William S. Rosecrans to John Hunt Morgan, July 25, 1862

July 25, 1862. General MorGAN, Tuscumbia: Your dispatch does not say where troops were cut off nor where they were. Tt does not tell us where our cavalry is nor the news to the front. nor where is General Thomas. Full information is tLe soul of military life. As to supplies, provide at once details to load and guard the trains, so as to do it without failure, slackness, or disorder. Organize reconnoitering parties to explore the passes by which your front can be covered. Notify General McPherson and these headquarters what you have done to insure the prompt loading and unloading of the trains.

W. S. ROSECRANS,