Jackson, Tenn. Jackson, Tenn., July 12, 1862. Assistant Adjutant-General: In obedience to my instructions Colonel Leggett, commanding the third subdivision of my district, has exercised his usual vigilance in the…
Bethel, Tenn. Bethel, Tenn., July 7, 1862. Col. J. C. KELTON, Assistant Adjutant-General, Corinth, Miss.: The Seventh Regiment of Kansas Cavalry passed through this place yesterday and to-day on their…
Washington Washington, February 26, 1862. Hon. K. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War, United States : Srr: On the 6th instant you were pleased to acknowledge the receipt of my…
JEFFERSON OiTy JEFFERSON OiTy, November 21, 1861. DEAR Sir: Yours of the 2d instant came to this place while I was in Washington City, and I have just now upon…
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSISSIPPI, Corinth, July 12, 1862. Hon. E. M. STanron, Secretary of War, Washington : Sie: I inclose herewith a copy of an official report of the…
Moscow Moscow, July 11, 1862. General HALLECK: I want to send an expedition to Rising Sun, 18 miles northwest, where our train was attacked on the Ist and 6th; wagons…
EXECUTIVE MANSION, Washington, July 11, 1862. Ordered, That Maj. Gen. Henry W. Halleck be assigned to command the whole land forces of the United States, as general-in-chief, and that he…
JACKSON JACKSON, July 10, 1862. Maj. M. R. M. WALLACE, Commanding Cavalry: Your report is received, which is entirely satisfactory. I desire you to make reconnaissances up the Hatchie River,…
Moscow, Tenn. Moscow, Tenn., July 10, 1862. General HuRLBUT, La Grange, Tenn.: Assure Colonel Leggett of prompt assistance if he needs it. Davis’ Mill should be closely watched. No enemy…
MEMPHIS MEMPHIS, July 9, 1862. Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLEOK, Corinth, Miss. : A citizen of this place, reliably vouched for, has just returned from Mobile, via Meridian, Jackson, and…