the rumors are numerous, yet none look to the immediate evacuation of Chattanooga. Not a word from headquarters since leaving Manchester. De iy GREET AINDEING

TRAOY Crry, TENN August 21, 1863—8.30 a. m.

Wilder leaves Poe’s Tavern this morning at 6, instead of keeping on yesterday. What news from Wagner? You must communicate to me promptly everything that you learn.

By order of Major-General Crittenden :

P. P. OLDERSHAW,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant-General.
Hpgrs. First Division, TWENTY-FIRST ARMY CoRPs,
August 21, 1863—12 p. m.

Brigadier-General GARFIELD :

Editor's Notes

From: Operations in Kentucky, Southwest Virginia, Tennessee, Mississippi, North Alabama, West Georgia, Pt. 1. Location: Tracy City. Summary: Major-General Crittenden reports reconnaissance movements near Poe's Tavern, confirms minor skirmishes with Confederate pickets, and requests prompt updates on enemy activity and Wagner's status.

Topics

1863 Civil War Field Reports Military Correspondence Military Operations

Sources

The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 30, Part 1 View original source ↗