Letter
Oliver D. Greene to George H. Thomas, September 26, 1861
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Louisville, Ky., September 26, 1861.
GENERAL:
The general directs me to say that, as the ten days of the Home Guard will expire on Saturday evening, he suggests the importance of arranging for your rear guard.
He thinks that Colonel Crittenden’s portion of a regiment would probably be the most available for that purpose, but he leaves it with you to decide.
The postmaster here informs me that there is a large amount of mail matter in the office here for your command. He says if you will send in some properly authorized person the mails will be turned over to him, put up in packages for the different regiments. The general suggests the appointment of some competent person to come in here as often as you may deem desirable.
very respectfully, your obedient servant,
OLIVER D. GREENE,
Assistant Adjutant-General.
Assistant Adjutant-General.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, 1861. Location: Louisville, Ky.. Summary: Oliver D. Greene informs George H. Thomas about the expiration of the Home Guard's term, recommends assigning Colonel Crittenden's regiment as rear guard, and advises arranging mail delivery for Thomas's command.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 4
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