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James B. McPherson to Henry W. Halleck, June 29, 1862
Corinth, Miss. Corinth, Miss., June 29, 1862. Sir: We have the following lines of railroad now open, and in running order, viz: From, Corinth to: Decaturs 22s. soe es Ss…
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Henry W. Halleck to E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War, July 7, 1862
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSISSIPPI, Corinth, July 7, 1862. Hon. E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War: Sm: I inclose herewith a copy of a report of Brigadier-General McPherson, superintendent of…
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Henry W. Halleck to E. H. M. Stanton, July 7, 1862
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSISSIPPI, Oorinth, July 7, 1862. Hon. E. H. M. STANTON, Secretary of War, Washington : Srm: Since the Kansas troops entered this department their march has…
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Washington L. Elliott to Gordon Granger, July 6, 1862
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE MISSISSIPPI, July 6, 1862. July 6, 1862. General GORDON GRANGER, GENERAL: The general commanding directs that you inform Colonel Sheridan of the subject of this dispatch*…
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Henry W. Halleck to Edwin M. Stanton, July 6, 1862
CoRinTH CoRinTH, July 6, 1862. (Received 6.40 p. m.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: Official reports just received of a brilliant affair of our cavalry near Booneville, Miss.,…
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Unknown to Henry W. Halleck, July 6, 1862
WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington City, D. C., July 6, 1862. Major-General HALLECE, Corinth, Miss. : My Dear Sir: This introduces Gov. William Sprague, of Rhode Island. He is now Governor for…
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Unknown to S. Hamiuton, Rienzi and Jacinto Road, July 5, 1862
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE MISSISSIPPI, July 5, 1862. July 5, 1862. General ©. S. Hamiuton, Rienzi and Jacinto Road : Colonel Sheridan reports his impression that the enemy is moving…
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Philip H. Sheridan to Gordon Granger, July 5, 1862
HEADQUARTERS SECOND BRIGADE, CAVALRY DIVISION, Camp near Booneville, Miss., July 5, 1862. General GORDON GRANGER, GENERAL: I inclose herewith some information obtained by a scout sent out by Colonel Hatch…
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Washington L. Elliott to Alexander S. Asboth, July 5, 1862
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE MISSISSIPPI, July 5, 1862. July 5, 1862. General ASBOTH, Rienzi: The general commanding directs that you hold your command in readiness for a move, with three…
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W. S. Roseorans to Henry W. Halleck, July 5, 1862
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE MISSISSIPPI, July 5, 1862. July 5, 1862. Major-General HALLECK: Your dispatch received. Hamilton is in position. Davis’ division is 15 miles southeast of Jacinto, on Bay…
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Henry W. Halleck to William S. Rosecrans, July 5, 1862
CoRINTH CoRINTH, July 5, 1862. General ROSECRANS: Have this moment received some information about enemy’s movements from General Thomas. They seem to threaten Tuscumbia or Decatur, and have again driven…
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William S. Rosecrans to Major Nelson, July 5, 1862
Rienzi Rienzi, July 5, 1862. Major Nelson, of the Seventh Illinois Cavalry, reports the enemy, 411 strong, occupying the Hatchie Bottom. One hundred of their force were at Nolin’s this…
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J. C. Kelton, July 5, 1862
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE MISSISSIPPI, July 5, 1862. Col. J. C. KELTON, Assistant Adjutant-General, Corinth :I forward the following dispatch for information :
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Henry W. Halleck to Mortimer D. Leggett, July 5, 1862
COLDWATER COLDWATER, July 5, 1862. Colonel LEGGETT: I am sadly disappointed at the conduct of that force which came from Corinth, with which I came out to co-operate. It did…
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John A. McClernand to Mortimer D. Leggett, July 5, 1862
Jackson Jackson, July 5, 1862. Colonel Leggett, commanding at [Grand] Junction and La Grange, informs me that he is actually relieved by a force sent by General] Sherman, and is…
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Henry W. Halleck to J. C. Kelton, July 3, 1862
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSISSIPPI, Corinth, Miss., July 3, 1862. Other pressing business has prevented me from giving an earlier answer to your telegram of the 29th ultimo. In asking…
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Grenville M. Dodge to S. HamILTon, Rienzi, July 2, 1862
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE MISSISSIPPI, July 2, 1862. July 2, 1862. General ©. S. HamILTon, Rienzi : The general commanding directs me to say that from the reports of your…
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Ww. S. Rosecrans to Henry W. Halleck, July 2, 1862
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE MISSISSIPPI, July 2, 1862. July 2, 1862. Major-General HALLECK, Corinth: I have just received the following dispatch from Colonel Sheri lan : The enemy have retreated,…
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Philip H. Sheridan to Augustus V. Asboth, July 2, 1862
HEADQUARTERS SECOND BRIGADE, CAVALRY DIVISION, Booneville, July 2, 1862. General ASBOTH, Rienei: GENERAL: I do not wish any farther supports. The enemy have ” skedaddled.” The artillery and infantry have…
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H. W. Halleok to Henry W. Halleck, July 2, 1862
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE MISSISSIPPI, July 2, 1862. July 2, 1862. Major-General HALLECK: As telegraphed last night, Hamilton will reach Rienzi at 8 o’clock this morning. What do you think…