Letter
Unknown to Gordon Granger, November 21, 1862
Cincinnati, Ohio, November 21, 1862.
Maj. Gen. GORDON GRANGER, Lexington, Ky. :
Boyle telegraphs that he has advised you of a body of 3,000 rebel cavalry, supported by infantry, being yesterday at Barboursville. What do you know about it? You must see that they donât pass you toward the railroad. Answer.
H. G. WRIGHT, Major-General, Commanding.
LEXINGTON, Ky., November 21, 1862. Major-General WRIGHT, Cincinnati, Ohio:
I have no information of any rebels being this side of Cumberland Gap, but will endeavor to give them the best reception we can afford in case they come. Have no confidence in the report.
G. GRANGER, Major-General, Commanding.
80 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. (Cuar. XXXTL
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Kentucky, Middle and East Tennessee, N. Alabama, S.W. Virginia, Pt. 1. Location: Cincinnati, Ohio. Summary: Major-General Wright inquires about reported rebel cavalry movements near Barboursville to prevent their advance toward the railroad, while General Granger expresses skepticism and readiness to respond if necessary.
Topics
Sources
The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 20, Part 1
View original source ↗