Ww. S. Rosecrans to Henry W. Halleck, July 2, 1862

July 2, 1862. Major-General HALLECK, Corinth: I have just received the following dispatch from Colonel Sheri lan : The enemy have retreated, and in all probability to Guntown and Saltillo. There are none of tiem to be found between Booneville and Blackland. I have two com5 R R—VOL XVI, PIU. panies of infantry and a battery of artillery for support furnished by General Asboth, which is all that is necessary at the present time. We were attacked by General Chalmers with the following regiments: Brewer’s, 200 strong; Adams’, 874; Greer’s, 800; First Alabama Battalion, 180; Kentucky Battalion, 180; Clanton’s, 890; Balch’s, 800, and probably two others. I have issued an order complimenting Sheridan and his command. More cavalry massed under such an officer would be of great use to us. Sheridan ought to be made a brigadier. He would not be a stampeding general.

Ww. S. ROSECRANS,