Letter
Saml. R. Curtis, April 25, 1863—1 p. m
HEADQUARTERS,
Saint Louis, Mo., April 25, 1863—1 p. m..
Last night rebels attacked Scott Bridge and cut the wires this side of Pilot Knob. Were repulsed. They also appear on river bank this side of Cape Girardeau. I have forces at both places, but not strong enough to attack Marmaduke, who is near Fredericktown in force. Am trying to raise militia to help drive them back. Can I issue clothing and guns when the Governor thinks it necessary, to induce them to take the field?
SAML. R. CURTIS,
Major-General.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Indian Territory, Pt. 1. Location: Saint Louis, Mo.. Summary: Major-General Curtis reports recent Confederate attacks near Scott Bridge and Cape Girardeau, requests authorization to issue arms and clothing to militia to bolster defenses against Marmaduke's forces.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 22, Part 1
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