Cairo, January 12, 1862. Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, Saint Louis, Mo.: Before the receipt of your telegram directing delay in the demonstration previously ordered, I had commenced by sending…
Saint Louis, January 11, 1862. Brig. Gen. U. S. GRANT, Cairo, Ill.: I can hear nothing Gen Buell, so fix your own time for the advance. Three regiments will go…
Louisville, January 10, 1862. Brig. Gen. T. L. CRITTENDEN, ; Commanding Fifth Division, Calhoun, Ky.: SIR: The general commanding directs that you move your division without delay to South Carrollton…
Mouth of Abbotts Creek, January 9, 1862. Colonel SHELDON, Commanding Brigade : DEAR SIR: We have been here about an hour. We were attacked by the enemyâs scouts, who were…
Cairo, January 9, 1862. General C. F. SMITH, Commanding U. $. Forces, Paducah, Ky.: Owing to the density of the fog it will be impossible to make any movement here…
Cairo, January 9, 1862. General E. A. PAINE, Commanding Second Brigade, Birdâs Point, Mo.: On the arrival of transports at Birdâs Point you will cause the artillery, cavalry, and transport…
Cairo, January 9, 1862. General JOHN A. MCCLERNAND, Commanding, Cairo, TU. : As soon as ready for the move, your command will proceed to Fort Jefferson and encamp for the…
Saint Louis, January 9, 1862. GENERAL: Yours of the 3d was received last evening and has received my most careful consideration. I have already written to you and to the…
Somerset, Ky., January 8, 1862. Capt. GEORGE E. FLYNT, Assistant Adjutant-General, First Division, Columbia, Ky. : CAPTAIN: To-day?s work consists in making a reconnaissance with a large force (sent out…
Cairo, January 8, 1862. Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, Saint Louis, Mo.: Your instruetions of the 6th were received this morning and immediate preparations made for carrying them out.” Commodore…