Letter
William S. Rosecrans to J. P. Garesche, November 26, 1862
HEADQUARTERS FOURTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Nashville, November 26, 1862.
Colonel BRUCE, . Commanding Officer, Russellville :
You can retain the Fourth Kentucky till the rebel cavalry, reported by you, are captured or run back. Telegraph this to General Boyle. Every effort being made to head off these rascals.
By order of Major-General Rosecrans:
J. P. GARESCHE,
Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff.
Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Kentucky, Middle and East Tennessee, N. Alabama, S.W. Virginia, Pt. 1. Location: Nashville. Summary: Major-General Rosecrans orders Colonel Bruce to retain the Fourth Kentucky regiment until rebel cavalry are captured or driven off, instructing communication with General Boyle to coordinate efforts.
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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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