Order
Ulysses S. Grant to James B. McPherson, June 20, 1862
La Grange, Tenn. La Grange, Tenn., June 20, 1862. General MCPHERSON: General Halleck ordered me to come to this point, which will neces sitate my utmost energy to reach Memphis…
Recipient
Letters to James B. McPherson
B. 1828 · D. 1864
James Birdseye McPherson (/məkˈfərsən/) was a career United States Army officer who served as a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. McPherson was on the general staff of Henry Halleck and later of Ulysses S. Grant and was with Grant at the Battle of Shiloh. He was killed during the Battle of Atlanta, facing the army of his old West Point classmate John Bell Hood, who paid a warm tribute to his character. He was the second-highest-ranking Union officer killed in action during the war.
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Letter
Unknown to James B. McPherson, July 25, 1862
July 25, 1862. July 25, 1862. General MoPHERSON, Corinth: The following from General Morgan: 1 need 100 wagons in addition to my present regimental wagons. I cannot depend at all…
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William S. Rosecrans to James B. McPherson, July 25, 1862
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE MISSISSIPPI, July 25, 1862. July 25, 1862. General MoPHERSON, Corinth: The following from General Morgan: 1 need 100 wagons in addition to my present regimental wagons.…
Dispatch
H. G. Ken Ee to James B. McPherson, October 5, 1862
Oorinth, October 5, 1862. Brigadier-General MOPHERSON: Dispatch received. Sent you word to wait for supports on account of the delay of General McKean; the column has been halted and fallen…
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Unknown to James B. McPherson, October 16, 1862
Jackson, October 16, 1862. Maj. Gen. J. B. MOPHERSON, Commanding Bolivar, Tenn. : It will be necessary to keep a vigilant lookout to the front and right flank in direction…
Letter
Unknown to James B. McPherson, October 25, 1862
Jackson, Tenn., October 25, 1862. Major-General McPHERSON, Bolivar, Tenn. : GENERAL: Your dispatch received. I have dispatched Hamilton to hold his treops in readiness, with three daysâ provisions in haversacks,…
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Unknown to James B. McPherson, October 28, 1862
Jackson, October 28, 1862. General MoPHERSON, Bolivar, Tenn. : Hamiltonâs scouts, also one of Priceâs escort, report troops moving south. âChis would look as if Mobile was threatened. If you…
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Unknown to James B. McPherson, October 29, 1862
Jackson, Tenn., October 29, 1862. Major-General MOPHERSON, Bolivar, Tenn. : Hamilton has just learned the following from one of Roddeyâsmen now @ prisoner : Roddey is ordered to Kentucky; will…
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Unknown to James B. McPherson, November 1, 1862
Jackson, November 1, 1862. Major-General MOPHERSON, Bolivar, Tenn. : I have ordered Hamilton to hold three divisions in readiness to move toward Bolivar to-morrow morning. If you ascertain that an…
Letter
Unknown to James B. McPherson, November 8, 1862
La Grange, November 8, 1862. Major-General MCPHERSON, Commanding Reconnaissance : GENERAL: Your dispatch is received. Well done so far. I hope it will turn out as well thrvuughout. My hope…
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James B. McPherson to James B. McPherson, November 9, 1862
La Grange, Tenn., November 9, 1862. Major-General MCPHERSON : I have sent word to Hamilton to send out for Quinby, and direct him to you. If the enemy is found…
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John A. Rawlins to James B. McPherson, December 17, 1862
HEADQUARTERS L/EPARTMENT OF THE TENNESSEE, Oaford, Miss., December 17, 1862. Maj. Gen. J. B. MCPHERSON, Commanding Right Wing: I wish you as soon as practicable to make a reconnaissance to…