Unknown to William S. Rosecrans, June 22, 1862
June 22, 1862.
Col. J. C. KELTON, Assistant Adjutant-General, Corinth, Miss. : We have all available cavalry on our front now covering the are southwest around to east of us, more than 50 miles in extent, those toward the east being strong; none available for the arc southwest toward Ripley and Kossuth. W. S. ROSECRANS,
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
CoRINTH, June 22, 1862. Brigadier-General ROSECRANS:
General Nelson reports that the enemy is moving to attack him at Iuka. General Thomas immediately marches to his relief.
You will push forward a division on the Jacinto road to threaten the enemyâs flank; also push forward a strong cavalry force to ascertain his position and strength on the east.
CORINTH, June 22, 1862. Brigadier-General ROSECRANS: Arrange your scouts and cavalry movements as you may deem best, and entirely independent of anything that may be done from here. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General.