Unknown to Joseph Asboth, July 1, 1862
July 1, 1862.
General ASBOTH:
GENERAL: I will not want any infantry supports; I have whipped the enemy to-day. I was attacked by General Chalmérs’ cavalry, consisting of Brewer’s, Adams’, Clanton’s, and other regiments, amounting to between eight and ten regiments. I have lost some fine officers and men, and have hurt the enemy badly.*
I think it would be well to let me have a battery of artillery. I might then be able to follow up the enemy.
I am, general, yours, truly, P. H. SHERIDAN, Colonel, Commanding Second Brigade, Oavalry Division.
P. §8.—Send down the train.
HEADQUARTERS RESERVE, July 1, 1862. General ELLIOTT :
I directed Colouel Sheridan, according to orders received, to fall back slowly. Shall I, under these circumstances, re-enforce him now with a regiment of infantry and a battery ?
The supply train for General Hamilton is moving forward on the Ripley road, and General Hamilton is reported (but not authentically) encamped 14 miles from here, in great want of provisions. Shall I, under these circumstances, order back supply train as directed ?
I have sent message to General Hamilton with the required information.
ASBOTH, Brigadier-General, Oommanding Reserve.
Wak DEPARTMENT, July 2, 1862. Major-General HALLEOK, Oorinth, Miss.:
Your several dispatches of yesterday to Secretary of War and myrelf received. I did say, and now repeat, I would be exceedingly glad for some re-enforcements from you; still, do not send a man if, in your judgment, it will endanger any point you deem important to hold, or will force you to give up or weaken or delay the Chattanooga expedition. Please tell me, could you make me a flying visit for consultation,
without endangering the service in your department? A. LINCOLN.
CorinTH, Miss., July 2, 1862—6 p. m. (Received 11 p. m.) The PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES:
The enemy attacked us at Booneville yesterday in considerable force, but were defeated and driven back. Particulars not yet received.* On the line to Memphis they attacked a train and destroyed eight wagons. According to reports of scouts and deserters Bragg is preparing to attack us with the cavalry force of Beauregard’s army. Under these circumstances I do not think I could safely be absent from my army, although, being somewhat broken in health and wearied out with long months of labor and care, a trip to Washington would be exceedingly
desirable. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General.
JACKSON, TENN., July 2, 1862. Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECE, Corinth:
General Grant orders me to take command of the troops and district south of Union City and north of Memphis and Charleston Railroad, excepting, perhaps, Memphis. Shall I proceed to garrison, compose, and command the district according to my own judgment, or hold myself and command ready to move upon being relieved, according to your order by General Quinby ?
Please advise me at once.
JOHN A. McCLERNAND,. Major-General, Commanding.
BOLIVAR, July 2, 1862. Maj. Gen. Joun A. MCCLERNAND:
It is currently reported and believed by some of the loyal citizens of this place that about 500 rebel cavalry have made their appearance in this county and have made their threats to burn the cotton now stored at the depots in this place. We have but 40 effective cavalrymen here and 275 infantry, and our camps are situated near the bridges and threequarters of a mile from the depot.
Is it possible to have any of the cavalry at Grand Junction ordered here? Answer immediately.
W. L. SANDERSON, Colonel, Commanding.