Unknown to William S. Rosecrans, November 14, 1862

General ROSECRANS :

DEAR Sir: Permit me to give you the following positive information, viz: Forrest, with 1,200 to 1,500 cavalry and Freeman’s battery, six guns, was this side of the asylum, 6 miles from the city, on the Murfreesborough road, last evening. He returned toward Murfreesborough at night; do not know where he encamped. Breckinridge’s division is still at Murfreesborough, abundantly supplied with artillery. The road bridges between La Vergne and Murfreesborough all lately repaired, except Stone’s River Bridge. Hardee’s staff and baggage arrived at Murfreesborough day before yesterday. Hardee is sick, but expected daily. Cheatham’s division at Tullahoma; Buckner’s division at Estill Springs, 8 miles east of Tullahoma; Anderson’s and Withers’ divisions supposed to be at Tullahoma. There is every indication that Bragg is massing his army on the table-lands in the vicinity of Tullahoma.

I have the honor to remain, very respectfully, your most obedient