Letter
William T. Sherman to Halleok, June 29, 1862
Moscow, Tenn.
Moscow, Tenn., June 29, 1862.
General HALLEOK, Oorinth, Miss. : I have been studying my maps. If Hamilton passed Hatchie yesterday he had 65 miles to reach Holly Springs. Is he coming by Ripley? On your present order I shall be at Holly Springs Tuesday morning, but I doubt if Hamilton can reach it before Wednesday night. Troops cannot march these hot days. You cannot count over 12 miles a day with trains. I would go to Holly Springs light, and would therefore march with more rapidity. If possible, it would be well for Hamilton to send a messenger to the Junction announcing his presence at Ripley and fixing the time of his approach to Holly Springs.
W. T. SHERMAN,
Major-General.
Hpqes. FirtH Division, ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE,
Hpqes. FirtH Division, ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE,
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in West Tennessee and Mississippi, Pt. 1. Location: Moscow, Tenn.. Summary: W. T. Sherman advises General Halleck on troop movements and logistics to coordinate a timely arrival at Holly Springs, emphasizing rapid marching and communication with Hamilton's forces.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 17, Part 1
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