Letter

Thos. L. Snead to Headquarters Department No. 2, August 6, 1862

Author

Thos. L. Snead

Recipient

Headquarters Department No. 2

Date

August 6, 1862

Type

Letter

Lupelo, Miss., August 6, 1862.

CAPTAIN: The major-general commanding directs me to say that he submits it altogether to your discretion whether you make the attempt to capture General Grant or not. While the exploit would be very brilliant if successful, you must remember that failure might be disastrous to you and your men. The general commends your activity and energy, and expects you to continue to show these qualities.

very respectfully, your obedient servant,

Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT No. 2,
Chattanooga, Tenn., August 6, 1862.
General S. COOPER, Â¢
Adjutant and Inspector General, Richmond, Va. :
GENERAL: I have the honor to inclose herewith a list* of the general
officers serving with the troops in this department, and a statement* of

Editor's Notes

From: Operations in West Tennessee and Mississippi, Pt. 1. Location: Lupelo, Miss.. Summary: Assistant Adjutant General Thos. L. Snead conveys General's discretionary approval for a risky plan to capture General Grant, emphasizing potential brilliance if successful but warning of disastrous failure.

Topics

1862 Civil War Field Reports Military Correspondence Military Operations

Sources

The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 17, Part 1 View original source ↗