Browse the complete collection of historical letters, memos, and telegrams.
17,141 lettersDEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND, November 17, 1862. No. 17. Nashville, Tenn., November 17, 1862. The following regulations are prescribed for foraging parties in this department, and must be strictly observed…
DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBURLAND, Gallatin, November 17, 1862. General Crittenden informs me that T. J. Wood occupies Lebanon, Tenn., and that one brigade of his occupies Rural Hill. I am…
HEADQUARTERS, Nashville, November 17, 1862. It appears, from information received here, that Chapin’s regiment has been sent to Mitchellsville by General Granger. Was this by your order? Ifo, all right.…
Washington Washington, November 17, 1862. Major General ROSECRANS, Nashville, Tenn. : Two thousand five hundred cavalry arms were sent to Louisville for your army. All revolving rifles that can be…
Nashville, Tenn. Nashville, Tenn., November 16, 1862. Col. J. P. GARESOHE, Chief of Staff: Sir: Lrespectfully submit the following information, from apparently reliable sources : Bragg was at Tullahoma on…
HEADQUARTERS FOURTEENTH ARMY CORPS, Nashville, November 15, 1862. I think it well that you should always retain force enough to close those gaps, and prevent raids into Kentucky. They think…
GALLATIN GALLATIN, November 15, 1862. Colonel GARESCHE, Chief of Staff: I relieved all the troops of Crittenden’s command at this place day before yesterday, with orders to join their corps.…
GALLATIN GALLATIN, November 15, 1862. General ROSECRANS: I have just received your dispatch directing the selection of a site for a field-work, to cover and protect the railroad at this…
HEADQUARTERS SECOND BRIGADE, FIRST DIVISION, ARMY OF THE MISSISSIPPI, Camp at Stone’s River, November 15, 1862. Masor: Your communication by courier came to hand at 12.15. I have nothing of…
HEADQUARTERS FOURTEENTH ARMY CORPS, Nashville, November 15, 1862. Major-General CRITTENDEN, Silver Springs : The general commanding has directed Colonel Kennett to keep ia communication with you, and to act under…
DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND, November 15, 1862. November 15, 1862—1 p. m. Col. J. P. GARESCHE, Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff : Sir: From one of your spies I…
HEADQUARTERS FOURTEENTH ARMY CORPS, Nashville, November 15, 1862. Col. W. P. CARLIN, Commanding Illinois Volunteers, Edgefield Junction : Send two good infantry regiments at 3 a. m. to-morrow in the…
Cincinnati, Ohio Cincinnati, Ohio, November 14, 1862. Brig. Gen. GEORGE W. MorGAN, Gallipolis, Ohio: Remain with your command at Gallipolis or Point Pleasant till further orders. Certain reported movements in…
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE OHBIO, Cincinnati, Ohio, November 14, 1862. Brigadier-General CARTER, Point Pleasant, Va.: Bring with you all the artillery of your command. You will, however, await further orders…
Cincinnati, Ohio Cincinnati, Ohio, November 14, 1862. Brig. Gen. J. T. BOYLE, Oommanding, Louisville, Ky. : GENERAL: The letter from the medical director’s office in Louisville, dated the 9th instant,…
CINCINNATI CINCINNATI, November 14, 1862. General ROSECRANS: Three regiments of infantry, one of cavalry, and four pieces of artillery will reach Campbellsville to-day and Columbia to-morrow or next day. The…
DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND, November 14, 1862. No. 16. Nashville, Tenn., November 14, 1862. The following orders, relating to the reception of a flag of truce, are given for the…
HEADQUARTERS FOURTEENTH ARMY CORPS, November 15, 1862. November 15, 1862. General Negley will please call at headquarters and explain on what grounds he rests his belief that the information within…
HEADQUARTERS, Nashville, Tenn. HEADQUARTERS, Nashville, Tenn., November 14, 1862. General ROSECRANS : DEAR Sir: Permit me to give you the following positive information, viz: Forrest, with 1,200 to 1,500 cavalry…
GALLATIN GALLATIN, November 14, 1862. Colonel KENNETT: In compliance with orders from General Fry, I have now on the way two regiments of infantry and a battery, to support you…