Ulysses S. Grant to L. F. Ross, August 13, 1862
August 13, 1862.
way August 13, 1862. Brigadier-General GRANGER, Rienzi:
Make adequate provision for cavalry to scout and watch the front of the Third Division at Jacintoâa battalion under a good commander. The company with Brigadier-General Davis and the two accompanying Mitchell may be disposed of to the best advantage. But the rebel cavalry having returned this way, Mizner might come nearer Iuka, but upon the table lands. Davisâ command should have cavalry at Iuka. They need there two companies more than they have, with those sent
with Mitchell. W. S. ROSECRANS, Brigadier-General, U. 8. Army, Commanding.
Have you prepared to support the cavalry if pursued to-morrow ?
BOLIVAR, August 13, 1862. Major-General MCCLERNAND, Jackson :
General Ord visited this place,
by order of General Grant, to examine
condition of fortifications and our facilities for ascertaining the movements of the enemy, how far the Hatchie had been explored, &c.
Brigadier-General.
SPECIAL ame aa HDQgESs. DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
No. 162. Corinth, Miss., August 13, 1862.
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IX. In accordance with directions from Headquarters of the Army,
Maj. Gen. George Cadwalader is hereby relieved from duty in this dis.