Rienzi Rienzi, July 5, 1862. Major Nelson, of the Seventh Illinois Cavalry, reports the enemy, 411 strong, occupying the Hatchie Bottom. One hundred of their force were at Nolin’s this…
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE MISSISSIPPI, July 5, 1862. Col. J. C. KELTON, Assistant Adjutant-General, Corinth :I forward the following dispatch for information :
COLDWATER COLDWATER, July 5, 1862. Colonel LEGGETT: I am sadly disappointed at the conduct of that force which came from Corinth, with which I came out to co-operate. It did…
Jackson Jackson, July 5, 1862. Colonel Leggett, commanding at [Grand] Junction and La Grange, informs me that he is actually relieved by a force sent by General] Sherman, and is…
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSISSIPPI, Corinth, Miss., July 3, 1862. Other pressing business has prevented me from giving an earlier answer to your telegram of the 29th ultimo. In asking…
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE MISSISSIPPI, July 2, 1862. July 2, 1862. General ©. S. HamILTon, Rienzi : The general commanding directs me to say that from the reports of your…
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE MISSISSIPPI, 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,…
HEADQUARTERS SECOND BRIGADE, CAVALRY DIVISION, Booneville, July 2, 1862. General ASBOTH, Rienei: GENERAL: I do not wish any farther supports. The enemy have ” skedaddled.” The artillery and infantry have…
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE MISSISSIPPI, July 2, 1862. July 2, 1862. Major-General HALLECK: As telegraphed last night, Hamilton will reach Rienzi at 8 o’clock this morning. What do you think…
JACKSON, TENN. JACKSON, TENN., July 2, 1862. General Grant orders me to take command of the troops and district south of Union City and north of Memphis and Charleston Railroad,…