Letter
William S. Rosecrans to John Kennett, November 18, 1862
HEADQUARTERS FOURTEENTH ARMY OORPS,
Bowling Green, November 18, 1862—10 p. m..
Col. JOHN KENNETT, Commanding Cavalry, Gallatin:
Dispatch received. Had information some time before of the aftair at Gallatin. It is to be regretted that our cavalry has proved too slow for Morgan. It is hoped that you will execute your orders promptly. Colonel Zahm will join his division.
By order of Major-General Rosecrans:
ARTHUR C. DUCAT,
Inheutenant-Oolonel and Acting Chief of Staff.
Hogrs. LEFT WING, FOURTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
November 18, 1862—8.30 p. m.
Inheutenant-Oolonel and Acting Chief of Staff.
Hogrs. LEFT WING, FOURTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
November 18, 1862—8.30 p. m.
Col. J. P. GARESOHE, Ohief of Staff:
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Kentucky, Middle and East Tennessee, N. Alabama, S.W. Virginia, Pt. 1. Location: Bowling Green. Summary: Major-General Rosecrans reprimands Colonel Kennett for delayed cavalry response to Morgan's raid at Gallatin and urges prompt execution of orders, noting Colonel Zahm's forthcoming support.
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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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