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P. H. Watson to Cuar. Xxix.] Correspondence, Etc.union. 347, November 13, 1862

November 13, 1862.

November 13, 1862. General GRANT:

Sullivan reached Holly Springs at 12.30. I think he must have gone to Lee’s support at Latham’s Mill and fired a few shots at the cavalry engaged with Lee; but five shots were heard, and I do not doubt it was Sullivan’s artillery. The couriers recalling him and Lee ought to have reached them by 4 p. m.

Cc. S. HAMILTON, Brigadier-General. Wark DEPARTMENT, Washington, November 14, 1862. Maj. Gen. U. S. GRANT, La Grange :

Some one signing himself John Riggin, superintendent of military telegraphs, is interfering with the management of telegraphs in Kentucky and Tennessee. This man is acting without the authority of Col. Anson Stager, general superintendent of military telegraphs (see General Orders, No. 38, April, 1862), and isan imposter. Arrest him and send him north of your department before he does mischief by his in. terference.

By order of the Secretary of War:

Assistant Secretary of War.
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Cuar. XXIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.—UNION. 347

Editor's Notes
From: Operations in West Tennessee and Mississippi, Pt. 1. Summary: P. H. Watson orders General Grant to arrest and remove an unauthorized imposter, John Riggin, who is unlawfully interfering with military telegraph operations in Kentucky and Tennessee.
Sources
The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 17, Part 1 View original source ↗