Letter
Unknown to George Wright, December 1, 1862
Nashwille, December 1, 1862.
Major-General WRIGHT, Cincinnati :
The guerrilla parties have been driven south of the Cumberland. McHenry was lent to Bruce for a few days. The occupation of Clarksville will nearly close the lines, and prevent contraband trade in that direction. Please order McHenry to occupy Clarksville, and report to
me a8 soon as possible. ; W. S. ROSECRANS, Major-General.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Kentucky, Middle and East Tennessee, N. Alabama, S.W. Virginia, Pt. 1. Location: Nashwille. Summary: Major-General Rosecrans orders Major-General Wright to have McHenry occupy Clarksville to close lines and prevent contraband trade during the Civil War in 1862.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 20, Part 1
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