Unknown to Henry W. Halleck, June 26, 1862

General HALLECK: There is a reported cut in railroad west of Germantown. Wires now down for two days, with small bodies rebel cavalry through the country burning cotton and cutting wire as fast as filled up. Additional cavalry would enable me to partially clear the country of these men. There are five companies of the Sixth Illinois Cavalry at Humboldt and some here. Can they all come here? Steamer for White River starts this morning, taking two regiments to re-enforce Colonel Fitch, who will, convey them to General Curtis.

U. 8S. GRANT.