Letter

Unknown to William S. Rosecrans, November 2, 1862

Washington, November 2, 1862.

Major-General ROSECRANS, Bowling Green, Ky.:

When the Cumberland River becomes navigable, you can get a large part of your supplies from Saint Louis. Keep me informed of your movements, and the number and position of your troops; also all you can find out about the enemy.

Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Kentucky, Middle and East Tennessee, N. Alabama, S.W. Virginia, Pt. 1. Location: Washington. Summary: The War Department instructs Major-General Rosecrans to utilize the Cumberland River for supply routes from Saint Louis and to report troop movements and enemy intelligence.
Sources
The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 20, Part 1 View original source ↗