Unknown, December 3, 1862
Jackson, Tenn., December 3, 1862.
Commanding Officers Union City, Troy, Crockett, Kenton, Rutherford, Dyer, Trenton, Humboldt, Carroll, Medon, Tooneâs, Bolivar, Middleburg, Hickory Valley, Grand Junction, La Grange, Davisâ Mill, Coldwater :
Commanding officers are informed that guerrilla bands are moving with intention of burning railroad stations, tanks, and bridges. The general commanding orders that great vigilance be exercised. Guarding
railroads and keeping communication open to the army is now the vitally important duty of troops in this district. Energy, courage, and daring are required of officers and men. The attacking party must be repulsed and annihilated. Disloyal persons are to understand that destruction of their property will follow a guerrilla raid. A surprise will always be attempted. The attack will be sudden but must be repelled. Disgrace will inevitably follow a defeat. JUR. C. SULLIVAN,
Brigadier-General, Commanding.