Letter
William S. Rosecrans to Thomas L. Crittenden, November 4, 1862
HEADQUARTERS FOURTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Bowling Green, November 4, 1862.
Maj. Gen. THomas L. CRITTENDEN, Commanding Second Army Corps:
GENERAL: The general commanding directs that you halt Smith at Glasgow until further orders, with a view of marching to Gainsborough. Did you receive dispatch sent late last night by Cave City and courier line ?* Your communication to General Rosecrans has been received. Keep up communication, and inform often of your position, and all the news.
By order of Major-General Rosecrans :
ARTHUR C. DUCAT,
Tieutenant-Colonel and Acting Chief of Staff.
Tieutenant-Colonel and Acting Chief 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 orders Thomas L. Crittenden to halt Smith at Glasgow and prepare to march to Gainsborough while maintaining communication and reporting positions and news.
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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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