Letter
William S. Rosecrans to John McNeil, September 2, 1864
Saint Louis
Saint Louis, September 2, 1864.
General MCNEIL, Rolla, Mo.:
If the two companies Ninth Missouri State Militia Cavalry have not gone to Jefferson retain them and send sufficient escort with the wagon trains. Write what you wish to say, as it will not answer for you to leave Rolla for a few days.
By order of General Rosecrans:
EDW. McK. HUDSON,
Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.
GLASGOW, September 2, 1864.
Major-General ROSECRANS,
Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.
GLASGOW, September 2, 1864.
Major-General ROSECRANS,
Saint Louis, Mo.:
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Indian Territory, Pt. 1. Location: Saint Louis. Summary: General Rosecrans instructs McNeil to retain two companies of the Ninth Missouri State Militia Cavalry in Rolla, provide escorts for wagon trains, and avoid leaving Rolla for several days.
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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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