William S. Rosecrans to Thomas L. Crittenden, November 7, 1862
November 7, 1862—9 a. m. Maj. Gen. THomAS L. CRITTENDEN, Commanding Second Army Oorps:
GENERAL: Your three communications of yesterday are received. The general is anxious to know what your sheet train is, where it is, and who commands it. This information you will give us as soon as possible.
We have a communication from General McCook, 7.15 p. m., on yesterday. Sill and Sheridan at Edgefield Junction; one regiment left at Tyree Springs. The rest of his corps will be in Nashville to-day.
Morgan attacked Edgefield on 5th instant, and was repulsed; simultaneously an attack was made on Nashville; they were repulsed. We are doing all that can be done to send supplies forward. You will have all you want at Nashville, if we have usual luck. McCook will use his trains to push forward supplies for all. Morgan left Edgefield 4 p. m. on 5th instant. There isa report that he crossed the river 6 miles above Nashville. McCook has sent a regiment of cavalry to communicate with you; you will hear from them. Kennett is on your front all right. Advance, communicate, and fight when you get a chance.
By order of Major-General Rosecrans:
Tieutenant-Oolonel and Acting Chief of Staff.
P. §S.—When you come up with Colonel Kennett, have him go on cover.
ing your front and flank.