Letter
Saml. R, Curtis to Alexander S. Asboth, April 27, 1863
HEADQUARTERS,
Saint Louis, Mo., April 27, 1863.
General ASBOTH : My troops have routed the rebels near Cape Girardeau, and they retreated toward Chalk Bluff. Even asmall additional force at New Madrid would admit of a successful move from that point. There is some trouble crossing Little River, but this makes it safe if the enemy goes down on the west side of Little River.
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 routing Confederate forces near Cape Girardeau and suggests reinforcing New Madrid to enable a successful advance despite difficulties crossing Little River.
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Sources
The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 22, Part 1
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