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…
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…
CoRINTH CoRINTH, July 8, 1862. Brigadier-General QUINBY, Columbus: Assistant Secretary Tucker will attend to the purchase of locomotives and cars East. You will purchase in the West if you can.…
Moscow, Tenn. Moscow, Tenn., July 8, 1862. Assistant Adjutant-General to General Grant, Memphis: Siz: My last report of the operations of this and General Hurlbut’s (Fourth) divisions was made to…