Letter
Unknown to Steger, September 4, 1864
SEDALIA
SEDALIA, September 4, 1864.
Captain STEGER, Assistant Adjutant-General: The reason of my not following up was simply because I could not secure the co-operation of Lieutenant Stephens, commander of the scouts. I had no authority to take command unless we got in a fight. In that case I was to assume the responsibility. This was private. However, I will send a complete report this evening.*
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF CENTRAL Missouri,
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Indian Territory, Pt. 1. Location: SEDALIA. Summary: A military officer explains to Captain Steger that lack of cooperation from Lieutenant Stephens prevented pursuing an operation, clarifying command authority and promising a detailed report.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 41, Part 1
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