Jackson, November 7, 1862. General GRANT: Some person must be appointed to take charge of the railroad. As it stands, there is no system nor order. It must be done…
November 7, 1862. November 7, 1862. Major-General GRANT, Oommanding : GENERAL: Quinbyâs division is selected for the reconnaissance tomorrow. If McPherson does not go in person Quinby will be in…
La Grange, Tenn., November 7, 1862. Sir: I am directed by Major-General Grant to communicate to you the following: To-morrow (the 8th instant) you will make a reconnaissance in force…
Saint Louis, Mo., November 7, 1862. GENERAL: I have written and telegraphed General Halleck in regard to a dash on the railroad at Grenada. Be ready therefore with cavalry and…
La Grange, Tenn., November 6, 1862. Maj. Gen. WILLIAM T. SHERMAN, Commanding District of Memphis, Memphis, Tenn. : A dispatch just received from General Halleck promises me re-enforce. ments to…
Saint Louis, November 6, 1862. Col. J. OC. KELTON, Assistant Adjutant-General : * * 2 * * * * I suppose my force on Saturday next will be about 8,000…
La Grange, November 4, 1862. General C. S. HAMILTON, Commanding Left Wing, Army in the Field: GENERAL: Please get your men in camp as comfortable as you can on the…
November 3, 1862. No. 4. Jackson, Tenn., November 3, 1862. It has been reported to the general commanding that many families within the limits of the military guards of this…
Jackson, Tenn., November 3, 1862. Major-General HURLBUT, Commanding District of Jackson: GENERAL: Inclosed I send you copy of dispatch sent General Davies last evening. If Starringâs regiment is not among…
November 2, 1862. November 2, 1862. Major-General GRANT, Commanding Department, Jackson: Yours received. Shall reach Porterâs Creek to-morrow and Grand Junction the following afternoon. Have communicated with McPherson by telegraph…