Letter
Unknown to John A. McClernand, January 9, 1862
Cairo, January 9, 1862.
General JOHN A. MCCLERNAND, Commanding, Cairo, TU. :
As soon as ready for the move, your command will proceed to Fort Jefferson and encamp for the night. The cavalry, artillery, and. transport wagons (empty) will land at Fort Holt, and will proceed from that point to Fort Jefferson. The ammunition may be divided, if necessary, among the accompanying wagons sufficiently to lighten the pieces and eaissons to make their transportation practicable. On the arrival of troops from Birdâs Point at Fort Jefferson to-morrow morning the advance will be moved to Elliott’s Mill. The arrangement of guards is left with the commander of the advance.
By order of Brigadier-General Grant:
JNO. A. RAWLINS, Assistant Adjutant-General.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Kentucky, Tennessee, N. Alabama, S.W. Virginia, 1861–62. Location: Cairo. Summary: Brigadier-General Grant orders General McClernand to move his command to Fort Jefferson, coordinate troop landings at Fort Holt, and prepare for an advance to Elliott's Mill following reinforcements' arrival.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 7
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