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Unknown to William S. Rosecrans, November 26, 1862
Gallatin, November 26, 1862.
Col. J. P. GARESOHE, Chief of Staff :
Have ordered Rousseau to send two of his best regiments in wagons to intercept rebel cavalry, and capture or drive them on McCookâs troops, sent toward Olarksville.
GEO. H. THOMAS, Major-General, U. 8. Volunteers, Commanding.
Cuar. XXXII. CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.âUNION. 101
GALLATIN, November 26, 1862. General ROSECRANS :
I learn to-day that a portion of Morganâs cavalry is in Cairo bend of the Cumberland. If so, cannot some cavalry be sent from Nashville to get in their rear and capture them or cut them to pieces?
GEO. H. THOMAS, Major-General.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Kentucky, Middle and East Tennessee, N. Alabama, S.W. Virginia, Pt. 1. Location: Gallatin. Summary: Major General George H. Thomas requests William S. Rosecrans to dispatch cavalry to intercept and defeat Confederate cavalry under Morgan near the Cumberland River in November 1862.
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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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