Letter
W. M. Crooks to W. H. MorGan, September 7, 1864
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF EASTERN ARKANSAS,
Helena, Ark., September 7, 1864.
Maj. W. H. MorGan, Assistant Adjutant-General:
I inclose a letter from Captain Ferree, commanding Island 63. I have sent the Lexington down. The bearer, captain of steamer John Raine, reports all quiet and the Lexington at anchor. The Elwood is safe, and will be until you can send relief. I have a letter from MajorGeneral Dana; all right. My scout is not in from Colonel Winslow’s command.
With respects to the general, I am, major, yours,
respectfully,
W. M. CROOKS,
Colonel, Commanding.
[Inclosure.)
ISLAND 63, MISSISSIPPI RIVER,
Colonel, Commanding.
[Inclosure.)
ISLAND 63, MISSISSIPPI RIVER,
September 6, 1864.
Colonel Crooks, Comdg. District of Eastern Arkansas:
CoLoNngEL: I had scarcely arrived at this place this evening when I
learned from good authority that Forrest and Chalmers, with their
Colonel Crooks, Comdg. District of Eastern Arkansas:
CoLoNngEL: I had scarcely arrived at this place this evening when I
learned from good authority that Forrest and Chalmers, with their
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Indian Territory, Pt. 1. Location: Helena, Ark.. Summary: Colonel Crooks informs Major Morgan of the safe anchoring of the Lexington and Elwood steamers near Island 63 and reports ongoing military reconnaissance and communication during the Civil War.
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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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