Letter
Unknown to William S. Rosecrans, November 22, 1862
_ HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO,
Cincinnati, Ohio, November 22, 1862.
Maj. Gen. W. S. ROSECRANS, Nashville, Tenn. :
According to Grangerâs last return, he had, all told, about 15,000 men to resist Kirby Smith. 1 telegraphed Boyleâs report to Granger yesterday, and in reply he says he has no confidence in the report. I will keep you advised of any movement. Previous reports put both Smith and Bragg at Chattanooga. Orders about wood on the railroad have
been given to Boyle. H. G@. WRIGHT, Major-General, Commanding.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Kentucky, Middle and East Tennessee, N. Alabama, S.W. Virginia, Pt. 1. Location: Cincinnati, Ohio. Summary: Major-General H.G. Wright informs General Rosecrans of troop strength against Kirby Smith, doubts Boyle's report, and updates on railroad wood orders and enemy positions near Chattanooga.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 20, Part 1
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