Letter
Unknown to James B. McPherson, November 8, 1862
La Grange, November 8, 1862.
Major-General MCPHERSON, Commanding Reconnaissance :
GENERAL: Your dispatch is received. Well done so far. I hope it will turn out as well thrvuughout. My hope rather favors [their] remaining at Holly Springs. The opportunity of attacking there is better than it would be with the Tallahatchie between. The only particular advantage I can see for us having the rebels abandon Holly Springs is that we would then cover Oorinth somewhat better. I will hold two divisions in readiness to-morrow should you require re-enforcements. Take no risks for a general engagement; we are not ready for that. Send in your prisoners in the morning under a proper escort.
U. S. GRANT, Major-General.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in West Tennessee and Mississippi, Pt. 1. Location: La Grange. Summary: Ulysses S. Grant advises Major-General McPherson to avoid risky engagements, maintain position at Holly Springs, and prepare reinforcements while sending in prisoners after a reconnaissance mission.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 17, Part 1
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