Jackson, October 24, 1862. Respectfully forwarded to Headquarters of the Army for the information of the general-in-chief, embodying as it does a policy, which I approve but have given no…
Memphis, October 18, 1862. Maj. JoHN A. RAWLINS, , Assistant Adjutant-General, Jackson, Miss. : DEAB Sir: I am this moment in receipt of the generals letter of the 11th. From…
Washington, October 17, 1862. Maj. Gen. U. S. GRANT, Jackson, Tenn. : What is the condition of affairs in your department? Am anxious to know, as Governor Johnson and General…
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…
ROSECRANSâ HEADQUARTERS, October 13, 1862. October 13, 1862. Major-General GRANT, Jackson: General McPherson arrived lastnight. No signs of an enemy. Pushed cavalry 17 miies on the Oxford road; nothing but…
ROSECRANSâ HEADQUARTERS, October 12, 1862. October 12, 1862. Major RAWLINS: Your orders in reference to McPherson and his troops duly received, and will be carried into effect on the arrival…
Memphis, October 9, 1862. Maj. Gen. U. S. Grant, Jackson, Tenn.: DEAR GENERAL: You can well understand how glad I was to hear of the successes about Corinth, Chewalia, and…
Ripley, Miss., October 9, 1862. CoMMANDING OFFICER OF THE TOWN OF RIPLEY, MISS.: The following instructions are given for your guidance, viz: Establish your office and appoint an active and…
Ripley, October 9, 1862. Colonel MIZNER : Having scoured the country toward Oxford, Hickory Flats, Salem, Orizaba, by the scouts now out, and others if necessary, direct your cavalry to…
Bolivar, Tenn., October 9, 1862. Ovommanding Expedition : Report just received. The enemy are in greater force than I expected. You will watch your flanks, especially on the La Grange…