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THE WAR OF THE REBELLION: A COMPILATION OF THE OFFICIAL RECORDS UNION AND CONFEDERATE ARMIES. PREPAKED, UXDER THE DIRECTION OF TUB SECRETARY OP WAK, BY The late Lieut. Col. ROBERT N. SCOTT, Third V. S. Artillery. PUBLISHED UNDER THE SUPERVISION OK Lieut CoL HENRY M. LAZELLE, Twenty-third XT. S. Infantry. PURSUANT TO ACTS OF CONGReSs. SERIES I— VOLUME XX— IN TWO PARTS. PART II-CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. WASHIJfGTON: GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE. 1887. . I^j^RT II- VOL. XX. GOEEESPONDEXCE, OEDEES, AND EETUENS EELATING SPECIALLY TO OrEEATlONS IN KENTUCKY, MIDDLE AND EAST TENNESSEE, NOETH ALABAMA, AND SOUTH- WEST VIEGINIA FROM NOVEMBEE 1, 18G2, TO JANUAEY 20, 1863. TJN'ION' CORRESPONDEIirCE, ETC. Louisville, Ky., November 1, 1862—8 a. in. Major-General Halleck, General-in- Chief : Go to Bowling Green this morniuj^. Troops there and at Glasgow. Eeport from Macon County, Kentucky, comes that Bragg is making forced marches to Nashville ; needs confirmation. Will keep you ad- vised. Movement by Somerset impracticable, for want of adequate transportation for so great a distance. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major-General. Bowling Green, Ky., November 1, 1862—5.40 p. m. Maj. Gen. H. W. Halleck, General-in- Chief : Arrived here, 113 miles from Louisville, this evening. Corps near this and Glasgow. News from the front of Nashville says that 10,000 of Breckinridge's men are at Murfreesborough. None of Bragg's command ordered down. Joe Johnston to command. Bragg gone east. Some to remain at the gap, to watch his trains moving from Chattanooga to Mur- freesborough. Eailroad open to within 40 miles of Nashville. Shall move, as fast as supplies can be obtained, toward Gallatin and Nash- ville. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major-General. Bowling Geebn, Ky., November 1, 1862—9.30 p. m. Maj. Gen. H. W. Halleck, General-in- Chief : E«port from Nashville. Bragg leaves a force to watch the gap. Sends Breckinridge to Murfreesborough. Some troops there already; more expected to-morrow. Morgan gone to Huntsville with 3,000 cavalry. AETHUE C. DUCAT, Lieutenant- Colonel, Acting Chief of Staff. (Same to H. G. Wright.) (3) 4 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. xxxn. War Depaktment, Washingt07i, November 1, 1862. Major-Geiieral Wkight, Cincinnati, Ohio : By direction of the Secretary of War, I yesterday telegraphed Gov- ernor Morton to send all Indiana troops to Columbus, Ky. Not a mo- ment should be lost in sending re-enforcements to General Grant. We are anxious to hear from Western Virginia. The Department is not satisfied with the movements of troops there. They are too slow. Unless they move with great rai)idity the campaign will be a failure. Has Morgan's command been sent to Tennessee? H. W. HALLECK, Oeneral-in- Chief. BoWLiNa Geeen, November 1, 1862. General W. S. Eoseceans : Another messenger from Nashville reports to me that General Negley said Breckinridge moved his command to La Vergne, and that 15,000 of Bragg's advance would be at Murfreesborough this morning. Morgan was at Springfield yesterday with fully 3,000. His object is, doubtless, to annoy our army as they move down, or cut off the wagon train. I dispersed some of his men yesterday near South Union, on Eussellville road, capturing 4. If cavalry force could be sent from Munfordville by Eussellville and another from here with section of artillery, it would trouble him to escape. S. D. BEUCE, Colonel^ Commanding. Louisville, Ky., November 1, 1862. Major-General Halleck : Majjor-General Eosecrans left this morning to join his command, which was already in motion on his arrival here. He takes with him all the forces lately under General Buell, except the garrisons on the railroad and a brigade with some cavalry, at Lebanon, Avhich are designed in part to support those garrisons. What the strength of the force thus left is, have not been able to ascertain. The small force at Louisville should be kept for the present, except two regiments of Indiana troops, sent here some time since, but which, it was stated, were designed for special service. Beyond the thirteen regiments of Illinois troops, re- ferred to in my dispatch, I cannot, therefore, send any to Columbus without drawing them from Granger's command, which is in the in- terior of Kentucky. Shall I do this ? I prefer not doing it at this moment. H. G. WEIGHT. Headquarters Department of the Ohio, Louisville, Ky., November 1, 1862. Brig, Gen. J. T. Boyle : General : General Orders, No. 49, Headquarters Army of the Ohio, are modified in the following particulars : 1st. Eecruits from the rebel army who have delivered themselves up Chat. XXXII,] as deserters may, on their claims as deserters being recognized, be set at liberty, on taking the oath of allegiance and giving bonds with proper security. 2d. Recruits captured by our troops, being prisoners of war, \5lll bo treated as such, and released on taking the oath of allegiance only in special cases. 3d. Persons not connected with the'rebel army, but who are charged with having actively aided or abetted in an invasion of Kentucky by rebel troops within the last three months, will be arrested, and their cases at once reported to you, with the proof in such case, for your de- cision. As a general rule, such persons should be sent to Camp Chase, instead of Vicksburg, as political prisoners. 4th. In any special cases arising under these orders, and not included in the above, you will exercise your discretion. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. G. WEIGHT, Major-General, Commanding. Wae Department, Washington, Noveinher 2, 1862 — 10.10 a. m. Major-General Bosecbaks, Bowling Green, Ky. : When the Cumberland Eiver becomes navigable, you can get a large part of your supplies from Saint Louis. Keep me informed of your movements, and the number and position of your troops ; also all you can find out about the enemy. H. W. HALLECK, General-in- Chief. Headquabtees Fotjeteenth Aemy Corps, Bowling Green, Ey., November 2, 1862 — 11 a. m. Major-General Haxleck, General-in- Chief : Your dispatch received. Will keep you advised. Please send me the nine companies of Anderson Cavalry, raised in Pennsylvania, by the Governor's authority, given to the one company now here. We need them greatly, and shall need them more. As the rebel infantry gets in winter quarters, thev will scatter, steal horses, and commence roving the country for living and plunder. We must have cavalry and cav- alry arms, and a capable division commander. If possible, give me ^*^*°^^^- W. S. ROSECRANS, Major-General, Commanding. GENEEAL OeDEES, ) HDQES. FOtJETEENTH AEMY COEPS, V- DEPAETMENT of THE CUMBEELAND, ^Q 2. ) Bowling Green, November 2, 1862. J B Anderson, esq., is hereby appointed military superintendent of railroads, Department of the Cumberland, Fourteenth Army Corps, and 4 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., K. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. xxxn. War Department, Washington, November 1, 1862. Major-Geiieral Weight, Cincinnati, Ohio : By direction of the Secretary of War, I yesterday telegraphed Gov- ernor Morton to send all Indiana troops to Columbus, Ky. Not a mo- ment should be lost in sending re-enforcements to General Grant. We are anxious to hear from Western Virginia. The Department is not satisfied -with the movements of troops there. They are too slow. Unless they move with great rai)idity the campaign will be a failure. Has Morgan's command been sent to Tennessee ? H. W. HALLECK, Generalin- Chief. Bowling Gkeen, November 1, 1862. General W. S. Eoseceans : Another messenger from Nashville reports to me that General Negley said Breckinridge moved his command toLaVergne, and that 15,000 of Bragg's advance would be at Murfreesborough this morning. Morgan was at Springfield yesterday with fully 3,000. His object is, doubtless, to annoy our army as they move down, or cut off the wagon train. I dispersed some of his men yesterday near South Union, on Eussellville road, capturing 4. If cavalry force could be sent from Munfordville by Eussellville and another from here with section of artillery, it would trouble him to escape. S. D. BEUCE, Colonel, Commanding. Louisville, Ky., November 1, 1862. Major-General Halleck : Major-General Eosecrans left this morning to join his command, which was already in motion on his arrival here. He takes with him all the forces lately under General Buell, except the garrisons on the railroad and a brigade with some cavalry, at Lebanon, which are designed in part to support those garrisons. What the strength of the force thus left is, have not been able to ascertain. The small force at Louisville should be kept for the present, except two regiments of Indiana troops, sent here some time since, but which, it was stated, were designed for special service. Beyond the thirteen regiments of Illinois troops, re- ferred to in my dispatch, I cannot, therefore, send any to Columbus without drawing them from Granger's command, which is in the in- terior of Kentucky. Shall I do this ? I prefer not doing it at this moment. H. G. WEIGHT. Headquaktees Depaetjient of the Ohio, Louisville, Ky., November 1, 1862. Brig. Gen. .T. T. Botle: Geneeal : General Orders, No. 49, Headquarters Army of the Ohio, are modified in the following par.ticulars : 1st. Eecruits from the rebel army who have delivered themselves up Chap. XXXH.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 5 as deserters may, on their claims as deserters being recognized, be set at liberty, on taking the oath of allegiance and giving bonds with proper security. 2d. Recruits captured by our troops, being prisoners of war, will be treated as such, and released on taking the oath of allegiance only in special cases. 3d. Persons not connected with the'rebel army, but who are charged with having actively aided or abetted in an invasion of Kentucky by rebel troops within the last three months, will be arrested, and their cases at once reported to you, with the proof in such case, for your de- cision. As a general rule, such persons should be sent to Camp Chase, instead of Vicksburg, as political prisoners. 4th. In any special cases arising under these orders, and not included in the above, you will exercise your discretion. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. G. WRIGHT, Major-Oeneral, Commanding. War Department, Washington, November 2, 1862 — 10.10 a. m. Major-General Rosecrans, Bowling Green, Ky. : When the Cumberland River becomes navigable, you can get a large part of your supplies from Saint Louis. Keep me informed of your movements, and the number and position of your troops ; also all you can find out about the enemy. H. W. HALLECK, General-in-Chief. Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Bowling Green, Ky., November 2, 1862 — 11 a. m. Major-General Haxleck, General-in- Chief : Your dispatch received. Will keep you advised. Please send me the nine companies of Anderson Cavalry, raised in Pennsylvania, by the Governor's authority, given to the one company now here. We need them greatly, and shall need them more. As the rebel infantry gets in winter quarters, they will scatter, steal horses, and commence roving the country for living and plunder. We must have cavalry and cav- alry arms, and a capable division commander. If possible, give me Stanley. W. S. ROSECRANS, Major-General, Commanding. General Orders, ) Hdqrs. Fourteenth Army Corps, ^ Department op the Cumberland, ^o. 2. 3 Bowling Green, November 2, 1862. J. B. Anderson, esq., is hereby appointed military superintendent of railroads. Department of the Cumberland, Fourteenth Army Corps, and 6 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXH. will be obeyed and respected as such . He will receive his orders directly from these headquarters. No oflBcer will presume to give him orders, unless in case of extraordinary emergency, and then a special report must be made to these headquarters of tLe reasons therefor. Orders will b^ given for the movement of trains through him. Strict compli- ance with these orders will be essential for the successful working of the roads, and for the prevention of accidents. By command of Major-General Eosecrans : AETHUE C. DUCAT, Lieutenant- Colonel and Acting Chief of Staff. War Department, Washington, November 3, 1862. Major-General Eosecrans, Bowling Green, Ky. : General Grant has been ordered to send you General Stanley. The Anderson Cavalry will be sent to you as soon as we can get it out of the hands of the Governor of Pennsylvania. If you can raise another cavalry regiment in Kentucky or Tennessee you are authorized to do so. H. W. HALLECK, General- in- Chief. Bowling Green, November 3, 1862. Son. E. M. Stanton : I wish to ask several things essential to the service. It is impossible to give discipline to commissioned ofiQcers in a moving army by courts- martial. I wish authority to muster ofiicers out of service for flagrant misdemeanors and crimes — such as pillaging, drunkenness, and misbe- havior in the presence of the enemy or on guard duty — on order. subject to the approval of the President. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major-General, Commanding. General Orders, ^ Hdqrs. Fourteenth Army Corps, > Department of the Cumberland, No. 3. ) Bowling Green, November 3, 1862. There will be detailed immediately, from each company of every regi- ment of infantry in this army, 2 men, who shall be organized as a pioneer or engineer corps attached to its regiment. The 20 men will be selected with great care — half laborers and half mechanics. The most intelligent and energetic lieutenant in the regiment, with the best knowledge of civil engineering, will be detailed to command, assisted by 2 non-commissioned ofiicers. This officer shall be responsible for all equipage, and shall reeeii)t accordingly. Under certain circumstances, it may be necessary to mass this force. When orders are given for sucli a movement, they must be promptly obeyed. (Jhap. XXXn.] COKRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 7 The wagon attached to the corps shall carry all the tools and the men's camp equipage. The men shall carry their arms, ammunition, and clothing. By command of Major-General Eosecraus: AETHUE O. DUCAT, Lieutenant- Colonel and Acting Chief of Staff. Geneeajl Orders, ^ Hdqrs. Fourteenth Army Corps, > Department op the Cumberland, 1^0. 4. ) Bowling Green, Ky., November 3, 1862. Tlie following telegram has been received from the Secretary of War, and is published for the information of this Army : Washington, November 3, 1862. Major-General Eosecrans: The authority you ask, promptly to muster-out or dismiss from the service officers, for flagrant misdemeauor and crimes, such as pillaging, drunkenness, .and mishehavior before the enemy or on guard duty, is essential to discipline, and you are authorized to exercise it. Report of the facts in each case should be immediately forwarded to the Department, in order to prevent improvident restoration. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. The general commanding appeals to both officers and men of this army to aid him in bringing it to a state of discipline at least equal to that of the rebels. He begs them to remember that neglect of oflQcial duty, and violation of the rights of individuals, tarnish our national honor, destroy the confidence of people in our justice, and put the greatest obstacles in the way of a speedy termination of this war. Fully satisfied that all our soldiery demands to make it the best in the world is to have good oflficers, he earnestly invokes their united exertions to establish a spirit of zeal and emulation in the discharge of official duties. He announces to them that their own honor, the honor and interests of the soldiers, and of the service alike demand the rigorous use of this authority, and that he is determined thus to exercise it. By command of Maj. Gen. W. S. Rosecrans : AETHUE C. DUCAT, Lieutenant- Colonel and Acting Chief of Staff. Headquartbes Fourteenth Army Corps, Department of the Cumberland, Bowling Green, November 3, 1862. Colonel Kennett, Comdg, Cavalry Division, Fourteenth Army Corps : Colonel : The general commanding directs that you move with your command, with five days' rations, three of them in haversacks, to-mor row morning at 5 o'clock, by this place, Union, Middleton, and Adair ville, to Springfield, with five of the regiments. Direct one regiment to take the main pike toward Nashville, and two regiments to take the old Nashville trace by way of the Tyree Springs, following the road up Drake's Creek, and halting in the vicinity of Fountain Head, or near the South Tunnel. The west column will halt at Springfield, and push reconnoitering parties upon the diflerent roads south and west, to ascer- tain the whereabouts of Morgan's or any otUef rebel forces, Tou will 8 KT., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap.XXXIL promptly open communication with Mitchellsville, and thence by courier lines to Bowling Green. The regiment on the pike will halt at Tyree Springs. The two regiments (east column) halting near the South Tun- nel, where tbey can procure water and forage, will open communication with Tyree Springs, and push a scouting party to Gallatin and Hender- son; also eastward and beyond to the Scottsyille and Gallatin turnpike. Cavalry will thus cover the advance of the First Corps. Direct the columns to picket on the principal roads to the front carefully, and with as much secrecy as possible. The object of this movement being to cover our advance, and to as- certain the position and whereabouts of the rebel cavalry, with a view, if possible, of striking a blow, your further movements will depend upon circumstances. Should you discover the rebel cavalry in position to be handled effectually, you will do it without waiting for orders. You will also open communication with General McCook's headquarters, and with the commander of his advance division, so as to convey to them any information which ought to affect their movements or demand co-operation. Needful supplies will be obtained from Mitchellsville, or from as near the town as possible ; forage you will obtain from the coun- try, observing the standing oMers and instructions for the Army of the Ohio. The general commanding wishes that it should be impressed particu- larly upon you to have your communications thoroughly and effectually open. Any different disposition of forces, rendered necessary by unfore- seen circumstances, you will make and report with the least possible delay. I have the honor to be, very respectfullv, your obedient servant, AETHUK C. DUCAT, Lieutenant- Colonel and Chief of Staff. Bowling Geeen, November 3, 1862. Major-General Cbittenden : The general commanding directs that you move your command from Glasgow to Scottsville or in vicinity of Gallatin, with five days' rations, three in haversacks. Camp where there are wood, Avater, and forage. Having done so, push scouts quietly over toward the east, and ascertain all the information possible of the enemy and the country. With regard to subsistence, leave orders for Smith "to halt at Glasgow until stores are suppMed them: then to move on. Keep up your communications and supplies. A depot for the latter will be established at or below Mitchellsville. AETHUR C. DUCAT, Lieutenant- Colonel and Acting Chief of Staff. Louisville, November 3, 1862. Major-General Eoseceans : The rebel Morgan was at Hopkinsvill* on 31st of October, arresting the Union civil ofiBcers to take South. If he has gone, he left Woodward there to do the work. Can you not order [one?] of the regiments yon have at Bowling Green to Hopkinsyille, and send cavalry after the rebel band? J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier- General, Chap. XXXn.] COREESPQNDENCE, ETC. — ^UNION. 9 Bowling Geken, Kt., November 4, 1862—7.30 p. m. Maj. Gen. H. W. Halleck, General-in- Chief : General Crittenden's advance ordered to leave Glasgow this morning for Gallatin. His other division will follow. McCook's corps marched hence, via Tyree Springs, on main Nashville pike. The railroad can be used to Mitchellsville, where there will be a temporary depot. The troops will take positions where we can provision them, and succor Nashville until they can open the railroad, the most serious damage to which is caving in of the tunnel 6 or 8 miles north of Gallatin. Open- ing the road will require two weeks. Negley, from Nashville on the 1st, says rebels arriving at Mnrfreesborough, about 10,000. Other indica- tions show some of Bragg's men are there. Our cavalry are not half armed. The arms are an indispensable necessity, you know. The An- derson Guards, eleven companies of cavalry, from Pennsylvania, ordered here, will arrive in Louisville soon, without any equipments. This, added to our present wants, will make 2,500 breech-loading or revolving arms required immediately. Please let me know how soon I can have them. My cavalry are the eyes and feet of my army, and will be its providers. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major-General, Commanding. Headquakteks Foiteteenth Army Coeps, Bowling Gree7i, November 4, 1862. Maj. Gen. Thomas L. Crittenden, Commanding Second Army Corps : Genekai: The general commanding directs that you halt Smith at Glasgow until further orders, with a view of marching to Gainsborough. Did yon receive dispatch seut late last night by Cave City and courier line ?• Your communication to General Eosecrans has been received. Keep up communication, and inform often of your position, and all the news. By order of Major-General Eosecrans : AETHUE C. DUCAT, Lieutenant- Colonel and Acting Chief of Staff. Special Orders, ) Hdqrs. of the Army, Ad jx. Gen.'s Office, No. 328. j Washington, November 4, 1802. * * * • • * • Maj. Gen. Schuyler Hamilton will proceed to the Department of the Cumberland, and report for orders to Major-General Eosecrans, commanding. The Quartermaster's Department will furnish General Hamilton trans- portation for one horse. By command of Major-General Halleck: E. D. TOWNSEND, Assistant Adjutant- General. • See p. 8.' 10 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXxn. War Depabtment, Washington, November 5, 1862. Major-General Weight, Cincinnati, Ohio : If you find, as reported in your letter of October 25,* that 20,000 or any less number of troops can be spared from Kentucky, they will be sent down the Mississippi River Avithout delay. H. W. HALLECK, Oeneralin- Chief. Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Bowling Green, November 5, 1862. Major-General McCooK, Via Mitchellsville and courier line : Dispatch received. It is desirable that you communicate with Gen- eral Crittenden, and move up quiet and steady. We hope to cut off retreat, push forward strong reconnaissance, and open communication with Nashville as soon as possible. Eations will be pushed forward as soon as possible. The depot is established at Mitchellsville ; 150,000 rations on way from Louisville. By order of Major-General Eosecrans : AETHUE C. DUCAT, Lieutenant- Colonel and Acting Chief of Staff, Bowling Green, November 5, 1862. Major-General Wright : You should occupy London and Somerset as soon as possible. A man named Crow, living in Nicholasville, will deliver your subsistence at those points for 75 cents per 100 pounds. Jamestown or Norman's Landing, 6 miles thence on the river, is also point of occupation of con- siderable importance. See how soon the work can be accomplished. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major-General. Headquarters District op the Ohio, Nashville, November 5, 1862. Brigadier-General Negley, Commanding Post, Nashville : General : I have the honor to communicate the following, and agree .vith my informant that it would be proper to communicate with Gen- eral Eosecrans, or his officer in advance, to push forward re-enforcements: Major Lewis (formerly General Jackson's private secretary) called to inform me (having been to your office without seeing you) that in a conversation held half an hour since (11.30 a. m.) with one of the most respectable citizens of the town, a secessionist and late professor in the medical college, he said that the city was to be attacked by a large force, amply sufficient to take the jdace, and specified that the fort on Saint Cloud Hill (Port Negley) could be taken by the means they had at hand ; that he seemed to refer to the possession of the hill command- * See Series I, Vol. XVI, Part II, p. 043. CiiAr. XXXII] COERESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 11 ing Saint Cloud to the front and left thereof, from which they fired this morning; that the operations of today are simply for reconnaissance and to bewilder us, and also, if possible, to do injury by the destruc- tion of property and the bridge. Major Lewis' opinion is fixed by the knowledge he has of the person who informed him, for he repeated his estimate more than once of his capacity and standing, and the major thinks that General Eosecrans should be reached even if a large number of messengers be sent one after the other. He is evidently of the opinion that there is no adequate force within the city to hold it. There was but one saving clause in the information, viz, that though the enemy had ample artillery it was not positively known if it were all up yet. I am, general, respectfully, your obedient servant, W. H. SIDELL, Major Fifteenth U. S. Infantry, Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen. Headqtjaetees Foueth Division, Glasgow, Ky., November 5, 1862. Lieut. Col. Aethue C. Ducat, [Acting] Chief of Staff: SiE : A cavalry detachment, which I sent out to capture some rebel soldiers to-day, has just returned, bringing three of them in. One, a corporal, who deserted as Bragg passed through this place advancing into Kentucky ; the other two deserted on the night of the 30th ultimo at Murfreesborough, Tenn. They belong to Breckinridge's division, which they say was there, consisting of ten regiments. They were trans- ported by rail from Knoxville to Bridgeport, ferried over the Tennes- see Eiver, and then carried by rail from thence to Murfreesborough. The division was to advance toward Nashville the next day (31st) after their desertion, and it was to be supported by the whole of Bragg's army, under command of Joe Johnston, and moving into Middle Ten- nessee, part by rail, by way of Chattanooga and Bridgeport, and part marching by way of Sparta. Bragg had been sent to Richmond, in arrest. Except so far as the above statements refer to Breckinridge's di- vision, they are, of course, mere camp rumors, entitled to credit only so far as concurrent circumstances may corroborate them. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, WM. SOOY SMITH, Brigadier-General, Commanding Fourth Division. General Oedees, ) Hdqes. Foiteteenth Aemy Coeps, i Depaetment of the Cumbeeland, No. 8. ) Bowling Green, Ky., November 5, 1862. I. Maj. Gen. George H. Thomas is assigned to the command of the center of this army, consisting of the divisions of Eousseau, Negley, Dumont, Fry, and Palmer. The divisions of Generals Negley and Pal- mer will be for the present regarded as temporarily detached. II. Major-General McCook will command the right wing ; Major-Gen- eral Crittenden the left. Their commands will be so designated. Bv command of Major-General Eosecrans : •^ AKTHUE C. DUCAT, Lieutenant- Colonel and Acting Chief of Staff, 12 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. (Chap. XXXIL Headquaetees Foueteenth Aemy Coeps, Bowling Oreen, Ky., November 6, 1862 — 11.30 p. m. Major-General HAiLECK, General-in-Chief: Eeports, deemed nearly authentic, show Kirby Smith in East Ten- nessee ; McCown at the gap. Two brigades at Big Creek Gap. All Bragg's command pushing for Nashville. Foote, at Murfreesborough, said they would have 100,000 men in Tennessee in ten days. They will, doubtless, make a strike to live in Tennessee. They cannot live else; where. They ought to abandon Mississippi, except a few points, and come here. I doubt the wisdom of sending any forces from Kentucky now. Take troops [from] Illinois, Iowa, and Minnesota. You may want all you have in Ohio and Kentucky on this line. Our two corps are advancing on Nashville rapidly. McCook will enter there to-mor- row. Crittenden will probably be at Gallatin by to-morrow night. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major- General. DePaetment of the Cumbeelajtd, Bowling Green, November 6, 1862 — 11 p. m. Major-General Ceittenden, Commanding Second Army Corps : Geneeal : I send you copies of dispatches from General McCook, and commander of post at Mitchellsville. Lookout for yourself; know that your left flank and front are guarded. Communicate often, and know that the communication is kept up. Push rapidly to Gallatin. Do you hear anything of Colonel Kennett or his cavalry force ? Where is your advance, and when can you reach Gallatin ? We are alive and ready. By order of Major-General Eosecrans : AETHUE C. DUCAT, Lieutenant- Colonel and Acting Chief of Staff. [Inclosnres.] Headqxtaetees Fiest Coeps, November 5, 1862. Lieutenant-Colonel Ducat, Acting Chief of Staff : The following dispositions are made to-day: Sill- and Sheridan to Edgefield Junction ; Woodruff to Tyree Springs ; one regiment of infantry and one company of cavalry left at Tyree, to rid the country of guerril- las and keep open communication. I will go into Nashville to-morrow myself. Will go to work and repair railroad bridges, &c. My head- quarters will be at Edgefield Junction to-night. I will communicate with Crittenden to-night. A. mcd. Mccook, Major-General, Commanding. Mitchellsville, November 6, 1862. Lieut. Col. Aethue C. Ducat, Acting Chief of Staff : A private, paroled at Gallatin, left on horseback this morning ; states Morgan was there with six regiments of cavalry and four howitzers, numbering about 2,400 men. Morgan was ready to move when prisoner left ; supposed he was going to Kentucky this way. Nine mounted men. Chap, xxxn.i CORREStOKDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 13 supposed to be Morgan's, left Richmond, on tbo approach of the bridge train, about 2 this p. m. Prisoner heard heavy firing iu tlie direction of Nashville from about 4 a. m. to about 3 p. m. yesterday. The First Michigan Engineers also heard the firing in direction of kashville ve.s- terday about 3 p. m. A. A. STEVENS, Colonel, Commanding. Headquaetees Foubteenth Army Coeps, BffwUng Chreen, November 6, 1862—11 p. m. Col. A. A. Stevens, Commanding Post, MitchelUville : Find out immediately if you have communication with Colonel Zahm of the cavalry, who has gone to left of railroad to Scottsville road; also find out if Zahm is in communication with General Crittenden. Com- munication must be kept up, and you are charged with your part. Have you a good courier line of communication with General McCook 1 AETHUE C. DUCAT, Lieutenant- Colonel and Acting Chief of Staff. Headquaetees Fotteteenth Aemy Coeps, Depaetment of the Cumbeeland, November C, 1862 — 12 midnight. Major-General Ceittenden : I send yon copy of dispatch just received from Mitchellsville. We have sent forward cavalry to open communication with General Mc- Cook. We hope you will move on those people and get them. Com- mnnicate immediately. By order of General Eosecrans : AETHUE C. DUCAT, Lieutenant- Colonel and Acting Chief of Staff. [Inclosure.] Mitchellsville, November 6, 1802. Aethue C. Ducat, Lieutenant- Colonel and Acting Chief of Staff : Since telegraphing, Major Paramore, of the Third Ohio Cavalry, of Colonel Zahm's command, has arrived, and reports that up to 5 o'clocl; this p. m. Colonel Zahm had no communication with General Critten- den. He also reports that the main force of Morgan's command was at Gallatin this afternoon, and detachment of 500 at Tunnel Hill, 5 miles this side. Colonel Zahm intends to get communication with General Crittenden to-morrow, if possible. He sent out to-day, but the party were unable to get through, on account of Morgan's force. Colonel Zahm encamped at Fountain Head Station, 7 miles beyond this point. Major Paramore will forward the dispatch to General McCook at once. I have no courier attached to my command. Major Paramore will fur- nish couriers to keep open communication with Colonel Zahm, 1 have no courier communication with General McCook. A. A. STEVENS, Colonel, Commanding Post. 14 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap.XXXIL Louisville, November 6, 1862. Major-General Eoseceans : Tlie engineer in charge of bridge force reports that a small party of rebels were at Eichland Station this a. m., and that mounted men have been seen by the carpenters to-day in numbers. The whole country from Eichland to Gallatin has been occupied by bands of mounted men, who wUl cut off working parties and destroy their work unless a suffi- cient force is placed on the line. So large is this force of rebels that, in my opinion, there should, for the present, be placed a large force at Gallatin and at Tunnel Hill, with sufficient mounted men to intimidate them. I understand that no troops are on, the line below Mitchellsville. The turnpike is too far from the railroad to enable troops by that line to protect the railroad. Can a guard be sent to Eichland ? J. B. ANDEESON. Louisville, November 6, 1862. Maj. Gen. W. S. Eoseceans : Bridge men are at work 2 miles beyond Mitchellsville Station. Officer commanding forces at that place cannot send a guard to protect bridge party. Will it be safe to send the carpenters in advance of the troops'? One bridge, 6 miles beyond Eichland, was safe on Monday, and two, 4 miles, were partially burned. K the line can be occupied at once by troops these may be saved. Answer. J. B. AtTOEESON. Louisville, November 6, 1862. Major-General Eoseceans : General Wright went to Lexington. Heard he had gone to Cincinnati. There are stragglers and deserters and convalescents, &c., but cannot get transportation, as all is used for your commissary stores. Will want regiment of cavalry, say Eighth Kentucky Cavalry, besides Seventeenth Kentucky ; wish them sent to Hopkinsville. J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier- General. Heabquaetees Foueteenth Aemy Coeps, Bowling Green, November 6, 1862 — 12 m. Major-General McCook, Garter's, 5 miles beyond Mitchellsville, toith Sheridan's Biv., via Mitchellsville and courier line : Communication received. Move on to NashviUe. Use your wagon train to throw rations into the place as rapidly as possible. The paper yon mention as inclosed was not inclosed. State the hour of all your communications and dispatches. By order of Major-General Eosecrans : AETHUE C. DUCAT, Lieutenant- Colonel and Acting Chief of Staff. Chap. xxxn.J CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 15 Headquarters First Corps, Army of the Ohio, Edgefield Junction, November (5, 18G2 — 7.15 p. m. Licutenant-Colouel Ducat, Chief of Staff, Bowling Green, Ky. : Colonel : Sill's and Sheridan's divisions arrived here today. Wood- ruff at Tyree Springs. Eighty-ninth Illinois I left at Tyree as a guard. I will also leave a regiment here to keep up communications. The rest of my corps will be in Nashville to-morrow. Morgan attacked Edge- field yesterday, and Tvas handsomely repulsed ; simultaneously an attack was made in front of Nashville, with like result. I send you Nashville paper of to-day. There has always been great fault in the department delivering ra- tions at the Louisville depot. I merely report so as to avoid all trouble. They do not deliver them as fast as they can be shipped on the cars. Crittenden's corps will soon call on me for supplies. Send them to Mitchellsville, and they will be in Nashville all right, and the trains se- cure. I can load 200,000 rations on the 8th ; 300,000 on the 9th ; 150,000 on the 10th; 150,000 on the 11th, and 100,000 per diem after that as long as may be desired. I am thus anxious on account of the roads. We may now look for heavy rains, which will make the road between Tyree Springs and Mitchellsville almost impassable. Morgan left here at 4 p. m. yesterday, and marched on the Gallatin pike. Report says that he crossed the river 6 miles above Nashville. I have sent a regiment of cavalry to communicate with Crittenden's corps. I hope to find him at Gallatin. The paper referred to last night was mislaid, but of no importance. I will assume command of Nashville at 10 a. m. to-morrow. Eespectfnlly, your obedient servant, A. McD. McCOOK, Major- General, Commanding. Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Bowling Green, November 6, 1862 — 8 p. m. Genefal McCook, Edgefield Junction, via Mitchellsville and courier line : We have nothing from Colonel Kennett as to where he is j did he go toward Scottsville, as ordered ? He has not communicated with General Crittenden, and the general does not know whether he has cavalry on his front or not. One regiment was ordered to go on General Critten- den's front. When Colonel Kennett marched it never reported to him. Your dispositions and intentions, as per dispatch to-day, are satisfac- tory. Please state the hour of your dispatch es. En gineers report heavy firing in direction of Nashville. By order of Major-General Rosecrans : AETHUE C. DUCAT, Lieutenant-Colonel and Acting Chief of Staff. Headquarters Fourth Division, November 6, 1862. Lieut. Col. Arthur C. Ducat, Chief of Staff: Sir : Edward Briscoe, a citizen of Kentucky, living near Louisville, has just arrived here from Knoxville, wjiich place he left on Friday last 16 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., IT. ALA., AND SW. VA. tCiiAP. XXSn. (31st). He brings information confirming that communicated iu my dis- I)atch last evening, to the effect that the rebel armies of Bragg and Kirby Smith are moving on Nashville, troops mostly moving by rail, artillery and wagon trains moving by way of Sparta, all making haste to reach the objective point before our troops can get there to oppose them. Mr. Briscoe brings so much important information touching the condition, numbers, and organization of the rebel army that I have thought best to send him to you. He will reach you this evening, going by way of Cave City. I send these communications to you direct, to save time. I also send copies to General Crittenden. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, WM. SOOY SMITH, Brigadier-General, Commanding Fourth Division. P. S.— A returned prisoner, S. P. Vess, formerly a guide for our troops at Wartrace, Tenn., and engaged in making up a company for Stokes' cavalry, has just come in from Sparta, which point he left a week ago last Monday night, having drugged the guard and escaped. He says that from 500 to 800 men, principally convalescents, had garrisoned Sparta, but were ordered to Murfreesborough just before he got away. He confirms the accounts already received of the rebel advance into Middle Tennessee. He says that Joe Johnston is in command, and that it is rumored that he brought re-enforcements, swelling the number of Bragg's and Kirby Smith's combined forces to from 70,000 to 90,000. Headqtjaktees Fourteenth Akmy Corps, Bowling Green, November G, 1862. Major-General Weight, Cincinnati : The southwestern part of this State has been a disturbed district all summer. It is a granary of supplies for us. I am told a regiment of infantry and two of cavalry will suffice to clear it. I propose to detach McHenry, Seventeenth Kentucky, Rousseau's division, for the infantry, and will send them down to Russellville. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major-General. Headquarters, Lexington, Ky., November G, 1862. Maj. Gen. W. S. EbSECRANS, Bowling Green : General Halleck directs that all troops in Kentucky that can be spared be sent down the Mississippi without delay. To carry out these instruc- tions efficiently, I must send all of Granger's force, with the exception of, say, five regiments. This will, of course, prevent the occupation of Lon- don and Somerset. Do you think such occupation so important to the success of your operations as to withhold the force of Granger from the Mississippi expedition ? I do not think so. They should go. Answer quick. H. G. WEIGHT, Major-General, Commanding. Chap. XXXII.J CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 17 Cincinnati, November 6, 1862. Maj. GcD. W. S. EosECUANS: General Gilbert, with a brigade of infantry at Lebanon, will be ordered at once. Did you get my telegram of this morning from Lexington, Ky ■? H. G. WEIGHT, Major- General. Headquaetebs Fotjeteenth Army Corps, Botoling Oreen, November 6, 1862. Major General Wright, Cincinnati: Kirby Smith, with 20,000, guards East Tennessee. McCown is at Cumberland Gap. Two brigades at Big Creek Gap. All Bragg's forces moving on Nashville via Sparta, per heavy trains, and by cars for all infantry to Murfreesborough, intending to attack Nashville. I think it imprudent to send Granger's force away now. If the rebels can, they must get back into Kentucky or Tennessee. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major- General. Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Department op the Cutmberland, November 7, 1862 — 9 a. m. Maj. Gen. Thomas L. Crittenden, Commanding Second Army Corps : General : Tour three communications of yesterday are received. The general is anxious to know what your supply train is, where it is, and who commands it. This information you will give us as soon as possible. We have a communication from General McCook, 7.15 p. m., on yes- terday. Sill and Sheridan at Edgefield Junction ; one regiment left at Tyree Springs. The rest of his corps will be in Nashville to-day. Morgan attacked Edgefield on 5th instant, and was repulsed ; simul- taneously an attack was made on Nashville ; they were repulsed. We are doing all that can be done to send supplies forward. You will have all you want at Nashville, if we have usual luck. McCook will use his trains to push forward supplies for all. Morgan left Edgefield 4 p. m. on 5th instant. There is a report that he crossed the river 6 miles above Nashville. McCook has sent a regiment of cavalry to communicate with yon ; yon will hear from them, Kennett is on your front all right. Ad- vance, communicate, and fight when you get a chance. By order of Major-General Eosecrans : AETHCTE C. DUCAT, Lieutenant-Colonel and Acting Chief of Staff. P. S. — When you come up with Colonel Kennett, have him go on cover- ing your front and flank. Headquarters Second Army Corps, November 7, 1862—6 p. m. Lieut. Col. Arthur C. Ducat, Chief of Staff: Colonel : Tour communication through Glasgow, inclosing one from Colonel Stevens, at Mitchellsville, is received. About the same time a 2 B R— VOL XX, PT II 18 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXII. courier brought me one of similar import from Colonel Zahm, in which he stated, in addition, that he had sent out a reconnoitering party toward Gallatin, and would inform me if they made any important discoveries. In answer to this first note of Colonel Zahm, I wrote the note No. 1. Some time after I received the report from the reconnoitering party, copied and marked No. 2. I then gave an order to General Wood to send a brigade of picked men to Gallatin by daylight, marked No. 3, and also note again to Colonel Zahm, as copied. No. 4. I shall myself start before day in the morning and reach Gallatin shortly after Wood's advance brigade, to superintend operations, should there be any con- siderable force there. I have not yet heard from Kennett's command, or any part of it. Most respectfully, your obedient servant, T. L. CEITTENDEN. [Inclosnre No. 1.] Headquabtees Second Aemy Coeps, November 7, 1862—3.45 p. m. Col. L. Zahm, Commanding Second Cavalry Brigade : Colonel : My command is on the road. General Wood, after march- ing 20 miles to-day, is encamped within 12 miles of Gallatin. General Van Cleve, on account of water, is encamped at this point, 6 or 7 miles in rear of General Wood. I shall move with those two divisions promptly in the morning upon Gallatin. If I hear through your courier to-night that Morgan is still at Gallatin, I shall immediately send a part of Wood's command to that point. I have no cavalry with me, and can only obtain the information through the courier that you may send me, and am not willing to push my weary men farther to-day upon the bare possibility of finding him still there. By command of Major-General Crittenden : LTNE STAELING, Assistant Adjutant- General. [Inclosare No 2.] Headqtjaetees Second Cavaley Beigade, Fountain Head, November 7, 1862 — 11 a. m. General Ceittenden, Commanding Second Army Corps, Army of the Ohio : Geneeal : This moment received reports from reconnoitering party toward Gallatin, stating that rebel pickets were still in force on Tunnel Hill, and that, from all information they could gather, Morgan was still occupying Gallatin. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, LEWIS ZAHM, Colonel, Commanding Second Cavalry Brigade. [Inclosnre No. 3.1 Headqtjaetees Second Aemy Coeps, November 7, 1862—4.30 p. m. Brigadier-General Wood, Commanding Sixth Division : Geneeal : I have this moment received information that Morgan, with his cavalry, is still in Gallatib. Now, if this is true, I want you to Chap. XXXH.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 19 catch him, and, although you have marched 20 miles today, you will send a brigade of picked men at 2 o'clock to-morrow morning to Galla- tin, BO as to reach that point at daylight, with instructions to capture whatever force may be there. March with the remainder of your com- mand at 6 o'clock. General Yan Cleve will march at 6, aiid will be promptly in supporting distance of yon. This is hard on the men, but no chances are now to be lost, and I count on you. By order of Major-General Crittenden : LYNE STAELING, Assistant Adjutant-Oeneral. [Iiiclosnie No. 4.] Headqttaetees Second Army Corps, November 7, 1862 — 6 p. m. Col. L. Zahm, Commanding Second Cavalry Brigade : Colonel : Since closing my former note of today, I have received your report of the movements of your reconnoitering party toward Gal- latin, stating that, from all the information they could gain, Morgan was still in Gallatin. Immediately upon receipt of this communication I ordered General Wood to send a brigade of picked men to Gallatin at 2 a. m., so as to reach that point at daylight. If you can in any way co-operate with him, it would be well to do it. By order of Major-General Crittenden : LYlN'E STAELING, Assistant Adjutant- General. Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Department of thde Cumberland, Bowling Green, Ky., 'November 7, 1862 — 9 p. m. Major-General Crittenden, Commanding Second Army Corps, Gallatin : The general commanding directs that you cross over the river at the best point, probably opposite the Silver Springs road ; that you occupy Lebanon with one brigade immediately on crossing, and place your main force from Silver Springs to Eural Hill, or on main road from Eural Hill to Nashville. On crossing you will, as rapidly as possible, open commu- nication [with Nashville]. One of our people from Murfreesborough says that, when he left, General Bishop Polk proposed to attack Nashville. Joe' Johnston has been assigned to the command, but is feeble and unable to take the field. Breckinridge in Murfreesborough. The idea was not to take Nashville, but burn it ; this has failed. They boast from 20,000 to 30,000 men. Cheatham is at Tullahoma with a division; they think we are advancing with 12,000 'men. They have large stores at Lebanon and Murfreesborough. Attend to the latter. They are hauling them away as fast as possible. Their cavalry has for its mis- sion to prevent our opening the road to Nashville. Act accordingly. Yon will order Colonel Kennett to occupy Hartsville strongly. Some of his cavalry you will order to cross the river and operate on your advance toward Lebanon and in front. At this distance you must be the best judge of the position of the rebel cavalry, and the general commanding leaves much in this respect to your judgment and discretion. Order Colonel Kennett to keep up communication. The general desires you particularly to know that this is done by your command with his head- 20 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA,, AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXIL quarters wherever they may be. The general comiiiandiug directs that you leave one regiment at Gallatin, with a battery. The general directs that you send your railroad men, if you have any, to assist in opening railroad at tunnel ; send all you can. I have the honor to be, general, very respectfully, ARTHUE C. DUGAT, , Lieutenant- Colonel and Acting Chief of Staff . Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Bowling Green, November 7, 1862 — 11 p. m. Major-General Crittenden : General : Dispatch just received from General McCook. He en- tered Nashville at 8 a. m. this morning. He confirms all I have stated in inclosed communication. Move over very quietly, and as secretly as possible. Open communication with General McCook as rapidly as pos- sible. Do not demonstrate too boldly when you cross oyer. Let them come into your net. By order of Major-General Rosecrans : ' ARTHUR C. DUCAT, Lieutenant- Colonel and Acting Chief of Staff. [Inclosnre.] Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Department op the Cumberland, Bowling Green, November 7, 1862. General Crittenden : Colonel Zahm, commanding cavalry east of railroad, reports Morgan at Gallatin late last night, with strong pickets. Crush the devil if you can. Usethecavalryfor communication first of all. The cavalry divis- ion has been ordered across from Springfield east, toward Gallatin and Scottsville. Zahm's messengers, as well as the cavalry column, will probably find you before this. Direct that cavalry column on Harts- ville, if they have supplies. Send them rations if necessary. Keep me posted in everything. I confide in your vigilance, energy, and prompti- tude in giving information. You were advised this a. m. that McCook reports attack and repulse of rebels at Nashville, and that he would assume command there to-day at 10 a. m. He also says he will open communication with you. See that this is done. General Smith has been ordered to occupy Scottsville with two brigades, leaving one at Glasgow, keep up his supplies, and open communication with you di- rect. If possible — at least through these headquarters. Please see to that. Fry is ordered, with his division, to protect railroad and repairs. By order of Major-General Rosecrans : ARTHUR C. DUCAT, ' Lieutenant- Colonel and Acting Chief of Staff. Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Bowling Green, November 7, 1862. General Fry, Mitchellsville : Close down your command and give railroad operatives protection to Gallatin, if need be, leaving the fear brigade to occupy Mitchellsville. Chap. XXXH] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 21 You have, doubtless, reports from Colonel Zahm that Morgan was at Gal- latin, -with pickets at Tunnel Hill. General Crittenden moving on Gal- latin from Scottsville. I want every force sent to protect the tunnel whilst being cleared out and put in repair. I also want the telegraph line to follow you down as far as possible, leaving an ofllce atMitchells- ville. I also want report of all roads, right and left, running out from the railroads running south, stating condition of those roads for haul- ing purposes, as well as for infantry and cavalry. I want to have daily ii note from you reporting where you are, what has happened and you know. W. S. EOSECRANS, Major- General, Commanding. To be forwarded from telegraph ofifice without delay. Headquarters First Division, Gamp near Mitchellsville, November 7, 1862. General Eosecrans: General : My command reached this point this evening. I will push forward a portion of it to-morrow morning as early as possible. I have heard nothing from Colonel Zahm since I left Bowling Green. I will get a correct account of the various roads leading south from the rail- road. I have not had time as yet to do so. I learned from citizens at Franklin this morning that Morgan was at Edgefield, and so dispatched from Franklin. Yours, SPEED S. FEY, Brigadier- General. Headquarters Fourteenih Army Corps, Bowling Green, November 7, 1862 — 10 p. m. Col. John Kennett, Commanding Cavalry {via Mitchellsville and courier lines) : Colonel : The general commanding directs that you make a strong occupation of Hartsville, and also send cavalry enough in front of Gen- eral Crittenden in his advance across the river toward Lebanon, and on his front, opening communication with Nashville. At this distance you must be the best judge of the i)osition and the intentions of the rebel cavalry. The general commanding expects that you will exercise your own judgment in many respects, governed by the several movements ordered. You will, on receipt of this, communicate rapidly with Gen- eral Crittenden, and co-operate with him. The mission of the rebel cavalry was, from all we can learn, to destroy and prevent us from repairing the railroad to Nashville ; they have failed in this. General Crittenden will tell you the news. See him as soon as possible. The general wishes me to state that he does not consider your dis- patches satisfactory, and would like them oftener ; that communication with his headquarters must at all times be kept yp, wherever they are. I have the honor to be. colonel, AETHUE C. DUCAT, Lieutenant- Colonel and Acting Chief of istaff. P. S. — Work secretly and quietly. Do not let the enemy know of your movements. 22 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chat. XXxn. Headquaetebs United States Forces, Nashville, Tenn., November 7, 1862. Lieutenant- Colonel Ducat, Acting Chief of Staff, Bowling Green, Ky. : Colonel : I arrived here at 8 a. m., and found everything all right in Nashville. The troops are in excellent fighting order, and ready; want nothing but sugar and coffee, shoes and blankets. The sugar and coffee they will have to-night. My troops will encamp on the right bank of the Cumberland. There is no room on the Nashville side, unless I go beyond the defenses of General Negley. We have two admirable bridges over the river. The railroad bridge is also a wagon bridge, and the pontoon bridge is a good one, and can be secured against any rise in the river. General Negley reports the enemy at Murfreesborough, and extend- ing within 8 miles of the city, 25,000 ; artillery, thirty-five piecea, chiefly field artillery, well mounted, and principally heavy caliber. Cheatham's division is concentrating at Tullahoma, on the Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad. Tou will be much pleased with the mili- tary condition of things here when yon arrive ; but the Union sentiment is decreasing every day, and the miserable inhabitants are very bitter. General Negley has furnished 250 wagons, which are now on the way to Mitchellsville for supplies. Feed Mitchellsville Station well, and I will deliver all in Nashville promptly. I will communicate twice a day. Respectfully, &c., A. McD. McCOOK, Major- General, Commanding. P. S. — I commence to repair the telegraph to-morrow, and am very short of material, acid, &c. Hdqrs. First Army Corps, Army op the Ohio, November 7, 1862 — 4 p. m. Lieutenant-Colonel Ducat, Acting Chief of Staff : Colonel : Tour dispatch received at 3 p. m., when riding the lines. You ordered me to send Kennett and his cavalry to Scottsville. I or- dered him there, and yesterday he marched upon that point. My three divisions are now here. I left a brigade at Edgefield Junction until other troops came up. Tou had better order the rest of the army to halt short of Nashville until the railroad is complete. Nashville is very strongly intrenched. No fears of an advance upon the city. Please let me know when the general comes, so that quarters can be prepared for him. Respectfully, yours, &c., A. Mod. McCOOK, Major-General, Commanding. Fountain Head, November 7, 1862. Lieutenant-Colonel Ducat, [Acting] Chief of Staff : Have communication vopen with Tyree Springs. Learn that most of General McCook's army corps encamped within 8 miles of Nashville i»st night. Have parties out in search of General Crittenden, to open Chap. XXXH.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. ^UNION. 23 commanicatiou. He has not advanced yet within 20 miles of Gallatin. Learn that General Morgan was yesterday, all day and late in the even- ing, with force of 3,000, at Gallatin. LEWIS ZAHM, Colonel, Commanding Second Cavalry Brigade. Headquabteks Fotjeteenth Aemy Corps, Boioling Green, November 7, 1862. Colonel Zahm, ( Via Mitchellsville and courier lines :) The general commanding has received your dispatch, and approves of your coarse. General Crittenden was in Scottsville last night ; moves on Gallatin this morning. Inform him of all you know, and keep up communications with him. If you have to communicate, will Colonel Kennett act on the principle that the cavalry are the eyes.of the army? Take orders for co-operation from General Crittenden. Always keep up your communication with headquarters. AETHUK C. DUCAT, Lieutenant- Colonel and Acting Chief of Staff. Headquarters Second Cayax,rt, In Camp at Fountain Head, November 7, 1862 — 11 a. m. Lieut. Col. Aethiir C. Ducat, [Acting] Chief of Staff: This moment had a courier in from reconnoitering party toward Gal- latin. Strong rebel pickets are occupying Tunnel Hill. Morgan, with his forces, from best information obtainable, is still at Gallatin, My force, being only 600 strong, is too weak to attack him. I asked Colo- nel Stevens, at Mitchellsville Station, last night for re-enforcements, with the object of attacking Morgan. Colonel Stevens could not fur- nish me with any. Have dispatched two separate couriers, with report, this forenoon, to communicate these facts to General Crittenden. LEWIS ZAHM, Colonel, Commanding Second Cavalry Brigade. Generajj Orders, ) Hdqrs. Fourteenth Army Corps, > Department of the Cumberland, "So. 7. ) Bowling Green, Ky., November 7, 1862. Capt. Elmer Otis, Fourth Cavalry, U. S. Army, is announced as chief of courier lines. All such lines will be under his general direction, and bis orders in reference to them are to be obeyed and respected. Com- manders of corps, divisions, brigades, and detachments will immediately cause all non-commissioned officers and privates of cavalry who art; mounted, but have no arms (except orderlies), to report at once to him at these headquarters, to be used in forming courier lines for carrying dispatches in a safe country. By this means effective cavalry, now performing this duty, may be sent to the front. By command of Major-General Eosecrans : ARTHUR C. DUCAT, Lieutenant-Colonel and Acting Chief of Staff. 24 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXH Louisville, Ky., November 7, 1862—6.30 p. m. Col. A. Stagee: Two divisions of McCook's corps are at Edgefield Junction to-night. Heavy firing reported in direction of Nashville from morning to after- noon yesterday. Telegraph working to Mitchellsville. Guerrillas 5 miles below. Their bridge-builders returned to Mitchellsville, deeming it unsafe to remain unguarded. Office opened at Grand Junction at noon to- day. SAM. BRUCH. Headquaetees Depaetment op the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, November 7, 1862 — 3.40 p. m. Maj. Gen. H. W. Halleck, General-in- Chief: I have delayed reply to your telegram of the 5th, in order to get some further information of the enemy's movements. I have just heard from General Rosecrans, who says Kirby Smith, with 20,000 men, guards East Tennessee; that McCown is at Cumberland Gap; that two brigades are at Big Creek Gap, and that all Bragg's force is moving on Nashville, via Sparta. General Bosecrans desires that the forces in Kentucky should not be reduced, and it seems imprudent to do so at present. These forces will, therefore, be moved still farther southward, to cover the country behind the gaps, and to co-operate, if needed, in General Rosecrans' movements. Operations in Western Virginia cannot this season be car- ried farther than the occupation of the country west of Flat Top and Sewell Mountain, owing to the impossibility of supplying a force beyond. Bridges are all gone, boats broken up, and roads will be impassable as soon as bad weather sets in. Terminating operations as above, Morgan's force may be at once withdrawn, and, unless disapproved by you to-day, orders will be given for bringing it here, to be added either to the forces now in Kentucky or for such other disposition as may then be best. H. G. WRIGHT, Major- General, Commanding. Cincinnati, November 7, 1862. Major-General Roseceans : I have ordered Gilbert to occupy Jamestown with a brigade of in- fantry and a regiment of cavalry without delay. Granger will move Jiis force to the other points as rapidly as possible, but he will need ad- ditional transportation before goin g far. What force do you design leav- ing along the road within the State of Kentucky? It is important I should know as soon as you determine. Am glad you sent the force to clean out Southwest Kentucky. I got here last night, having been sick at Lexington, Ky., and am overwhelmed with accumulated business. WRIGHT. Headquaetees Depaetment of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, November 7, 1862. Maj. Gen. Goedon Geangee, Lexington, Ky. : General Boyle telegraphed yesterday that he has information of large train of rebel wagons entering Whitley County from Tennessee to forage Chap, xxxn.] COKEESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 25 on Cumberland River, withasufficientforcetocarryoutbisobject. Have you such information ? We must look out for these incursions, which will continue if information sent you this morning is correct. H. G. WRIGHT, Major-General, Commanding. Hdqbs. 14th Aemt Corps, Dept. of the Cumberland, Bowling Oreen, November 8, 1862. Col. J. C. Kelton, ' ' Assistant Adjutant-General, Washington, D. C. : , Colonel : I have the honor to transmit, for the information of the General-in-Chief, the statement of Lieutenant HoUoway, Fifth Cavalry, U. S. Army, who was taken prisoner some two months since and paroled a few days ago. He was permitted to pass their lines by an aide of Breckinridge, with whom he was acquainted. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, W. S. ROSBCRANS, Major- General, Commanding. [iDclosare.] Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Department op the Cumberland, , 1862. On the 27th of October General Breckinridge's army reached Mur- freesborough, Knoxville, and Chattanooga. His command numbered about 8,000. Forrest had a force of 5,000 or 6,000 men at Murfreesbor- ough, who were badly officered and armed, all of whom had joined the army since Buell evacuated Tennessee. On the morning of November 1, General Breckinridge's army left Murfreesborough for La Yergne, 15 miles distant from Nashville, and on the morning of the 6th they attacked the city and were repulsed, but with what loss I am unable to state. I talked with many of Breckinridge's staff. They did not believe Nashville could be taken, and thought it was General Breckinridge's intention to burn the city, the citizens having signified a willingness to have their property destroyed. The rebels have 30,000 men near Nashville, but I think 15,000 will cover their entire force. They had forty-five pieces of artillery at Murfreesborough, a few .siege guns among the number. Breckinridge's command was composed entirely of Kentuckians and Tennesseeans. I think his object in going to Murfreesborough was to let his army visit their friends and obtain clothing, and also to carry off all the provisions in Middle Tennessee, and to fill up the old Tennessee regiments with conscripts. They have large quantities of bacon and salt at Murfreesborough and Lebanon. They were, however, hauling the provisions from Lebanon to Murfrees- borough as fast as their transportation would admit, which was very limited. The rebels expected the divisions of Generals Cheatham and Buckner at Murfreesborough some two weeks ago. Cheatham was re- ported at Tullahoma, Buckner at Chattanooga, all of which I believe is a mistake. I think General Bragg's army has either gone to the Potomac or to re-enforce General Van Dorn, now Pemberton's command. Gen- eral Kirby Smith is at the Cumberland Gap with between 10,000 and 15,000 men. Bragg's entire army has had plenty of time to reach Mur- freesborough. I do not think any of his command started for that point. 26 KT., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXU. Breckinridge's command are the Fort Donelson prisoners and a part of the command he had with him at Baton Eouge, La. The Kentucky regiments are in a state of mutiny, having served their time out and are compelled to serve two more years. I saw a great many deserters be- tween Gallatin and Franklin, Tenn. They were anxious to be paroled, never to take up arms against the United States. I saw John Morgan at Gallatin. A part of his command had started for Hartsville, Tenn., 19 miles northeast of Gallatin. The remainder of his force were waiting for their horses to be shod. I think they were all going to Hartsville. He had between 2,000 and 3,000 men. He is a very careless officer. I found no vedettes on any of the roads. It is reported that he has been detailed to watch the Louisville and Nashville Eailroad, his headquarters to be at Hartsville. Ten thousand men have been sent to re-enforce Mobile, which is being threatened. General Holmes is at Little Eock, Ark., organizing a force to invade Missouri. Generals Sibley and Steele have been withdrawn from New Mexico, and are now in Eichmond, their troops mustered out of service. It is reported that General Grant oc- cupies Huntsville, Ala. Governor Harris, of Tennessee, changed his headquarters fromMurfreesborough to Chattanooga. I think thatBreck- inridge will evacuate all Middle Tennessee, judging from the movements I saw. All the stock and provisions are being sent south. Large quan- tities of bacon, salt, and quinine have been shipped from Southern Ken- tucky to Chattanooga. The Jews at Louisville, Ky., supply the rebel oflBcers with gold lace and all sorts of military trappings. I talked to a great many Tennessee officers and soldiers ; they all told me they would desert if they had to leave Middle Tennessee. I think a lenient course would soon win Ten- nessee back. General Buell's course was productive of much good. He has made a number of good Union men all through the South. General Breckinridge told me that General Buell hurt the South more than the armies of the United States, by his lenient policy. The people in Tennessee had written to their sons to desert and come home ; that General Buell would not incarcerate them in a prison, as they supposed. If John Morgan is pursued he will go toward Carthage, Tenn. Gen- eral Polk is now in command of Bragg's army. Joe Johnston is at Chat- tanooga in very feeble health. Maj. Gen. Sam. Jones is in command at Chattanooga. He has but a few troops with him. When Breckinridge reached Murfreesborough he had no horses for his artillery, but pressed all he could find in the country. General S. E. Anderson is with Breck- inridge, but without a command. General Eoger W. Hanson is also with hitB. I found it impossible to learn anything from Lee's army. The movements of his army are kept very quiet. I saw the Eichmond En- quirer two weeks ago. It intimated that General Lee would need re- enforcements to remain in the Valley of Shenandoah. All the Southern papers were asking for troops to be sent to Lee, and I believe most of Bragg's army have gone to Virginia. Bragg, in his report to the Adju- tant-General C. S. Army, says he only received 1,500 recruits in Ken- tucky, and that the people turned their backs upon his army, and in many cases ran off to seek Federal protection. Van Dorn, in his re- port, acknowledges a loss of 13,000 men, killed, wounded, and missing. He thinks most of the missing deserted. He lost 3 generals killed. AU of his transportation was destroyed by his wagon-master during the stampede. General Price's staff have all resigned, on account of the general being superseded. [HOLLOWAT.] Chap. XXXTT .] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 27 B0WLIN& Geeen, Ky., November 8, 1862—11.55 a. m. Miij. Gen. H. W. HiXLECK, General-in- Chief : Please send Brig. Gen. J. J. Eeynolds to duty in this anny corps. There are but twenty-one brigadier-generals for forty brigades and twelve divisions. I hope General Eeynolds' commission will be of the same date that it was before he resigned. There are urgent reasons why it should be. W. S. KOSECEANS, Major-Qeneral. Headquabtees Foueteenth Aemt Ooeps, Bowling Green, November 8, 1862 — 12.30 a. m. Hon. E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War : I respectfully request that Capt. A. E. Strickle, commissary of sub- sistence, be ordered to duty in this department, to attend to the bread- baking for the army. 1 intend to get the flour from the country through which we pass, and thereby save the expense of transportation. Cap- tain Strickle was attending to this business in my command before I left Mississippi, and is not being used by my successor. W. S. EOSECEANS, Mqjor-Oeneral, Headquabtees Fourteenth Aemt Coeps, Bowling Green, Ky., November 8, 1862 — 9.30 p. m. Maj. Gen. H. W. Halleck, General-in- Chief : 1 have considerable cavalry in much confusion for want of a head. I am greatly in need of General Stanley, and request that you order him to join me at once. General Grant is pushing him south. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major- General. Bowling Geeen, November 8, 18®. Major-General Geant : The War Department has ordered General Stanley here. He is much needed ; please send him as soon as you can. You will do a most nec- essary thing for the service. W. 8. EOSECEANS, Major- General. Neae Gallatin, November 8, 1862—12 m. Lieut. Col. Aethuk O. Ducat : As ordered last evening, General Wood sent Colonel Harker's brigade to try and capture Morgan's command. I had command. Both Harker and Zahm reached here about the same time, just after daylight, but Morgan had already escaped. They pressed him closely, capturing IS of his men, with their horses and accouteirments. I have no supply train 28 KT., MID. AND E. TEHN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP.XXXa for my corps. General Wood has none for his division. General Van Oleve has but about 40 supply wagons. I shall use every effort to bring up supplies from Mitchellsville ; but as General Van Cleve will have to march over 20 miles to-day, I shall be detained necessarily to bring them up, and I shall camp my forces to-night principally on the Cumberland Eiver. The want of cavalry greatly embarrasses my operations. Colo- nel Kennett has not yet reported, so I have none to send to General Smith, as you have ordered. Without a cavalry force at Hartsville, I fear a single regiment would not be safe here, and I have no means of opening communication with General McCook. I shall, as promptly as possible, execute your orders. Shall send my wagons to Mitchellsville by the way of Fountain Head, with the hope that supplies may be sent there, which would greatly facilitate my obtaining them. Most respectfully, T. L. CEITTENDEN, Major- General, Commanding. Headquaetees Foueteenth Aemt Coeps, Bowling Green, November 8, 1862 — 10 p. in. Maj. Gen. Thomas L. Ceittenden: Communication and dispatch of 12 m. received. Have instructed General McCook to send you 50,000 assorted rations as soon as possible. We are astonished Kennett does not move more rapidly; he has his orders such as sent you last night. Send back communication to Gal- latin and find him ; he is moving that way in the rear, instead of front. You must have his force, and use all that can be spared from a strong occupation of Hartsville on the front and flank of your advance across the river. Do all you can to communicate with General McCook at Nashville. Kennett's orders are to occupy Hartsville strongly, and the balance on your front. General Smith has been ordered to join you when relieved by General Dumont. The general leaves for Nashville on Monday morning. By command of General Eosecraus : AETHUE C. DUCAT, Lieutenant- Colonel and Acting Chief of Staff, Headquaetees Foueteenth Aemt Coeps, Bowling Green, November 8, 1862 — 10 p. m. Major-General Ceittenden, Gallatin : Fifty thousand rations have been sent to Fountain Head for the use of your army. Bv command of Major-General Eosecrans : AETHUE C. DUCAT, Lieutenant- Colonel and Acting Chief of Staff. Mitchellsville, November 8, ,1862—5 p. m. General Eoseceans: I have sent two brigades forward to guard the tunnel, with directions to send one regiment on railroad to protect the party putting up tele- graph wire. Also directed a suffitient guard to be sent to protect for- (iDAr. XXXll.) CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 29 agiug parties ou railroad. Captain Patten, of First Ohio Cavalry, just 111, reports no rebel forces of any sort between this and 12 miles this side Nashville. Would you prefer my remaining at this point, or going to the tunnel ? I have found no house as yet sufficiently commodious lor your headquarters. Respectfully, SPEED S. FRY, Brigadier- Oeneral. Headqtjaeteks Fourteenth Army Corps, Bowling Oreen, Nov&mber 8, 1862. Mnjor-General McCooK, Nashville : Send all your available railroad force to work on bridges from Nash- ville to tunnel. If you have not mechanics, the men can cut timber and square it. Timbers are supposed to be ready for Dry Creek Bridge ; you can ascertain from Mr. Goodhue. Mr. Anderson goes out to tun- nel in the morning. Crowd it through. If Crittenden has railroad men, have them go to work in force. By order of General Rosecrans : ARTHUR C. DUCAT, Lieutenant-Colonel and Acting Chief of Staff. Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Bowling Oreen, November 8, 1862 — 9 p. m. Major-General McCooK, Nashville : General Crittenden camps on the Cumberland to-night. You must send him 50,000 rations (assorted) as soon as possible. Morgan cleared out from Gallatin, Crittenden making a small capture. Kenuett is oper- ating slowly. He should be on Crittenden's front, and also occupying Hartsville. Stir him up if you can. All right, and things working well. General will leave on Monday morning for Nashville. By command of Major-General Rosecrans: ARTHUR C. DUCAT, Lieutenant- Colonel and Acting Chief of Staff. Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Bowling Green, November 8, 1862. Major-General McCooK, Nashville {via telegraph to Mitchellsville, and courier lines) : Forty thousand rations will be at Mitchellsville to-morrow. The gen- eral will move forward to-morrow. ARTHUR C. DUCAT, Lieutenant-Colonel and Acting Chief of Staff. Fountain Head, November 8, 1802 — 5 p. m. Lieut. Col. Arthur C. Ducat, [Acting] Chief of Staff : Have returned from Gallatin. Formed junction this morning with a brigade of General Crittenden's command, near Gallatin. Morgan's 30 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. xxxn. forces were apprised of the brigade's approach. Had pickets out ou the Scottsville pike 8 miles. They left about break of day, some 700 or 800 strong. The cavalry captured 20 of Morgan's men and horses. Gen- erals Wood and Crittenden had arrived at Gallatin at noon to-day ; expected General Van Cleve this evening. Colonel Kennett passed this place at 3 o'clock p. m. for Gallatin : will not arrive there to-night. LEWIS ZAHM, Colonel, Commanding Cavalry Brigade. Special Osdebs, ) Wae Department, Adjt. Gen.'s Office, No. 334. ) Washington, November 8, 1862. • •••••• V. Brig. Gen. J. A. Garfield, U. S. Volunteers, will report for duty to Maj. Gen. David Hunter, U. S. Volunteers, now in Washington City, D. O. By order of the Secretary of War : E. D. TOWNSEKD, Assistant Adjutant- General. Special Oedbes, ^ Hdqes. Fotjeteenth Army Coeps, > Department op the Cumberland, No. IQt ) Bowling Oreen, November 8, 18G2. • ••*••• XrV. Col. S. D. Bruce, with four companies Ninth Michigan, four companies Twenty-eighth Kentucky, ten companies Seventeenth Ken- tucky Infantry, the Fourth Kentucky Cavalry, and the Eighth Kentucky Cavalry, will proceed to clear of rebels the country lying between Green Eiver and the Cumberland, and the Louisville and Nashville Eailroad from Muhlenburg, Hopkinsville, and Lyons — put a stop to contraband trade in that region. He will establish his headquarters at Eussellville, Hopkinsville, or such other point as may best enable him to effect this object. He will also make the best practicable arrangements, and give necessary information to enable us to draw from the country all the sup- plies it can spare for this army. He will communicate fully and fre- quently with the commanding officer at Bowling Green and Nashville, and report to Major-General Wright for such orders, instructions, and assistance as he may require to fulfill his mission. By command of Major-General Eosecrans : C. GODDAED, Major and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. Bowling Green, Kt., November 9, 1862 — 7 p. m. Maj. Cten. H. W. Halleok, General-in-Chief: Will you please endeavor to have Major-General Thomas permitted to select his own staff from military or civil life, as he may find best ? He commands the center of this army, five divisions strong. It will be a benefit to the service, increasing the efficiency of the staff, without sub- tracting from that of the line. W. 9. EOSECEANS, Mc^or-General. Chap. XXXn.J CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 31 Bowling Green, Ky., Novemher 9, 18C2— 9.30 p. m. Maj. Gen. H. W. Hai-leck, 6eneral-in- Chief : McCook's corps at Nashville : Crittenden's near Gallatin. We hope to have railroad open by this day week. Thomas has three divisions on the railroad, between here and Nashville', one occupying Glasgow and Scottsville. Our great wants are arms and a chief for the cavalry. Nothing yet from Stanley. Will General Schuyler Hamilton come ? • W. 8. EOSECEANS, Major- General, Commanding. Bowling Geeen, November 9, 1862—12 p. m. Hon. E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War : If I have not worn out my welcome, I beseech you for the public serv- ice to serve to me revolving arms or breech-loading carbines for my cavalry like those in Mississippi. They are half armed and two-thirds demoralized. We are wasting money on them at the rate of $10,000 per day for want of arms and a chief. General Halleck has ordered Stanley for a chief. He has not reported. No promise of arms. What can you do for us ? W. S. EOSECEANS, Major-Oeneral. Headquaetees Second Aemy Corps, November 9, 1862. Maj. Gen. A. McD. McCooK, Commanding at Nashville : General: I am encamped, with two divisions, Van Clove's and Wood's, on the Cumberland Eiver, 3 miles from Gallatin. Kennett, with his cavalry, has just reported to me. I have ordered him to occupy Hartsville with 2,000 men, to scout the countl-y thoroughly, and use every effort to prevent any obstruction of the Louisville and Nash- ville Eailroad, then to detach the remainder of his command, over 600 men, to report to me. This detachment I have ordered to occupy this evening the road from Nashville to Lebanon, to prevent all intercourse with Lebanon, to open communication with Nashville, and send a com- pany with this note to you. I shall to-morrow occupy with my com- mand Silver Springs, on the upper road, or Eural Hill, on the lower, or some intermediate point between the two, and also send a brigade to Lebanon, should there be no considerable force there. Most respectfully, your obedient servant, T. L. CEITTENDEN, Major-General, Commanding Headquaetees Second Army Corps, Near Gallatin, November 9, 1862 — 5 p. m. Lieut. Col. Arthur C. Ducat, [Acting] Chief of Staff: Colonel: Colonel Kennett reported to me in person this morning. 1 at once ordered him to send a battalion to General Smith, at Scotts- 32 KT., MIB. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXTT . ville ; to occjipy Hartsville with 2,000 meu, to scout the country thor- ougbly ; use every effort to prevent any obstruction of the Louisville and Nashville Eailroad, aud send the remainder of his command to me for instructions. He has supplies for six days. I promptly sent the de- tachment, under Col. E. H. G. Minty, with instructions to cross the river, occupy the road from Nashville to Lebanon, open communication with Nashville, and send a company with a note to General McCook, make no advance toward Lebanon, but remain in position upon the road until further orders, to obtain information. To General McCook I communi- cated the substance of these instructions, and that I should to-morrow occupy with my command Silver Springs, Rural Hill, or some inter- mediate point, and also sent a brigade to Lebanon. I yesterday sent a note to McCook by a negro hackman that I was at Gallatin, and have this moment received- an answer to it. I shall try and communicate with him fully to-morrow, possibly personally. I have sent 100 wagons to Mitchellsville for supplies ; having marched all day yesterday, hav- ing to go to camp and unload, they did not get off until this morning. I have here a good ford for my wagons, but very steep banks, and am constructing a footway for the soldiers to pass over. I shall cross my command to-morrow and occupy the points you have indicated. I shall cross at all events, but the position I shall occupy will depend upon the time my supply train returns. Most respectfully, your obedient servant, T. L. CRITTENDEN, Major- General, Commanding. Headqtjaetees Aemy of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, November 9, 1862 — 10 p. m. Maj. Gen. H. W. Haxleck, General-in- Chief : Morgan's force has been ordered here. The live Tennessee regiments will go to General Rosecrans ; the other to Camp Dennison, to reorgan- ize as cavalry. What shall be done with the remaining six regiments of the command ? Shall they be sent to Memphis 1 Staff officers will start by the first train, to hasten forward new regiments. H. G. WRIGHT, Major- General, Commanding. Headquaetees Depaetment op the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, November 9, 1862. Major-General Roseceans, Bowling Green, Ky. : Five regiments of Tennessee troops have been ordered back from Western Virginia, and as it is desirable they should come near home, they will be sent to you. When shall they report to you, and by what route ? Tennesseeans who crossed within 20 miles of Cumberland Gap know nothing of rebel forces in Kentucky. They say Bragg went to Chattanooga. Tours, H. G. WEIGHT, CHAP xxxn.] COEEESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 33 War Department, Washin(]ion, November 10, 1862. Major-General Eoseceans, Bowling Green, Ky. : General Schuyler Hamilton is en route, and General Eeynolds will leave to-day to join you. General Stanley waa ordered some time ago. Staff officers are regulated by law, and in no case will any general be permitted to vary from the law. Officers may be detailed for duty on the staff, but that will give them no additional pay or rank. Eeport the approximate number of the army under your command. H. W. HALLEGK, Gcneral-in- Chief. Headquarters First Corps, Army op the Ohio, November 10, 1862—8 a. m. Lieutenant-Colonel Ducat, [Acting] Chief of Staff, Mitchellsville, Ky. ; I have communicated with General Crittenden. He crosses the Cum- berland Eiver this morning. He is supplying himself with rations. I will have the telegraph through to Mitchellsville to-night or in the morn- ing, provided we do not have to furnish new wire. I will also have the cars running to Gallatin by the 15th instant; five bridges to build. We have here 22 engines in good running order ; also 300 cars. I have made no movements to the front, Crittenden has moved so slowly. 1 have not heard from Kennett since your order was communicated to him to march from Springfield to Scottsville. I think the enemy are leaving Murixeesborongh. Some of Bragg's army, however, had arrived there ; Cheatham's men, mostly Tenuesseeans. Grape-vine news, from high secession sources, says that there is to be no battle in Tennessee ; that the strength of the Confederacy will be concentrated in Virginia, and the contest settled there. We are all well and happy here. Supplies are arriving rapidly. I am, most respectfully, your obedient servant, A. McD. McCOO:^, Major-Oeneral, Commanding. P. S. — Colonel Kennett has reported to General Crittenden. Two thousand men sent to Hartsville. I now communicate with Crittenden, via Silver Springs and the Hermitage. Special Orders, ) War Department, Adjt. Gen.'s Office, No. 337. i Washington, November 10, 1862. V. Brig. Gen. J. J. Eeynolds, U. S. Volunteers, will immediately pro- ceed to the Department of the Cumberland and report for duty to Major- General Eosecrans, U. S. Volunteers. By order of the Secretary of War: E. D. TOWNSEND, Assistunt AdjutantOeneral. 3 E E— VOL XX, PT II 34 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXIL Hdqks. Left Wing, Aemy of the CtiMBERLAND, November 10, 1862—4.40 p. m. Col. John Kennett, Commanding Cavalry Division : Colonel : I, this morning at 1 o'clock, sent a brigade of infantry, with Colonel Minty's cavalry, to reach Lebanon by daylight. I have not heard from them, but hope they were there in time to at least head those of the enemy that you drove on. I am on the march for the road from Lebanon to Nashville. Have heard nothing of any interest. By order of Maior-General Crittenden : LYNE STARLING, Assistant Adjutant- General. Headquarters Department of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Okie, November 10, 1862. Major-General Rosecrans, Bowling Green, Ky. : Eight regiments from Major-General Granger's command have been ordered to Memphis, by direction of General-in-Chief to send all spare troops to that point. What do you think of sending rest of Granger's command, less cavalry^ and, say, live or six regiments, within the next two weeks? By that time no enemy can return into Kentucky this winter in force. H. G. WRIGHT, Major- General, Commanding. Headquarters Department of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, November 10, 1862. Maj. Gen. W. S. Rosecrans, Bowling Green, Ky. : I have been informed that the cavalry at Lebanon has been ordered to join General Crittenden. Is this so ? It belongs properly to me, and so long as I have infantry I need cavalry. One of these regiments was to go to Jamestown ; the other two were designed by me for Major-Gen- eral Granger's command, with which there is but one small regiment, which is needed for the northeast part of the State, where it was raised, and from which urgent calls for a mounted force to clean out the guer- rillas are constantly coming. H. G. WRIGHT, Major-General, Commanding, Headquarters Department of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, November 10, 1862. His Excellency Gov. J. F. Robinson, Frankfort, Ky.: Sir : I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 1st instant,* which was awaiting my arrival on my return to this place on the 7th instant. General Orders, No. 140, from the War Department, respecting special provost- marshals in the loyal States, and defining their duties, seem to * Not found. Chap. XXXH] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 35 restrict appoiQtments to those made by the Secretary of War, leaving to the military authorities the appointments of provost-marshals for their camps and posts only. This is, I presume, the order to which you refer in your letter. The order is not very clear, but such is my interpreta- tion of it. I am not sure, however, that any appointments have been made by the War Department under this order, and until this is done it seems to me desirable that the present incumbents retain their offices, or at least till such times as the necessity now existing for their services shall cease. A force was some time since ordered into Northeast Kentucky to operate against the rebel bands in that section, but it was slow in get- ting there, on account of rumors of guerrillas in the Guyandotte Valley, which had to be investigated. It will soon be at Louisa, if not already there, and will operate from that point. It is of ample strength to pro- tect that part of the country, but is deficient in cavalry, which could not hitherto be supplied. I shall endeavor to visit you in a few days, at Frankfort, in regard to matters within your State. Very respectfully, vour obedient servant, H. G. WEIGHT, Major-General, Commanding. Nashville, Tenn., November 11, 1862—12 noon. General H. W. Halleck, General-in- Chief : At Nashville, 8 p. m., everything quiet. Enemy is retiring, and de- stroying everything like bridges. Wagons enough to bring subsistence from Mitchelisville till the road shall be opened, which may be ten days. Things now look like a withdrawal beyond the Tennessee, and probable sending off everything available toward Eichmond. Will press them up solidly. . W. S. EOSECEANS, Major- General, Commanding. Nashville, Tenn., November 11, 1862—8 p. m. Maj. Gen. H. W. Halleck, General-in- Chief: Thanks. Eeports not in, but say, in round numbers : Thomas, 26,000 ; McCook, 22,000: Crittenden, 22,000: cavalry, 4,000; in all, 74,000. ' ' W. S. EOSECEANS, Major-General, Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Department op the Cumberland, Nashville, November 11, 1862. Major-General Halleck, Washington, B. C. : General : Later information than my last, apparently authentic, gives Breckinridge, with three batteries, at Murfreesborough, eight guns at La Yergne, four divisions at Tullahoma— Buckners, Cheatham's, Anderson's^ and Withers' ; Polk qommanding. Bragg and Kirby Smith 36 KY., MID. AND K. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXIL ■were at Kuoxville, with troops under orders to march,, supposed to Tul- lahoma. Three Florida and two North Carolina regiments, with thir- teen guns, at the gap. The movement spoken of in my dispatch from Murfreesborough, retiring, may, doubtless, be in accordance with a de- fensive arrangement near Tullahoma. The question of their subsistence is one on which I have not suflScient data to judge, but, as stated in my former dispatch, the scarcity is said to be considerable, and, if so, they ought to flght for Middle Tennessee. I do not think it yet certain whether they will do so or not. If they will, it will be much to our ad- vantage, as in that case we shall be able to crush them by a decisive battle. But we must beware of scattering our forces, or removing too many from Kentucky. We should provide for eventualities, and en- deavor to have the superiority on the most necessary pdint. Our rail- road and telegraph lines must be more carefully watched than usual, and I think we shall be able to secure this by the additional cavalry you have sent me, if we can only get them properly armed. They are not at all so now. Please do all you can for us. W. S. EOSECRANS, MajorOeneral, Commanding. Nashville, November 11, 1862. Major-General Crittenden, Commanding Left Wing : Geneeax, : The general commanding directs me to state that your dispatch of to-day has been received. A dispatch is also received from General Smith, who is at Gallatin witli two brigades, the other pushing up to overtake him. It is desirable that you open communication with him as soon as possible, by courier line. We can probably get through with cars to Fountain Head, or, perhaps, nearer, so he can draw rations from those points. In any case, General Smith will reach you to-mor- row, and then you will know the true state of affairs. We expected that when information was sent you that he had orders to march that you would have communicated with his advance. The telegraph to Louisville has been open all day up to 5 p. m., at which time it was cut. We will try to open it to-morrow. The reports from you of operations at Lebanon and Hartsville are satisfactory. It is a pity we could not have been up sooner. Guard your front carefully, and be very watchful. Keep up a good system of vedette and grand guards, and stop commu- nications of citizens with the city, unless they have important informa- tion to give, when you will admit them under guard. General Eose- crans will be pleased to see you, as proposed, tomorrow. There is much information and news he can give you that it is much better not to send by courier. I have the honor to be, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, AETHUE C. DUCAT, Lieutenant- Colonel and Acting Chief of Staff. Nashville, Tenn., November 11, 1863. Maj. Gen. Geobge H. Thomas, Commanding Center : General : I dispatched you this a. m. to send one of Eousseau's bri- gades to relieve Carlin's at Edgefield. Tou may now direct him to place Cbap. xxxn.] COEllESPONDENCE, ETC. — tNION. 37 another near Tyree Springs, leaving one at Mitcliellsville. These bri- gades should send out scouting parties of 100 to 200 men, with two days' rations, to proceed through the country along by-paths, watching for the signs of rebel cavalry, and endeavor to cut them ofl'. Your railroad guards must patrol the road, not following in open sight on the track, and observe the telegraph wire, and report if it be cut, and whether by citizens or not. w. s. eosecra:n's, Major-General. GAI.LATIN, November 11, 1862. Lieutenant-Colonel DuOAT : I am here with two of my brigades. The other is closing up by forced marches. I will move on toward Lebanon, and encamp at the river to- night. W. S. SMITH, Brigadier-General, Commanding Fourth Division. Headquartees Department of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, November 11, 18G2. Brig. Gen. C. C. Gilbert, Louisville, Ky. : Send the brigade and a regiment of cavalry to Jamestown, as directed in my dispatch of the 7th instant. Take the brigade from Lebanon, leaving one of the regiments there, if necessary, till it cau be relieved by a regiment from Major-General Granger's command. Captain Gay has been ordered to report to you with his cavalry. Answer. H. G. WEIGHT, Major-General, Commanding. Headquarters Department of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, November 11, 1862. Maj. Geu. Gordon Granger: General : Send as soon as possible a regiment of infantry to Leba- non to relieve the regiment of one of Brig. Gen. C. C. Gilbert's brigades, now at that place. You will also occupy, with as little delay as possi. ble, either Danville or Harrodsburg with a regiment of infantry. As a matter of preference, these regiments should be taken from General Baird's division. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. G. WEIGHT, Major-General, Commanding. Hdqrs. Left Wing, Army of the Cumberland, Silver Springs, November 12, 1862 — 8.30 a. m. Lieut. Col. Arthur C. Dvc at, [Acting] Chief of Staff: Colonel: My command reached this point last evening; our supply wagons came up through the night. We have now about five days' rations on hand. The brigade, under Colonel Matthews, preceded by Colonel Minty, with the cavalry, entered Lebanon yesterday morning. 38 KT., MID. AND E. TENN., N; ALA., AND SW. VA. (Chap. XXXU. but MorgaD, with his usual activity, had returned toward Murfrees- borough. Our forces captured some 25 or 30 mules, 150 barrels of flour, 2,000 pounds bacon, and a few prisoners. I have directed Colonel Matthews and Colonel Minty to make out reports. A most reliable man. Dr. Donoho, states that he has understood that Bragg is reinstated in his command ; that Cheatham is still at TuUahoma, but with evident intention of moving toward Chattanooga ; tliat the general impression is that Breckinridge is about leaving, or has left, Murfreesborough for the same destination. I have heard nothing from General Smith. Colonel Kennett reports that he entered Hartsville yesterday morn- ing, driving out some 150 cavalry, captured 20 prisoners, 100 mules, 5 mule teams and wagons, many bags of oats, not counted, &c. I have directed Colonel Kennett, and the commander of the regiment and bat- tery left at Gallatin, to draw supplies from Mitchellsville or Fountain Head. They should be provided for them at one of these points, if it is not already done. We have yet heard nothing of the company of cav- alry sent with a dispatch to General McCook day before yesterday. We shall endeavor to keep communication open with you hereafter. I very much desire to have an interview with the general, and unless some important movement is made, or is in contemplation, or some other good reason prevents, I will ride into Nashville early to-morrow morning for that purpose. Most respectfully, your obedient servant, T. L. CRITTENDEN, Major- General, Commanding. Nashville, November 12, 1862. Major-General Crittenden, Commanding Left Wing : Geneeal : A dispatch is just received from General Smith, from camp on Cumberland River, dated 7 a. m. He states that he does not know where you are, and will move out on the Lebanon road. Do, as soon as possible, correct this misunderstanding, and in future, by sys- tematic and the well-established and ancient practice of communication with your rear, keep well informed. By order of Major-General Rosecrans : ARTHUR C. DUCAT, Lieutenant- Colonel and Acting Chief of Staff. Headquarters First Corps, Army of the Ohio, Nashville, Tenn., November 12, 1862. Col. Arthur c! Ducat, [Acting] Chief of Staff : Colonel : I have the honor to report that the information given to General Rosecrans by Captain Morton's engineer was incorrect. Captain Bingham is finishing the two bridges nearest town with ut- most speed. The bridge at Edgefield Junction is now framed and loaded on cars to go out; that the bridge over Manscore Creek, 65 feet high, will be completed to-night. The Michigan Mechanics and Engineers are now divided upon the other bridges, and will, I hope, have all clear and running to Gallatin by the 15th instant, or 17th at farthest. I will go over the line myself to-morrow, and see for myself. Chap. XXXII.] CORERSPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 39 I have also information from Mitchellsville that one-half of my train 18 now detained at that point, awaiting supplies from Louisville. I am, respectfully, &c., A. Mod. McCOOK, Major- Oeneral, Commanding. Gallatin, Kovemler 12, 1862. Major-General Eoseorans : Arrived here today. The first division is here, except one brigade at the tunnel. Have not heard from Dumont, but expect a courier to-night. General Fry will send troops on the road between this and Louisville Junction to-morrow. Where is Crittenden and the cavalry ? I would like to know, to be enabled to dispose of the troops here to the best ad- vantage. GEO. H. THOMAS, Major-General^ Commanding, General Orders, i Hdqrs. Fourteenth Army Corps, > Department of the Cumberland, No. 12. ) Nashville, Tenn., November 12, 1862. L In establishing courier lines, a commissioned oflBcer must be placed in charge of each line, who will be held strictly responsible that the line is kept in perfect order. He will habitually be at the station of most importance, but will frequently ride the whole length of his line to see that it is in order. He will collect all information that may aflfect the movements and subsistence of troops, and make a written report of the same to the chief of courier lines at these headquarters. This report will embrace information as to what roads and by-paths cross and branch from the line and at what points, where and how far they extend, and the nature of the road ; also the name of any prominent points and individuals on the line, and their distance from one of its extremities. He will report upon the forage, what kind and at what points it can be delivered on the road. These reports will be made as soon as possible after the line is established. IL The stations will be from 4 to 6 miles apart, according to circum- stances, and there should never be less than 6 men at a station. At each station there will always be kept 2 horses saddled, ready to move at a moment's notice, with no extra articles on the saddle to impede their movements. The other horses can be groomed and fed whilst the two are saddled. Courier stations will answer the purpose of vedettes on the road on which they are established, always keeping themselves on the alert, and never suffering themselves to be captured. If a capture is inevitable, the dispatch must be destroyed. When a courier is bearing a dispatch, he must move at a fast gallop to the first station on his road, hand the dispatch immediately to the courier ready to move at that sta- tion, who will proceed like the one before him. If marked immediate and important, he must move at half the speed of the horse. They will then walk their horses back to the station from which they started. An offi- cer or non-commissioned officer will be at each end of the line to receipt for dispatches. III. Courier stations will always pick up stragglers and forward them to the nearest general headquarters. This order is imperative. IV. Couriers will never receive orders from any person except the ofilcers placed immediately over them. If strangers, they must give the most satisfactoiy evidence of their authority to give them orders. 40 EY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. tCnAf. XXXtt. V. When a party is started to establish a courier line, they must be supplied with at least three days' rations. Before these rations are con- sumed, the stations will be supplied with additional rations from the com- mand furnishing the party. VI. Whenever a courier line is removed or established, it will be im- mediately reported to the chief of couriers. By command of Major-General Eosecrans : ARTHUR C. DUCAT, Lieutenant- Colonel and Acting Chief of Staff. Nashville, November 12, 1862. Major-General Thomas: Dispatch received. General Crittenden is at Silver Springs and Rural Hill. Colonel Kennett is at Hartsville with 2,000 cavalry. Kennett is requested to keep up communication with these headquarters, via Gal- latin. You will find his courier line. How is the railroad work getting along, from what you can learn ? By order of Major-General Eosecrans : ARTHUR C. DTJCAT, Lieutenant- Colonel and Acting Chief of Staff. Headquaetees Foxjeteenth Aemy Coeps, Nashville, November 12, 1862. Major-General Weight, Cincinnati, Ohio : The general commanding directs me to state that Col. S. D. Bruce has been sent with seventeen companies of infantry and from 800 to 1,000 cavalry to Russellville, to clean Southwestern Kentucky of bush- whackers. By command of Major-General Eosecrans : CHAS. E. THOMPSON, Aide-de- Gamp. Louisville, Kt., November 12, 1862. Major-General Weight, Cincinnati, Ohio : Ferguson and Boles in Cumberland County with 200 or 300 men, devastating it. Can any cavalry be sent there ? General Gilbert is moving force to Columbia. Ordered Captain Miller, with his Illinois battery, to report to General Gilbert, at Lebanon. Can I order one of the regiments at New Haven there ? J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier- General. Headquaetees Depaetment op the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, November 12, 1862. Brig. Gen. J. T. Boyle, Louisville, Ky. : Gilbert has a regiment of cavalry with the force he is sending to Jamestown, but if another is necessary, send it. Communicate this authority to Gilbert in case you use it. Clean out the rebels if you can. Don't send Second Michigan if you can help it. H. G. WRIGHT, Major-General, Commanding. Chap. XXXn.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 41 Headquarters Post, Nashville, Term., November 13, 1862. Major-General Eoseceans, Gomdg. Fourteenth Army Corps, Bept. of the Cumberland : General : I regret to iuforin you that the picket oflBcers report the Fourth Ohio Cavalry driven in in great disorder by Forrest, with 1,200 cavalry and six pieces of artillery. Permit me to respectfully suggest extreme caution in operating against Forrest's cavalry. They are be- tween 4,000 and 5,000 strong, are constantly moving, and are always watching for an inferior force and ready to remove from an equal one. It is also reported (apparently reliable) that General Johnston has ar- rived at Murfreesborough, and is moving troops up to that point. I have the honor to remain, yours, very truly, JAS. S. NEGLBY, Brigadier- General, Commanding Post. Headquarters Post, Nashville, Tenn., November 13, 1862. Lieut. Col. Arthur C. Ducat, Acting Chief of Staff". • Sir : General Eosecrans proposed an expedition to La Vergne, and requested reliable information as to the force and position of the enemy. I beg leave to report that principal portion of Forrest's command has left La Vergne; the remainder ready to fly at the first intimation of an attack. Excepting as a reconnaissance, I am unable to realize the pos- sibility of striking the enemy a sudden and successful blow, unless by a sufficient force of cavalry alone. If the general desires any further information independent of this object, I shall take pleasure in obeying his commands. I have the honor to remain, yours, very truly, JAS. S. NEGLET, Brigadier-Oeneral, Commanding Post. Nashville, November 13, 1862. Col. John Kennett, Eartsville ; If there is any difficulty in crossing the river at Hartsville, come lower down and cross near Crittenden. When you arrive between river and Lebanon, you must keep us well informed and communicate often with Crittenden. We want to time with you. By order of General Eosecrans : AETHUE C. DUCAT, Lieutenant-Colonel and Acting Chief of Staff. Hdqrs. Fourteenth Army Corps, Left Wing,. Silver Springs, November 13, 1862—5.30 p. m. Colonel Kennett, Commanding Cavalry Division : Colonel : General Crittenden, who has but this moment returned from Nashville, directs me to say that you need feel no apprehension for the safety of your command ; that there are, and will be, plenty of troops at Gallatin ; that you must collect all the supplies you can ; if it be 42 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. FChap. XXXII. that you cannot take them all when you go, you can destroy them. He has to haul all his own supplies from Mitchellsville, and can furnish you with no wagons ; possibly you n\ay obtain some at Gallatin ; press what you can. He is not in possession of Lebanon, and does not know that he will be. Ko news. Most respectfully, your obedient servant, LTNE STAELING, Assistant Adjutant- General. Nashville, November 13, 1862—6.30 p. m. Colonel Kennett, Hartsville : Your dispatches of todaj' received. They are highly satisfactory. Send a regiment to report to General Crittenden as soon as practi- cable. A regiment of infantry and section of artillery have been or- dered to report to you from General Thomas. We do not occupy Lebanon. Issue stores captured to your command. Live on the coun- try, and give receipts of indemnity on proof of loyalty. General Thomas is ordered to send a train to haul in your spare spoils. Those people are running away. Pitch in and get what you can; they think you are much stronger than you are. Later, leave one regiment of cav- alry with the infantry ordered to report to you ; take the rest of your command and make a forced march to Lebanon, and then to La Grange. Move rapidly, and harass them to death. Do not wait for infantry to report, but push on. Keep up constant communication with General Crittenden. Be sure of this. Answer. By order of General Kosecrans : AETHUE C. DIJCAT, Lieutenant- Colonel and Acting Chief of Staff. Headquarters United States Forces, Gallatin, November 13, 1862. Colonel Kennett: , Colonel : I understand that Lebanon is held by our troops, and that a portion of Crittenden's forces have passed through, going south, so reported. Have received sundry telegrams yesterday and to-day from Nashville. Nothing said about a skirmish or a fight at Lebanon. I am under the impression that Crittenden's corps has, or will, all pass through that place, but we have no oflBcial information in regard to it at this oflBce. Very respectfully, GEO. E. PLTNT, Major and Chief of Staff. P. S.— Major Starling is General Crittenden's assistant adjutant-gen- eral. Provost-Marshal's Office, Gallatin, Tenn., November 13, 1862. Colonel Kennett: We sent your dispatch to Major General Thomas, and this is the re- ply: "Major-General Crittendeu's position is unknown to us." E. W. HOLLINGSWOETH. Lieutenant- Colonel and Provost-Marshal. Chap. XXXTT .) CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 43 Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Nashville, November 13, 1862. Maj. Gen. George H. Thomas, Gallatin, Tenn. : Send brigade at Glasgow to Tompkinsville, with five days' rations always ahead. They will draw their supplies from Bowling Green or Cave City, and when arrived will supply themselves, as far as possible, from the country, giving proper receipts for what they take, crediting the Government, and making regular issues. If they can find horses enough, will mount themselves. Pack-saddles will be forwarded to them for that purpose, on reporting to these headquarters that they have the horses. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major- General. Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Nashville, November 13, 1862—11.30 p. m. Major-General Thomas, Gallatin: Order Eousseau forward to Edgefield Junction, relieving all troops on the road, and clearing out all detachments to their commands. One brigade will be enough for Mitchellsville and Tyree. Not less than three regiments at Mitchellsville, on account of heavy fatigue ; one regi- ment enough at Tyree. Direct the ofQcer at Mitchellsville to lengthen out platform, so that 50 cars can be unloaded without delay. Leave one section of artillery at Tyree with regiment. By command of Major-General Eosecrans : AETHUE C. DUCAT, Lieutenant-Colonel and Acting Chief of Staff. Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Nashville, November 13, 1862. Major-General Thomas, Gallatin: Send one regiment of infantry and one section of artillery to Colonel Kennett, at Hartsville. Is the Michigan regiment you want Colonel Innes', and what is its number? Cavalry will be sent to you as soon as practicable. Cannot spare cavalry from Kennett now, as he has to send one regiment to Crittenden. Bv command of Major-General Eosecrans : ^ AETHUE C. DUCAT, Lieutenant- Colonel and Acting Chief of Staff. Gallatin, November 13, 1862. General Eosecrans: Have not been able to see Mr. Anderson yet. Went to the tunnel this morning ; northern tunnel clear ; south tunnel, General Steedman thinks, can be cleared in eight days with a force of 500 men. I directed him to put the men on at once, which will be done tomorrow. How lone will Crittenden remain at Silver Springs ? ^ GEO. H. THOMAS, Major-General. 44 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. (Cdap. XXXII. Geneeal Oedees, ) Hdqes. J?oueteenth Aemy Corps, > Department of the Oujiberland, Ko. 13. ) Nashville, Tenn., November 13, 1862. I. Lieut. Col. Julius P. Garescb6, assistant adjutant-general, having reported for duty, is announced as chief of staff of the general com- manding. All official communications will be addressed to him. II. Capt. James St. C. Morton, Corps of Engineers U. S. Army, is announced as chief engineer of this corps d^armie, and will direct all engineering operations in this department. Commanders of the troops will furnish fatigue parties upon his requisition. III. Capt. John G. Chandler, assistant quartermaster, is relieved from duty as acting chief quartermaster of the department, and will report at these headquarters for further orders. IV. Capt. John "W. Taylor, assistant quartermaster, is announced as chief quartermaster of the department, and will be obeyed and respected accordingly. By command of Major-General Eosecrans : AETHUE C. DUCAT, Lieutenant-Colonel and Acting Chief of Staff. Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Nashville, November 13, 1862. Maj. Gen. Hoeatio G. Weight, Cincinnati : ' Please let me know what orders you have given to secure railroad. What news from Gilbert ? I want to have all his reports about the front he is on; it is excellent for news. Don't fail to have a good courier line with Lebanon from his rear. W. S. EOSECEANS, 3IajorOeneral. Hdqes. Left Wing, Foueteenth Army Corps, Department of the Cumberland, November 14, 1862 — 10 a. m. Lieut. Col. Arthur C. Ducat, Chief of Staff: Colonel : I send down this morning, under the escort of the Twenty- sixth Kentucky Eegiment, numbering about 200 men, some prisoners- I left with General Eosecrans a memorandum for this regiment, and I now send them down because I think it essential to keep some infantry moving on this road ; otherwise communication will be constantly inter- rupted. I sent a note from Stone's Eiver yesterday, and, not having heard from it since, cannot tell whether it reached si^ou or not. I will be compelled to move from this point shortly, as water and forage will fail me. I do not like my position, and all my commanders are of my mind. I think I ought to be on the other side of Stone's Eiver, but a slight rise in the Cumberland might cut me off from supplies, and, if Stone's Eiver was not fordable, at the same time I should be cut off' from Nashville. If my command was on the west side of Stone's Eiver, I could haul supplies by the way of Nashville as easily as I can now haul them. I call the attention of the general commanding to a fact I did not thoroughly understand when I saw him. Seven miles west of my position, and some 5 or 6 miles ^ast of Stone's Eiver, a good turn- pike runs into the road from here to Nashville, and also runs into the Chap. XXXn.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC — UNION. 45 pike from Lebanon to Murfreesborough, about 17 miles from the latter place. This would make mine an ugly position, if shut in by the Cum- berland and Stone's Eivers. I merely make these suggestions for the consideration of the general, and if he thinks it best that I remain here, I shall do so most cheerfully, not doubting his better judgment. I starte Depaetment of the Cumbeeland, ISo. 15. ) Nashville, Tenn., November 14, 1862. The general commanding is pained to learn that many soldiers have sought and allowed themselves to be captured and paroled by the enemy, to escape from further military duty, and in order to be sent home. He esteems such conduct as even more base and cowardly than desertion, which, though punishable by law with death, has a semblance of cour- age when contrasted with voluntary capture. All soldiers so captured and paroled will, in future, be placed under arrest and reported to these headquarters. All soldiers captured and paroled while straggling from their com- mands will be dealt with in like manner. By command of Major-General Eosecrans : J. P. GAEESCHB, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. Geneeal Oedees, ) Hdqes. Foueteenth Aemy Coeps, [ Depaetment of the Cumbeeland, 'ISo. IG. ) Nashville, Tenn., November 14, 1862. The following orders, relating to the reception of a flag of truce, are given for the instruction of officers and men of this command on outpost, 4 E E — VOL XX, PT II 60 KY., MID. AND E. TENN,, N. ALA , AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXn. vedette, picket, and grand-guard duty, and for all other officers and men, to all of whom these details of service should be known. It is often the object of a flag of truce to make observations of posi- tions, strength, roads, &c., for the purpose of attack or otherwise ; in fact, to gain all the information possible. No person coming from the enemy with a flag of truce must, therefore, be permitted to advance farther than the outposts or cavalry vedettes. If a flag of truce approach, it will be halted at the usual distance, faced the way it came ; the bearer and escort will keep ranks. A mes- senger will be promptly dispatched to the nearest officer of picket or grand guard, stating the arrival of the flag and rank of the officer ; the officer of the grand guard will immediately send a messenger to these headquarters, stating the road, rank of officer, &c. He will then, with one non-commissioned officer and four men, proceed to the flag ; see that it is properly halted and faced, and that these instructions are fully car- ried out until the arrival of the stafi" officer from these headquarters, who will take charge and give the necessary directions to the officer of the guard. If the bearer of the flag of truce have papers only, he will deliver them to an officer of his rank, who will receipt for them and send the bearer on his way back. If the bearer insists on, and can give good reasons for, seeing the commanding general, he will be met outside the lines, or a staflf officer of his rank will have him conducted blindfolded to these headquarters. Only the officer of the flag will be permitted to enter. The others, if they desire to come just inside our lines, will have their camp guarded by the officer of the guard ; but such camp will be in a place where no observations can be made. No conversation whatever relative to the army is permitted on the part of any officer, soldier, or citizen with any of the party of the flag of truce. All belonging to the party shall be treated with the greatest civility and respect. Any violation of these orders will be promptly and rigorously punished. Eefreshments will be offered the command, and forage furnished for animals. By command of Major-General Kosecrans : J. P. GARESCHE, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. Wae Department, November 14, 1862. Gov. Andeew Johnson, Nashville, Tenn. : Tonr dispatch of the 4th, about returning troops from Western Vir- ginia to Tennessee, is just received, and I have been to General Halleck with it. He says an order has already been made by which those troops have already moved, or soon will move, to Tennessee. A. LINCOLN. Headquaetees Depaetment op the Ohio, Cincinnati, OJdo, November 14, 1862. Maj. Gen. W. S. Eoseceans, Nashville, Tenn. : The railroad is protected by the force left at Bowling Green, a bri- gade at MunfordviUe, three regiments along the road, and by stockades Chap. XYXn .] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — ^UNION. 51 at various points. Gilbert reports that his supply train for troops ordered to Jamestown has been called for by you for your army, and advises, that the force go no farther than Columbia for the present. I have approved this, directing him to get up his supply train with all dispatch. Am expecting report of his progress this morning, and will advise you. H. G. WEIGHT, Major-Oeneral, Commanding. CiNcnmATi, November 14, 1862. General Bosecbans: Three regiments of infantry, one of cavalry, and four pieces of ar- tillery will reach Campbellsville to-day and Columbia to-morrow or next day. The Tennessee regiments are coming, and being forwarded to Bowling Green. Please have orders ready for them. It is the desire of the General-in-Chief that they go to East Tennessee, as many must take wagons from Louisville, or can they be supplied at Nashville or elsewhere ! H. G. WEIGHT, Major-General, Commanding. Headquarters Department of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, November 14, 1862. Brig. Gen. J. T. Boyle, Commanding, &c., Louisville, Ky. : General : Several letters from citizens of Kentucky, on the subject of losses occasioned by the late rebel raids into the State, and suggest- ing that the losses be remunerated by assessments upon disloyal resi- dents, which were referred by you to this department, have been received. There being no power vested in a department commander to levy con- tributions on disloyal persons in a loyal State for the purpose of reim- bursing losses suffered by loyal citizens from the rebels, the subject has been referred to the War Department, with recommendations that such power should be conferred, and until instructions touching the matter are received no action in such cases can be taken. Verv respectfully, your obedient servant, •^ ^ H. G. WEIGHT, Major-General, Commanding. Headquarters Department of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, November 14, 1862. Brig, Gen. J. T. Boyle, Commanding, Louisville, Ky. : General- The letter from the medical director's office in Louisville, dated the 9th instant, to Dr. J. W. Colescott, surgeon m charge of the United States Marine HospiUl at that place, stating that the hospital was needed for the hospital department of the army, which was referred bv vou to these headquarters, has been received; also a letter from the acting medical director at Louisville, of the same date, to you, request- ine that some dwelling-house large enough to accommodate the various men in the Marine Hospital be placed at his disposal. I understand 52 KT., MID. AND E. TENN., N, ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. xxxn. that the Treasary Department has kindly granted the use of the Marine Hospital for the use of army patients, and the great need for hospital accommodations at Louisville at the present time requires that this permission be availed of. But it does not follow nor does there seem to be any reason for requiring that the patients already in the building belonging to the class for which the hospital was constructed should be removed, and, therefore, the views indorsed upon the first of these let- ters by Dr. Colescott are approved. You will consequently instruct the medical director at Louisville to occupy only such part of the Marine Hospital as can be spared from its legitimate purposes, and you will authorize the use by the medical department, for the sick and wounded of the army, of such buildings in Louisville as may be needed, belong- ing to disloyal persons in the rebel service, and as may be adapted to hospital purposes. Tou will also call upon the medical director to re- port the reasons for requiring the authorities of the Marine Hospital to vacate the building for the purposes of an army hospital. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. G. WEIGHT, Major General, Commanding. Headquabtees Depaetment op the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, November 14, 1862. Brigadier-General Caetee, Point Pleasant, Va. : Bring with you all the artillery of your command. You will, how- ever, await further orders before moving from Point Pleasant. H. G. WEIGHT, Major- General, Commanding, Headquaetees Depaetment op the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, November 14, 1862. Brig. Gen. Geoege W. Moegan, GalUpolis, Ohio : Eemain with your command at Gallipolis or Point Pleasant till fur- ther orders. Certain reported movements in Western Virginia make this important, though I do not fully credit them. h. g. weight, Major-General, Commanding, Headquaetees Depaetment op the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, November 14, 1862. Gov. Olivee p. Moeton, Indianapolis, Ind. : There are six companies Fourth Indiana Cavalry in Kentucky, When can other companies be ready for the field ? There are also two com- panies of the Fifth Indiana Cavalry in Kentucky. If this regiment is not included in the order of General Halleck for troops to be sent to Memphis, I would like to have it, as cavalry is much needed in Kentucky. When can it be ready ? Please answer. H. G. WEIGHT, Major-General, Commanding. Chap. X XXn .) CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 53 Headquarters Department op the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, November 14, 1862. His Excellency Gov. J. F. Eobinson, Frankfort, Ky. : Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 12th instant, inclosing a communication from Colonel Erfat, of Car- ter County, Kentucky, asking that a force be sent into that section to protect it from the depredations of rebel bands, which are infesting that part of the State. As I have already had the honor of informing you, Colonel Cranor, of the Fortieth Ohio Volunteers, who has already served some time in that quarter, has been ordered to Louisa, with two regi- ments of infantry and a squadron of cavalry, and ought to be there be- fore this time. Besides this force, the detachment of the Sixth Ken- tucky Cavalry, under Lieutenant-Colonel Munday, lately serving with Major-General Granger, has been ordered to Louisa, to report to Colonel Cranor. This force ought to be sufficient in strength to protect that section of country, though it may be wanting in mounted troops, of which I am sadly deficient. The One hundred and seventeenth Ohio Volunteers have also crossed the river, but it is an utterly raw regiment, and heretofore of little value by itself. Colonel Cranor can make it useful if he needs more force ; if not, it will be withdrawn. Louisa is represented as a good center from which to operate. From there the troops can move south and west, as may be required, and it is a point to which supplies can be readily brought. Should you deem any other arrangement better for the objects to be accomplished, I should bo happy to have your views. As soon as I can possibly spare the time, I shall visit you at Frankfort. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. G. WEIGHT, Major-Oeneral, Comma'nding. Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Nashville, November 15, 1862 — 11.30 p. m. Col. W. P. Carlin, Commanding Illinois Volunteers, Edgefield Junction : Send two good infantry regiments at 3 a. m. to-morrow in the direc- tion of Clarksville, thence down to the river, to co-operate with an expe- dition which General Negley will send at the same hour along the banks of the river. The object is to dispose of the guerrillas in that vicinity. Strict injunctions will be given to the officers in command not to permit any marauding or injury to non-combatants. J. P. GAEESCHE, Assistant Adjutant- General, &c. Hdqrs. Left "Wing, Fourteenth Abmt Corps, Department op the Cumberland, November 15, 1862 — 1 p. m. Col. J. P. Garesch^, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff : Sir : From one of your spies I have just received the following infor- mation, which I forward sooner than he can reach you. He states that he has just returned from Lebanon ; has been as far as Baird's Mills, 7 54 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AKD SW. TA. [Chap. XXXn. miles on the Mnrfreesborough road ; that Morgan has a station at Baird's Mills of 300 to 600 men and two small guns, but that his head- quarters are within 10 miles of Mnrfreesborough ; that they keep no force at Lebanon, for fear of being surrounded and cut off by our force here or at Hartsville ; that they therefore dash in and out, but do not remain ; that the forces at Mnrfreesborough are under the command of Breckinridge ; that they do not exceed 8,000 ; that they are increasing their force by bringing in 300 to 500 men per day with two small loco- motives, with which they make two or three trips daily ; that they are fortifying ostensibly, but without any intention of fighting there ; that the stand is to be made at McMinnville or Chattanooga ; that they still have all their flour, bacon, coffee, and sugar there, which it will yet take two or three days more to remove ; and that they will make strong demonstrations in order to check our advance ; that they are removing, as rapidly as possible, their stores and heavy guns. He objects very strongly to having his name written down, and I refrain, expecting you will very shortly see him. I regard the information as by far the most intelligent and reliable I have received. Most respectfully, vour obedient servant, T. L. CEITTENDEjST, Major-Oeneral, Commanding. P. S. — I have yet heard nothing from the expedition which I sent promptly to Lebanon this morning, but know from the inclosed informa- tion that it must be fruitless. Hdqes. Left Wing, Foueteenth Army Corps, November 15, 1862 — 5 p. m. Major-General Thomas, Commanding the Center : General : I have not yet heard from my expedition sent to Lebanon, bat from information subsequently obtained from a most reliable person employed for that purpose, I know that it will be fruitless. The mes- senger has been through Lebanon to Baird's Mills, 7 miles from Lebanon, on the Mnrfreesborough road. He states that the rebels keep no force at Lebanon, for fear of their being cut off by our forces here ox at Harts- ville; that they dash in and out, but do not remain; that Morgan has a station at Baird's Mills of 300 to 500 men p-nd two small guns, but that his headquarters are within 10 miles of Mnrfreesborough; that they have at Mnrfreesborough not to exceed 8,000 men, under Breck- inridge, which is being increased daily by 300 to 500 men brought on railroad by two small locomotives, making two or three trips each day ; that they are busily fortifying, but without any intention of fighting there; the stand is to be made at McMinnville or Chattanooga; that they are as fast as possible moving their supplies and heavy guns; that all their bacon, flour, coffee, and sugar are stilj there, and that they cannot move them lor several days yet. They will, therefore, make strong demonstrations to check an advance and gain time. This infor- mation I believe to be the most intelligent and reliable I have yet ob- tained. 1 therefore communicate it to you, as I have also done to Gen- eral Eosecrans. Most respectfully, your obedient servant, T. L. CEITTBNDEN, Major-Oeneral, Commanding. Chap, xxxn.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. tJNlON. 55 Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Nashville, November 15, 1862. Major-General Crittenden, Silver Springs : The general commanding has directed Colonel Kennett to keep in communication with you, and to act under your command in the pro- posed movement. By command of Major-General Eosecrans : C. R. THOMPSON, Aide-de-Gamp. Hdqrs. Left Wing, Fourteenth Army Corps, November 35, 1862. Col. John Kennett, Commanding Cavalry Division : Colonel : I find by instructions just received from General Eosecrans that you had been ordered by him to Lebanon and La Vergne, and were to be relieved by infantry and artillery from General Thomas, and, when you moved, to keep up constant communication with me. I am now in- structed that if by mistake you should take any artillery with you, you must send it back. Before making any movement upon Lebanon you should have informed me of the orders received for that purpose, that I might have co-operated with you. I will occupy Lebanon to-day. By command of Major-General Crittenden : LYNE STABLING, Assistant Adjutant-General. Headquarters Second Brigade, First Division, Army of the Mississippi, Camp at Stone's River, November 15, 1862. Maj. John A. Campbell, Asst. Adjt. Gen., Right Wing, Fourteenth Army Corps : Major: Your communication by courier came to hand at 12.15. I have nothing of importance to communicate. All quiet during the night, and so far during the day. The work at Mill Creek aud Stone's River completed. The crossings will answer during low water. Any consider- able rise would seriously interrupt communication. I am camped on the west side of Stone's Eiver, my orders not warranting me in proceed- ing farther on this line. My distance from Nashville is 8J miles. Gen- eral Wood is at Silver Springs, 9 miles from this point. A train of some 35 wagons went from this command to Nashville this morning for provi- sions, with orders to return this evening, if possible. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, JAMES D. MORGAN, Brigadier- General, Commanding Second Brigade, Gallatin, November 15, 1862. General Eosecrans : I have just received your dispatch directing the selection of a site for a field-work, to cover and protect the railroad at this place. I will examine the ground to-day and report. There are a number of citizens 56 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAr.XXXa here who have been arrested, some for recruiting for the rebel army, and others as recruits, and still others as being implicated in burning railroad bridges and driAing stock to the rebel army. What dispottition will be made of them ? I find here also a large quantity of corn in the field. Would it not be well to have it gathered and sent to Nashville as soon as the railroad is opened ? I saw Mr. Anderson yesterday. The bridges and trestles between the tunnel and Gallatin will be finished to-day, and his workmen will commence on those south of Gallatin, as- sisted by a regiment of infantry on Monday. He also thinks the south tunnel will be repaired by Wednesday. GEO. H. THOMAS, Major-General, U. S. Volunteers. Gallatin, November 15, 1862 — 9.40 a. m. Lieut. Col. Arthur C. Ducat, Acting Chief of Staff: Dispatch November 14, 10 p. m., received. Two regiments and bat- tery of artillery had already been ordered to Hartsville, with instruc- tions to remain there. If the force represented are at Lebanon, I think two brigades from Crittenden's corps could surprise and capture the whole. Am I to understand that General Dumont is to mount his whole brigade at Tompkins ville, or onlv to procure pack animals? GEO. H. THOMAS, Major-General, U. 8. Volunteers. Gallatin, November 15, 1862 — 6 p. m. General Eosecraijs : Have just heard from Crittenden. He reports that a scout sent by him went some 7 miles beyond Lebanon, on the Murfreesborough road, and brings back information that Morgan's headquarters are 10 miles this side of Murfreesborough ; that he keeps no force at Lebanon, for fear of being cut off by our troops, either from Silver Springs or Harts- ville ; that Breckinridge has at Murfreesborough not to exceed 8,000 men ; that he receives re-enforcements of from 300 to 500 men daily, sent up by two small engines; that Breckinridge is barely fortifying, but has no intention of fighting there. The stand is to be made at Mc- Minnville or Chattanooga. They are moving supplies and heavy guns as fast as possible ; that all their bacon, flour, sugar, and coffee is stUl at Murfreesborough, and that they cannot move those supplies for some days to come. They will, therefore, make strong demonstrations to check our advance. General Crittenden believes this information is per- fectly reliable. When will Stanley arrive ? It is a great pity he is not now in command of the cavalry. We could take Murfreesborough, and march at once on McMinnville. Should the enemy make a stand at Mc- Minnville, we can beat him badly, and, when beaten, he will be com- pletely routed, as he cannot retreat through the mountains. I know the locality, and have an excellent map of it besides, made from actual observation. GEO. H. THOMAS, Major- General. Ohap. xxxn.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 57 Gallatin, November 15, 1862. Colonel GAEESCHi;, Chief of Staf: I relieved all the troops of Crittenden's command at this place day before yesterday, with orders to join their corps. GEO. H. THOMAS, Major- General. Headquarters Department of the Cumberland, November 15, 1862. Maj. Gen. H. W. Halleck, Washington, D. G. : By report from Louisville, I leam that the Blind Asylum has not yet been vacated ; that all the hospitals in the city are crowded to over- flowing ; 2,800 sick at Bowling Green, 900 at Lebanon, and 1,000 at Dan- ville to be sent there. I have directed again that the asylum be vacated as soon as other accommodations can be provided at Louisville or the sick sent to other points ; but, if I am correctly informed, the building is essential to the welfare of the sick and wounded at this time. H. G. WRIGHT, Major- General, Commanding. Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Nashville, November 15, 1862. Maj. Gen. Horatio G. Wright, Cincinnati: I think it well that you should always retain force enough to close those gaps, and prevent raids into Kentucky. They think you strong; but you should have power enough to suppress another Kirby Smith raid should any accident favor it. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major -General. Headquarters Department of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, November 15, 1862. Brig. Gen. S. P. Caeter, Point Pleasant, Va. : Come on to this place with your brigade. If you have any of Mun- day's cavalry, leave them at Catlettsburg, mouth of Big Sandy Eiver, to report to commanding ofi&cer at that place. ^ H. G. WEIGHT, Major-General, Commanding. Nashville, Tenn., November 16, 1862—12.30 p. m. Hon. E. M. Stanton: It is a matter of great importance that we should arm some infantry with revolving rifles and loe them as sharpshooters. I propose to use saddles answering a double purpose for pack and riding saddles. This infantry is to be used as a very swift-moving body of light artillery, at the akme time to be used against large moving columns of the enemy, to surprise and cut them to pieces. The importance of this in the cam- 58 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Cnxp. xxxn . paign this winter can hardly be overstated ; at the mere cost of the arms and mounting, it will add to our force one to two regiments for every regiment we mount. Is it possible for you to carry out this great measure by furnishing 4,000 revolving rifles ? Prompt action in this matter is called for. W. S. EOSECRANS, Major- General. Nashville, Tenn., November 10, 1802—9.45 p. m. Maj. Gen. H. W. Halleck, Oeneral-in- Chief : It seems pretty certain that four divisions of Bragg's army have come to Middle Tennessee. They designed to take Nashville. They began winter quarters at Tullahoma, and are now at that place and McMinn- ville, with Breckinridge at Murfreesbofough. The bridge at Bridgeport, from the other side to the island, is done. Steamboat ferry this side. Are moving off their sick and all the produce their road can carry toward Chattanooga. I wait the opening of the railroad, which will be on Thurs- day next, before moving. We move from, and they toward, supplies. Eain threatens. General, we must have arms for our cavalry. With- out arms we lose their services, and those of all the infantry absorbed in guarding trains and roads. Nothing but insurmountable obstacles can justify the present condition of things. Can you remedy it? W. S. EOSECEANS, Major -General, Commanding. Nashville, Tenn., November 10, 1802—10 p. m. Maj. Gen. H. W. Halleck, General-in-Chief : 1 want to mount some infantry regiments, arm them with revolving rifles, and make sharpshooters of them. I cannot elaborate all the con- sequences that will flow from this, but they will be immense. Can yon give me the arms in exchange for some I have ? W. S. EOSECEANS, Major- General, Comm an ding. Hdqks. Left Wing, Foubteenth Army Coeps, November 10, 1802—9 a. m. Major- General Thomas, Commanding the Center : General : Under instructions from General Eosecrans, I yesterday sent a brigade to Eural Hill, who report themselves in position, having arrived without loss or interruption. I also sent General Wood with his division to Lebanon ; he found no enemy there but about 300 cav- alry. After destroying the mill and some wheat and flour, he returned to camp last evening. Colonel Kennett ha« been ordered to join me here. Most respectfully, your obedient servant, ,T. L. CEITTBNDEN, Major' General, Commanding. Chap. xXxU.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 59 Heabquaeteks Post Commandant, JSTashville, lenn., November 16, 1862. Col. J. P. Gaeesch^, Chief of Staff: SiE : I respectfully submit the following information, from apparently reliable sources : ° 7 ff j Tn^l'a^LT^^H^^'int^c"? *"" ThMsday last ; Cheatham's and Bucknert divisions at Snri^« A»^ .?**'!J Springs. Winter quarters, which were heing erected at Estill .nnS^!l d^acontmued. Breaunndge, with about twelve regiments of infantry and a NolensvUh, ^^^^^ ''"^ artillery, at Murfreesborough ; Starnes' cavalry at Hardee and staff seen by my informant in Shelbyville on Friday mom- U?,f ^^.^ o clock; It was reported then to examine the suitableness of Jilt Itidge, 9 miles south of Shelbyville, as a military position. The most strenuous efforts continue to be made to procure and press forward supplies for the Confederate army. It is not understood or believed by the people that a stand will be made at Murfreesborough. The appar- ent intention of the enemy is to protect the safe shipment of their sup- plies to Chattanooga. I have the honor to remain, yours, very truly, JAS. S.NEGLEY, Brigadier-Oeneral, Commanding Post. Hdqes. Lkpt Wing, Foxjeteenth Aemy Coeps, November 16, 1862—9 a. m. Col. John Kennett, Commanding Cavalry Division : Colonel : I have just had notice that you have been ordered to re- port to me. If you have four or five days' supplies for your whole force, at once join me here; if you are not provided with sufficient for your whole command, send me as many men as you can furnish with five days' rations, not dividing regiments, immediately obtain supplies for the remainder, and, as soon as possible, join me with them, wherever I may be. General Wood yesterday took t)ossession of Lebanon. He found no enemy there, and, after disabling the mill and destroying the wheat and flour, he returned last evening to camp. By command of Major-General Crittenden : LTNE STAELING, Assistant Adjtitant- General. Nashville, Tenn., November 17, 1862—9 p. m. Major-General Halleck: News of to-day seems to confirm the impression of my last, save that some of the rebel generals are of opinion they will try to fight us on the table- lands near Tullahoma. I am trying to lull them into security, that I do not intend soon to move, until I can get the road fully opened and throw in a couple of millions of rations here. Should the present rain raise the river, it will be of the highest importance to have some gun- boats for the Tennessee, for, in that case, 1 shall throw myself on their right flank and endeavor to make an end of them. Let me entreat you to give us cavalry arms. . W. S. EOSECEANS, Major-Qeneral. 60 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXIL War Department, Washington, November 17, 1862. Major-General Eoseceaks, NashviUe, Tenn. : Two thoasand five hundred cavalry arms were sent to Louisville for your army. All revolving rifles that can be spared will also be sent. Each army receives its proportion of each kind of arms as fast as they can bo procured. This rule must be followed, for we cannot " rob Peter to pay Paul." H. W. HALLECK, General-in- Chief. Louisville, November 17, 1862, Major-General Eoseceans : I am here with the residue of my command — Fifth Tennessee, First and Second Tennessee Cavalry. Second Tennessee has 1,030 men. Colonel Cook's First Tennessee, Colonel Edwards says, 300. The quar- termaster here has 1,000 horses ; the ordnance officer can equip them all. Both officers will provide their men upon your orders. I am directed by Major-General Wright to report to you. Orders and in- structions are desired at once. I wish to move on. JAMES G. SPEAES, Brigadier- General, Commanding First Brigade. GALLATIN, November 17, 1862. Col. J. P. Gaeesch]6: Eousseau received his orders to march to Edgefield Junction night before last. He should have been there yesterday, but will be there to-day. Where is the enemy supposed to be, at McMinnville or Chat- tanooga t If at McMinnville, I am confident nearly his whole force can be captured. Details have been matie to cut timber for stockades. After examination, I think the ground near the depot the best point for a field-work. It commands Gallatin, and is near the water -tank and a large well. Wood is not convenient anywhere in the vicinity. GEO. H. THOMAS, Major- General. Headquaetees, Nashville, November 17, 1862. Major-General Thomas : It appears, from information received here, that Chapin's regiment has been sent to Mitchellsville by General Granger. Was this by your order ? If so, all right. Please report where General Eousseau's head- quarters are. He must be held responsible for the safety of trains passing by his posts. By command of Major-General Eosecrans : J. P. GAEESCHE, Assistant, Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff. Chap. XXXTT .] COEKESPONDENCE, ETC. — ^UNION. 61 Headqtjaetees Fotjbteenth Army Coeps, DePAKTMENT of the CUMBEELAITD, Gallatin, November 17, 1862. Major-General Koseceans : • General Crittenden informs me that T. J. Wood occupies Lebanon, Tonn., and that one brigade of his occnpies Eural Hill. I am disposed to think that if Murfreesborough were attacked a large quantity of supplies might be captured. By Thursday, Anderson will have the road in operation. With Mur- freesborough in our possession, by that time we could commence the advance on McMinnville in thefollowingmanner : McGook should march along the railroad to Decherd ; thence, with five days' rations, to the road from McMinnville to Dunlap, and turn toward McMinnville, getting in their rear, or remain at Decherd in reserve, to act as circumstances may require. Crittenden march with two of his divisions by Lebanon, Tenn., Smithville, and Woodbury, and attack the enemy if in McMinnville; the other divisions of Crittenden taking possession of the Sparta road at Eock Island. My corps to march by the Shelbyville, Manchester, and Hillsborough roads, and attack their left, get into their rear by the Manchester and Living College roads, and by the Winchester and Pike- ville roads, and cut off their retreat. Perhaps it would be better for McCook to remain at Decherd, to look out for the enemy from Steven- son or Huntsville, should he be there. I can march from Murfreesbor- ough to Irving College in four days. Crittenden can march from Leba- non, Tenn., to McMinnville in three days, and the division sent to Eock Island can reach it in four days. Crittenden should not, therefore, at- tack before the fourth day, thereby giving ample time for the other troops to get into position. The above would be my plan of operations if the enemy is in McMinn- ville. THOMAS. GENEEAIi Oedees, 1 Hdqes. Fotjeteenth Aemt Coeps, Depaetment op the Cumbeeland, 1 Ifo. 17. ) Nashville, Tenn., November 17, 1862. The following regulations are prescribed for foraging parties 'in this department, and must be strictly observed and enforced : 1. All officers, soldiers, or employes of the Government are, with the exception provided for in Paragraph V of this order, prohibited from foraging for supplies, without written authority from division head- quarters, or from the commanding officer of a post or detached brigade or regiment. ^ . , » n Foraging parties will, in all cases, be sent out in charge of a com- missioned officer, who will be held responsible for the conduct of the guards, teamsters, and others accompanying the train, and will see that no depredations are committed, and that no property is taken, not speci- fied in the permit, and, above all, that no straggling from the command is allowed, straggling being the great source of all marauding. Ill Permits will be furnished in duplicate to the officer procuring the supplies, one copy to be left with the party of whom the supplies are procured, and one copy to be returned at once to the officer with whom, ^ttlement therefor is to be made ; both copies to be properly filled out with quantity and descriptiop of the articles taken, and to be signed by the officer procuring the supplies. 62 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXn. rv. Settlements for supplies procured by foraging parties will, when practicable, be made by the division quartermaster, the quartermaster procuring the supplies accounting to him therefor. V. When trains or detachments are separated from the division to which they belong, they must iu all cases be in charge of, or accompanied by, a quartermaster specially authorized by the general commanding to give certificates in proper form for forage and other supplies procured. Permits for foraging parties will in this case be issued by the command- ing officer of the detachment or escort, and settlement for forage pro- cured be made by the quartermaster in charge. VI. All supplies procured by foraging parties, whether settlement therefor has been made with the owner or not, will be taken up and ac- counted for on the monthly and quarterly returns in the same manner as other Government property. VH. When the owner of property, taken for the use of the army by proper authority, is known to be disloyal, or when there is a reasonable doubt as to his loyalty, the following note will be made on the face of the certificate given therefor : " To be settled hereafter in such manner as the Government may direct." When the party of whom supplies are procured is known to be a loyal citizen, payment will be made, or a certificate given in the proper form, without making the above note. VIII. Officers signing, as well as those using, foraging permits will be held strictly accountable for the enforcement of these regulations. Any officer who, through neglect, inattention, or inefficiency, permits pillaging, or the entering of private residences by the persons belong- ing to the foraging parties under his command, or who, having sent out a foraging party, and hearing of the commission of such acts, does not promptly bring the offender to punishment, will, on satisfactory proof thereof, be mustered out of service in disgrace, under General Orders, No. 4, from these headquarters. By command of Major-General Eosecrans : J. P. GAEESCHS, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. Headquaetees Fotjeteenth Aemt Coeps, Nashville, Tenn., November 17, 1862. Brig. Gen. J. T. Boyle, Louisville, Ey. : There is every reason to believe that the report about Morgan is a perfect humbug, as there are troops in that direction who would surely have seen or heard of them. By command of Major-General Eosecrans : C. E. THOMPSON, Captain and Aide-de-Camp. Headquaetees Depaetment op the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, November 17, 1862. Bng. Gen. J. T. Boyle, ' Comdg. Western District ofKentuc1(y, Louisville, Ky. : Geneeal : The following dispositions of troops will be made to protect that portion of Kentucky lying west of the Louisville and Nashville Eailroad : Henderson, seven companies Sixty-fifth Indiana Volunteers and four companies Fourth Indiana Cavalry— the two companies of this regi- OHAp.xxxn.1 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 63 mentnowat CarroUton maybe added to this command; Smithland, three companies Sixty-fifth Indiana Volunteers ; Oaseyville, six com- panies Twelfth Kentucky Cavalry, supported by the Eighty-seventh Illinois Volunteers, now at or in the vicinity of Shawneetown, so long as the regiment remains in that neighborhood; Owensborough, six com- panies Twelfth Kentucky Cavalry ; Hopkinsvllle, the force now in that vicinity under Colonel Bruce. These forces ought to be ample to secure all that portion of the State from the raids of the enemy, and from the depredations and outrages of guerrillas, and, if kept on the alert, will no doubt prove to be so. The force at Casey ville, in conjunction with that at Henderson, should operate west of the Tennessee Eiver and southward till it meets the force under Colonel Bruce. The latter ought to break up the bands said to infest the counties of Todd, Christian, and Trigg, and the tier of counties lying north. On the line of railroad from Tiouisville to Nashville and its branches are, at Munfordville, one brigade of infantry, one regiment of cavalry, and, I beliSve, some artillery ; Lebanon, one regiment of infantry and a regiment of cavalry, to patrol the country between Lebanon and Colum- bia ; Bowling Green, one brigade of infantry, one battery, and, it is be- lieved, some cavalry ; Columbia, one brigade of infantry, one regiment of cavalry, and a battery of artillery. The cavalry regiment last mentioned should be pushed forward to Jamestown, to scour the country in that vicinity, and the regiment referred to as between Lebauon and Colum- bia sent to the neighborhood of Burkesville for a similar purpose, being replaced by, say, five companies of the Sixth Kentucky Cavalry, now at Louisville. It is discretionary with you to change regiments, one for another, as the service may require ; for instance, it is represented that the Ninth Kentucky Cavalry will be of more service than any other in the vicinity of Cumberland County, and should probably be preferred for that service. An order has been issued districting the State of Kentucky, and as- signing to yon the command of the western district. A copy of the order will be sent you by mail to-day. I should have remarked that the six companies Twelfth Kentucky Cavalry at Owensborough may with advantage be moved to some point south, say Calhoun, where supplies can be readily furnished ; but your knowledge of the localities, and of the loyal or disloyal character of the surrounding counties, will enable you to determine whether it is proper or not [to move] these companies from Owensborough. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. G. WEIGHT, Major-General, Commanding. Headquaetees Depaktment op the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, November 17, 1862. Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger, Lexington, Ky. : It is represented, on reliable authority, that bands composed of de- serters from the rebel army are committing depredations in Bath County, and rendering it unsafe for Union men to remain there. Send Munday's cavalry, or some other, into that county to break up all such bands at once, ikiorgan County is said to be worse infected. H. G. WEIGHT, Major- General, Commanding. 64 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. IChap. xxxii. Genekal Oedees, ) Hdqes. Depaetment of the Ohio, No. 20. J Cincinnati, Ohio, Noveniber 17, 1862. I. That portion of Kentucky including and lying west of the counties of La Grange, Shelby, Spencer, Washington, Marion, Taylor, Adair, Eussell, and Clinton will constitute the District of Western Kentucky, under the command of Brig. Gen. J. T. Boyle, to whom all reports and returns from troops within the district will be made. Headquarters, Louisville, Ky. II. The counties of Lewis, Greenup, Carter, Boyd, Lawrence, John- son, Magoffin, Floyd, and Pike will constitute the District of Eastern Kentucky, under the command of Col. J. Cranor, Fortieth Ohio Volun- teers, to whom all reports will be made. Headquarters in the field. III. The remainder of the State will constitute the District of Central Kentucky, under Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger, commanding Army of Kentucky. Headquarters, Lexington, Ky. IV. The districts being formed for the convenience of command and distribution of duties, the operation of troops will not necessarily be confined to the district in which their posts are located, but will be ex- tended wherever required, without regard to district lines. V. Eeports and returns from district commanders will be made direct to these headquarters. Bv command of Major-General Wright : N. H. McLEAN, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff, Wae Department, Washington City, D. C, November 18, 1862. Major-General Eoseceans, Nashville, Tenn. : Sixteen hundred revolving rifles, all that are now manufactured in the United States, have been purchased, and are now being shipped to go at passenger-train speed to Louisville, and there be subject to your order. Direction has also been given to make the balance of 4,000 as rapidly as they can be made. No effort shall be spared to supply what you ask for, but something is expected from you. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. Nashville, Tenn., November 18, 1862. Major-General Halleck : Daily reports go to show that the rebels have brought up all their available force in this direction, and are uncertain whether they will fight on this or the other side of the Tennessee. Kirby Smith's troops have been coming down. The talk among them is that Breckinridge and Cheatham demand that they should fight in Tennessee, as they will lose their men if they do not. I have written for a pontoon train, and for the regular troops. I think the First Kanawha Division might be wisely sent this way to place us in security in case of the loss of a battle. Captain Morton's estimate for the garrison of this place is 10,000. I' wish to leave a part of it here, with a good engineer and artillerist, and an able commander. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major- General. Obat. xxxn.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 65 Nashville, Tenn., November 18, 1862—4 p. m. Major-General Halleck : I shall wish to fortify some depots on-the Cumberland Eiver, in the vicinity of Carthage, of Burkesville, and Norman's Landing, near Monti- cello. The Tennessee Mountaineers, with a small garrison to hold the depot and fall back on, will keep these avenues into Kentucky closed, and give peace to the country. Can you not send me a few more engineer oflScers t The Army of the Potomac cannot possibly be as much in want of engineers as I am. I shall also need some pontoneers. Can- not some, at least the nucleus of such a force, be spared me from the engineer's office f W. S. EOSECRANS, Major-Oeneral. Gallatin, November 18, 1862. Major-General Eoseceans: Colonel Kise reports from Hartsville that, from information received from citizens, the enemy will attack him in the morning. Do not believe there is anything in it, but have ordered the balance of the Second Bri- gade to his support, and, if Kise is not attacked, to post two regiments at Castalian Springs, about half way from this to Hartsville, where two roads from Lebanon come into the road from here to Hartsville. I have directed Colonel Harlan also to call upon the people near Castalian Springs to contribute forage, and have it hauled here, to be sent to Nashville. They are good secessionists, and rich. Am I right f GEO. H. THOMAS. Headquarteks Fourteenth Army Corps, Nashville, November 18, 1862. Maj. Gen. George H, Thomas, Comdg. Center, Army of the Cumberland, Gallatin, Tenn. : Your dispatch, announcing threatened attack on Hartsville, is just received. Colonel Kennett was to-day ordered to leave a regiment of cavalry at that point, and, with the rest of his force, was ordered into this city, being directed to cross the Cumberland, and, if he could do it without risk, to come around by Lebanon. Suspend this movement if you deem proper. The general wishes to know by what amount of force Colonel Kennett thinks himself threatened. By order of Major-General Eosecrans : J. P. GAEESCHfi, Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff. Gallatin, November 18, 1862. Major-General Eoseceans: My dispatch said Colonel Kise reported threatened attack. Colonel Kennett left Hartsville yesterday, and reported to General Crittenden. I don't think there is any necessity of suspending the order for Colonel Kennett to go to Nashville. Colonel Kise reports that he was threatened by 2,000; whether iniantry or cavalry he did not say. I think it prob- able that some cavalry are approaching Hartsville merely to observe. GEO. H. THOMAS, Major-General, U. 8. Volunteers. i E K — VOL II, PT II 66 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. TChap. XXXIL Nashville, N^ovember 18, 1862 — 8.15 p. m. Major-General Thomas, Commanding Center, Gallatin, Tenn. : A dispatch received this instant from General Crittenden, at Silver Springs, dated 3 p. m. today, says that Colonel Kennett has joined him from Gallatin to-day. What force, then, is left at Hartsville, and under whom? J. P. GAEESCHfi, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. Gallatin, November 18, 1862. Colonel Gaeesche, Chief of Staff: Two regiments of infantry and a battery of artillery, under Colonel Kise, Tenth Indiana, are at Hartsville now. Two regiments more of infantry will be there by daylight to-morrow. GEO. H. THOMAS, Major-General. Headquaexers Foueteenth Akmy Coeps, Depaetment op the Cumbeeland, Nashville, November 18, 1862. Colonel Kennett, Commanding Cavalry Division, Hartsville, Tenn. : Colonel : Leaving one regiment of cavalry at Hartsville, with direc- tions to report to Maior-General Thomas, you will then, with the re- mainder of yo"r force, take up the line of march for this city, and report at these headquarters. Use your own discretion as to the route you will follow. Not being acquainted with the condition of your command, the general is unwilling to give you positive orders, but if, without undue risk, you could cross the Cumberland near to where you are now encamped, and come round by the way of Lebanon, he would be pleased to have you do so. I am, colonel, yours, verv respectfully, J. P. GARESCHfi, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. Headquaetbes Foueteenth Aemy Coeps, . Bowling Green, November 18, 1862 — 10 p. m. Col. John Kennett, Commanding Cavalry, Gallatin: Dispatch received. Had information some time before of the affair at Gallatin. It is to be regretted that our cavalry has proved too slow for Morgan. It is hoped that you will execute your orders promptly. Colonel Zahm will join his division. By order of Major-General Eosecrans : ARTHUR C. DUCAT, Lieutenant-Colonel and Acting Chief of Staff. Chap. XXXU.] COEEESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 67 Hdqrs. Left Wing, Fourteenth Akmy Corps, ^ , , -r, ^ November 18, 1862— 8.30 J}' m. Col. J. P. Garesch^, Chief of Staff : Colonel : The company of cavalry I sent to look after tbe brigade at Kural Hill have returned, and report that the cannonading of which 1 sent you notice in my note of this date, at 8.45 a. m., was at Rural Mill ; that the brigade there was attacked by Morgan's cavalry, who dismounted after their first charge and fought as infantry, with artil- lery; that the fight lasted for about two and one-half hours, but with very slight result. We bad no men killed or wounded, but 4 of the Thirteenth Ohio taken prisoners. Tbe enemy had 4 killed that were left dead on the field, and were buried while the cavalrv were there ; the number wounded unknown. Most respectfully, your obedient servant, T. L. CRITTENDEN, Major- General, Commanding. Headquarters Department op the Ohio, November 18, 1862. Major-General Eosecrans, Nashville, Tenn. : I understand the obstructions placed in the Cumberland by the rebels some 50 miles above Smithland can be readily removed, owing to the low stage of water. Have you taken any steps toward it ? If not, I will order Colonel Bruce to do it, as it is nearest his post. H. G. W^EIGHT, Major-General, Commanding. Nashville, Tenn., November 18, 1862. Major-General Wright, Cincinnati, Ohio : Please order Bruce as you propose. I shall probably need all the troops I can get. I hope the rebels will fight us in Tennessee. There ought to be some reserve in your department at Bowling Green and Glasgow. There are points on the Cumberland to be fortified also. Will telegraph you soon. Advise me of all you learn eastward. Can't you take the First Division of the Kanawha this way ? W. S. RO'SECEANS, Major-Oeneral, Washington, November 18, 1862. Maj. Gen. Horatio G. Wright, Cincinnati: General : A Kentucky gentleman has handed me the inclosed news- paper slip,* with the remark that " General Wright is pursuing just the reverse of this policy in Kentucky." I ought also to inform you that a committee of gentlemen from the West visited the War Department some days ago to ask your removal, on the ground that you were pursu- ing " too milk and water a policy toward the rebels in Kentucky," One specification was that you had revoked General Buell's Orders, No. 49. I have always, whenever it was possible, avoided giving positive in- structions to the commanding generals of departments, leaving them the exercise of their own judgment, while giving them my opinion and ad- vice. So in regard to this matter I thijik a vigorous and strong policy * Not found. 68 KT., MID. ANT) E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CnAr. XXXH. shoald be adopted. Domestic traitors, who seek the overthrow of our Government, are not entitled to its protection, and shoald be made to feel its power. I adopted this policy in Saint Louis and Missouri, and found it most beneficial. The hands of Union men were strengthened, and secessionists became Union men from interest, which, after all, is the very strongest lever to apply to them. Those who have encouraged and stirred up rebellion require especial attention. Make them suffer in their persons and property for their crimes and for the saflferings they have caused to others. Great care, however, should be taken to distin- guish between the innocent and the guilty, and between those who re- pent and those who persevere in offense. Let the guilty feel that you have an iron hand; that you know how to apply it when necessary. Don't be influenced by those old political grannies, who are only half way Union men, and who are ever ready to shield and apologize for traitors. Their policy will soon ruin you and ruin Kentucky. Very truly, yours, H. W. HALLECK, Oeneralin- Chief. Headquaetees Thied Division, Aemy of Kentucky, Nicholasville, November 18, 1862, Lieut. T. G. Beaham, Asst. Adjt. Gen., Headquarters Army of Kentucky : SiE : I wish to bring the following facts to the notice of the major- general commanding the army. I have this moment received from His Excellency Governor Eobinson, of this State, a telegram, of which I in- close a copy,* asking why I had caustd the sale of a negro at this place to be prevented, or matter to that effect. In reply, 1 have stated that I would answer the dispatch by mail through Major-General Granger. This is the object of the present communication. Having been informed upon Sunday last that the following day would be court day in this place, and having recently learned that court day in Kentucky meant a day not simply for the transaction of legal busi- ness, but an occasion where the entire community is accustomed to assemble for purposes of trade, and the public sale of hogs, cattle, and other property — a species of fair, in fact, and having been here too short a time to become acquainted with the community, and to know who were worthy of confidence and who not, I considered that it would be necessary, for military considerations, to prevent this promiscuous concourse of persons within my camp. The village of Nicholasville is, from necessity, included within the limits of my camp ; it is the terminus of the railroad, and the depot of our supplies. It contains the only adequate source of water, and is the only place affording facilities for the care of the sick and the custody of those under arrest. I was anxious, at the same time, that the regular legal business of the country should not be disturbed or interfered with, and, after much reflection, I issued General Orders, No. 18, of which I inclose a copy,* believing that it would remove all the difficulties in the case. I had no knowledge at the time that there were negroes or any other species of property to be sold under execution by the sheriij". Upon the following day, about noon, a staff ofiicer came to uie saying that the sheriff wanted to know whether my order was intended to put a stop to the sale of property under execution, but without the slightest • Not found. Cbap. xxxn.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. tTNION. 69 intimation that negroes were included in the property to be sold. I caused a copy of the order to be given to the sheriff, with the reply that it did apply to those sales, adding that a sale under the circum- stances would scarcely be a fair one, since one-half of the community was excluded from town for disloyalty, and a majority of the remainder because they were without business before the court. This is the only action which I took in the case. Late in the afternoon, however, I was unoflBcially informed that the sheriff, with my order in his hands, had gone to the court-house, and, under the eyes of the provost guard, pro- posed to sell both land and negroes. The marshal prevented it. Any man will see that a sale, under such circumstances, should, in equity, be pronounced void ; but I would like in this connection to know whether the fact of the land sale having been stopped was reported to the Gov- ernor, and, if so, why he singled out the negro sale -for a ground of complaint. About the same time two droves of hogs coming to town for sale were turned back by the guards, and all the stores in the town were closed during the day. This restraint I felt forced to impose upon public trade, but no com- plaint is called forth by my interference in the important transactions in land and stock, while a single negro is sufficient to demand the atten- tion of the Governor. In communicating these facts to His Excellency the Governor, I think that the commanding general might say, in addition, that there seems to be an evident design on the part of persons calling themselves Union men in Kentucky to create trouble in relation to the matter of slave property, and to provoke a collision between the authorities of the State and those of the United States. The men under my command are mostly new troops, consisting of regi- ments raised in the Northwest during the last three months, and are as fair a body of men as I have ever seen. When I joined them they were raw and undisciplined, and on the march did commit outrages upon pri- vate property, but by persuasion and reasoning, as well as wholesome discijjline, the disposition to do so has been curbed, and I do not believe there are now more orderly men in the army. A few negroes have found their way into the camps, but the number has been vastly exaggerated, and had the owners been satisfied to exercise a little patience when the fugitive could not readily be found, the soldiers would soon have got tired of their new playthings and turned every black out of camp them- selves. This, however, is not the policy, and whilst I and the most of my officers are unceasing in our efforts to prevent interference with what these people call their institutions, I am still constantly importuned for orders to deliver up slaves, and the orders of other officers exhibited to me as a precedent, when the persons making the demand are fully cog- nizant of the act of Congress prohibiting such a course at my hands. In a recent instance, when a prominent citizen, who claims to be an emancipationist, failed, through his own neglect, to take a slave from the camp of one of my regiments, he has announced that he would raise a test question between the State and the General Government. In a man making such pretensions at this time, such a course seems marvelous. But three or four weeks ago the rebel cavalry held Lexington, and at this moment a writ cannot be served in the counties adjoining this with- out the presence of a military force, whilst throughout the whole of this section, forty-eight hours withdrawal of the troops would insure its being overrun by rebels and bandits. I am, sir, most respectfully, your obedient servant, A. BAIED, Brigadier-General, Oommmnding. 70 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXSXI. Nashville, Tenn., November 18, 1862. His Excellency Abeaham Lincoln : I hope my telegram of 8tli instant, by courier, in regard to ordering Tennessee regiments here, and requesting the appointment of Col. Alvan C. Gillem, of the army, commanding First Middle Tennessee Infantry, as brigadier-general, has been received and favorably acted upon. I understand that William B. Carter, of Tennessee, and others are mak- ing an effort to have Brigadier-General Carter made a maior-general. It would be much better to send him back to his rank in the Navy. This W. B. Carter procured some $20,000 from the War Department to aid in burniug bridges in East Tennessee. Many of the men employed lost their lives and sacrificed large amounts of property. Their families have received not one cent from this fund. This matter should be looked into. I wish we were clear of the whole Carter concern. I feel in strong hopes that things will go well in a few days, as we have a man at the bead of this army who will fight. I some time ago advised you that Buell would never redeem East Tennessee, and stated substan- tially what he has since proved himself to be. ANDREW JOHNSON, Military Governor of Tennessee. Headqtjaetees Left Wing, Silver Springs, November 19, 1862. Col. J. P. GAEESCHlfi, Chief of Staff: Colonel : All my command are on the march for Stone's Eiver. I have sent Colonel Minty with his cavalry to Eural Hill (cannonading being again heard in that direction), with instructions to Colonel Haw- kins to take his brigade to Stewart's Ford, unless he is in the vicinity of a force which would make it unsafe for him to leave his position, which is said to be a strong one, and that I will be in the same neigh- borhood with at least a part of my command this evening. The weather is very threatening. I understand the crossing at Stone's Eiver is very bad, and that a new road will probably have to be con- structed before I can get my command across it, which will, in turn, be impracticable by the time my supply trains come up. My train, on its return, will arrive at Gallatin, some time to night. Would it not be better to notify them to come by Nashville or to Pennington's Ferry ? Most respectfully, your obedient servant, T. L. CEITTENDEN, Major-General, Commanding. Headquaetees Left Wing, November 19, 1862. Col. P. B. Hawkins, Commanding Fourteenth Brigade : Colonel : You will at once move your command, if you deem it safe to do so, to Stewart's Ford. If the crossing be good, and you can find a suitable camp, with good water, forage, and a strong position, stop on the east side of the river. If the crossing is not a good one, or the ground is unsuitable for a camp, move over to the other side, provided you can find better ground there. If you can find a better crossing, and one equally safe, dit any other point, cross at it and communicate with me. Chap. XXXn.) CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 71 I will be in the neighborhood of Ste Depaetivient of the Oumbeeland, No. 20. ) Nashville, Tenn., November 19, 1862. It having come to the notice of the general commanding that arrests of citizens are carelessly made, upon insufficient grounds and proof, and •bap. XXin.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 73 without taking the necessary pains to inquire into the character of the informants or the truth of the allegations, and as great injustice is thereby done in individual cases, and much suffering frequently occa- sioned to innocent persons, the following regulations are established, and will hereafter be strictly enforced : I. All provost-marshals, or officers acting in that capacity, will report to the provost-marshal-general immediately after receiving a prisoner into custody, and also semi- weekly, the names, age, residence, and of- fenses charged against all prisoners arrested or held in custody by them, together with the names and residences of their accusers, and of the witnesses against them, and the names of the officers who ordered, and of those who made, the arrest. II. In order to comply with this regulation, provost-marshals are, in all cases, on receiving a prisoner, to exact the above information from those who turn them over for custody, and, unless charges are furnished or they themselves are prepared to furnish them, the prisoners must be released within three days. By command of Major-General Eosecrans : J. P. GAEBSGHfi, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. Headqtjaetees Department of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, November 19, 1862. Maj. Gen. W. S. Eosecrans, Nashville, Tenn. : Please inform me what troops you want that are now in Kentucky. I must know, in order to make my dispositions understandiugly. I had supposed all now here were to be left, and had arranged accordingly. If Stokes' battery is taken away, it will have to be replaced from Lex- ington. H. G. WEIGHT, Major-General, Commanding. Nashville, November 19, 1862 — 10.40 p. m. Major-General Wright: I find the rebels concentrating their power to oppose this army. I want to make sure not only the principal river crossings, as high up as Gainesborough, but to completely cover the railroad. I mean to fortify Carthage and Gainesborough. If I put a garrison of 10,000, asked for by the engineer, in Nashville and about it, and fortify Gallatin and the railroad this side, I may require all my spare forces for the fight. I don't want to " send a boy to the mill." Send me the First Kanawha Division. If they don't int«nd to cross over to the railroad, let them come down here. I can send you General E. A. Paine, and make a large convalescent camp to aid in the defense of Bowling Green. I have now a brigade at Tompkinsville and two at Scottsville, but want them to come down. I think vour Kanawha force might spare some. W. S. EOSECRANS, Major- General. 74 KT., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. (Chap. XXXn. Nashville, November 19, 1862. Maj. Gen. Hoeatio G. Weight: I must ask you to please provide immediately for the protection of Bowling Green. I need absolutely, and at once, General Granger's brigade here. Answer by telegraph. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major-General U. S. Vols., Comdg. Dept. of the Cumberland. Headqttaktees Depaetment op the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, November 19, 1862. Maj. Gen. W. S. Eoseceans, Nashville, Tenn.: I had supposed Granger's brigade was to be left at Bowling Green, and have made my arrangements accordingly. Must you have himl I send you five regiments of East Tennesseeans, old troops, and two others, incomplete. Won't they answer your necessities without Gran- ger? If not, I must send troops from Lexington to relieve him, and it will require some time. Shall await your answer. What is the least force that will suffice for Bowling Green? H. G. WEIGHT, Major-General, Commanding. Headqitaetees Depaetment op the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, November 19, 1862. Maj. Gen. W. S. Eoseceans, Nashville, Tenn. : Bruce has been ordered. I hope rebels will fight in Tennessee, but doubt it, unless it be in eastern part. With your forces in front, it seems to me, and the present force at Bowling Green and Columbus, a regiment of caA'alry about Jamestown and another about Burkesville is sufficient to cover that part of the country. This disposition, with Bruce at Hop- kinsville, a force of Granger's command at Somerset and Big Hill, a larger one at Crab Orchard, with the rest in reserve at points in rear, seems to me all that is advisable till you make your move or till depots are established on the Cumberland. It will be next to impossible to maintain a force of any great strength on the Cumberland this winter until it can be supplied by water. Ihe roads will soon become impass- able, and the country will supply little. This disposition will enable me to concentrate against any raid, through Cumberland Gap or gaps to the westward, designed to reach the blue-grass region. Short of that the enemy will not stop in force, as he cannot subsist. Morgan's division has been withdrawn from the Kanawha, and the Tennessee regiments sent to you; the remainder down the Mississippi. Itfo more can be withdrawn at present. Nothing new in this section or eastward. H. G. WEIGHT, Major-General, Commanding. Louisville, Ky., November 19, 1862—10.30 p. m. Colonel Staoee: Two small skirmishes Sunday and yesterday near Nashville; not much damage done. Bragg and Buckner at Murfreesborough Sunday. Crap. XXXIl.) CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 75 Bragg commands maiu body. Eebels believed make stand at TuUa- homa. Rebels receiving re-enforcements ; fortifying TuUahoma. One division at Murfreesborough. Rosecrans sent a number of rebel women outside lines. BRUCH. Washington, November 20, 1862. Major-General Weight, Cincinnati: General, : Tour letter of November 15, in relation to the Blind Asy- lum at Louisville, is received. It is by no means satisfactory. You were directed to restore that building to the blind, and to occupy other buildings for hospital purposes. You have not obeyed the orders of the War Department. It is expected that these orders will be obeyed with- out further delay. Is there any necessity for crowding ail the sick and wounded into Louisville? It seems to me that it would be much better to leave at least a part at Bowling Green, Danville, &c. Surgeons, for their own convenience, are usually anxious to concentrate everything in the larger cities. Where there is not a very plain necessity for this they should be overruled. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. W. HALLECK, General-in- Chief. Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Nashville, November 20, 1862—2.10 p. m. General E. S. Granger, Bowling Green, Ky. : The general commanding directs you to prepare a regiment to move down to MitcheUsville to-morrow, to relieve the brigade now there in guarding the stores, loading and unloading them as soon as the trains shall run through to this city, which will probably be within three days. This regiment had better make its camp some 2 miles out of MitcheUs- ville, where there is said to be plenty of water. Their duty will then be to protect the country around MitcheUsville. J. P. GARESCHfi, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Nashville, November 20, 1862—2 p. m. Major-General Wright, Cincinnati : I will give you Brigadier-General Rousseau for Louisville, if you will send Boyle to Bowling Green. Reason : Rousseau has a predisposition to that species of croup of which Washington died, and fears a winter camp. I would give him Nashville, but think he will suit at Louisville better. Instead of Granger, you will then have Boyle at Bowling Green. I will, with your consent, swell any garrison you may send there by con- valescents and officers. The First Kanawha Division is commanded by Crook. They are not needed for defense, and can be returned in the spring, if necessary 5 as I told you, I do not wish to '' send a boy to mill"- We must make things sure in front and rear. Those posts must be estab- 76 KT., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Cbap. XXXTL lislied before the river rises, to close the gaps against raids of every sort. Tour Kanawha command needs little ; the roads are a guarantee against all. W. S. EOSEORANS, Major-Oeneral. Headquarters, Cincinnati, November 20, 1862. Major-General Eosecbans : I have ordered General Boyle to send three of the four regiments now along the line of railroad to Bowling Green, with a battery, which is now at Louisville. This, with the convalescents, which I hope you will send there speedily, with their arms, will sufl&ce for that garrison, and the other forces along the road will afford full protection, at any rate till your command moves. Boyle is a good man for Louisville, and I should re- gret losing him ; and yet I should be pleased to accommodate General Rousseau. If Nashville would suit his case as well, I should prefer not removing Boyle, who has shown much energy. Cox says he cannot spare Crook, and General Halleck wants the division farther east as soon as it can be spared. The orders from Washington are such that neither of us can expect more troops from this department : they go elsewhere. H. G. WRIGHT, Major-Oeneral, Commanding. Headquarters Department of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, November 20, 1862. Brigadier- General Boyle, Commanding, &c., Louisville, Ky. : General Eosecrans wishes to withdraw Granger's brigade and Stokes' battery from Bowling Green. Send there three of the four regiments now on the line of the railroad, and Andrews' battery. The railroad must be protected by the remaining regiment and such detachments as may be required from Munfordville. Report your opinion as to the adequacy of this protection to the line. Bowling Green will be strength- ened by a convalescent camp from General Eosecrans' army. H. G. WRIGHT, Major-Oeneral, Commanding. Headquarters Department of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, November 20, 1862. Hon. Thomas Ewing, Lancaster, Ohio ; Sir : I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 16th instant, calling attention to the danger of bands of robbers and horse thieves, under the name of guerrillas, forming on the opposite shore of the Ohio, and, after the river is frozen, crossing over and com- mitting depredations in this State. As the troops in Kentucky are dis- persed, there would seem to be little danger of such raids in any force. That it may be attempted by small bands of thieves is very possible, and to guard fully against such incursions will be hardly within the power of the military. The citizens living upon the border must aid in their own protection. All the troops in the department, if scattered CoAi. XXXn.] COEEESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 77 along the line of the Ohio from Cairo to Wheeling, could not entirely gnard against small thieving bands. The large forces they can best take care of as they are now located. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. G. WEIGHT, Major-Oeneral, Commanding. Nashville, Tenn., November 21, 1862—11.15 p. m. Maj. Gen. H. W. Halleck, General-in- Chief : It seems necessary to make some provision for gunboats, to patrol the Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers, in order to co-operate with us, either in case they fight us on this or the other side of the Tennessee. I have also rumors of projects for closing the Cumberland, by blasting rocks into it at some point where it is said they can obstruct the navi- gation. A surveillance of gunboats is desirable for this also. W. S. EOSECIIANS, Major- General, Commanding. Nashville, Tenn., November 21, 1862—11.45 p. m. Maj. Gen. H. W. Halleck, General-in- Chief : Nothing important since my last dispatch until to-day. There are some indications of the rebels moving farther west than in my last. Buckner now reported at Shelbyviile, and Bragg is at Murfreesborough and Tullahoma. Some signs of movements south. Negroes being run off. Am bending every effort on the railroad to get rolling-stock through tunnel and work the road, so as to insure supplies. Our trains cannot now gain more than 20 per cent, on consumption. While that is going on, we are using every tool to get out stockade tiuaber, to secure onr railroad in the rear. Have ordered out extra spies, and tele- graphed General Grant to do the same, and watch any attempt to cross forces into Alabama. River is so low as to offer rebels facilities for doing it. Will watch them, and, as soon as practicable, advance on them. W. S. EOSECRANS, Major- General, Commanding. Headquaetees Fourteenth Army Corps, Nashville, November 21, 1862. Major-General Grant, Comdg. Department of the Tennessee, Corinth, Miss. : Look out for news toward the east. There may bo some attempt to cross rebel troops over the Tennessee River. No signs have reached ine till to-night; the indications as yet are but slight. Notify Cor- inth to have spies east. ' , W. S. ROSECRANS, Major-General. 78 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXn. Gallatin, November 21, 1862. Major-General Eoseckans : I have a regimeut stationed at Cage's Ford, on tLe direct road hence to Lebanon ; two regiments at Castalian Springs, half ■waj' between this and Harts\alle ; two regiments and a batterj' and the regiment of cav- alry at Hartsville, strongly posted, with instructions that the cavalry (Second Indiana) be kept well advanced, so as to give timely information to the infantry of all movements of the enemy. Colonel Harlan, com- manding the troops advanced toward the east, has been instructed to collect forage and send to this place. I learn this morning that Crit- tenden's troops have left Silver Springs, and are advanced toward La Vergne. Morgan, the rebel, is at Baird's Mill, and I should think Crit- tenden might either cut him off and capture him or do him considera ble damage. GEO. H. THOMAS, Major-General, U. S. Volunteers. Headquaetees Foukteenth Aemy Coeps, Depaetment op the Cumbeeland, Nashville,- Novemhcr 21, 1862. Col. John Kennett, Fourth Ohio Cav., Gomdg. Cav. Div., Army of the Cumberland : Colonel : The general commanding directs you to order out Colonel McCook, Second Indiana Cavalry, and his brigade, on the Hillsborough road tomorrow, to reconnoiter the enemy, with ius'tructions to return by any other road which may seem to him advisable. I am, colonel, very respectfully, J. P. GAEESCHE, Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff. HEADQXrAETEES FlEST CAVALEY BeIGADE, • November 21, 1862. Col. John Kennett, Commanding Division : Colonel : I have the honor to report that, in accordance with your order, I marched out the Hillsborough road this morning. I proceeded 10 miles without seeing any enemy, and then returned. Learning that some of their scouts were in the habit of coming down the pike every evening, I left a squadron 6 miles out, with orders to conceal them- selves in the woods, and catch them if they could. There is a quantity of forage on this road. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, EDWAED M. McCOOK, Colonel, Commanding Brigade. Nashville, November 21, 1862. Major-General Weight, Cincinnati, Ohio: J. T. Boyle reports the arrival of rebel cavalry, supported by infantry, at Barboursville. The general impression, from the driftof testimony, has been that Kirby Smith's troops came down toward Chattanooga. ' One Chap. XXXn.] COEEESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 79 report, given by Bragg's aide, goes the other way. He says Lee tele- graphs Bragg to hold Middle Tennessee at all hazards, and Kirby Smith is to go back into Kentucky to divide our forces. He has left Knox- ville, I believe. What have you heard from him ? EOSECEANS, MajorGeneral. Headquaetees Depaetment op the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, November 21, 1862. Brig. Gen. J. T. Boyle, Louisville, Ky. : Your proposition to put Colonel Bruce in command at Bowling Green is approved, if you have a good commander for the force at Eussellville. General Eosecrans telegraphs that, as hospital accommodations were wanted at Eussellville, he authorized Colonel Bristow to take the hotel and house of a rebel Congressman, and that Gray's hotel was taken by Colonel Shackelford, but that Colonel Bruce arriving, ordered him to evacuate the hotel. Direct Colonel Bruce to countermand his order, and report his reason for giving it. h. g. weight, Major- Gen era I, Com manding. Headquaetees Depaetment of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, November 21, 1802. Maj. Gen. W. S. Eoseceans, Nashville, Tenn. : I have directed that the order of Colonel Bruce, in regard to the hotel at Eussellville, be at once countermanded by him, and that he report his reasons for giving it. I had assigned to General Boyle a district including the railroad and the part of the State lying west, and as Gen- eral Paine ranks him, his assignment to the district would give him the command, which would not suit. Bruce takes command at Bowling Green, where he has been before. He is well spoken of. H. G. WEIGHT, Major- General, Commanding. Headquaetees Depaetment of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, November 21, 1862. Maj. Gen. Goedon GnANGT:,^,, Lexington, Ky. : Boyle telegraphs that he has advised you of a body of 3,000 rebel cav- alry, supported by infantry, being yesterday at Barboursville. What do you knew about it ? You must see that they don't pass you toward the railroad. Answer. H. G. WEIGHT, Major- General, Commanding. Lexington, Ky., November 21, 1862. Major-General Weight, Cincinnati, Ohio : I have no information of any rebels being this side of Cumberland Gap but will endeavor to give them the best reception we can afiord in case they come. Have no confidence in the report. ■^ G. GEANGEE, Major-General, Commanding. 80 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXH. Headqitartees Department of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, November 21, 1862. Maj. Gen. H. W. Halleck, General-in-Chief, U. S. Army, Washington, D. C. : General : I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 18th instant, inclosing a newspaper communication from George W, Lane, of Alabama, to the honorable Secretary of War, in regard to the policy to be pursued by our military authorities in the West toward rebels not in arms, and calling attention to that adopted by General Bnell in his General Orders, No. 49, toward the lebels in Kentucky. Tou also inform me that it has been reported that I am pursuing just the reverse course, and that a committee of gentlemen from the West visited the War Department some days ago to ask my removal, on the ground that 1 was pursuing too milk and water a policy toward the rebels in Kentucky, one specification of the complaint being that I had revoked General Buell's Orders, No. 49. Where the gentlemen referred to obtained their information I am at a loss to guess even, certainly not from me, or from any published order of mine. The truth of the assertion can. perhaps, be best determined by a narrative of the facts. On the 31st of last month I went to Louisville, and on my arrival there was shown the Orders, No. 49, of General Buell, by General Boyle, in command at Louisville, who stated that he found himself much em- barrassed in carrying it out, in consequence of the peculiar circumstances attending many of the cases coming up under it; and he asked my in- structions in the matter. The whole subject was carefully considered and discussed with General Boyle, whose knowledge of the condition and the people of Kentucky gave his views much importance, in my judgment. I should here remark that while the subject was under con- sideration, General Boyle presented a letter from General Buell, which I had not before seen, essentially modifying Paragraph II of that order. A copy of that letter is sent herewith. The order, as exj)lained in the subsequent letter of General Buell, needed modification, in my judg- ment, and it was made in a brief letter of instructions to General Boyle, dated November 1 (a copy of which is herewith), in the following par- ticulars and for the following reasons : 1st. Many of the recruits for the rebel army, who had been induced by false representations to join it, had repented of their course, and had actually deserted therefrom. To send such persons to Vicksburg would not only subject them to the penalty of desertion, but would be in vio- lation of the well established, principle of military policy — to weaken the enemy by encouraging desertion from his ranks. To deliver over bona fide deserters to the enemy would be an act unheard of in any warfare. If recognized as deserters by us, they are entitled to all the liberty com- patible with our own safety. Hence the first paragrai)h of the instruc- tions to General Boyle. 2d. The second paragraph explains itself, with the remark that I have several times received instructions from Washington to release prison- ers of war on their taking the oath of allegiance. Hence the latter part of the second paragraph. 3d. General Orders, No. 49, of General Buell, provides that "all per- sons who have actively aided or abetted in the invasion of Kentucky by rebel troops within the last three months will be sent to Vicksburg and forbidden to return to Kentucky," but his subsequent letter to General Boyle so modifies or explains this as to make it, in my judgment, prac- tically a nullity. I ordered that they should be arrested, proof of their guilt furnished, and, if such proof were deemed suflacient, that they be Chap. XXXII ] COEEESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 81 sent either to Vicksbarg or Camp Chase. That persons included in this class should be promptly arrested I had no doubt ; whether the United States should be subjected to the expense of sending them under guard to Louisville for examination and final decision depends on the proof brought against them. Again, what right had (ieneral Buell to expect that persons so arrested would be received bj"^ the rebel authorities at Vicksburg, and what propriety was there in sending men who had aided and abetted the invasion of a loyal State, and had thus been guilty of treason, back into the enemy's lines, where they would be free to con- tinue their treasonable practices, instead of sending them to Camp Chase, where they would be powerless to harm the Union cause ? I confess to having been unable to see either the right or propriety of such a course, and hence the third paragraph of my instructions to Gen- eral Boyle. The fourth paragraph was designed to cover cases which could not be brought under any general nde. They were left to his judgment, with, practically, an appeal to me; though, for obvious reasons, the right to such appeal was not stated. I have already made this communication longer than I intended, and will, therefore, be as brief as possible in what 1 have y«t to say. This is the first time I have undertaken a defense of my administration of the affairs of the Department of the Ohio. 1 have given to that ad- ministration my best energies, and have restricted myself wholly to the discharge of my duties, to the best of my abilities. Whether my course has met the approval of higher authorities is for them to decide. Cer- tainly it has been according to my best judgment. I have not attempted to please the extremes of either party. I have heard them patiently when they have seen fit to offer their counsels, and have decided for my- self. If my course does not meet approval, the higher authorities should either instruct me in that in which 1 have erred or replace me by some other oflScer better fitted to discharge the very perplexing duties of the department. I shall be content with eithen I claim to have served faithfully, if not successfully, since the war began, and always in posi- tions not of my own seeking. Till the war ends, I shall be governed by the same desire to do my best, and shall not be influenced in my course by any deputation of Western gentlemen who go to Washington to represent my policy and demand my removal without even asking what my policy was or seeking to ascertain whether their impressions were true or not. It may be proper to remark that Kentucky is as much under a recog- nized State government as Ohio ; that it is as much the duty of the civil authorities there to act in cases of treason and other crimes amena- ble to the civil law as in Ohio, and that the civil authorities could with the same propriety protest against any usurpation of the civil rights by the military iu one State as in the other. There is an abundant military force in Kentucky to aid in carrying on the adminstration of the civil government, if such aid be needed, and it is always ready to respond to the calls that may be made upon it. This is, I believe, fully understood, and certainlyno such call has been madein vain. Eitherthe Stateshould be put under martial law, and thus turned over to the guardianship of the military authorities, or the rights of the government and the people should be respected. At this time the proclamation of martial law would not, in my judgment, be justified. You will see that in administering the affairs of the department, so far as Kentucky is concerned, my position has been an embarrassing one. If I followed a rigid military policy I should necessarily interfere G K K — VOL XX, PT n 82 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chaf. xxxn. at every step with the recognized loyal civil authorities ; if I leave all civil matters with such authorities, I am subject to the charge of adopt- ing " a milk and water policy," and my removal is demanded at Wash ington. I beg to inclose copies of communications from the commissary-general of prisoners, showing the policy adopted in Washington in regard to prisoners of war who are willing to take the oath of allegiance, and also statements of the action of Brigadier-General Boyle, under General Buell's Orders, No. 49, as modified by me. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. G. WRIGHT, Major-General, Commanding. P. S. — The statements of the action of General Boyle, under General Buell's orders as modified, not having been yet received here, are not sent as stated. They will be forwarded hereafter, [Inclosnre No. 1.] Oppice of Commissakt-Geneeal of Peisonees, Washington, D. C, October 25, 1862, Maj, Gen. Hoeatio G, Weight, Commanding Department of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio : Geneeal : Will you please direct that Richard White and William Phalen, prisoners of war, confined in the Third street prison, Cincinnati, be released on their taking the oath of allegiance ? By order : Very respectfully, your obedient servant, W, HOFFMAiT, Colonel Third Infantry, Commissary- General of Prisoners. [Inclosnre No. 2. J Geneeal, Oedees, ) Headqtjaetees Aemy of the Ohio, No, 49. I In Camp, October 26, 1862, I, All recruits for the rebel army captured or arrested by troops of this command will be regarded as prisoners of war, and sent without delay to Vicksburg, and there paroled and left subject to exchange. IE. All persons who have actively aided or abetted in the invasion of Kentucky by rebel troops within the last three months will be imme- diately arrested and sent to Vicksburg, Miss,, and forbidden to return to Kentucky, This order will not be understood as including persons indicted or held by the civil authorities for trial, nor will arrests be made on suspicion or insuflScient evidence of guilt. Brig, Gen. J, T. Boyle is charged with the execution of these orders, and will give such special instructions as may be found necessary. By command of Major-General Buell : JAMES B, FRY, Colonel and Chief of Staff. [Incloanre No. 3.] Headquaetees Aemy of the Ohio, Louisville, October 30, 1862. Brig. Gen, J, T, Boyle, Commanding, &c, : Snt : Paragraph II, of General Orders, No. 49, October 26, was made general in terms intentionally, but it must be executed with caution and CiiAr. XXXII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 83 discretion. No arrest sLould be made until proof is submitted to you sufficient to justify it, and the arrest should thereon be made on your special order in each case. It is intended to get rid of all who have actively aided in the invasion, but the order should not be permitted to serve as authority for improper arrests or persecution of persons not guilty. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. M. WEIGHT, Assistant Adjutant-General. [iDclosuro No. 4 ] IlEADQUAliTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, Louisville, Ey., November 1, 1862. Brigadier-General Boyle : General,: General Orders, No. 49, Headquarters Army of the Ohio, are modified in the following particulars : 1st. Eecruits from the rebel army who have delivered themselves up as deserters may, on their claims as deserters being recognized, be set at liberty on taking the oath of allegiance and giving bonds, with proper security. 2d. Eecruits captured by our troops, being prisoners of war, will be treated as such, and released on taking the oath of allegiance, only in special cases. 3d. Persons not connected with the rebel army, but who are charged with having actively aided or abetted in an invasion of Kentucky by rebel troops within the last three months, will be arrested, and their cases at once reported to you, with the proof in such case, for your de- cision. As a general rule, such persons should be sent to Camp Chase, instead of Vicksburg, as political prisoners. 4th. In any special cases arising under these orders, and not included in the above, you will exercise your discretion. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. G. weight, Major-General, Commanding. Nashville, Kovemher 22, 1862—12 m. Brig. Gen. J. G. ToTTEN : Can I have an iron pontoon train long enough to cross the Tennessee, say 700 yards ? W. S. EOSECEANS, Major-General. Headquarters Department op the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, November 22, 1862. Brig. Gen. G. W. Cullum, Chief of Staff, Hdqrs. of the Army, Washington, D. C. : General : I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of the letter of the General-in-Chief, dated the 20th instant, in which he charges me with not having obeyed the orders of the War Department, transmitted through the headquarters of the army, in not having carried out the instructions relative to restoring to the trustees of the Blind Asylum at Louisville the building which had been taken by the military authorities for army hospital jiurposes. 84 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Cuat. XXXII. This is the second time I have beeu called upon by the expressed dis- approbation of the General-in-Chief, founded upon the ex parte state- ments of interested persons, to take the defensive; and in this, as in the other instances alluded to, I am conscious of no wrong, or of having been remiss in my duty. In the statement I submit it will, I am sure, appear that I have not disobeyed, or rather failed to obey, the orders of the War Department, and that if there has been any failure in con- nection with those orders the fault does not rest with me. Possibly it may turn out to the satisfaction of the General-in Chief and the honor- able Secretary of War that the immediate execution of the order in question was practically impossible, and therefore that no fault exists anywhere. On the 7th instant I received a dispatch from the General-in-Chief, expressing the disapproval of the War Department of the occupancy of the Blind Asylum at Louisville for hospital purposes, while the Marine Hospital and homes of secessionists in the rebel service could be used for the purpose, and directing that this be corrected. Orders were immediately sent by telegraph to General Boyle, in com- nSand at Louisville, as nearly in the words of the General-in-Chiefs dis- patch as possible, directing that the building in question be vacated and hospital accommodations provided, as indicated in the dispatch. Believing that difBculties would be met in procuring accommodations at Louisville, either with or without the occupancy of the asylum, I is- sued Special Orders, No. — , an extract of which is herewith, with a view to providing accommodations for hospital purposes, and of relieving the medical department of any necessity for the continued occupation of the asylum. In giving the order to vacate the asylum, I did not imagine it pos- sible that it could be done instantly. It was already filled with patients, many of whom could not be removed without danger to their lives, and for the rest proper accommodations had to be provided either at Louis- ville or elsewhere. I never doubted, in issuing the order, that it would be as promptly obeyed as the well-being of the patients would permit. The medical director at Louisville was an old army surgeon, and, so far as I was informed, reliable, and I am sure he would carry out the orders in the spirit in which, though peremptory in language, I pre- sumed they were given ; that is, with a humane regard for the lives of the patients. After receiving the order of the 7th instant, and before the issue of Spe- cial Orders, No. — , I was called upon by Surgeon Head, medical director at Louisville, who protested, in the most earnest tones, against giving up the asylum, and represented the impossibility of finding adequate accommodations there for the sick and wounded who were being sent to him, if it were done. He was told that such was the order of the War Department as well as mine : that it must be obej'ed at the earliest practicable moment, and that the medical director of the department would be instructed to provide such accommodations as he might need in addition to those to be had at Louisville. Such accommodations have been provided here, as I understand from Dr. Holden, and Dr. Head instructed to send his surplus patients to this place. This, I pre- sume, he will do, and vacate the asylum as a hospital. Yesterday a letter from Dr. Head to General Boyle, inclosing a copy of a report made by the former to the Surgeon-General of the Army in regard to this matter, was received. It showed that the asylum was still occupied. In regard to it, I have only to say that in quoting from Sur- geon Holden's directions to him, in regard to the occnpancy of the Marine Cpap. xxxn.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 85 Hospital, he has failed to give the portion of the order directiug him to use such part of the building as is not needed by the patients already there. Ascertaining from this letter that the building had not been vacated, I have to-day directed Inspector-General Van Eensselaer to proceed to Louisville and investigate the whole matter of hospitals at that point; ascertain why the asylum had not been vacated as ordered, and to see that it is vacated without delay. The asylum building was taken on the recommendation of two medical directors, both army surgeons of high standing in the service. On the receipt of instructions to vacate it, an order to that effect was at once given. Orders were also given to provide accommodations at Cincin- nati and elsewhere, in order to make provision for the patients in the asylum building and for such others as could not be received into hospitals already established ; and the medical director at Louis^•ille asserts that the asylum could not up to this time be given up without jeopardizing the lives of the patients. I do not, therefore, see what more I could have done without a palpable disregard of the lives or health of the sick and wounded soldiers, a course which I am sure was nof intended by either the Secretary of War or the General-in-Chief. The papers referred to in this communication are herewith. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. G. WRIGHT, Major-General, Commanding. [Inclosare No. 1] Headquarters Department of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, November 7, 1862. Brig. Gen. J. T. Boyle, Louisville, Ky. : The War Department disapproves the occupation, for hospital pur- poses, of the Asylum for the Blind at Louisville, while the Marine Hos- pital and homes of the secessionists in the rebel service can be used for that purpose. Have this use of this building discontinued, and provide accommodations as indicated. By order of Major-Geueral Wright : N. H. McLEAN, Assistant Adjutant-General. [luclosuro No. 2.] Washington, November 7, 1862. General Wright : The attention of the War Department has been called to the com- plaint that the Asylum for the Blind, at Louisville, has been taken for hospital purposes, while the Marine Hospital and homes of secessionists, in the rebel service, can be used for that purpose. This must be imme- diately corrected. H. W. HALLECK, General-in- Chief. [Inclosuie No. 3.] Special Orders, ) Headquarters Department of the Ohio, No. 111. i Cincinnati, Ohio, November 12, 1862. • •»••••• VII. The quartermaster's department will provide the necessary and suitable hospital accommodations in (Cincinnati, and elsewhere in the 86 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXn. department, on the requisition of the medical director of the depart- ment. No buildings, however, -will be taken possession of, or alterations thereon made, without the consent of the owners, unless they are known to be disloyal citizens. These orders will not be construed to apply to the erection of hospitals, plans for which must be submitted in due season, for the action of the Surgeon-General of the Army. By order of Major-General Wright : K. H. McLBAN, Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff. [luclosure No. 4.] Medical Dieectoe's Office, Louisville, Ky., Novemher 15, 18C2. Brig. Gen. W. A. Hammond, Surgeon-General, U. 8. Army, Washington, D. C. : Geneeal : In compliance with instructions from Maj. Gen. H. G. Wright, commanding the Department of the Ohio, 1 have the honor to Bubmit the following statement : Immediately after the defeat of our forces at Eichmond, Ky., and the capture of Lexington, followed by the evacuation of Bardstown and Lebanon, and the breaking up of the general hospitals at those places, and by the flocking into this city of an utterly demoralized army, it became necessary to increase suddenly and largely our hospital room. Diligent search was made in this city and the vicinity for proper build- ings, and all the available buildings were occupied, with the exception hereinafter noticed. On the arrival of the Army of the Ohio, under General Buell, there was again a sudden call for large accommodations for the sick, and it became a military necessity to take all the city school-houses fit for the purpose, which was reluctantly done, under the order of the military authorities, much against the wishes of not an inconsiderable i>ortion of the community. When the battle of Perryville occurred we had already as many sick as we could shelter, and Surgeon Murray called on me to receive 1,500 or 2,000 additional patients. In this emergency I telegraphed to Cin- cinnati, Indianapolis, and Evansville for such accommodation as they could furnish. But with all the relief which these places could afford, we were unable to receive and properly accommodate the sick and Mounded, who were rapidly poured in upon us, and were threatened with the fearful dangers of overcrowding. These I refused to incur, and was authorized by General Buell, then here, to seize for hospital use such buildings as might be necessary. Under this order was taken the Asylum for the Blind, a large and commodious building, about 2 miles from this city, which will fairly accommodate 350 sick, and which had been previously suggested by Surgeon Murray, U. S. Army, medi cal director. The trustees protested, and referred the matter to Gen erals Eosecrans and Wright, by whom it was carefully examined. Gen- eral Wright ordered the occupation to take place. Previous to taking the asylum, however, one of the finest dwelling-houses in the city, that of Mr. Wilder, a notorious secessionist, was placed by me at the disposal of the trustees, with the assurance that if it would not answer their pur- pose another should be provided for their use. A delay, which in our great need might be deemed unreasonably long, was granted for the removal of the very few pupils in tiie institution, and I caused unusual precautions to be taken for the preservation of the building and grounds. CiiAp. xxxn.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 87 The trustees, though expressing no dissatisfaction with Wilder's house, saw fit not to occupy it, but removed the pupils to a house in the coun- try, which they had occupied before the erection of the present building, and which had then accommodated a larger number than they now have. . The 21 pupils having been removed, preparations were made for the reception of our sick and wounded, and about 300 of them were com- fortably provided for in the asylum building, to which they had been taken, when a telegraphic order was received from the Secretary of War, through General Wright, disapproving the use of the asylum as a hos- pital, while the Marine Hospital and the houses of secessionists in the rebel army could be had for the purpose, and directing the discontinu- ance of its use for such purpose. The unfitness of the Marine Hospital here for its intended use is noto- rious. Surgeons Murray and Perin, TJ. S. Army, and myself had each, at difierent times, examined it with reference to its use as a military hospital, and all had independently come to the same conclusion with respect to it. One of the trustees of the asylum (who is, I regret to say, a physician) had, however, loudly and often proclaimed its superiority to the asylum, and its capacity to accommodate a far greater number of patients than it will safely hold, thus raising a professional medico-mil- itary question upon the judgment of three successive medical directors. Of the grounds of my own rejection of the Marine Hospital, I will only say that, on my visit some months ago, the latrines and cesspools were in so abominable a condition that their odor was insufferable through a great part of the house, and that, even i^ its best estate, it could not safely hold more than 100 patients. Lest my opinion should appear to be biased, I subjoin a description of the building, written nearly a year ago, by an architect, Mr. Whitestone. The description applies equally well to its present state. The extreme inconvenience and expense, not to say the impossibility, of scattering our mass of sick in small squads, such as private resi- dences can receive, the lack of physicians and stewards enough to at- tend each squad, the unavoidable delay and cost which would be met in providing and fitting up so many small establishments, will be so obvi- ous to you that tiieir mere mention is sufiQcient to show that the exten- sive use of secessionists' houses is a practical absurdity. Believing, from the similarity of language in the Secretary's order to that of arguments used here, that the order was based on an ex ■parte statement of a professional question, I send to you this report, respect- fully requesting that it be submitted to the Secretary of War, whom I desire to put in possession of the following facts, one or two of which I believe to have been carefully concealed : 1st. There were in the asylum when it was seized only 21 pupils. 2d. Ample provision was made for these pupils and not used by the 3d. The building will fairly accommodate more than 350 sick soldiers. 4th. The Marine Hospital is unfit for use as a hospital, and, even if put in good order, would not hold 100 men. 5th. There are now in the asylum 330 patients, 25 or 30 of them with typhoid fever, to most of which latter removal would probably be fatal. Cth. It is impossible to provide proper accommodation for those sick elsewhere in this vicinity. The order of the Secretarv seems to be predicated on the supposition that the Marine Hospital can be obtained for the purpose. On this order, though against my professional judgment, above indicated, I applied for the use of the Marine Hospital, and was met by the protest 88 KY., iilb. AND te. tENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CBAr. Xxxn. of the authorities in charge of it, and by the peremptory order of Sur- geon Holden, medical director, forbidddng me " to interfere with the building or to use it for army service." In these circumstances, sir, I await the decision of the Secretary of War, for I dare not turn 300 sick into the road to reinstate a score of pupils before this statement has been laid before him, nor can I believe that such is his intention. I remain, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. F. HEAD, Surgeon, U. 8. Army, Medical Director. [looloBnre No 5.] MteDICAL DiEECTOR'S OFFICE, Louisville, Ey., November 17, 1862. Brig. Gen. J. T. Boyle, Commanding, (fee, Louisville : Geneeal : I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of a copy of a letter received at your headquarters from the general commanding Department of the Ohio relating to the occupation of the United States Marine Hospital and other matters relating to the medical department. I respectfully inclose a copy of a report of my recent proceedings for procuring hospital accommodations for the sick, which report was ad- dressed to the Surgeon-General, for reference to the Secretary of War, and, as I believe, covers all the ground referred to in General Wright's letter, and expresses my views of the various points therein mentioned. A copy of this document has also been sent to the headquarters of the Department of the Ohio. In answer to the call upon me to report the reasons for requiring the authorities of the Marine Hospital to vacate the building for the purpose of an army hospital, I respectfully refer yon to the copy of a telegraphic order, received from your headquarters on the 8th instant, repeating (or transmitting) an order from the Secretary of War. I have always regarded the Marine Hospital as utterly worthless for the purpose of a hospital, and have presumed that we had no right to touch it, but it seemed to me that the Secretary's order left me no alter- native. In regard to the other class of buildings suggested for hospitals, I respectfully request a list of the houses or buildings in Louisville be- longing to disloyal persons in the rebel service, that I may inspect them with the object of ascertaining their adaptedness for hospital purposes. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. F. HEAD, Surgeon, IT. S. Army, Medical Director. Headqtjartees Fourteenth Aemy Corps, Nashville, November 22, 1862. Maj. Gen. George H. Thojias, Gallatin, Commanding Center: What news from the brigade at Tompkinsville ; will the movements just ordered leave that brigade too isolated? If so, suggest what dis- position had best be made with reference to it. J. P. GAEESCHE, Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Sta^. Chap. XXUXI] CORRESf ONDENCE, ETC. — tJNlOK. 89 Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Department of the Cumberland, Nashville, November 22, 1862. Major-GcDeral Thomas, Commanding Center: General : The commandiDg general desires the following movement of troops to be made, under your direction, immediately: General Du- mont's command from Scottsville to Gallatin ; General Eousseau, with two brigades of his division, to this city, to encamp on the ground re- cently occupied by Sheridan's division, his remaining brigade to be disposed of in the best manner both to protect the depot at Mitchells- ville and carry on the work of loading and unloading at that point, and to protect the road from there to Edgefield Junction ; and, finally, one brigade of Fry's division to Edgefield Junction, if it can be moved with- out detriment to the work going on at the tunnel and at Gallatin. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. P. GAKESCeii:, Assistant Adjuiayit- General and Chief of Staff. (Copy to Major-General Crittenden.) Louisville, November 22, 1862. General Kosecrans: Major , of the Paymaster's Department, just arrived, reports Morgan, with 4,000 men, near Hartsville and west of that place, sending out small squads and picking up large numbers of stragglers. Our men put themselves in the way of being taken. Will you issue order having one-half of the head of every rascal paroled on straggling shaved t It will do good. May not Kirby Smith have, circulated information of his returning to Kentucky, feeling sure that you would disbelieve it? Reports are made of rebel force in Cumberland Gap road. ^ J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier- General. Headquarters Department of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, November 22, 1862. Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger, Lexington, Ky. : Keep me advised of any intelligence you may get about the enemy's movements. If there is any truth in the report sent you yesterday, you should concentrate your force so as to be able to act with superior num- bers I can hardly believe the enemy to be advancing m any very large force; but, if so, he must make a rapid march to the blue-grass country in order to get subsistence. Your dispositions of force will depend on the character of the inroad, and this you should ascertain at once. If in force, he will keep his troops together, and you should concentrate to meet him. If it be only a raid in weak force to destroy bridges and carrv off property, then your troops must be disposed at important points, in strength enough at each to resist and act oflensively against him. Let me hear from yon. ^«°'^' WEIGHT. 90 KT., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXU. Headquaetees Depaktment of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, November 22, 1862. Maj. Gen. W. S. Eoseceans, Nashville, Term. : According to Granger's last return, he had, all told, about 15,000 men to resist Kirby Smith. 1 telegraphed Boyle's report to Granger yester- day, and in reply he says he has no contidence in the report. I will keep you advised of any movement. Previous reports put both Smith and Bragg at Chattanooga. Orders about wood on the railroad have been given to Boyle. H, G. WEIGHT, Major- General, Commanding. Headquaetees Foueteenth Aemy Corps, Nashville, November 22, 1862. Maj. Gen. Horatio G. Weight, Cincinnati, Ohio : I have some splendid fighting Kentucky regiments, which would be benefited by being stationed in Kentucky, in order to recruit. I have sent two, the Fifteenth and Twenty-sixth, to Bowling Green. If you will exchange me some at Munfordville, I will send two or three of these as escorts, and those from Munfordville must come down as escorts. Bruce is a good man for Bowling Green. I shall put Paine in command at Gallatin, and assign Granger to a command in the field. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major-Oeneral. Headquaetees Depaetment of the Ohio, Cincinnati, November 23, 1862. Maj. Gen. W. S. Eoseceans, Nashville, Tenn. : I shall be very glad to exchange the entire brigade at Munfordville for an equal number of Kentucky or old Indiana regiments. Please send the four regiments there as soon as practicable, and the exchange regi- ments will be held ready to report as you may dictate. Will attend to the case of the Fourth Kentucky. H. G. WEIGHT, Major-Oeneral, Commanding, Headquaetees Foueteenth Aemy Coeps, Nashville, November 23, 1862. Major-General Weight, Cincinnati : It will deprive me of the use of those regiments to let you use them. They will be wanted by the time they get there, if not sooner. Wish it were otherwise. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major-Oeneral. Chap. SXXIT.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 91 ^ ,^ „ Nashville, i\row»j6er 23, 1862. Hon. E. M. Stanton : Major Lamed informs me that he needs $1,000,000 to complete pay- ment to this corps to August 31. Many Lave been led by lack of pay to temporarily desert, to look after their families. They are poor men, and much in need of money. Officers are without the means of sub- sistence. Can you not direct the necessary funds to be sent to complete the payment ? It would be of incalculable advantage to this command. Many regiments have received no pay for six months. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major- General, Commanding. Cincinnati, Ohio, November 23, 1862—2 p. m. Maj. Gen. H. W. Halleck, General-in- Chief : Major-General Granger reports that he is much harassed by complaints of Union men in Kentucky of the abduction of their slaves by officers and men of iis army; that many of the camps are crowded with worth- less negroes, to the great demoralization of the troops, and he asks that some definite policy be laid down for his guidance. The subject is an em- barrassing one. Can you advise me ? I would propose issuing an order prohibiting the residence within camp or garrison limits of persons not belonging to the military service, and that all authorized civil processes shall be served within such limits, without obstruction on the part of the officers and men. This would, I believe, meet the difficulty and still be according to law. I judge, from information recently received, that this subject should be speedily acted upon. Your letters of the 18th and 20th answered by mail. H. G. WEIGHT, Major-General, Commanding. Washington, D. C, November 24, 1862. Maj. Gen. Horatio G. Weight, Cincinnati, Ohio : In regard to treatment of fugitive slaves, I respectfully refer yon to the law of Congress of last session, the President's proclamation, and the printed orders of the War Department. h. w. halleck, General-in- Chief. Hdqrs. Eleventh Div., Fourteenth Army Corps, Mill Creel, Tenn., November 24, 1862. Maj. John A. Campbell, Asst. Adjt. Gen., Right Wing, Fourteenth Army Corps : Major : I have the honor to report the following as the results of my observations and the intelligence I have been able to collect since yesterday morning : The enemy have some cavalry force at Nolensville, and a few mounted j)ickets, always in the saddle, between !^olensville and my front. They also have pickets on all the side roads between Nolensville and the 92 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. (OiiAr. xxxn. Franklin pike, and cavalry at Franklin and along the Franklin pike toward Nashville. I have information from Farmington, Marshall County, to last night to the effect that Bragg's forces are at Tullahoma, Buckner at Shelby- ville, and Breckinridge at Murfreesborough. The enemy are collecting a large amount of supplies from Columbia and vicinity, and are run- ning them through Farmington toward Shelbyville, and have been doing so for nearly the last three weeks. Bragg's forces arrived at Tullahoma about eight days ago, and Buckner's at Shelbyville a short time pre- vious. The party coming from Farmington came by Chapel Hill and Noleusville, but encountered no pickets of the enemy until he arrived in the vicinity of Nolensville. AH the bridges on the pikes and by- roads toward Nolensville and Franklin have been destroyed. I give the above information for what it is worth. It may serve to confirm, or it may prove to be untrue from the more accurate reports which you may have received. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, P. H. SHEEIDAN, Brigadier- General, Commanding. r. S. — I find great abundance of forage on the right of my present position. [November 24, 1862.] General Thomas: How much of your command will it be necessary to leave at present for the security of the railroad and of the communications? KOSECRANS. [November 24, 1862.] General Eosecrans : It depends on what kind of a move is made. To move across the river, one brigade would be sufBcient; to move toward Nashville, one division, at least, should be left here. GEO. H. THOMAS. Nashville, November 24, 1862. Maj. Gen. George H. Thomas: Anderson reports firing in your direction. General wants to know what it was ; if it was rebels, Crittenden might slip in behind and bag them. J. P. GAEESCHfi, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. [November 24, 1862.] General Thomas : Have yon any news from Tompkinsville ? ROSECEANS. Cbap. XXXII.] COKRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 93 , _ [NOVEMBEE 24, 1862.1 General Rosecrans : Have heard nothing except the arrival of the troops, and all quiet then. THOMAS. fNOVEMBEE 24, 1802.1 .General Thomas : What is your opinion about carrj'ing trains through tomorrow ? EOSECEANS. [November 24, 1862.1 General Eoseckans : If the track is clear, I think trains can come through without danger by moving slowly through the tunnel. GEO. H. THOMAS. Nashville, November 24, 1862. Maj. Gen. George H. Thomas, Gallatin : As the tunnel will soon be open, it would be advisable to start any brigades you can spare from Fry and come down. The last order about Eousseau's division I find was for one brigade to come down at once, and the other to organize from Edgefield for the flour party. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major- General, [November 24, 1862.] General Thomas : Same news as when you were down. Stuff moving to rear. Bragg's forces concentrating between Tullahoma and Murfreesborough, by roads between Shelby villa and Columbia. Have bridges broken down ? Small force at McMinnville. EOSECEANS. Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Nashville, Tenn., November 24, 1862. Maj. Gen. George H. Thomas, Commanding, Gallatin: Arrange everything now as soon as practicable to come down. Du- mont's division will suffice for all the road from Mitchellsville. Granger will come down as soon as Wright relieves him, and follow us. Let me know if Paine has reported to you, and give such advice and orders as will insure something out of those convalescents. What is the jirospect for them ? W. S. EOSECEANS, Major- General. November 24, 1862. General George H. Thomas: Yon will find the telegram about Eousseau reads as stated. When you have arranged all to your satisfaction, giving orders to Dumont 94 KT., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CiiAr. xxxn. about guarding the road and watching the river, come down. Send as many of Fry's division as you can properly spare, so as to get them down without being in each other's way. The object is to close up. W. S. ilOSECEANS, Major- General. Engineer's Department, Washington, November 2i, 1862. [General EosECRANS:] Tour telegram of 22d received this morning. There are no pontoons of any kind on hand. A wooden bateau equipage of 700 yards will require over a month to build. An iron-boat equipage decidedly a longer time. What do you say ? JOS. G. TOTTEN. General Orders, ^ Hdqrs. Fourteenth Armt Corps, > Department of the Cumberland, No. 22. ) Nashville, Tcnn., November 24, 1862. I. Brig. Gen. D. S. Stanley having reported for duty, in accordance with the orders of the Secretary of War, is announced as chief of cav- alry, and assigned to the command of all the cavalry in this depart- ment. II. Lieut. Col. W. P. Hepburn, Second Iowa Cavalry, is relieved from duty as acting judge-advocate, and announced as inspector of cavalry on the staff of the general commanding. He will report for duty to Lieut. Col. A. C. Ducat, assistant inspector-general of this army. III. Maj. Ralston Skinner, having been appointed by the President judge- advocate for this army, is announced as such, and will be re- spected accordingly. IV. Col. James Barnett, First Ohio Light Artillery, being the senior ofScer of that arm in this corps Warmie, is annouucetl as chief of artil- lery, and will report for duty at department headquarters. By command of Major-General Rosecrans: J. P. GAEESGHJil, Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff. Headquarters Department of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, November 24, 1862. Hon. E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War, Washington, D. C. -• Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your two letters of the 12th ultimo,* calling my attention to the reported unauthorized and illegal conduct of the provost-marshals of the State of Kentucky. Copies of these letters were at first referred to the Governor of Ken- tucky, who, it was stated by Mr. Speed, had the facts in relation to the exactions of the provost-marshals. No reply being received, the letters were then referred to Brig. Gen. J. T. Boyle, who was specially charged with the supervision of matters in Kentucky not purely military. His report on the subject, also that of Col. Henry Dent, provost-marshal- general of the State of Kentucky, are herewith. I believe, with General Boyle, that the provost-marshals of Kentucky have performed their duties as well as was to be expected of men not ~~ "^ * See Series III. ~ ~ ~ ' Ciur. XXXI1.1 CORKESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 95 familiar with tbe duties imposed upon them ; that an excess of zeal has often caused them to exceed their authority, and to make arrests not justified by written evidence presented. These causes have, however, as a general rule, been corrected by subsequent examination prior to sending the prisoners to Camp Chase, and by their discharge for want of such evidence. While some cases of injustice have no doubt occurred, as was to have been expected, it is confidently believed that most of the trouble has arisen from the interference of doubtful Union men, whose representa- tions are to be taken with great caution. I am frequently receiving let- ters, or calls, from such persons, who, of course, are not satisfied because I will not order the release of prisoners held on what are, in my judg- ■ ment, sufiQcient and serious charges, and they appeal from me to the War Department, where they make their own statements. I am fully satisfied that, if any error of policy toward Kentucky rebels has been committed, it has been in the leniency of the course adopted: but I have ever believed it was better to err on that side than on the other. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, vour obedient servant, H. G. WEIGHT, Major- General, Commanding. [Inclosnre.] HdQES. PEOVOST-MAESHAi-GENEEAIi OF KENTUCKY, Louisville, Ky., Kovemler 14, 1862. Brigadier-General Boyle, Commanding, Louisville : SiE : I have the honor to report the following facts, in response to complaints made to the War Department, in relation to the conduct of provost-marshals in this State : On the 9th day of August, 1862, 1 received from yon the appointment of provost-marshal-general for this State. On the 10th day of August I issued an order entering upon the discharge of my duties as such, and instructing provost-marshals throughout the State who had been pre- viously appointed. This order was approved by you. Between tbe 20th and 30th of August many complaints were made that provost-mar- shals in Henry, Madison, Montgomery, Clark, Nicholas, and Bourbon Counties were exacting money from the citizens of these counties. I im- mediately caused an investigation to be made, and found the charges to be true, which was promptly reported to your headquarters, and as promptly you directed these provost-marshals to be dismissed. They were also directed to report to these headquarters the amounts of money they had received, which should be held subject to your orders. Several of the parties reported, and asked for time to make up their accounts. Others were off with the army, near Eichmond, and were not able to comply with the order in person, but all asked by letter to make up their ac- counts. Their requests were granted. Kirby Smith made his raid into Kentucky at the time, and many of the marshals in the State were as- sisting in expelling him from the same. The reasons assigned by the marshals who were guilty of these exactions were, that there being no United States forces in the counties to assist them, they Avere necessi- tated to enforce this levy or assessment for the purpose of defraying the expenses for subsisting the Home Guards they had enlisted to as- sist them in discharging their duty, or make a general levy on the Union citizens of the county for provisions for the same. I have since been informed by reliable persons that in every instance where provost-mar- 96 Rjr., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXH. shals had made assessments against the citizens of their respective coun- ties, that the Confederates, on occupying these counties, stripped them (the marshals) of everything they could find. Under these circum- stances, I did not enforce the order requiring them to deposit the money they had obtained from the citizens. I have the honor to remain, your obedient servant, HENRY DENT, Colonel and Provost-Marshal-'General. [Indorsements.] Headquabtees, Louisville, November 19, 1862. The letter of explanation of Colonel Dent states the matter fully. I do not believe the grounds of complaint are well founded, except as to lees charged by provost-marshals. That evil was corrected long since by dismissal of the officers. Complaints have been made by over-zeal- ous Union men that the marshals did not do their duty In arresting the domestic traitors, &c., and the weak-back Union men, looking for rebel protection when the rebels should be in the ascendant, complained that they arrested too many, and indiscriminately. I believe they did their duty about as well as any men who could have been selected. If they had been more vigorous, the number of rebel recruits would have been much less in the State. Respectfully, J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier- General. Headquarters, Louisville, November 20, 18G2. I think Mr. Speed's information incorrect. I have heard of no such cases. The marshals charged fees for administering oaths and taking bonds, which was done to defray expenses of the volunteer guards. This practice was disapproved, and Colonel Dent ordered to dismiss all concerned in it. The charging of fees by the marshals was done at the instance of staunch Union men in the counties where the marshals atted, to defray expenses of subsisting the guards. Colonel Dent's let*«r of explanation states the whole matter fully. Respectfully, &c., J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier- General. Nashville, November 24, 1862—9.45 p. m. Brig. Gen. Joseph G. Totten : The wooden pontoons always get leaky, and can never be repaired in reasonable time for use. The iron are much better, if properly made. We should have the train at once. W. S. ROSECRANS, Major- General. [IniloTsemcnt.] Engineer's Department, November 25, 1862. Respectfully transmitted to the General-in-Chief, for his information and action. Shall General Rosecrans be supplied with a pontoon train of 700 yards ? Its cost will be about ^— — (not known), if made of wood. Chap. XXXII.) CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 97 Shall the bateau be wooden or irou 1 A wooden train can, perba])s, be prepared in six weeks; an iron train will require a moutli's more time. Either train should be built in Cincinnati or Louisville, to save costly transportation, and the services of Lieutenant McAlester, or one of Gen- eral Wright's engineer officers, will be needed to prepare it. The Eugi- ueer's Department has no models for iron bateaux, and no experience in the fabricj\tion of trains of that material. By order of General Totten : J. D. KUETZ, . Captain of Engineers, Assistant. Headquarters Department of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, November 25, 1862. Brig. Gen. G. W. Cullttm, Chief of Staff, d;c., Hdqrs. of the Army, Washington, D. C. : General : I have the honor to transmit herewith a copy of a letter • from Brig. Gen. J. T. Boyle, and of the inclosures to which it refers, giving a general statement of his action under the General Orders, No. 49, issued by Major-General Buell, and subsequently modified by him and myself, and to request that these papers be considered in connec- tion with my letter of the 21st instant to the General-in-Chief upon this subject. I would remark that in answer to General Boyle's question, " What is to be done with deserters 1 " he has been directed, in case their claims are recognized, to release such as it appears may be trusted on their taking the oath of allegiance, and giving bonds, adding in cer- tain instances, when thought necessary, other conditions, such as restric- tion to certain limits, and to send such as cannot be relied upon to kee]) their obligations to Camp Chase as prisoners of war. I have submitted the question of the enlisting of deserters from the rebel service into our own to the Adjutant-General of the Army, as I am under the impression that it is prohibited in orders from the War Department, though I have failed to find any such orders. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. G. WEIGHT, Major-General, Commanding. Headquarters Department of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, November 25, 1862. Col. J, DiLS, Jr., Commanding Thirty-ninth Kentuclcy Volunteers, Camp Finnell, near Piketon, Pike County, Kentucky : Colonel : Your letter of the 17th instant was received to-day. Your communication of the 10th instant, reporting your gratifying success in your attack upon a camp of the rebels, was also received, and answered by letter, dated the 19th instant, which you will soon receive, if it has not reached you already.t Lists of paroled soldiers should be sent to these headquarters, for transmission to the commissary-general of pris- tFor commxinications referred to, see affair near Piketon, Ky., November 5, Part I, ■ pp. 7, 8. 7 R R — VOL XX, PT U 98 KY., MID.. AND E. TENN., N.ALA., AND SW.VA. IChaf. XXXII. oners, to be used in mating exchanges ; and in sending prisoners to Camp Chase, you must be careful to send with them the written evi- dence of their disloyalty, and whatever other charges may exist against them. In regard to the arms furnished for your regiment, I have to say that they were supplied on the requisition of the Governor of Kentucky, and that I know nothing of their quality. It is next to impossible at this time to get such as you desire to have, owing to their scarcity, but as soon as your regiment is full, and mustered into the United States serv- ice, which I understand is not the case now, I will do all I can to pro- cure for you an efQcient arm, in the place of those you now have. At present the few on hand here are of the most indifferent quality. I am depending very much upon you for the protection of your portion of the State, and hope, in connection with Colonel Cranor, you will be able to break up all the guerrilla bands on both sides of the Big Sandy Eiver. Fill up your regiment as rapidly as you can. I design keeping you in your section of the State for its protection. Is it possible for you, now that Humphrey Marshall has been with- drawn from Abingdon, to make a dash on that vicinity and break up the railroad seriously, by burning bridges, &c. ? It would be an important enterprise, and as it is only 45 miles from the gap, I should think it pos- sible with your hardy men. Let me hear from you frequently. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. G. WEIGHT, Major- General, Commanding. War Depabtment, Washington, November 26, 1862. Maj. Gen. W. S. Eoseceans, Nashville, Tenn. : General Buell had a large pontoon train. What has become of that, and why is another required ? A new one cannot be made and sent to you in less than six or eight weeks. G. W. CULLUM, Brigadier- General and Chief of Staff. Nashville, Tenn., November 26, 1862—6.30 p. m. Brig. Gen. G. W. Cvi.i.VM, Chief of Staff : So far as I can learn, the India rubbers are with Grant. The wooden pontoons were destroyed by his order, to keep them from falling into the hands of the enemy. I am told they were so leaky they were of no use without a very large amount of calking. That we ought to have such a train is evident, for when we do move I don't want to stop and tinker, and give the enemy time to get up expeditions against our Unes of communication. Had I the double-canvas paulins, and some light, well-made frames, such as Colonel Buchanan invented, I could do all the rest here ; but I cannot spare time to get them up myself. Please ex- amine into this. W, S. EOSECEANS, Major- General, Chap, xxxn.) CORKESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 99 Nashville, Tenn., November 26, 1862—11 p. m. Major-General Halleck, Generalrin- Chief : I have the hoDor to forward the following iuformation, which I con- sider accurate and reliable : Nashville, Tbnn., November 26, 18G2. Major-General Rosecrans : I have the honor to transmit to you the following military information from a re- liable sonrce : Breckinridge's, Cheatham's, and Withers' divisions at Murfreesborough on the 25th instant. A portion of Kirby Smith's command at Winchester. Two thou- sand of his command were left at Cumberland Gap ; the remainder all ordered to Mur- freesborough and TuUahoma. The last detachment passed throngh Chattanooga on the evening of the 20th instant. Buckner's command expected at Franklin ; Colonel Wharton's Texan brigade at Nolensville ; Forrest between La Vergne and Murfrees- borough ; Bragg at Murfreesborough ; Morgan at Lebanon on the 24th instant ; Gen- eral Preston Smith sick at Chattanooga ; Colonel Heiman dead. Price's army cur- rently reported as coming to Murfreesborough, via Columbus, Atlanta, and Chatta- nooga. Hindman's forces coming i;ito Mississippi. Bridge over the Tennessee Eiver completed on south of island and half done on the north side. Running cars down on inclme into flats, and towing them to the north side by steamboats. Accumulating commissary stores at Rome, Ga. Manufacturing military clothing in large quantities at Huntsville, Ala. Have procured and driven from Tennessee an immense number of hogs and cattle. Have cavalry scouring the country in all directions in search of sup- plies. Are even taking partly tanned leather from the vats. Army suffering for clothing. Thirty-eight thousand troops passed over the road from Chattanooga, ex- clusive of Breckinridge's and Kirby Smith's commands. Federal troops reported as having taken Pollard, on the railroad between Pensacola and Mobile. Bragg lost 10,000 men in the Kentucky campaign. Brought away but a limited amount ot sup- plies. I have the honor to remain, very truly, yours, JAS. S. NEGLET, Brigadier-General. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major-General. EUSSELLVILLE, N'ovcmber 26, 1862. Major-General Eoseceans : From scout I made to Clarksville I am satisfied there is a rebel force of Buckner's command near that point. Capt. James Burnman, of Buckner's stafi', is now here, prisoner. He was captured only 5 miles above Clarksville, south of (Jumberland Eiver. They may intend to make their way into Southern Kentucky. It would be well to look into the facts. S. D. BEUCE, Colonel, Commanding. Headquarters Foxjeteenth Army Corps, Nashville^ November 26, 1862—9.50 p. m. Colonel Bruce, Commanding Officer, Bussellville : Ton can retain the Fourth Kentucky till the rebel cavalry, reported by you, are captured or run back. Telegraph this to General Boyle. Every effort being made to head off these rascals. Bv order of Major-General Eosecrans : •^ "^ , J. r. GAEESCHE, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff, 100 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. YA. [Chap. XXXU. Headquaiiters FouETEENTn Army Corps, Nashville, Tenn., November 26, 1862. Col. S. D. Bruce, Russellville, Ky. : Look out for the enemy, and endeavor to make tliem wish they had never crossed the river. 1 have notified General Thomas to take care of them should they eudeavor to cross the river or lie in ambush. You must dispose of them if they go toward Clarksville. General McCook sends two regiments toward Clarksville to cut them off'. C. K. THOMPSON, Captain and Aidcde-Camp. Headquarters, Nashville, Tenn., November 26, 1862. Col. W. W. Lowe, Commanding Officer, Fort Donelson, Tenn. : Twelve hundred rehel cavalry crossed the Cumberland at Harpeth Shoals yesterday. Be alert. Send out scouts and try to waylay and cut them [off] upon their return. Two infantry [regiments] go from here in wagons to-night in direction of Clarksville, and a brigade from Tjree Springs in direction of Springfield for the same purpose. By order of Major-General iiosecrans : J. P. GAKBSCHE. Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Nashville, Tenn., November 26, 1862. Major-General Thomas, Gallatin : Colonel Bruce telegraphs from Eussellville that he has reliable infor- mation that 1,200 rebel cavalry crossed the Cumberland near Harpeth Shoals yesterday. Send scouts in every direction that they may go. Notify all your troops on the railroad line. Ascertain if Eousseau has a brigade foraging in the direction of Springfield ; if so, notify him, and let him try to cut them off. If he has none there, he had better send, in wagons if he has them, two sharp regiments. Their design is no doubt to strike the railroad or a train. Let me know if you have any news about their movements. Endeavor to make them wish they had never come over. By command of Major-General Eosecrans : C. E. THOMPSON, Captain and Aide-deCamp. Headquarters, Gallatin, November 26, 1862. Col. J. P. GARESCH6, Chief of Staff: Have ordered Eousseau to send two of his best regiments in wagons to intercept rebel cavalry, and capture or drive them on McCook's troops, sent toward Clarksville. GEO. H. THOMAS, Major-GenerV'l, U. S. Volunteers, Commanding. Chap. XXXII. ] CORRESPONDENCK, ETC. UNION. 101 Gallatin, November 26, 1862. General Kosecrans : I learn to-day that a portion of Morgan's cavalry is in Cairo bend of the Cumberland. If so, cannot some cavalry be sent from Xasliville to get in their rear and capture them or cut them to pieces? GEO. H. THOMAS, Major-General. Headquarters Department of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, November 26, 1862. Brig. Gen. J. T. Botle, Commanding, &c., Louisville, Ky. : General : The letter of Col. John W. Foster, commanding at Hen- derson, Ky., reporting the arrest in Webster County of J. M. Pritchett, on the charge of murder, and recommending ihe appointment of a mili- tary commission for his trial, has been received. If, as represented in the statement of the two citizens of Webster County, the civil author- ities of that county are in such a deranged condition as to render it im- possible for Pritchett to be tried at this time by such authorities, it would, it is believed, be proper to institute a military commission for the trial, if the crime be in violation of the laws of war, or the punishment there- for necessary to restore the authority of the Government. Whether the present case would come under either of these heads, as the actual circumstances attending the murder are not stated. Even if a commis- sion coald be instituted as above, it should be done after ascertaining definitely that the authorities are powerless, and to this end a copy of Colonel Foster's letter and inclosure have been referred to the Governor of Kentucky, with request that he will state whether or not the civil authorities can act if sustained by a military force. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. G. WEIGHT, Major-General, Commanding. Washington, November 27, 1862. Maj. Gen. Horatio G. Wright, Cincinnati : General: Your letter of21st, with inclosures, is just received. Your explanations of the course pursued by you in regard to General Buell's General Orders, No. 49, are to me perfectly satisfactory, and I have no doubt will be so to the Secretary of War. You know the practice of our Government to listen to the representations of civilians, especially politicians, who think they know much better than our generals how military affairs should be conducted. As such representations are gen- erally incorrect, even where not untrue, I do not usually act upon them unless directed to investigate or report on them. In your case, the outside pressure has sometimes been so strong that I could hardly resist it. In regard to your general administration, I have had no doubt, i feared, however, that local influences in Kentucky had induced you to adopt a policy not sufaciently rigid. Indeed, it has been so represented by the various delegations which have been sent here. I, myself, while in command of the department, released, on the solicitation of Union 102 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND S\V. VA. [Ciiap. XXXII. men, some of the very worst traitors in that State. It was mainly against the influences of these Kentucky " Union men" that I wished to caution you. Yery respectfully, your obedient servant, H. W. HALLECK, Qeneral-in- Chief. Wak Depaetment, WasMngton, November 27, 1862. Major-General Koseceans, Nashville, Term.: The General-in-Chief authorizes yon to order from Cincinnati such a pontoon train as yon require. Canvas boats are not to be depended upon, and iron, without special workmen, are not easily repaired. I would, therefore, recommend wooden bateaux for such a length of bridge as you require. One of General Wright's engineer ofQcers can super- intend the construction. A large wooden pontoon train was taken by General Buell from Corinth, and used by him in crossing the Tennessee. What has become of it ? G. W. CULLUM, Brigadier -General, Chief of Staff. Wae Depaetment, Washington, November 27, 1802. Major-General Eoseceans, Nashville, Term. : I have approved your requisition on the Engineer Department for more carts, drays, &c., but I must warn you against this piling up of impediments. Take a lesson from the enemy. Move light, and supply yourself as much as possible with provisions, animals, forage, transpor- tation, &c., in the country you pass through. If you remain long at Nashville you will disappoint the wishes of the Government. H. W. HALLECK, Oeneralin- Chief. NASHVLLiE, TeNN., November 27, 1862—4.40 p. m. Maj. Gen. H. W. Halleck, Oeneral-in- Chief : The carts are for engineer work about Nashville. The delay is for the opening of railroads, and getting down ammunition and necessaries. Our advance will be wholly unlike the enemy's. Our entire force of cavalry not half what is necessary for the defense of a permanent work. Every forage and provision train has to be guarded against rebel cavalry, which is numerous. W. S. KOSECEANS, Major-General. EussELLViLLE, November 27, 1862. J. P. Gaeesch]^, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff : I have reliable scout from Cumberland Eiver. He reports 3,000 guer- rillas, with six pieces of artillery, at Charlotte, Tenn. Their object is to OriAv. xxxil] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 103 invade Southern Kentucky and drive out bogs, beef-cattle, and procure other supplies, as they did last winter, I have not force enough to cope with them, but will do my best. It would be well to keep an eye on these rascals. S. D. BEUCE, Colonel, Commanding. Louisville, November 27, 1862. General Eosecrans : Colonel Hall telegraphs the following from Munfordville : Messengers from Goosehom report Morgan at Pace's this morning, 4,000 strong. Shall I send any force away to Cave City t J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier- General. Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Nashville, November 27, 1862. Major-General Thomas, Gallatin: I have received following from General Boyle : Operator telegraphs that Morgan encamped 5 miles from Glasgow last night. Scott or Forrest is near Celina. One of my scoots reports rebel force of 6,000 at Sparta. Sent for what it is worth. Anything from Tompkinsville ? W. S. EOSEOEANS, Major-General, Commanding. Headquarters Foxtrteenth Army Corps, Nashville, Tenn., November 27, 1862. Brig. Gen. J. T. Boyle, Louisville, Ky. : A brigade stationed at Hartsville marched to Tompkinsville within the last two days. Do not think it possible that the enemy could have gone where yon say without their knowing it. By command of Major-General Eosecrans : C. E. THOMPSON, ^ Captain and Aide-de- Camp. Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Nashville, Tenn., November 27, 1862. Major-General Thom:as, Gallatin : I have received the following : An intelligent loyal lady, who staid at Lebanon last night, reports Morgan left there at 10 p. m. toward Hartsville, with a force of 150 men. His friends said he would cut the Louisville and Nashville road at all hazards. JOHN W. BOWEN. By command of Major-General Eosecrans : 0. E. THOMPSON, Captain and Aidede-Camp. 104 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. SXSIl. Headquakters, Nashville, November 27, 1862. Maj. Gen. Geoege H. Thomas, Gallatin: Where are your troops; what doing; where moving? Eeport fully. By command : , J. P. GAEESCHE, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. Headqtjaetees Depaetment of the Ohio, Cincinnati, November 27, 1862. Maj. Gen< Hokatio G. Weight, Lexington, Ky. : The following, dated this day, just received : Major McLean : Operator at Cave City reports Morgan encamped last night near Glasgow. Lieu- tenant Carson, acting commissary tbere, asks what to do with public stores. 1 have advised General Eosecrans, and have directed Colonel Hall, commanding brigade at Muufordville, to protect the stores and attack and whip Morgan. If the stores could not be protected, to destroy them as last resort. Scott or Forrest reported at Celina, on the Cumberland. My scout reports 6,000 rebels at Sparta. BOYLE. Snowing hard. MCLEAN. Geneeal Ordees, ) Hdqrs. Fourteenth Army Corps, > Department of the Cumberland, No. 23. ) Nashville, Tenn., November 27, 1862. Information having reached these headquarters to the effect that large quantities of goods of every descri])tion are being sold by sutlers and other parties to citizens, and by them being passed beyond the lines of this army, thereby giving aid and comfort to the enemy, the following regulations will hereafter be strictly observed: I. All army sutlers are required to join their regiments, and they will not be permitted to sell goods to any but persons connected with the army. II. No sutler will be permitted to ship boots, shoes, or any articles of clothing to his regiment, unless he first obtain a certificate from the commanding officer of the regiment, stating that such articles and quan- tities (which must in all cases be specified) are absolutely necessary for the comfort of his men, and also receive a permit from the colonel, ap- proved by brigade and division commanders, for the shipment of such goods to the regiment. III. No persons whatever, other than regular sutlers, will hereafter be ])ermitted to follow this army or to establish themselves within its lines. IV. In towns and cities, now or hereafter within the lines of this army, no person will be allowed to sell goods needed for the use of the resident citizens unless he be a resident trader. To such, upon application to the provost-marshal-general or provost-marshal of the post, a permit, with such restrictions as he may deem necessary, will be granted, proper assurance being given of the loyalty and fidelity of the applicant. V. Any i)ersou or persons found shipping, selling, or attempting to sell goods, either directly or indirectly, in violation of the above orders. Chap. XXXll.] CORRESPONDENCE, tTC. — UKION. 105 will be immediately arrested, their goods coufiscated, aud the facts reported to these headquarters. Corps, division, brigade, regimental, aud post commanders will be held responsible for the strict enforcement of these orders. By command of Major-Greneral Eosecrans : J. P. GAEBSCHfi, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. Headquaeteks Fotjeteenth Aemy Corps, Nashville, Tenn., November 28, 1802. Maj. Gen. Geoege H. Thomas, Gallatin: A citizen, who is deep in secesh secrets, tells me he has strong reasons to believe that Kirby Smith is going into Kentucky by some inland route, east of us. Set everything in motion to find out if there is any sign of it. Order the Hartsville command to have scouts out, hired or otherwise, for 30 or 40 miles out. W. S. KOSEGKANS, Major-General. Headqtjaetebs Foueteenth Akmt Corps, Nashville, Tenn., November 28, 18G2. J. D. Hale, Bradfordsville : (Care of commanding officer, Lebanon.) Captain Finley's report is wholly at variance with all our reports. Sift the matter and men, and let me know at once. The matter is of much importance. W. S. EOSECRANS. Headqitaetees Foueteenth Aemy Coeps, Nashville, Tenn., November 28, 1862. Major-Geueral Weight, Cincinnati : [From] a secret source, entitled to much credit, [I learn] that Kirby Smith proposes to re-enter Kentucky by some route far east of us, probably by Burkesville. It may be only a project, it may be a plan, but it must be watched, aud we must be ready. *^ ' W. S. EOSECEANS, Major-General. Nashville, November 29, 1862. Maj. Gen. Geoege H. Thomas, Gallatin : The general has not sufficient information yet to warrant him in order- ing your movement on Lebanon ; hopes to get it to-night. Meantime be prepared to move your whole force, with live days' rations, at a moment's notice. When the depot at Mitchellsville shall be cleared out, one re"-imeut there will suffice. Granger will not be ordered down from Bowling Green so long as Kirby Smith is said to be meditating a raid upon the railroad. Hall, with four regiments from Munfordville, was ordered this afternoon to Glasgow, to scour tlic country well in that direction. By command of General Eosecrans: ^ ^ GAEESCHr:, Assistant Adjufaut-Gencral and Chief of Staff. 106 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA , AND SW. VA. [Ouap. XXXII. Nashville, November 29, 1862. Maj. Gen. Geoege H. Thomas : Golonel Hambright reports from Mitchellsville that his force is so much reduced by details for train guards that any further [reduction] would leave it defenseless. Says his scouts, of yesterday, report both cavalry and infantry of enemy east toward Scottsville, in small parties of 15 to 20. By order : C. GODDAED, Major and Assistant Adjutant- General. Headquaetees Fourteenth Aemt Coeps, Nashville, November 29, 1862. Col. H. A. Hambeight, Mitchellsville : Orders will be sent for troops at Munfordville to furnish train guards. In case of emergency, will have to call on you to do so. Are not the supposed enemy at Scottsville our own troops ? Send out strong recon- naissance in that direction. Guerrillas are being formed to rob the mails. Order your parties to kill all caught at it, but not to burn houses unless on undoubted proof. By order of Maior-General Rosecrans : J. P. GARESGHE, Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff. Headqtiaetees Fotjeteenth Aemy Coeps, Nashville, November 29, 1862. Colonel Hall, Munfordville : Repair with your command to Glasgow. Scour all the country round for the enemy ; draw your supplies from Cave City, and keep well open your communications in rear. By command of MajorGeneral Rosecrans : J. P. GARESOHE, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. Headquaetees Foueteenth Aemt Coeps, Nashville, November 29, 1862. Colonel Hall, Munfordville : In addition to your marching order, the general directs you to tele- graph the number of wagons, strength of each regiment, and to be very careful to notify the assistant adjutant-general of the receipt and exe- cution of all orders. Take great pains, by scouts, to learn all you can of what is going on east of you; march with proper rear guard, advance, and flankers, thus to accustom your troops to proper marching. Never involve your artillery or trains in a defile until you have possession of it ; it avoids both fatigue and danger. Tour advance guard and scouts should be instructed to question sharply all hangers-on, stragglers, and counttymen, and take in custody all who cannot give a proper account of themselves. If you have good reason to believe them to be guerrillas or spies, dispose of them. Morgan has sent a gang up the country. Chap, xxsn.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 107 dressed as citizens. Make sucli pay dearly. Take no slaves with you except such as are lawfully allowed as teamsters and servants, and have such put on quartermaster's rolls and reported. Keep up your supplies. By command of Major-General Eosecrans : C. E. THOMPSON, Captain and Aidede-Camp. Headqtjaetees Foxjeteenth Akmt Corps, Nashville, Tenn., November 29, 1862. Brig. Gen. J. T. Botle, Louisville : Dispatch received from Bradfordsville, via Lebanon, from J. D. Hale, states that Captain Finley, with 30 men, had arrived there from Hamil- ton County, near Chattanooga. The information they give is of so great importance that I telegraphed to ask who Captain Finley and J. D. Hale are. Can you tell me ". By command of Major-General Eosecrans : C. E. THOMPSON, Captain and Aidede-Camp. LoxTisviLLE, November 29, 1862. Major-General Eoseceans : J. D. Hale is a reliable scout, .well known to Major-General Thomas, and recently in my employ. I do not know Captain Finley, but sup- pose he is captain of new recruits from Tennessee, for the Seventh or Eighth Teunessee Eegiment. I will inquire at Lebanon in regard to Finley. Tour order in regard to rebel recruits, &c., shall be attended to. J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier- General. Hj;adqxjaetees Depaetment of the Ohio, Cincinnati, November 29, 1862. Maj. Gen. Hoeatio G. Weight, Lexington, Ky. : General Eosecrans telegraphs that the hill on Munfordville side should be fortified, and not with a two-penny work. He also tlius explains the Finley report. The report alluded to is as follows : Bkadfordsville, Ky., via LEBANOif, November 28. General RosECRiLNS: Captain Finley, witli 30 men, arrived at this point last night. Tlicy left Hamilton County, near Chattanooga, last week, and report tho rebels in great commotion. Troops arrive and go south, some to Mississippi and some said to be goin^ to Mobile. Not preparing to hold Chattanooga. All cars were pressed into the service for nine days, and were used in taking troops south. There are a great many boats loaded with troops going down the Tennessee River. They are also busily engaged taking the com and hogs south, and conveying all out of Sequatchie Valley. Georgia troops all going home. ^ ** J. D. HALE. MoLEAN, Major. 108 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Ciiap. xxxn. Headquabtees Fotjeteenth Army Coeps, Nashville, November 29, 1862. Major-General Thomas, Gallatin : Brigadier-General Geangee, Boicling Green : Colonel Beuce, Jtussellville : Colonel Hambeight, Mitchellsville : Notify your officers that Morgan has sent over a lot of soldiers in cit- izens' dress to loaf around and injure the railroad. Troops ought to patrol the neighborhood of their stations, to knpw the settlers, and ar- rest all interlopers. Whoever cannot give a good account of themselves shoot or hang on the nearest tree. By order of Major-General Rosecrans : R. S. THOMS, Aide-de-Camjf. General Orders, ^ IIdqrs. Fourteenth Army Corps, > Department of the Cumberland, No. 25. \ Nashville, Tenn., November 29, 1862. I. There will be the following roll-calls among the troops in this corps dCarmee, in camps, bivouacs, and at posts : Reveille roll-call, dinner roll- call, retreat roll-call, tattoo roll-call. Absentees from any of these will be summarily and rigorously punished. All company officers will be required to be present at reveille and retreat roll-calls, and at others at least one commissioned officer will be present with each company. All officers neglecting the execution of this order must be promptly arrested. II. No officer or soldier will be permitted to leave the camps of their respective commands without a' written permission of the superior offi- cer present; that is, they will not be allowed to pass the regimental lines without the permission of the regimental commander, those of the brigade without that of the brigade commander, or those of the divis- ion without the written pass of the division commander. All officers and soldiers found outside the limits of their camps without written authority will be promptly arrested. The magnitude of the evils which this order is designed to remedy, and the increased vigor which the observance of its proArisions will give to our service, must be obvious to all ; and the general commanding personally appeals to both officers and men to aid him in bringing it into full operation. By command of Major-General Rosecrans : J. P. GARBSCHE, Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staf, Headquarters Confederate States Forces, November 29, 1862. Maj. Gen. W. S. Roseceans, Comdg. United States Forces : Sir : Your attention is called to the copy of a communication here- with inclosed. The arrest and detention of this officer under the cir- cumstances must certainly be the result of error or ignorance. His prompt and unconditional release, with an explanation of so unusual a procedure, is confidently expected. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedieut servant, BRAXTON BRAGG, General, Commanding. CHAr. XXXIl] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 109 [InoloBUre. ] Heabquaetees Sub-Division, Middle Tennessee, Tennessee, Novemher 24, 1862. Major-General Beeckxneidge : SiE : Some six weeks since W. H. Hawkins, a member of the Twenty- vsecond Tennessee Volunteers, acting adjutant of a battalion of Partisan Kangers, commanded by Captain Algee, C. S. Army, was ordered by his commander to Trenton, Tenn., with a flag of truce. For some reason not known to me, the flag was disregarded, and said Hawkins is at pres- ent confined as a prisoner at military prison at Alton, 111. I, upon as- suming command at this place, sent a flag of truce to the Federal com- mander at Trenton, demanding the release of Mr. Hawkins, but am sorry to say that, up to the present time, said demand has not been complied with. Mr. Hawkins has done good service to his country on various occasions. Captain Algee, the commander of the battalion, was author- ized by General Beauregard to form a battalion. I refer this case to you, and hope you may advise me as to what course to pursue, so that Mr. Hawkins may be speedily released and returned to the service. Tours, &c., G. W. BLACK, Lieutenant- Colonel, C. S. Army, Commanding Post. Headquaetees Department of the Cumbeeland, Nashville, Tenn., November 29, 1862. General Beaxton Bragg : General : Tour communication of this date, inclosing a communica- tion in reference to Adjutant Hawkins, stating to have been the bearer of a flag of truce, and detained and imprisoned at Alton, is received. The troops who are said to have disregarded the flag were then, and are still, under the command of Major-General Wright, to whom your letter and inclosure has been referred. I have received no information, oflicial or uuofiQcial, in regard to the matter. The remoteness of the point to which this flag was directed, the fact that subordinate ofificers liave taken the liberty, at least in one instance during my command, to make use of a flag of truce to communicate with the outposts of our army, induces me to call your attention to the necessity of giving such instructions as are needful to preserve the legitimate use of it. The flag must come from the senior officer commanding, and follow the most direct route. 1 shall endeavor in this, as in all other things, to conform to the laws and usages of war, and I doubt not such conformity will be reciprocated by you. W. S. ROSECEANS, Major-General, Commanding. Lexington, November 30, 1862. General EoseceANS: A reliable scout, just in from Cumberland Gap, says there are there one regiment of Mississippi infantry (mostly sick) and part of battalion of Nix's cavalry. No troops at Baptist Gap. At Woods' and Eogers' Gap a few cavalry. At Big Creek, one North Carolina regiment, en- 110 KY., MID. AND K. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. IChai. xxxn. tirely raw, and said to be conscripts ; also the rest of Nix's battalion of cavalry. He could not learn the whereabouts of Kirby Smith, but the rumor was that part of the rebel army had gone to Richmond, Va., and the rest to Chattanooga, and on the line toward Nashville, and that all troops had been withdrawn from Morristown and Knoxville and sent to Chattanooga, Battle Creek, &c. He knew nothing of Finley's report, in regard to which I have directed Boyle to telegraph you. Have ordered the arrest and close confinement of Major Pettigrew, and holding him subject to your orders. H. G. WEIGHT, Major- General, Commanding. Headquarters Department of the Cumberland, Nashville, November 30, 1862. Maj. Gen. Horatio G. Wright, Lexington, Ky. : Best information shows Bragg, with three divisions, at Murfreesbor- ough; his other troops placed carefully on the railroad back. Signs of fight at that point. Have directed Colonel Hall to Glasgow. If you can replace Granger at Bowling Green,waut him down, the road. Thomas to advance from Gallatin. Yours, EOSECEANS. Hdqrs. Second Brig., First Div., Army of Mississippi, Camp at Stones River, Tenn., November 30, 1862. Major Garesch:^, Asst. Adjt. Gen. and Chief of Staff, Fourteenth Army Corps : Major : The inclosed communication was brought to the lines by a lieutenant and 5 men of the rebel army. The prisoners mentioned were left at Silver Springs, not being able to come beyond that point. I re- fused to allow the officer or men to cross my lines, or to have any commu- nication with them, till the prisoners were brought to the lines with the flag of truce. When so arriving, shall I permit the bearer of the flag of truce to proceed to Nashville 1 Not having any instructions or orders on that point, please auswer. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, JAMBS D. MOEGAN, Brigadier-General, Commanding. [Inclo3ure, ] Headquarters Morgan's Cavalry Brigade, Murfreesborough, November 29, 1862. To the officer in command of the outposts of the Federal army near Nashville : Sir : I beg to send with a flag of truce 41 prisoners, chiefly belonging to the Second Indiana Cavalry. They were taken by a scouting party belonging to my command in the neighborhood of Hartsville yesterday morning, and have been paroled by me. I have also as i)risoner Lieutenant Brush, belonging tQ the same regi- Chat, xxxil.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. Ill ment, whom I detain for the present, wishing to effect an exchange for Lieutenant Harris, of my artillery, taken prisoner near Nashville some four weeks since. I have the honor to be, sir, with the highest respect, your most obedient servant, For Brigadier-General Morgan : G. ST. LEGEE GBENFELL, Colonel and Adjutant- General. Ordnance Office, War Department, Washington, B. C, December 1, 1862. Lieut. T. Edson, Hdqrs. Department of the Cumberland, Nashville, Tenn. : Sir : Tour letter of the 23d ultimo, in relation to General Eosecians' desire to obtain some light guns, of about the weight of the mountain howitzer, and designed for the same kind of service, is received. This department is not authorized to procure or issue any artillery other than that of the regular patterns adopted for the laiid service. The reasons and necessity for this are stated in the inclosed copies of letters, dated August 27 and September 11, 1862, to the Headquarters of the Army, in accordance with which Brigadier-General Barry has been ap- pointed and instructed as acting inspector of artillery. Mountain how- itzers, suitable for the kind of service as mentioned in your letter, for which General Eosecrans requires light pieces, and which are known to be reliable and effective for that kind of service, will be supplied on requisition. Eespectfully, your obedient servant, JAS. W. EIPLEY, Brigadier-General and Chief of Ordnance. [Incloaare No. 1.] Ordnance Office, War Department, Washington, August 27, 1862. Col. J. 0. Kelton, Chief of Staff, Headquarters of the Army : Sir : The frequent requisitions for varieties of ammunition and other ordnance supplies for guns of special patterns induce me to call the attention of the General-iu-Cliief to the evils, heretofore noticed and protested against by me, which have resulted from tbe introduction into the military service of new inventions without a previous subjection to the tests and examinations prescribed by army regulations, and essential to the ascertainment of their merits or fitness for use as military weapons. These evils have been going on and increasing until we have now not less than six hundred different kinds of cannon ammunition requisite to meet calls for supplying the various kinds of cannon in military use, notwithstanding the obvious propriety of uniformity, as far as practi- cable, in this respect, and the efforts which this department has made to.obtain and secure it. Many of these guns are of a description re- quiring a special kind of ammunition and other supplies ; in some cases a monopoly of manufacture, secured by patents, and in others, it is be- lieved, purposely so made as to force a resort to certain manufacturers for such supplies. It is manifest that delay in furnishing, and confusion in using, such supplies must occur, to the serious injury of the service. 112 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chat. XXXn. Altliougli this evil has been seriouslj' felt, and is still to a certain degree, in regard to small-arms, it has been so far reduced as to be manageable, and the interests of the public service require that the same should be done in regard to artillery. Measures should be taken to rid the serv- ice of all such irregular pieces as thus embarrass the operations of the artillery, and to supply their places with, and restrict issues in future to, such only as have been or shall be regularly, and after due tests and examinations, adopted for the land service. I desire the aid and influ- ence of the General-in-Chief in adopting measures to effect this object, and suggest for consideration in this connection the assignment of an officer of rank and practical experience of artillery service in the field to the place of inspector of artillery, who shall be specially charged with this duty. I offer this merely as a suggestion, which, in my opinion, may effect the end in view, deferring to any other measure which may be considered more effective. Kespectfully, vour obedient servant, JAS. W. EIPLEY, Brigadier- General and Chief of Ordnance, [Inclosare 'No. 2.] Okdnance Office, War Depaetment, Washington, D. C, September 11, 1862. Col. J. C. Kelton, Chief of Staff, Headquarters of the Army : SiE: Brig. Gen. William F. Barry having reported to me, in compli- ance with instructions from army headquarters, I beg leave to submit the following suggestions in regard to his instructions : The objects sought to be attained in the assignment by the General- in-Chief of Brigadier-General Barry to the duty of acting inspector of artillery are : First, to prevent the further extension of the evils arising from the multiplication of different kinds and patterns of pieces of ord- nance and of ammunition in the military service; second, to rid that service, as promjitly as possible, from tlie embarrassments under which it is now suffering, in consequence of the introduction of new and untried inventions. In order to carry out these objects effectivel.y, General Barry should receive instructions to cooperate with the Ordnance De- ])artinent in the examination and modification of any requisitions or applications Avhicli that department may refer to him for his views respecting the practical wants of, or adaptation to, the artillery service of any cannon or other artillery supplies not of the regular adopted cali- ber, kinds, and iiatterns ; also to make rigid inspections of all the artil- lery and supplies of every kind lieretofore or now in service, to note every deviation therein from regularly adopted kinds and patterns, and, in conjunction with the Chief of Ordnance, to take measures for discard- ing them from use and for replacing them with others, so as to produce regularity, uniformity, and efficiency in the material for the artillery arm. These instructions should come from the highest military authority, in order to enable them to be executed with certainty and dispatch ; and, in order effectually to prevent the recurrence of the evils now existing, a firm adherence, in all respects, to the prescribed regulations concern- ing changes in established patterns of ordnance and ordnance stores should be specially ordered and insisted upon. Kespectfully, your obedient servant, JAS. W. RIPLEY, Brigadier-General and Chief of Ordnance, CHA1-. XXXII.) CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 113 „ , ^ ^ ^ RtrssELLViLLE, December 1, 1862. Col. J. P. Gaeesch^, ' Assistant Adjutant- Oeneral and Chief of Staff : My men drove Woodward 10 miles beyond Clarksville, toward Char- lotte. From deserters I learn that he expects to unite with Morgan and I'orrest, and make a dash on this part of the State, to drive out hogs cattle, &c. I will keep posted in regard to them. S. D. BRUCE, Colonel, Commanding. Headqttaetees Fourteenth Army Corps, „ . ^ Nashville, December 1, 1862. Major-General Wright, Cincinnati : The guerrilla parties have been driven south of the Cumberland. McHenry was lent to Bruce for a few days. The occupation of Clarks- ville will nearly close the lines, and prevent contraband trade in that direction. Please order McHenry to occupy Clarksville, and report to me as soon as possible. W. S. EOSEORANS, Major- Ueneral. Headquarters Army of Tennessee, Murfreesborough, Tenn., December 2, 1862. Maj. Gen. W. S. Roseorans, Commanding United States Forces, Nashville, Tenn. : General : I am in receipt of your communication of the 29th ultimo, in answer to mine of same date respecting the case of Adjutant Haw- kins. Tour suggestions in regard to the uses of the flag as a means of com- munication between commanding officers of the opposing forces meet my entire concurrence, and will be enforced in this command. The case to which your attention was called was one between distant command- ers, and of which I had no other knowledge than that derived from the papers transmitted to you. I fully agree with you that the flag should come from the senior officer commanding, and should follow the most direct route. This is essential, no less as a matter of official courtesy than as a precaution against an abuse of the legitimate use of the flag. I was surprised, therefore, to receive from one of your subordinate officers a communication signed by himself and addressed to me, bearing equal date with your own. I inclose a copy of the same, from which you will perceive that Major- General McCook has violated both of the important features of your suggestion, the Franklin pike being one which no one really desirous of communicating directly with Mur^eesborough would in ordinary times select. On the day after the receipt of your dispatch, I also re- ceived one from another of your subordinates. General Negley, which was returned. The object as well as the mode of communication was very objectionable, but was, nevertheless, accomplished by similar use of the flag, on yesterday, without my knowledge or consent. Taken in connection with your suggestion that "the flag must come from the senior officer, commanding, and by the most direct route," I am led to believe that these violations of courtesy and proper form were without your knowledge, and will be provided against hereafter. 8 R R— YOL XX, PT n 114 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. (CuAr. xxxn, I regret also to learn from Federal newspapers that, on a former occa- sion, two of General McCook's staff officers escorted a lady through the rebel lines and obtained valuable information. The system of official supervision exercised over the press induces me to call your attention to this extract, which, if true, is reprehensible beyond measure, and certainly not an exploit to be boasted of. If any abuses, such as I have referred to, have occurred in this command, they are unknown to me, and will meet with prompt correction when brought to my attention. I shall hereafter direct that all flags from my lines shall seek yours by way of the Murfreesborough and Nashville pike, as the nearest and most direct route, and shall decline to receive communications by any other, so long as we hold our present positions and relations. In conclusion, I most cordially reciprocate your intention " in this as in all other things to conform to the laws and usages of war." I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, BEAXTON BEAGG, General, Commanding. [ludosnie.] Headquaetees, Nashville, November 29, 18C2. Maj. Gen. Bbaxton Beagg, Murfreesborough, Tenn. : SiE : I have the honor to send herewith to your address, under flag of truce, a communication from Major-General Wright, of which we hope you will acknowledge the receipt. I send it on the Franklin pike, as that is the only road on which we are sending a flag to-day, and hope it may reach you at an early day. Eespectfully, your most obedient servant, A. McD. McOOOK, Major-General. Headquaetees Fourteenth Aemy Coeps, Nashville, Tenn., December 2, 1862. Major-General Weight, Frankfort, Ey. : Received corroborated reports that Woodward's cavalry, except 60, have gone to Murfreesborough. Much dissatisfaction in the neighbor- hood of Charlotte. Confederate money could not be passed. No block- ade of rivers or railroads known in that region. I asked yesterday that McHenry be sent to Clarksville; he could control the country and secure a large amount of forage and provisions. No answer. Satisfactory in- formation that large amounts of goods, shipped bj' express from Louis- ville by Jews to Bowling Green and Franklin, have been sent South. Please give orders on the subject. We will endeavor to detect them. Will inform you by mail. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major-General. Nashville, Tenn., December 2, 1862. Maj. Gen. Hoeatio G. Weight, Lexington, Ey. : B«bel strength reported in Middle Tennessee. Little or none in East Tennessee. I think it quite possible for you to seize that country south and east of Knoxville and back of the railroad. Can't you come down and see us ? EOSECEANS. Cujvi'.xxxn.j COEKESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 115 Headquarters Department of the Ohio, Frankfort, Ky., December 2, 1862. Major-General Rosecrans, Nashville, Tenn. : Yonr telegram in regard to Grauger received. I am bard ruu for men, but think that by to-morrow I can arrange to relieve him. I want till then, because I am now uncertain in reference to the exact where- abouts of certain troops in the western district, which must take his place. H. G. WEIGHT, Major-General, Commanding. General, Orders, 'i Hdqrs. Fourteenth Army Corps, \ Department op the Cumberland, No. 29, ) Nashville, Tenn., December 2, 1862. I. The commanding oflBcer of every corps, division, and brigade in this army will detail from his command a competent officer to act as topographical engineer. The officer so detailed will collect all the in- formation accessible to him in relation to the roads, fords, ferries, brid ges, mountain passes, defiles, the general configuration of the country, its resources, &c., and prepare sketches of the same. The information thus collected will be promptly reported to Capt. N. Michler, chief topograph- ical engineer, on duty at these headquarters. II. There will be likewise detailed in every corps, division, and bri- gade of this army, a firm, sensible, and energetic officer as provost- marshal, with a suitable provost guard, whose especial duty shall be to put down all straggling, marauding, and pillaging, whether among the officers and soldiers or among the followers of this army, and to arrest and^bring to trial, or, in minor cases, inflict summary punishment on all oft'enders. By command of Major-General Eosecrans : J. P. GAEESOHfi, Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff. Nashville, December 3, 1862 — 11 p. m. Hon. E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War : We have this large army here, and our chief quartermaster has not a cent to pay for the veriest trifle. His estimates have been long in. You cannot conceive the embarrassment and loss in various ways re- sulting. Please remedy if possible. W, S. EOSECEANS, Major-General. Nashville, Tenn., December 3, 1862—11.55 p. m. Maj. Gen. H. W. Haxleck, General-in- Chief: News from the front shows Bragg and his forces between Tullahoma and Murfreesborough. Three divisions at the latter place. McGook and Crittenden from 3 to 6 miles in front. ' Thomas closing down o^ Na?U- 116 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CiiAr. XXXIL ville. Rousseau's division arrived to-day. A brigade at Glasgow to take post at Carthage. The railroad stockades under way. Five days' i-ations ahead. Our ammunition and indispensables for the batteries coming down as rapidly as possible. Cavalry arms arriving slowly ; they are indispensable to an effectual and steady advance, which is the only one that wiU avail us anything worth the cost. Tours, truly, W. S, EOSECRANS, Major-General. Headqtjaetees Depaetment of the Ohio, Lexington, Ky., December 3, 1862. Major-General Roseoeans, Nashville, Tenn. : Johnson's regiment not ready. Can't get arms or horse equipments for them. Can't figure out a force to replace Granger without exposing upper end of road, or taking troops from the district, which would not be prudent; but if you must have him, I will do the best I can. Think the enterprise you refer to is practicable, and shall communicate again about it. I can't replace the section of Andrews' battery sent to Bruce, as I have none for the purpose. Boyle will telegraph yon in regard to McHenry's regiment going to Clarksville, and we will try to stop the contraband traffic at our end of the line. H. G. WRIGHT, Major-General, Commanding. Geneeax Oedees, ) Hdqes. Fotjeteenth Aemy Coeps, > Depaetment of the Cumbeeland, ^ No. 30. > Nashville, Tenn., December 3, 18B2. The following regulations will govern the conduct of all foraging expe- ditions from this army : I. Details must be made the day before, and the expedition will start at daylight. The officer commanding will be furnished with a copy of this, and of General Orders, No. 17, from these headquarters. II. The officer commanding the escort shall have command of the whole expedition, and will be held responsible for the acts or omissions of every man who goes with it. The quartermaster and all his assist- ants are, therefore, to yield him implicit obedience. III. The brigade or regimental quartermaster, or, if he be sick or absent, an officer to represent him, shall, under direction of the officer commanding, have immediate charge of the working parties, the details for which must be made separate and distinct from those of the military escort. Four men, in addition to the teamsters, will be detailed to each wagon. They will remain with, forage for, and load it; and none but they will be allowed to do so. They will carry their arms, ammunition, and equipment, and must march on foot as soon as the wagons arc loaded. A proper number of officers and non-commissioned officers will be detailed to superintend the working parties. IV. When a regiment or brigade is detailed for foraging duty, whether as escort or fatigue party, every officer able for duty must accompany it. This rule is positive. ' V. Rolls must be made out beforehand of all the officers and men de- tailed for the expedition, and none but they will be allowed to go with Chap, xxxn.l CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — ^UNION. 117 it. No citizen whatever will bo permitted to fall in with it, either in or outside the lines. The rolls must be called at the picket line, both going out and coming in, and all not belonging to the expedition foand with it will be turned over to the grand guard, and sent immediately to the provost-marshal. Absentees, if caught before the return of the expedi- tion, will be tied behind the wagons, and thus marched back to camp, and there turned over to the provost-marshal. The commanding of&cer, when his command shall have passed out, will report the fact to the commander of the grand guard ; after which no one claiming to belong to the expedition will be allowed to pass out. A similar report will be made on the return of the expedition ; after which every straggler from it, coming in, will bo arrested. The rolls will again be called after every halt, and at least three times, besides, in the course of the day. VL Advance, rear guards, and flankers will be thrown out on the march, and every precaution be taken against surprise. Whenever a halt is ordered, vedettes and sentries will be posted in advance of these outguards ; and if there are woods in the neighborhood, they will be pa- trolled. The main body of the escort will be distributed in the manner best calculated to protect the train, and repel an attack, if attempted. A small cavalry force should, if possible, form part of the escort. These rules are imperative, and must be rigidly observed. It is of no consequence whether danger be anticipated or not ; our troops need practice and training in these particulars, and must have it. VII. No officer or soldier of the escort shall remove any part of his clothing or equipments. The working parties will stack their arms where they can most readily lay hold of them ; will hang their equip- ments on the stacks, and the escort will then take charge of these. YIIl. Forage will be procured in accordance with General Orders, No. 17, from these headquarters. Forage blanks must accordingly be taken with the train. IX. Officers and soldiers are warned not to straggle, go into houses, abuse the inhabitants, or commit any depredations whatever. Such conduct is a disgrace to the soldier, to the flag, and the cause, and it shall not be tolerated — it shall no longer go unpunished. The command- ing general is resolved that the discipline of this army shall be main- tained ; and to that end he will hold all officers accountable for the con- duct of their men. Whenever any act of pillage, therefore, or other outrage is brought home to a particular regiment or company, and the culprits are not ferreted out and reported by the colonel or captain, jiunishment will be visited on the latter. For it is the duty of officers to enforce discipline among their men ; and if they fail to do so, they fail in the very object for which they were appointed, are consequently an incubus on the service, and may rest assured that they will not long be permitted to remain so. Bv command of Maior-General Bosecrans : J. P. GAEESOHE, Assistant Adjutant- Oeneral and Chief of Staff. Wae Depaetment, Washington, December i, 1862. Major-General Eoseceans, Nashville, Tenn. : The President is very impatient at your long stay in Nashville. The favorable season for yonr campaign will soon be over. You give Bragg 118 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Ciiav. xxxn. time to supply himself byplundering the very country your army should have occupied. From all information received here, it is believed that he is carrying large quantities of stores into Alabama, and preparing to fall back partly on Chattanooga and partly on Columbus, Miss. Twice have I been asked to designate some one else to command your army. If you remain one more week at Nashville, I cannot prevent your removal. As I wrote you when you took the command, the Government demands action, and if you cannot respond to that demand some one else will be tried. H. W. HALLEOK, General-in- Chief. IfASHVILLE, TeNN., Decemier 4, 1862—10.45 p. m. Maj. Gen. H. W. Halleck, Oeneral-in- Chief: Your dispatch received. I reply in few but earnest words. I have lost no time. Everything I have done was necessary, absolutely so ; and has been done as rapidly as possible. Any attempt to advance sooner would have increased our difficulty both in front and rear. In front, because of greater obstacles, enemies in greater force, and fight- ing with better chances of escaping pursuit, if overthrown in battle. In rear, because of insnfQciency and uncertainty of supplies, both of sub- sistence and ammunition, and no security of any kind to fall back upon in case of disaster. We should most probably have bad a flying enemy to pursue, with a command daily fritted away by the large detachments required to guard forage and provision trains, and after all have been obliged to halt somewhere, to await the indispensable supplies, for which we have been waiting. Many of our soldiers are to this day barefoot, without blankets, without tents, without good arms, and cavalry with- out horses. Our true objective now is the enemy's force, for if they come near, we save wear, tear, risk, and strength ; subject them to what we escape, and gain all the chances to be expected from a rise in the river. If the Government which ordered me here confides in my judg- ment, it may rely on my continuing to do what I have been trying to — that is, my whole duty. If my superiors hare lost confidence in me, they had better at once put some one in my place and let the future test the propriety of the change. I have but one word to add, which is, that I need no other stimulus to make me do my duty than the knowledge of what it is. To threiits of removal or the like I must be permitted to say that I am insensible. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major- General. Headqtjaetees Foueteenth Aemy Coeps, Ha^hville, December 4, 1862. Major-General Weight, Frankfort : Colonel HaU telegraphed from Glasgow as follows : General Gilbert has ordered my cavalry all back to Lebanon, and without it I can do little toward Bconring the country. All is quiet. A small but active body of guerrillas are in Monroe, and the country is full of stragglers, all requiring examina- tion. I had just ordered Hall's forcefe down to Carthage, where they will Chap. XXXII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 119 take post. Please provide for the country thus uncovered. Boyle re- ports that force of Mnnfordville is too small, and without artillery, and that Hall dismantled works there. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major-Oeneral, Commanding. Headqtjaktees Fotjeteenth Army Corps, Nashville, December 4, 1862. Col. A. S. Hall, Glasgow : Telegram received. General commanding directs you "to move your force down to Carthage, and there take post. Ton will draw supplies from Gallatin. Eeport your arrival to General Thomas, and keep open your communication with him. Eebel soldiers honestly desiring to return home and keep quiet will be permitted to do so on taking non-combatant parole, and entering into sufficient bonds to keep same. By command of Major-General Eosecrans : J. P. GAEESCHfi, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. Cincinnati, December i, 1862. Major-General Eosecrans : Colonel Hall had no cavalry belonging to his brigade, nor had he authority to take all the infantry from Mnnfordville, unless he got it from you. The understanding was that I should exchange new regi- ments for old ones. You sent three to Mnnfordville, and Colonel Hall, instead of taking away three, took the whole command — infantry, cav- alry, and artillery. The cavalry, it seems, was ordered^back, and unless one of the infantry regiments and the battery are also returned, the gar- rison will be too weak to make your communications fully secure at that point. 1 do not see where troops are to come from my command for this purpose. H. G. WEIGHT, Major-General, Commanding, Headquarters Department of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, December 4, 1862. Major-General Eosecrans, Nashville, Tenn. : Intelligence received from , that Humphrey Marshall has near 3,000 troops at Abingdon, Kingsport, and Whitesburg; and that the rebels are getting up 3,000 mules for the purpose of returning to Ken- tucky ; and that Morgan, from Middle Tennessee, intends to move in at same time with 7,000 cavalry ; that the rebels think and say we have only a small force in Kentucky, and that they will meet little or no opposition. I don't believe it fully. H. G. WEIGHT, Major-General, Commanding. 120 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. fCiup. XXXH. Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Nashville, December 4, 1862. Major-General Wright, Cincinnati, Ohio: Your telegram received. Besides the three Kentucky regiments sent to Munford^le, I left two at Bowling Green, of which, perhaps, you were not aware. Are not these a fair exchange for Hall's four regiments ? I did not intend that HaU should carry off the battery; but I have one at Louisville which I make over to you in exchange. The cavalry he is already directed to return, as soon as relieved by the First Tennessee Cavalry, which will replace it at Carthage and along the river. So far as our information goes, there is no rebel movement this side of Bnrkes- ville. Much, if not all, will depend, I think, on the result of the next two weeks' operations. There is little doubt but that the enemy's forces are concentrated near Murfreesborough, with the intention of giving us battle. Should we defeat him, there will be little to fear from Morgan's men. If I leave Granger at Bowling Green, one regiment and Stokes' entire battery ought to come down, and the remaining force ought to protect that point and the road thence to Buck Lodge. McHenry's Seventeenth Kentucky ought to occupy Clarksville. I will provide guards for the rest of the road. Hall's brigade, under Joe Reynolds, will take post at Carthage. Hartsville will also be occupied. Stockades are being erected at all bridges and trestles. Can you spare me one engi- neer! W. S. EOSECEANS, Major-General, Commanding. Headquarters Department of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, December 4, 1862. Maj. Gen. W. S. Rosecrans, Nashville, Tenn. : The First and Second East Tennessee, and part of the Fifth, are still at Louisville, awaiting transportation to join you ; also Cook's and Ed- wards' incomplete regiments. 1 will hasten them forward as much as possible. I have detached General Carter, temporarily, for other serv- ice. I cannot get arms and equipments for cavalry. If I could, I should have mounted troops enough and to spare. H. G. WRIGHT, Major- Oeneral, Commanding. CmciNNATi, December 4, 1862. Major-General Eoseorans : McAlester instructed to get up the pontoon bridge with all pos- sible dispatch. Have not seen him to-day, but will direct him to report progress to-morrow. H. G. WRIGHT, Major-General, Commanding. Cincinnati, December 4, 1862. Major-General Rosecrans : Eighth Kentucky Cavalry is atHopkinsville and vicinity. Boyle rep- ri'soiits it ns ranch needed there, but I will instruct him to send one Chap. XXXll] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 121 of the battalions to Bowling Green. I don't see how I can replace Granger's command at present, without imprudently weakening some part of our line. H. G. WEIGHT, Major-Oeneral, Commanding. Lebanon, Kt., December 4, 1862. Major-General Eoseceans : Three men of my acquaintance, living near Chattanooga, came to my camp yesterday, and say all Bragg's, Smith's, and Breckinridge's forces have gone toward Nashville. Smith and Breckinridge crossed the mount- ains about 18th of November. Bragg went by railroad, and a great number of wagons crossed mountains. Eebels building four pontoon bridges over Tennessee Eiver, between Chattanooga and Bridgeport ; had declined finishing railroad bridge at Bridgeport. WM. CLIFT, Commanding Seventh Regiment Tennessee Volunteers. Headquaetees Foueteenth Aemt Coeps, DePAETMENT OF THE CUMBEELAND, Nashville, December 4, 1862. General Beaxton Beagg : Ton will see by the inclosed copy of a communication,* indorsed by Major-General McCook, that a poor crippled Confederate soldier has presented himself at our lines with your pass, but without anyprovisions for his wants or any evidence that he is not a spy. This appears very extraordinary, and I respectfully request an explanation of what ap- pears to be at least an attempt, indirectly, to impose on us the risk and burden of taking care of your disabled men. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, W, S. EOSECEANS, Major- General, Commanding. Headqtjaetees Foxjeteenth Aemy Coeps, Depaetment of the Ctimbeeland, Nashville, December 4, 1862. General Beaxton Beagg : Geneeal : With regard to General Orders, of your War Department, No. 84,t I protest against it as inhuman and barbarous. These ofllcers have had no hearing. The accusations on which the order was prob- ably predicated have never been referred to their superiors, and it is highly probable that the persons who have made complaints against them have been following the savage and disgraceful system of guer- rilla warfare, the effect of which is to breed robbers and murderers, and to carry war and desolation into peaceful communities. I speak from observation and conviction. As to complaints of outrages on citizens of Clarksville, were I to furnish you with a tithe of the complaints which I receive of the treatment of quiet and peaceful citizens, of loyal men, loyal to a Government older and having better title to claim loyalty • Not found. t General Orders, No. 84, of November 10, 18C2, Confederate correspondence, p. .597. 122 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXIL than the one you represent, it would take a wagon to carry the com- mnnications on the subject. I have always and everywhere expressed my abhorrence of the system of harassing and arresting non-combatants, who are strictly so. My sentiments are known not only to the troops under my command, but to all officers of your command with whom I have had the pleasure of conversing. I never authorize or permit the arrest of such persons unless there is a, prima facie case of a forfeiture of their claims to non-combatants by acts bearing the character of military mischief. I requested an expression of the same sentiments from the Confederate officers in Mississippi, but had not the pleasure of receiving it. I believe I may anticipate an expression of entire disap- probation of the system from you, and hope that you will forbid the system of terrorism and abuse by your troops of those peaceful people, who are supposed by them not to sympathize with your cause. Pil- lage and wanton destruction of private property is strictly prohibited and vigorously punished whenever detected. The burning of houses is only justified when they have been used as little fortifications. As to complaint No. 4, 1 think it so improbable as to deserve no comment. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, W. S. EOSECKANS, Major- Oeneral, Commanding. General Oeders, i Hdqrs. Fourteenth Army (Jobps, > Department of the Cumberland, No. 31. ) Nashville, lenn., December 4, 18G2. The general commanding has received several applications from Ken- tnckians, who have abandoned the rebel armies, for permission to return to their homes ; and he is informed that large numbers of others would make the same request of him, did they dare hope for a favorable reply. Under these circumstances the general feels called upon to define his views with relation to all this class of men, and to say what he is pre- pared to do in such cases. This war is waged for the preservation of the Union of our fathers. To preserve that Union the rebellious States must be coerced into sub- mission. This is the one great end we have in view, and this end must and shall be attained, without passion, from a sense of duty, and, trust- ing in the God who abhors pride and all injustice, we press onward to that end. That the people of the South have been deluded by ambitious dema- gogues, deceived by lying misrepresentations, carried away, some by natural sympathies, others by an irresistible current of circumstances ; that many have even been forced into a participation in the rebellion, we well know. "We both know and deplore the cruel necessities of the situation made for them by their rulers. We abhor the grinding des- potism which has devoured their substance, depopulated their valleys, converted peaceful neighborhoods into haunts of banditti, and substi- tuted a reign of oppression and terror for the mild Government under which both, but two short years ago, were so happily living. We pity them ; we have pitied them even while duty compelled us to un- sheath the sword against them ; and though, so long as they confront us in arms, our swords shall never be returned to their scabbards, we yet will gladly hail the day when this desolating and unnatural war shall cease. For this reason the general commanding is disposed to hold out every Chap. XXXII.] CORRESPONDENCK, ETC. — UNION. 123 encouragement to these misguided men to lay down their arms, abandon the desperate cause in which they are embarked, return to their homes and families, and resume once more the tranquil occupations of peace. All that will be exacted of those who will honestly do so will be to take the non-combatant's parole, and give proper security that they will keep it. So long as they faithfully observe this parole, obey the laws, and deport themselves as peaceable citizens, they shall not be molested by any officer or soldier belonging to this army. But if false to their pledges, and ungrateful for the generosity shown them ; if they are found conveying information to the enemy, trafficking with him, aiding him with supplies or money, or in apy other way violating the spirit of their engifgements, they will be summarily dealt with, as spies or perjured traitors, with the utmost rigor allowed by the laws of war. By command of Major-General Eosecrans : J. P. GAEESCHfi, Assvitant Adjutant-Oeneral and Chief of Staff. Washington, December 5, 1862. Maj, Gen. W. S. Eosecrans, Nashville : General : Your telegram of last evening, in explanation of your delay at Nashville, is just received. My telegram was not a threat, but merely a statement of facts. The President is greatly dissatisfied with your delay, and has sent for me several times to account for it. He has repeated to me time and again that there were imperative reasons why the enemy should be driven across the Tennessee Eiver at the earliest possible moment. He has never told me what those reasons were, but I imagine them to be diplomatic, and of the most serious character. You can hardly conceive his great anxiety about it. I will tell you what I guess it is, although it is only a guess on my part. It has been feared that on the meeting of the British Parliament, in January next, the political pressure of the starving operatives may force the Govern- ment to join France in an intervention. If the enemy be left in posses- sion of Middle Tennessee, which we held last July, it will be said that they have gained on us. We have recovered all they gained on us in Kentucky, Virginia, Missouri, Arkansas, and Mississippi, and in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Louisiana, and Texas we have gained on them. Tennessee is the only State which can be used as an argu- ment in favor of intervention by England. You will thus perceive that your movements have an importance beyond mere military success. The whole Cabinet are anxious, inquiring almost daily, " Why don't he move ?" " Can't you make him move f " There must be no delay." "Delay there will be more fatal to us than anywhere else." You will thus perceive that there is a pressure for you to advance much greater than you can possibly have imagined. It may be, and perhaps is, the very turning-point in our foreign relations. It was hoped and believed when you took the command that you would recover all lost ground by, at furthest, the middle of December, so that it would be known in London soon after the meeting of Parliament. It is not surprising that our Government should be impatient and dissatisfied under the circum- stances of the case. A victory or the retreat of the enemy before the 10th of this month would have been of more value to us than ten times that success at a later date. 124 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND S\V. VA. (Chap. XXXII. No one doubted that General Buell would eventually have succeeded, but he was too slow to be in time. It was believed that you would move more rapidly. Hence the change. Tours, truly, H. W, HALLEOK, Oeneral-in- Chief. War Depaetment, Washington, December 5, 18C2. Major-General Eoseceans, Nashville, Tenn. : . The Secretary of "War has received your telegram to J. A. Gurley, asking that Beekman and 40 other paymasters be sent to your de- partment. I am directed to call your attention to the unmilitary char- acter of such proceedings on your part. The Secretary of War is the judge of how many paymasters should be appointed to your depart- ment, and your communications on official business should not be sent through members of Congress or other Departments of the Government. This is not the first time I have been directed to call your attention to similar improprieties. H. W. HALLECK, General-in- Chief. Nashville, Tenn., December 5, 1862 — 5 p. m. Maj. Gen. H. W. Halleck, Oeneral-in- Chief : I regret that my private and unofficial dispatches, though few, and never without a view to the good of the service, should be regarded by the War Department as matters for official animadversion. Such has^ been the case in both instances to which your dispatch alludes. The* detail of paymasters to accompany troops in the field will remedy a host of evils of the first magnitude, and would be a measure worthy of your administration. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major- General. Headqtjaetees Foueteenth Aemy Coeps, Depaetment op the Ctjmbeeland, Nashville, December 5, 1862. Brig. Gen. Joseph J. Eeynolds, Nashville, Tenn. : Geneeal: You will proceed to Carthage, Tenn., and assume com- mand of the forces ordered to that point, consisting of four regiments of infantry and a battery of artillery, under Col. A. S. Hall, who left Glasgow, Ky., with his command to-day, and of the regiment of Ten- nessee cavalry, commanded by Colonel Stokes, now in this city, which last will be directed to report to you at Gallatin. Tour first care on arriving at Carthage will be to select ground for a small field-work, which shall command the landing and the town, con- sidered as a depot, and enable you with one regiment to hold the town and cross the river at will, either for offensive or defensive purposes. These would be best subserved l)y placing it, if you can do so advan- tageously, on the south side of the river, and sufficiently near to the Chap. XXXH.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 125 latter to answer for a tete-de-pont. As soon as you shall have chosen the site, press forward the work on it vigorously. You will keep open your communications with Hartsville, protect the river line, and guard the crossings as far on either side of Carthage as your force will permit you to do so, and scout the country all around, particularly in the direc- tion of. Sparta and Barkersville. Tour supplies you will draw from Gallatin, but you will endeavor, as far as it can be done, to subsist your troops on the country, giving receipts for everything you take, as pre- scribed in General Orders, No. 17, from these headquarters. It is thought that you can at least procure corn enough, and have it ground, to enable you to issue corn-meal in lieu of flour three times a week. By command of Major-General Eosecrans : J. P. GARESCHfi, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. Headquarters Department of the Cumberland, Nashville, December 5, 1862. Brig. Gen. J. T. Boyle, U. S. Volunteers, Gomdg. Western District of Kentucky, Louisville: The general commanding desires you will give no pass to any woman, nor, except for reasons which cannot be resisted, to any man, to visit this city, or any of the places occupied by this army. While the gen- eral is unable to bring up troops or supplies, for want of transportation, men and women are rushing in here in crowds, to the injury of discipline and to our serious inconvenience. The express company, too, is, by con- nivance probably of subordinates, getting an undue share of rail trans- portation, when we need all we can get. Please look to all these things. By command of General Eosecrans : J. P. GAEESCHfi, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. Louisville, December 5, 1862. Major-General Eosecrans : About 3,000 convalesoents here. Can send 1,000 hale, hearty men be- longing to your army if you will allow a train to be taken for the pur- pose. Can I take train and send the men f Anxious to do it. J. T. BOYLE, • Brigadier-General. Headquarters United States Forces, Bussellville, Ky., December 5, 1862. Colonel Garesck6, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff, Nashville : Colonel : Tour dispatch in regard to the occupation of Clarksville by Colonel McHenry is received. General Boyle is unwilling that I should send the regiment there at present. My command has been much reduced by leaving behind the Ninth Michigan Volunteers at Bowling Green, and the ordering away of the Fourth Kentucky Cavalry. They leave to-morrow. I have also been compelled to furnish Brigadier- General Granger with a battalion of cavalry for scouting purposes, that 126 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CiiAr. xxxn. he may guard against a raid upon the railroad above. Another bat- talion has been engaged in removing obstructions from the Cumberland, in the vicinity of Eddyville and Cadiz, in order that you may get sup- plies by way of the river upon the slightest rise. There is considerable contraband trade carried on in this country, and it requires a consider- able force, as well as a very active one, to cover the avenues. We are capturing a number of returned soldiers, and many of them are reporting themselves of their own accord. The active sympathizers and aiders of these guerrillas are being made to feel the power of the Government, and indemnify Union men for the property stolen or de- stroyed by paying for the same in cash. Hoping the above will meet your approval, I remain, very respectfully, vours, S. D. BEUCE, Colonel, Commanding Post. Headqtjaktees Thiety-ninth Beigabe, Sartsville, Tenn., December 5, 1862. Brig. Gen. E. Dumont, Commanding Twelfth Division : SiE : I respectfully report the arrival of two scouts sent out by Colo- nel Scott, in obedience to your instructions. They went within 1 mile of Liberty, where there is a small force of guerrillas engaged in collect- ing stock, enforcing the conscription law, and running a steam-mill. From information given these scouts by their parents and friends (Lib- erty being, according to their account, a strong Union town), they assert that Kirby Smith is at Manchester, Tenn., and that he himself is sick. They also inquired about the force that threatened us at Tompkinsville, bat could learn nothing of it, nor of any other force invading Kentucky. I have sent my cavalry scouts as far across the river as Lebanon. They report that town picketed by the enemy. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, A. B. MOOEE, Colonel, Commanding Thirty-ninth Brigade. Headquaetees United States Foeces, Bowling Oreen, December 5, 1862. Lieut. Col. J. P. Gaeesch6, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff : Keports, from good ttuthority, reached here last night that between 400 and 500 of the enemy's cavalry passed between Scottsville and Glasgow. K. S. GEAIfGEE, Brigadier-General, Commanding Post. Headquaetees Depaetment of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, December 5, 1862. Maj. Gen. Goedon Geangee, Lexington, Ky. : I don't credit the information in your letter, but it may be true. The Second Michigan and Mnth, Pennsylvania were to march this morning; CiiAr. XXXII. 1 CORKESPONDENCK, ETC. — UNION. 127 but, as Eobert Granger telegraphs Boyle that 500 rebel cavalry are re- ported between Scottsville and Glasgow, going toward railroad, 1 have instructed latter, if he credits report, to delay the movement till those regiments can be replaced by other cavalry. General Eosecrans does not credit jour information in regard to Morgan. H. G. WEIGHT. Headquaetees Depaexment of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, December 5, 1862. Brig. Gen. J. T. Boyle, Louisville, Ky. : If you credit Granger's report in regard to enemy's cavalry, you will stop the movement of the Second Michigan and Ninth Pennsylvania till you can replace them by other mounted troops, and you will employ them meanwhile to guard railroad bridge, if needful. Hasten mount- ing of Sixth Kentucky and the movements of the Twelfth Kentucky as much as possible. H. G. WEIGHT, Major-General, Commanding. Nashtille, December G, 18G2— 1 p. m. Hon. E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War, and Adjutant -General U. S. Aemt : General Stanley and I are very anxious to have Mann's Seventh Mich- igan Cavalry, now armed and equipped at Detroit, ordered to this army, which is lamentably deficient in cavalry and cavalry arms and equip- ments. Do grant us this request. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major- General. Headquaetees Foueteenth Army Coeps, Depaetment op the Cumbeeland, Nashville, December G, 1862. Brigadier-General Boyle, Louisville : Forrest was at Columbia yesterday, preparing for a raid via Clarks- ville, or in that direction ; has a battery of six pieces. Look out for him . Have advised Granger. Bruce and McHenry must concentrate and whip him, and take his pieces. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major- General. Headquaetees Thied Division, Camp at Edgefield, December 6, 1862, Major-General Eoseceans: General: General Eoosseau has just left camp. His division has not all arrived yet. Twenty-eighth Brigade is expected to arrive to- morrow evening. Very respectfully, WM. P. Mcdowell, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. 128 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Cbap. XXXIL Headqitaetees Depaetment of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, December 6, 1862. Maj. Gen. W. S. Eoseceans, Commanding Department of the Curnberland : Geneeal : I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 27th ultimo, in regard to persons professing to be deserters from the rebel army returning to Kentucky. The instructions issued from these headquarters for the guidance of district commanders are to the effect that those persons who are for good reasons believed to be bona fide deserters from the rebels may be allowed to return to the State, and there remain at liberty, upon their taking the oath of allegiance and giving bond with reliable surety of its proper observance. Professed deserters, or others to whom suspicion attaches, to be arrested and sent to some place of security provided for the safe-keeping of political prisoners, Camp Chase being a convenient and proper place for such purpose. I am, general, respectfully, your obedient servant, H. G. WEIGHT, Major- General, Commanding Department. Nashville, December 7, 1862 — 9 p. m. B. M. Stanton, Secretary of War : This army has about one-third the artillery it should have. I ask 1 ermission to make six-gun batteries of the thirteen which have only lour guns, with authority, also, to retain their extra lieutenants and non-commissioned oflftcers pending the recruiting of men, and to raise to 142, rank and file, the complement of the three batteries of the Fourth Artillery here. An immediate reply is earnestly requested. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major-General. Headquaetees Centee, Foueteenth Aemt Coeps, Depaetment op the Cumbeeland, Gallatin, December 7, 1862. Major-General Eoseceans, Commanding the Army of the Cumberland, Nashville : Geneeal : I have the honor to submit the following plan of opera- tions in East Tennessee, after carefully studying the ground: When we shall have moved the enemy south of TuUahoma, let Mc- Cook follow him up and watch him, to prevent his moving oli" to our right. He will only have to advance as far as Decherd to do so. Let Crittenden, with two divisions of his corps, follow up McCook a little to his right and rear, covering Nashville, and being in supporting dis- tance of McCook. Send one of Crittenden's divisions to McMinnvillc, to guard a depot of supplies in transition to Sparta. W liilst McCook and Crittenden are taking up the positions above indi- cated, let my corps concentrate near Lebanon, keeping on hand ten days' rations, and throw supplies into Carthage by steamers. As soon as ten days' rations are in Carthage, and a supply train ready to start from that place for Sparta, my corps can move on Sparta, and thence to Cross- Mile and Kingston, and from Kingston either on Loudon or Knoxville, or on both, as circumstances may justify. CuAi-. xxxn.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 129 A cavalry force sbould precede tbe luaiii coluiiiu, turuiug to the right at Sparta, aud move by Pikeville toward IJlytbe's Ferry, attracting the enemy to that point during tbe advance of my main column on Kiugs- ton and Knox\ille. Uave ten days' rations reach Sparta two day.s after 1 pass that place. On that day I can send back to Sparta wagons euough to take the ten days' rations toKnoxvillo or Loudon by tbe time my original supply is exhausted. By that time a depot can be formed at the Falls of the Caney Fork, as that stream is navigable to that point, 12 or 15 miles from Sparta, when the Cumberland is navigable to Car- thage, and an additional supply of ten days' could be put in Sparta from JlcSlinnville, making twenty days' supply within eight days of my com- mand, and the command supplied with ten days'. If the enemy does not abandon Chattanooga when he finds tbe railroad cut at Loudon, tbe army can concentrate at that point and drive him off. There are two roads from Carthage to Knoxville, one by Sparta, good ; the other by Montgomery, pretty good. About 700 wagous would sup- ply my corps after getting i)OSsession of Loudon until the railroad could be opened. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, GEO. U. THOMAS, Major-General, Comvianding Center. Decembee 7, 1862. General Thomas : Do you think there is any danger of the brigade at Carthage * [ROSECllANS.] Gallatin, December 7, 1S62. General Eosecrans : Colonel Harlan reports that tbe enemy had recrossed the river when he arrived at Hartsville. 1 have ordered him to occupy the place, and be on his guiird. I will send messengers to intercept the brigade from Glasgow, and order it to Hartsville, if you think best. For the present I think it would be best to do so until we have more definite informa- tion of the movements of the enemy. GEO. U. TQOMAS, [Major-Gencral.\ December 7, 1802. General TuoMAS : Yes Send messenger to intercept them; they went the direct route, and must be near Carthage. ^^ ^ EOSECRANS.] [December 7, 1862.] [General TgoMAS:?] Where is Dumont's division now lying ? [W. S. EOSECEANS.] D R R— VOL XX, PT 11 130 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. IOhap. xxxil [DnCEMBEB 7, 18G2.] [General Kosecrans :] One brigade here and one at Castalian Springs. The other was at Hartsville. [GEO. H. THOMAS.] [Decembee 7, 1862.] Major-General Thomas: Have and keep your troops in readiness to move at a moment's warn- ing, with 100 rounds small-arm ammunition, five days' rations, three in liaversacks. All who cannot march in each company to be left organized, armed, under an eflBcient officer, with regimental subordinate officers in charge of the baggage, which, except two tents to each company, will be packed in the wag&ns, and parked defensively and regularly for each divi.sion, each regimental train distinct, tent wagons to be together, so that no difficulty will occur when they are sent for. Each regimental command will encamp by its own train, and be responsible for it. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major-General. [Decembee 7, 1862.] General Eoseceans: Will I issue the above order to General Eousseau ? GEO. H. THOMAS, Major-General, TJ. 8. Volunteers. Nashville, [December 7, 1862.] Geoege H. Thomas : I have sent for him, and will issue the order. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major-General. Nashville, [December 7, 1862.] General Thomas: Where is the Third Brigade of that division ? W. S. EOSECEANS, 3[ajor-General. [Decembee 7, 1802.] General Eoseckans : It ought to be at Edgefield Junction to-night. Eousseau's aide told me to-day that it had been relieved at Mitchellsville day before yester- day. GEO. H. THOMAS. Nashville, December 7, 1862. General Thomas : We have news that Polk left Murfreesborough, by the Lebanon road, on Friday last. Forrest left Coluinbia yesterday. We must take care CHAr. XXXII.] COUUESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 131 of our brigade at Carthage, and verify the report of Polk's movements as soon as possible. How many men can you command for ofl'ensive, how many for defensive, oi)erations. at Gallatin? W. S. EOSECEANS. Gallatin, December 7, 1862. General Eosecrans: If I knew the locality of the enemy, I could use Fry's entire division, about 8,000, I believe, and leave General Dnmont to defend Gallatin. There being so many fords on the river, it becomes necessary to divide up a good deal. GEO. H. THOMAS. Gallatin, December 7, 18G2. General Eosecrans: General Boyle telegraphs, as coming from you, that Forrest left Co- lumbia for araid into Kentucky, via Clarksville. Is this reliable'! And do you know his force, and have you any troops west of Nashville likely to intercept him ? Clarksville is an important point, and should be hehl, but I have not the troops to spare. Can't you do it ? Boyle thinks Mc- Henry's regiment ought not to be taken from Bruce's command for that purpose. Lieutenant Tardy reports about 2,000 rebel cavalry in Leb- anon. This is confirmed by citizens who have run off to avoid conscrip- tion. They might be captured by sending a force from Nashville to get between them and Murfreesborough. GEO. II. THOMAS, Major- General, U. S. Volunteers. Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Department of the Cumberland, Nashville, December 7, 18G2 — 4.20 p. m. Generals Eousseau, Stanley, and Morgan : The general commanding desires you to give immediate orders to have three days' cooked rations prepared for every regiment in your command by night-fall of this day, and to have that number thenceforward always kept on hand in the nien's haversacks. You will secure, quietly and at once, competent guides, well acquainted with the country in front of you, and get evciything in immediate readiness to march at a moment's notice. Eeport the receipt and execution of this order without delay. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. P. GAEESCH15, Acting Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Department of the Cumberland, Nashville, December 7, 1862 — 4.45 p. m. Maj. Gen. Schuyler Hamilton, Camp on Hardin pike : General: The general commanding desires you to take command immediately of the following troops, viz: Negley's and Palmer's divis- 132 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Oiiaf. XXXn. ious, the brigade of infantry (Teunessee troops) encamped ou the Frank- lin road, the regular infantry, under coiumand of Major King, Fifteenth lutantry, and Stokes' Chicago battery ; to give them the instruction contained in the accompanying letter,* and then to report in person to him for orders. I am, with much respect, your obedient servant, J. r. GAKESCUIii, Assistant Adiutant-General and Chief of Staff. (Copies to Generals Negley, Palmer, Morgan, Colonel Ilouk, Major King, and Captain Stokes.) Headquaetees Foukteentii Akmy Coups, Nashville, December 7, 18C2. Col. AV. W. Lowe, Commanding Fort Donelson : Look out for Forrest. He was at Columbia yesterday, and means mis- chief. By command of Major-General liosecrans: ,1. r. gakeschE, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. Bowling Green, Dccemher 7, 18C2. General Uosegrans: I have received reliable information that 250 rebel cavalry are in Barren County, over the river, 12 miles from Scottsvillc. The messen- ger left Scottsville at p. m. last evening. Rumor is that more troops are following the entire effective force of the Fourth Kentuclcy Cavalry. One hundred and ninety will leave this morning in the direction of Glasgow. E. S. GKANGEE, Brigadier- General. Headquarters, Boioling Green, Ky., December 7, 1862. Commanding Officer, Gallatin, Tenn. : Sir: Eeliable information has just reached these headquarters that the enemy's cavalry, 250 strong, were within 10 miles of Scottsville. This was rei>orted by sheriff of that place. E. S. GEANGEE, Brigadier- General, Commanding Post. Headquarters Department of tde Cumberland, Nashville, Tenn., December 7, 1862. Maj. Gen. Horatio G. Wright, U. S. Vols., Comdg. Department of the Ohio, Cincinnati : Forrest was at Columbia yesterday with probably 5,000 men, and I think is bound for a raid in Lower Kentucky. I hope Bruce will fight, and not do as a green brigade of mine at Hartsville to-day, which, after ' See GaresclicS to Koussean, &.n., p. 131. Ci.Ap. xxxn.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 133 a trifliug stand of an hour and a quarter, surrendered to five regiments. Better order them to concentrate, to keep a sliarp lookont. and keep me constantly advised of Forrest's movements. W. S. EOSECRANS, Major-General, Commanding Department. Louisville, Ky., December 7, 1802. Major-General Weight, Cincinnati, Ohio : General Rosecrans telegraphs that Forrest loft Columbia for a raid into Kentucky, via Glarksville, or that direction ; has battery of six pieces. Granger and Bruce advised or ordered to co-operate and whip him, and take his guns. We need artillery. Can you not get General Rosecrans to occupy Glarksville and cover that part of our border ? J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier- General. Headquaeters Department of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, December 7, 1802. Brigadier-General Boyle, Louisville, Ky. : I have asked General Rosecrans to cover Glarksville, unless Forrest's force is large. Your arrangement will be ample, I think, though 1 do not know exactly Bruce's force, as no return of it has ever been made. What of the rebel cavalry between Glasgow and Scottsville, reported by Granger ? H. G. WRCGHT, Major-General, Commanding. Headquarters Department of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, December 7, 1802 — 10.20 p. m. Brigadier-General Boyle, Louisville, Ky. : General Rosecrans says that Forrest has 5,000 men, and thinks him bound into Kentucky. Instruct Bruce to keep a sharp lookout ; not to attempt fighting a largely superior force ; but to concentrate by joining Granger. We must not be beaten in detail. Bruce must keep his force well in hand for fighting or falling back. Be careful that Forrest don't get betweeik him and Granger, and keep General Rosecrans advised of Forrest's movements. Will send General Gilbert back to-morrow. H. G. WRIGHT, Major-General, Commanding. Headquarters Department of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, December 7, 1802. Major-General Rosecrans, Commanding Fourteenth Army Corps, Nashville, Tenn. : Canvas boats are not so reliable as wooden ones. Unless great care is used, canvas necessarily mildews and then soon rots. If used by sol- diers for shelter, it would soon become damaged for boats. It is not en- tirely water-proof, even after it lies in the water some time. It is doubt- ful whether canvas boats are as reliable in ordinarily rapid streams as wooden ones, especially if the bridge is required to serve a long time, as on a line of .communication. Canvas is more easily punctured and worn by floating bodies, and requires to bo taken out of the bridge to 134 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. («"*'•• XxXII. be \Tell repaired. It takes more time to unload, put together, aud launch a canvas boat than to simylj' unload and launch a wooden one. Accord- ing to Duane's book, a canvas boat train requires as many wagons to transport it as a wooden one. Wooden boats can be produced here as rapidly as canvas ones, and are rapidly calked and repaired wheu leaky, provided they are made of seasoned timber. Wooden boats are much better for use as boats, or to combine into rafts. Unless for a very short campaign, with careful and experienced engineer troops, I would advise the adoption of wooden boats. Buell's pontoons were made of green lumber. We can get seasoned now. Shall I order wood or canvas? H. a. WEIGHT, Major-General, Commanding. Headquarters Department of the Ohio, Cincinnati, December 7, 1862. Col. Jonathan Cranor, Comdg. Uastern District of KentucTcy, Cailettsburg, Ky. : Colonel: Tour letter of the 25th instant [ultimo], which was re- ceived during my absence, came duly to hand. As your force is strong enough to overcome any opposition it is likely to encounter, I regret to find the low stage of the river and lack of land transportation still keeps so large a portion of it at Catlettsburg and Ashland, where it could be of little, if any, service. All your requisitions for supplies and laud transportation have, I pre- sume, been filled ; and as soon as the river rises suificiently yon should establish a depot as high, at least, as Louisa, and your troops should operate as high up as Piketon, where Colonel Dils now is. It seems to me that something might be done with your force against the rebels, if they are where you suppose them to be. Floyd will bo within your reach, if you can move upon him before the bad weather sets in, and you have more than force enough to beat him, or drive him out of Logan County. Whether this be so or not, it is important that your force should be moved well up the Big Sandy, as soon as the condition of your sup- plies will permit, so as to better cover the country and keep down the rebel bands, while at the same time you can watch the road through Pound Gap.- A dash upon the railroad, and the destruction of one or more of its important bridges, would be of the utmost importance. Keep your troops, particularly your cavalry, moving. Do flot let them rest. Show them through the country, and use them for getting infor- mation, and for disquieting the enemy, if nothing else. Colonel Munday's cavalry is rrot to go to you. Major Doniphan's bat- talion, of the Tenth Kentucky, having been sent instead. If you have any of Munday's men, as I believe j'ou have, send them to join their battalion at Mount Sterling. Colonel Dils is represented to be a good officer, and his men as excel- lent material and good fighters. When full, his regiment will be mus- tered in and assigned to your command. Is the One hundred and seventeenth Ohio necessary to you ? If iiot, it will be sent elsewhere. Keport regularly, and at least once a week, and make the returns of your force. Blanks have been sent to you in the greatest abundance, through the Quartermaster's Department. Very respectfuUv, your obedient servant, H. G. WRIGHT, Major-Gencral, Commanding. CiiAi-. xxxn.] COKEESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 135 War Depaktment, Washington, D. C, December 8, 18C2. Brig. Gen. W. S. EOSECEANS, Nashville, Tenn. : Mann's Michigan cavalry are ordered to the Army of the Potomac. Yon have recently had 4,000 sets of horse equipments, 3,600 carbines and Colt's revolving rifles, with all the necessary appurtenances, and all the swords and pistols for which you have called. Lately you have received a far larger proportion of cavalry arms than any other com- mander. Which of your cavalry regiments are insufficiently armed ? What were their numbers originally, and what arms had they ? What are their numbers now, and what arms have they ? P. H. WATSON, Assistant Secretary of War. Nashville, Tenn., December 8, 1862—11.35 p. m. P. H. Watson, Assistant Secretary of War : Three thousand and thirty-eight cavalry present; 1,49G absent; total, 4,534; 1,99G carbines; 2,554 pistols. Exclusive of Tennessee and An- derson Guard, now leaving Louisville, 1,516; Gamp Dennison, 717; here, 650 ; total, 2,883. Total to be armed, 7,417. Carbines in hands of cavalry, 2,496 ; received this day, 3,600 ; total, 6,096 ; deficit, 1,321, supposing absentees return. Effective cavalry strength present Decem- ber 4, 3,810, exclusive of the Tennessee and Anderson Guard, now com- ing down. You must remember that the first arms so kindly sent me by the Secretary of War went to cavalry in Mississippi. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major- General. Wak Department, Washington, December 8, 1862. Major-General Wright, Cincinnati, Ohio : General Eosecrans is calling for cavalry. The Michigan troops are ordered to the Army of the Potomac. If you can spare him any others in your department, send them to him. H. W. HALLECK, General-in- Chief. Headquarters Department of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, December 8, 1862. Maj. Gen. H. W. Halleck, General-in-Chief, Washington, D. C: I have no cavalry to spare. There is a Tennessee regiment for Gen- eral Eosecrans at Camp Dennison, waiting for arms and horse equip- ments, which 1 have been vainly endeavoring for a month to get. Some new Kentuckv regiments are in same condition. H. G. WEIGHT, Major-General, Commanding. 136 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXII. IIeadqtjaktees Foueteenth Army Corps. Nashville, December 8, 18C2. Major-General Thomas : General commanding desires you give orders to all post commanders to throw up small intrencbments, and picket all roads leading out from their itositious with cavalrj'. Disaster at Hartsville seems attributable to neglect of these precautions. By command : J. P. GARESGHfi, Assififant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. Nashville, December 8, 1802. Maj. Gen. George H. Thomas, Commanding Center, Army of the Cumberland : Any more news of Hartsville affair or of the enemy ? Could one of Dumont's brigades come down immediately ? How soon will you be ready to move whole force ? By command of General Eosecrans : J. P. GAEESCHE, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. Gallatin, December 8, 18G2. Colonel Gaeesch:^, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff : Colonel Harlan reported that the enemy recrossed the river on the arrival of his troops. Scouts report none of tlieir infantry or cavalry on this side of the river. I can send one brigade (Ward's) of (teneral Dnmont to-morrow, if you desire, and ray whole command whenever you order it or think proper to relieve it from guarding the railroad and fords on the Cumberland Eiver. There are no troops, however, to take their place on the road or to guard the fords. (5EO. H. THOMAS, Mnjor-Gencral. Headquarters Fottrteenth Army Corps, Nashville, December 8, 1802. Major-General Thomas: Have yon heard anything of Hall's brigade ? If it has come in safely, make the best disposition of that and Dumont's command to protect railroad from Mitchellsville to Nashville, and then come down yourself with Fry's command. Don't count on Granger. His whole force is needed at Mitchellsville. Tell what you know about Hall. Stokes' Tennessee and Fifth Kentucky Cavalry start tomorrow. Leave orders where they are to be posted. By command of Major-General Eosecrans : J. P. GAEESCHE, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. Ciur. XXXU.l COUEESPONDKNCi:, ETC. — TJNION. 137 Heabquaetees Foukteenth Army Corps, Nashville, December 8, 18G2. Major-Gencral Thomas, Gallatin : in telegrapLiiig you just now that Granger's whole force was needed at Mitcbellsville, I should have said at Bowling Green. If, therefore, Rousseau's brigade, at Mitchellsville, is moved by yon, you will have to supply their place. The general is not in, and I state this simply to correct my mistake. Perhaps you have some understanding with "him about this. J. P. GAEESCHfi, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. General Thomas: Nashville, December 8, 18G2. Is there any danger to Hall's brigade ? If so, you must take the most prompt measures to succor it. I'vOSECEANS. Gallatin, December 8. 1802. General Rosecrans: A refugee from beyond Lebanon this morning reports that Kirby Smith left Murfreesborough for Lebanon this morning with a pretty large force. Have not heard from Hall yet. Have sent two dispatches to him. GEO. H. THOMAS. [December 8, 18G2.] General Thomas : Have you any doubts about the dispatch reaching Hall, or his using due diligence in obeying the order"? Do you hear anything of Polk? Did tliat reliigee see or hear of Kirbv Smith's operations? ROSECRANS. [December 8, 18G2.] General Rosecrans : I should suppose Hall would obey my orders, being sent as they were, written and explicit what to do. I cannot be positive, but think there is but little doubt but the messengers will reach Hall. The refugee said nothing about Pollc, and did not see Kirby Smith moviug. GEO. H. THOMAS, Major-General, U. S. Volunteers. [December 8, 18C2.] General Rosecrans : I cannot hear of any of the enemy being on this side of the river. Have directed Colonel Harlan to meet Hall on the road at Hartsvillo, and then to come here. Dispatch was forwarded to Colonel Hall last night to come to Hartsvillc. GEO. n. THOMAS, Mctjor-General. 138 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA , AND SW. VA. [Ohap. xxxn. Gallatin, Deccmher 8, 18G2. Major-General Eosecrans : General Dumont being evidently too ill to take the field, and as it is of the greatest importance tbat tbc railroad communication sbould be preserved witb Louisville, I propose to place Ward's brigade under General Paine for the purpose of guarding tbe road from Mitcbellsville to Nashville, and tbe Fortieth Brigade, Colonel Miller, under General Reynolds, giving him two brigades to cover tbe front of this place until I can concentrate the other four divisions of my corps at or near Nash- ville, or, as T would recommend, near Lebanon. The enemy will use every exertion to damage the railroad, and they should be prevented, if possible. I will submit a plan of future operations by mail to morrow for your consideration. GEO. H. THOMAS, Major-Qeneral. [December 8, 1862.] General Thomas : Your proposed plan for the detail is approved. Garescbd will send you orders. Proceed at once to carry it out, and concentrate Fry's division for movement as soon as practicable. How long will it take? EOSECRANS. [December 8, 18C2.J General Rosecrans: If I hear of Hall's arrival at Hartsville to-morrow, I can concentrate Fry's division the day after. Paine being here, Reynolds asks to have a command in my First Division. GEO. H. THOMAS, Major- General., U. S. Volunteers, [December 8, 1862.] General Eosecrans: Eeynolds has just come in, and says he would prefer the two brigades, Hall's and Miller's. Send the cavalry to-morrow. GEO. H. THOMAS. Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, N'ashville, December 8, 1862, Major-General Thomas, Gallatin : All right. Will send the cavalry day after to-morrow. W. S. ROSECRANS, Major-General. Nashville, December 8, 1862. Major-General Thomas : The general thinks your first proposition best. Li the emergency of an anticipated movement today, Jie assigned Hamilton to command Negloy's and Palmer's divisions hero, l^almer's will iiave to stay here Chap. XXXn.l CORRKSPONDKNCK, KTC. UNION. 139 and he does uot see what lie can do for Hamilton but give liiiu Fry's. IMrst-rate mau will be needed wbere you proposed assigning Iteynolds; that arrangeraent, therefore, was best. By order: J. T. GAEESOUlil, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. nEADQUARTEUS FOXTRTEENTH ARMY COEPS, Nashville, December 8, 18C2. Major-General Thomas, Gallatin: Hire and keep S])ies out over the river and in all directions. Get butternut clothing, if necessary. W. S. ROSECRANS, Major-General. HEAKQUAKTERS FotTRTEENTH ARMY CORPS, Nashville, December 8, 1SG2. Brigadier-General Granger, Boicling Green : To guard against disaster, general commanding desires yon to throw up intrencbments, and picket well with cavalry all roads leading out from Bowling Green. It was neglect of these precautions that force at Hartsville was captured. By command of Major-General Eosccrans : J. P. GAKESCHfi, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff . Nashville, December 8, 18C2. Major-General Crittenden : Two deserters from enemv, just in, report Hardee in your front. J. P. GARESCHE, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. Nashville, December 8, 18G2. Major-General Crittenden : Information since received makes enemy's rcconnoitcring force in your front day before yesterday 10,000 strong, being Breckinridge's and part of Cheatham's divisions. So keep a bright lookout. By command of Major-General Ilosecrans : J. P. GAEESOHE, Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff. (Same to Major-General McCook.) Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Department of the Cumberland, Nashville, Tenn., December 8, 1SG2— 10.40 p. m. Maj. Gen. Thomas L. Crittenden, Commanding Left Wing, Army of the Cumberland, Camp on Murfreesborough pilcc : General: Your letter announcing your intention of sending out a foraging expedition to-morrow, under (Colonel IMattJiews, is just received. 140 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CnAi-. XXXII. and tbe general bids me sny tbat you can do so, but desires me to add tbat tbe orders of yesterday remain uucbanged ; tbat is to say, you must bave everytbiug' ready to move at a minute's notice. For Colonel 3Iat- tbews' information, and tbat be may take every precaution against a surprise or sudden attack, tbe general thinks it proper to tell you tbat tbe "grape-vine" declares tbat Bragg's army is concentrating this side of Murfreesborougb, between tbe two pikes, and General Thomas tele- graphs a rumor, which has reached him, of Kirby Smith's corps being on the march for Lebanon. Should Colonel Matthews cross the I)ridge over Stone's River, it would, therefore, be necessary for him to leave a strong guard to bold the bridge. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. P. GAEESCHTi!, Assistant Adjutant- Oeneral and Chief of Staff. Headquaktees Fotjeteenth Army Corps, Nashville, December 8, 1862. Col. S. D. Bexjce, Bussellville, Ey. : Have heard nothing of Forrest since. Better be prepared, however, against such disasters as at Hartsville by throwing up intrcnchments and picketing well with cavalry all roads leading out from your posi- tion. It was neglect of these precautious lost tbe force at Hartsville. By command of Major-General Eosecrans : J. r. GAEESCHIS, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. Headquarters Department of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, December 8, 18G2. Major-General Granger, Lexington, Ey. : I learn from General Eosecrans that Forrest, with 5,000 men and six guns, is at Columbia, Tenn., bound on a raid into Kentucky, viaClarks- villc. His intentions probably are to gobble up any detachments he can fall upon, and break up tbe Nashville Railroad. Tbe cavalry force in that quarter is quite insufQcient if this raid is to be apprehended, and you will therefore keep the Second I>Iichigan and Ninth Pennsyl- vania ready to move to Lebanon, or in tbat direction, at a niomejit's warning. Will telegraph you again on getting further advice. Eose- crans bad a green brigade gobbled up at Hartsville by five rebel regi- ments. Keep wide awake, and bave a talk witli Captain Lane, whom I directed to report to you. H. G. WEIGHT, Major-General, Commanding. Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Nashville, December 8, 1802. Col. W. W. Lowe, Commanding Fort Donelson : Be prepared to resist dash of Forrest's cavalry, accompanied by six pieces of artillery. Eesist to last extremity, and telegraph instantly if attacked. By order of IMajor-General Eosecraiis : J. P. GAEFSCirr;, Assistant Adjutant (Icncrnl and Chiif (f istnff. CHA1-. XXXII.] COEEESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 141 Louisville, Ky., Dccemher 8, 1802. Cioueral Koseorans : Siu : The delivery of freight at Nasliville since tbe opening of the road has disappointed our expectations, but has been all that we could deliver in the condition of the load, and Ihc want of wood and water between Bowling Green and Nashville. All our wood between Franklin and Nashville has been destroyed by the Confederates, and all our water-tanks and raising apparatus. Besides, the wells were dried up and the streams reduced in volume by the dry weather, and we were without adequate force whilst engaged on the tunnel. To apply the ])roi)er remedy, we took all the repair hands on the road from Bowling Green down, andfrom theMeiuphis branch down to the tunnel, and forty- odd of them ran awaj', being afraid of the work, and we have never re- gained them, and the force furnished bythe military did not supply their l)lace, and left us before the work was done. Knowing we should want wood for the engines and lumber for the tunnel, we telegraphed both as to wood for the engines and lumber for the tunnel, and received for reply that you had ordered 100 or 150 to chop wood and a force to get out the lumber for the tunnel, and we set Mr. Ilaines, a western me- chanic in our employ, to prepare the stations for a sui^ply of water. When we could pass' the cars through the tunnel, it was impossible to ]tut the remaining repair force on the road because of the coudition of the tunnel, and we found no wood had been cut and no lumber pre- pared to arch the tunnel, and that the water stations were not yet sup- plied, and the track over the new-made trestle wanted adjusting, and Mr. Anderson's force had been sent forward west of Nashville ; in con- sequence we had to send forward a gang of bridge-inen from this end of the road, who were almost as much wanted to make the lately built trestle at this end in a coudition to stand the freshets. We could not obtain mechanics in Louisville, New Albany, Jefiersouville, or Cincin- nati, and have brought men from Virginia to arch the tunnel, but have not been able to obtain an adequate repair force for the road, but have been, and are, putting the work forward with all the force and energy we know how to obtain and apply, and hope in a few days more that we shall be able to make quarter deliveries for the army at Nashville. AVe did not, however, expect to deliver 100 car-loads of freight daily ; that amount is beyond the capacity of our motive power and rolling stock, but expect soon to deliver 70 to 80 cars daily, namely, when we have a supply of wood and water. There have been some conflicting orders from the military, which we hope you will provide shall not hap- i)en in future. You may rest assured that so far as the capacity of this road can give you supplies, you shall have them, and uothing shall bo lelt undone which this company and its employes can do to give you full supplies. There are eight of the eleveu trestles built by Mr. An- derson that will not stand the freshets, and we are preparing permanent brid"-es and hope to commence putting up the most important of them the last of the month, and we think we have the bridges at this end of the line in a condition to stand the freshets. ^"^ JAMES GUTHKIB, President of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. Headquaktees Aemy of Tennessee, Murfreeshorough, Tenn., December 8, 1802. Mai. Gen. W. S. ItosECRAWS, Comdg. United States Forces, Kashville: GBNEUAL: I am in receipt of your communication of the Ith instant, 142 KY., MID. AND E. TKNN., N. ALA., AND S\V. VA. ICiiAr. XXXn. ill reply to oue from me calling your atteutiou to tlie treatineut of certain medical officers of my com maud, aud to tlie case of Private Kerchival. I am gratified to find that the officers who were concerned iu the ar- rest of l3rs. Hinckley and Devine were not of your command, and that they were ultimately indebted to your advice for their release. The charge upon which they were imprisoned still seems to me inadequate to have warranted such severity. If they were guilty of misconduct, the testimony of intoxicated men was insufficient to establish the fact, while the charge seems to have fallen to the ground upon investigation. Any abuse of the iirivileges of a parole, if called to the attention of mj' Government, will receive prompt attention. In reference to Private Kerchival, I must respectfully insist that the statement of General Negley does not alter the aspects of the case. He admits the use of gross language to the prisoner, and when a general officer so far forgets himself as to bandy abusive epithets with a private while performing the duties of a subordinate, he should not make his prisoner, because possessing spirit to resent an insult, suffer for an offense to which his own conduct invited him. I shall look for the release of Private Kerchival at an early day with confident interest. With respect to matters of complaint indirectly communicated through General Negley's letter, they shall Lave prompt attention and correction, as far as lies within iny i>ower. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, BEAXTON BEAGG, General, Commanding. Headquaetees Aemy op the Tennessee, Murfreeshorougli, Tenn., December 8, 1862. Maj. Gen. W. S. Eoseceans, Commanding United States Forces at Nashville, Tenn. : Geneeal : I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your let- ter of the 4th instant, in reply to ray communication inclosing General Orders, No. 84, and other papers for your consideration. In regard to the means which my Government has adopted to check the abuses of your subordinate officers, and which you are pleased to characterize as inhuman and barbarous, I will merely state that they have been resorted to as the only resource for the protection of our citizens in quarters where the humanities of war have been disregarded. Should the offi- cers against whom this order is specially directed be captured, as con- templated therein, thej shall receive a full hearing before the execution of the penalties prescribed for their alleged acts. In referring to the complaints upon which you presume the order to have been predicated, you are pleased to say that they have, no doubt, been made by persons " who have been following the savage and dis- graceful system of guerrilla warfare," the efiects of which you properly characterize as pernicious and disgraceful. In your general condemna- tion of a system of guerrilla warfare, I cannot too strongly express my concurrence of opinion. It should be regarded as too abhorrent to the advanced civilization of our times to receive the countenance of either belligerent. Bui if in your allusion you design to animadvert upon the exploits of the Confederate cavalry as belonging to the system, I protest against such a construction. All the cavalry in the Confederate service are regularly enlisted and organized bodies of men, with duly commis- sioned officers, responsible to their superiors and acting under orders issued to them as to infantry, and are iu no respect entitled to be classed CuAi'. xxxn.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 143 as guerrillas. The system pursued by Coufederate commauders of send- ing out small parties of cavalry is one determined wholly by their choice, and is equally open to the Federal authorities for their adoption. The operations of these small bodies, generally far removed from the base of our heavier movements, their intrepidity in destroying the communica- tion, trains, &c., of the enemy, certainly cannot invest them with the character of guerrillas, and as they direct their efforts against the armed forces, and not against non-combatants, it is difilcult to understand why they have ever been stigmatized as such. I cordially reciprocate your sentiments in reference to the exemption of peaceful citizens from molestation. No policy has been as rigidly observed as mine in this respect. While in Kentucky I resisted all attempts to observe a contrary one, and if there are now within my jurisdiction any individuals of this class under military restraint, they shall be cheerfully and promptly released upon proper notification. My surveillance is restricted to spies. All questions of loyalty are referred to the civil tribunals. With the mere sympathies of individuals I have nothing to do, and will not permit the forces under my command to interfere. Your general condemnation of the burning of houses and pillage of property does not meet the question as propounded in my last commu- nication. The qualified approval which you give to recent acts, by im- plying that the houses were burned because used as little fortifications, is not sustained by facts. The destruction of many of the houses in and near La Vergne was wanton, and needs a more serious consideration. I shall, however, be able, I hope, in a few days to transmit to you evi- dence which will present the case, in at least one instance, in so palpa- ble a form as to elicit from you a more particular and definite expression of your disapprobation. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, ' ^ ' ^ r BRAXTON BEAGG, General, Commanding. FoET Heney, December 9, 1862. Major-General Eoseceaws: The following information I consider good and true : Morgan, with about 3,000 men and four pieces of artillery, is near Port Eoyal, in Mont- gomery County, between 12 and 15 miles northeast of Clarksville ; al- lows none of his men to leave camp ; the camp is in a deep and exten- sive hollow. Napier, Forrest, and Woodward are to concentrate their forces in the vicinity of Waverly, with a view tor divert attention from here and Donelson. This accomplished, Morgan's force is to move at once crossing Memphis, Louisville and Clarksville road near Tates Station to a point known as Peachy's Mill ; thence down to Providence ; thence to Donelson by road east of Cumberland. They do not expect to hold Donelson, if taken, but want to secure stock and Government stores and arms. W.W.LOWE, Colonel, Commanding. NAsnVELLE, December 9, 1862. General Thomas: Has any firing been heard in your -<^isl'^«^'^s««^J)SECEANS, Major-General. 144 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Oiiai-. XXXIl. Gallatin, December 1), 186L>. Major-Geueral Eoseceans : No firing has been heard this morning, and no reports from scouts. Messengers from two or three of the fords report no euemv in sight. GEO. H. THOMAS, Major-General, U. S. Volttntccrs, Commanding. Gallatin, December 9, 1802. Col. J. P. GAEESCttfi, Chief of Staff : The organization of my troops is as follows: First Division (Fry's), First Brigade, Colonel Connell commanding, posted at Gallatin, guarding fords and doing picket duty; Second Brigade, Colonel Harlan com- manding, at Hartsville; Third Brigade, guarding tunnel and bridge^. Third Division (Eousseau's), two brigades at Edgefield, one at Mit- chellsville, if not relieved ; no reports. Twelfth Division (Dumont's), Thirty-ninth Brigade, captured at Hartsville ; Fortieth Brigade, Colo- nel Miller commanding, Castalian Springs ; Ward's brigade on picket duty and at work on the fortifications at this place. For particular reg- iments forming the brigades, see the monthly returns forwarded this evening. GEO. H. THOMAS, Major-General. Gallatin, December 9, 1862. Col. J. P. Gaeesch^: I understood the order by telegram last night that I was to march Fry's division down as soon as (jolonel Hall reached here. We have not yet heard from him, and I think it would be extremely hazardous to leave here before Generals Eeynolds and Paine can get their troops in position. Fry's division cannot be concentrated before to-morrow morn- ing, and even then all the fords will be left free for the eneniy to cross and attack this place. Scouts just in rejiort their pickets on the Leba- non and Gallatin road, 10 miles from the river. The citizens of this i)lace are of the opinion that they will attack this place if they get a chance. I have sent several messengers to meet Colonel Hall and hurry him on here. The scouts state that Kirby Smith is in Lebanon, with from 10,000 to 15,000 men. The troops here can be disposed to the best advantage to-morrow, and Fry's division started for ISashville; but if he moves to- night, I fear this place will be lost. Stokes has not arrived with his cavalry, and it is very important that he should be here. Please answer immediately, that I may know what to do. GEO. U. THOMAS, Major- General. Nashville, December 9, 1862. Major-General Thomas: Get Fry's division ready as soon as you can; and have it march or go by rail, as the case may be. By command of Major-General Eosecrans : BYEON KIEBY, Lieutenant and Aide-de-Camj). CiiAi.. XXXII. 1 COEEESPONDENCK, ETC. UNION. 145 Headquaetees Foueteenth Aemy (Joeps, lifashville, December 9, 18C2— 5.50 p. in. Major-General Thomas: Hold Fry's division ready to inarch down here, if ordered, at 2 or 3 o'clock to-night, and one brigade ready to come sooner, if ordered, by rail. Let Pioneers come first. The enemy is feinting at our front. We think he means to attack Donelson. What news from your scouts? By order of Major-General Eosecrans: J. P. GAEESCn]5, Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff. Headquaetees Foueteenth Akmy Coeps, Depaetment of the Oumueeland, Nashville, December 9, 18G2. Major-General Thomas, U. S. Volunteers, Commanding Center, Gallatin : What you report shows the necessity of concentrating, and of your re- maining in command. Fry's division, therefore, must remain. Close Hall in to Hartsville, and, if necessary, to Castalian Springs. The gen- eral thinks a brigade hardly necessary at the tunnel. Any way, have it ready to move whenever ordered. Stanley will send you a cavalry regiment forthwith. What truth do you think there is in report of Kirby Smith's being at Lebanon? General wishes you to select good position for fight in case of an attack. If you can hold and whip him, we will try the others. J. P. GAEESGHfG, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staf. Nashville, December 9, 1802. Maj. Gen. Geoegb H. Thomas: General desires you to cover your front with a coiistant cloud of scouts, so as to enable you to concentrate your forces and escape sur- prise. J. P. GARBSGHli;, Chief of Staff. GALLATIN) December 9, 18C2. Col. J. P. Gaeesch^, Chief of Staff: I think we can handle Smith here. I will make all dispositions at once. The report of Smith's force and position was brought me by a very reliable scout, whose information I have always found to be cor- rect. I have two or three men out now, and expect more news to- morrow morning. Have not yet heard of Hall. Please have the guns for this fort and ammunition sent here as soon as possible. GEO. H. THOMAS, Major-General. 10 E E — ^VOL XX, PT u 146 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXEL Headquaeteks Fourteenth Aemy Corps, Nashville, December 9, 1862. Major-General McCook, Commanding Might Wing : Sill's position said to be bad. Regulate your whole line, either mov- ing forward your division or drawing them back a little, the latter pre- ferred, as a matter of policy. Close Davis and Sheridan well in, so as to have them in hand and in supporting distance of each other. Rous- seau moves over to-night on Franklin pike. Indications are that all this is a feint to cover attack on Fort Donelson, but it must be stopped. Report as soon as you have placed your command. Give distances from one another and from known points, so we can fix them on map. By order of Major-General Rosecrans : J. P. GARESCHfi, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. Hdqes. Right Wing, Foxjeteenth Aemy Coeps, December 9, 1862—6.15 p. m. Col. J. r. Gaeesohb, Chief of Staff: Orders received. Will have all right. Corps in line in the morning. Have not heard from any reconnaissance save Sheridan's. No firing in front ; all quiet. I will report in person to-night, as soon as the recon-- naissance returns. A. McD. McCOOK, Major-General, Commanding. MiTCHELLSVlLLE, December 9, 1862. Major-General Roseceans : The command of this post was turned over to me by Colonel Stark- weather on the morning of the 7th instant. My force consisted of the One hundred and twenty-ninth Illinois Regiment, having an effective force of 637, rank and file. One hundred and fifty sick and convalescent sol- diers, belonging to other commands, were left at this place. A bridge, 2^ miles south of this place, and a water-tank and bridge, 7 miles south, were to be protected. I have sent Lieutenant-Colonel Case, of the One hundred and twenty-ninth Illinois Regiment, and four companies to guard the tank and bridge in its vicinity, Avith instructions to fortify strongly. One company I sent to the nearest bridge, there being a stockade at that point. This leaves me with an effective force here of about 300, rank and file. I have organized of the convalescent soldiers a company of 50 men, who will be able to assist in defense of our forti- fications, which, by dark to-night, will enable us to resist a largely supe- rior force. I applied to General Granger for a company of cavalry, which he promises as soon as they return from scouting. G. P. SMITH, Col., Comdg. One hundred and twenty-ninth Illinois Eegt. and Post. Bowling Green, December 9, 1862. Lieutenant-Colonel Gaeesch^ : Colonel Smith telegraphs : " This afternoon 50 Confederate cavalry passed within 1 mile of this place (Mitchellsville), going northeast to-day, CuAr. xxxil.i COKKESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 147 asking the way to Pulaski." Your telegram was received at 6.30 p. m. Would It be prudeut to weaken the force at this post, now 1,938 for duty, to send re-enforcements to Colonel Bruce, as suggested? The Fourth Kentucky Cavalry average 200 strong. Not yet returned from scout, lo return to-morrow. E. S. GEANGEE, Brigadier- General. Headquautees Eleventh Division, December 9, 1862. Brig. Gun. Jefferson C. Davis, Commanding Ninth Division : General : I inclose you dispatches and note from General Sill,* from which you will see that danger is apprehended. I have also an uncon- linned report that there is a heavy force lying some place on my right and iu your front. My impression is that if an attack is made the heaviest part of the attack will be from the direction of the Franklin, Wilson, and Winston pikes. We had all better be careful. McCook's camp equipage came here this evening. 1 expect him early in the njorning. Will you have the kindness to communicate to me every- thing you hear or see, and I will let you know all that occurs in this direction. Please return to me the dispatches and note. I also send you a letter from General Sill. I am, sir, very respectfully, &c., P. H. SHEEIDAN, Brigadier- General, Headquaetees Fotjeteenth Aemy Coeps, Depaetment of the Cumberland, Nashville, December 9, 1862. Maj. Gen. Thomas L. Ceittenden: The following has just been received from General McCook, and is communicated for your information : General McCoOK: The enemy attacked my pickets about 12.30 to-day, ou the Edmondson pike, witb a Bcction of artillery. My ■whole command is now nnder arms in position. I do not like the scattered position of the division. I have notified Davis and SiU there is something brewing. I will try and make the reconnaissance on the Nolensville road, but will watch closely my right. P. H. SHERIDAN, Brigadier-General. The general commanding directs that you put your camp in order, and get everything ready for a move. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, C. GODDAED, Major and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. * Not found. 148 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND S\V. VA. [Cuai. xxxn. Headquartees Fourteenth Army Corps, Department of the Cumberland, Nashville, December 9, 18G2— 10.20 p. m. Maj. Gen. Thomas L. Crittenden, Commanding Left Wing, camp on Murfreeshorough pike : General : General McCook Las closed in and drawn back his line, and the general commanding wishes you to draw in Van Cleve's division now. Neither the reconnaissance sent out from Sill's, nor that from Sheridan's division, nor that sent out by General Negley on the Hills- borough pike has brought to light any strong force of the enemy along that portion of our front. Unless you can send out to the rear, the general thinks it more prudent not to send out the foraging expedition asked for by General Hascall, at least to-morrow. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. P. GAEESOHli), Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Department op the Cumberland, Nashville, December 9, 18G2— 12.10 p. m. Maj. Gen. L. H. Eousseau, Commanding Division, Center : General : The general commanding desires you to order out imme- diately one brigade of your division, with three days' ratious, in su])port of a reconnaissance on which Brigadier-General Palmer has just started over the Hillsborough road. You will please report also where is your Edgefield brigade, and hereafter send in a daily morning report of your command to these headquarters. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. P. GAEESCHF, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. Nashville, December 9, 18G2. Col. W. W. Lowe, Fort Henry : What force is at Donelsou? Wliich is the best i>lacc to hold ? Where are the most stores ? You had better defend one or the other ; I think Donelson. March there to-night and hold it. Telegraph. me on receipt, and daily, giving hour. W. S. EOSECKANS, Major- General. Louisville, December 9, 18C2. Colonel GAUESCH6: Will General Eosecraus send a force to occupy Clarksville ? It will jn-event the enemy making the contemplated raid, and save Hopkins- ville &c. I fear the enemy will gain the rear and cut the road. 1 hope the general will cut him off with his cavalry. The enemy was at Har- peth Shoals, and occupies between that and Springfield. I ordered Bruce Yesterday to concentrate his forces, and have repeated the order. •^ J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier- General, Chap. XXXn.) CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 149 Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Department of the Cxtmberland, Kashville, Term., December 9, 1862 — G.30 p. m. Brig. Gen. J. T. Boyle, U. S. Vols., Comdg. Western District of Kentuclaj, Louisville : Three thousand or more of enemy's cavalry reported at Olarksville, prepfiring to dash either at Donelson or into Kentucky. Your troops had better concentrate and keep shar[) lookout. By command of General liosecrans: J. r. GARESCHI5, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. (Same to General Granger, Bowling Green, and Colonel Bruce, llus- sellville, except last sentence. In lieu thereof was substituted, " Look out and concentrate.") Headquarters Foxtrteentii Army Corps, Nasln^ille, Dccemher 9, 1SG2. Brigadier-General Boyle, Louisville : Telegram received. Can't occnpy Clarksvillc now. Hope soon to settle matters by a battle. By command of Major-General Eosecrans : J. P. GARESCHr}, Assistant Adjutant-Oeneral and, Chief of Staff. Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Nashville, December 9, 1SC2. Brig. Gen. E. S. Granger, Bowling Green : To weaken your small force, by detaching to other posts, would hardly be prudent.- Notify General J'.oyle accordingly. By command of Major-General Eosecrans: J. r. GAEESCHB, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. Louisville, December 9, 18C2. Major-General Wright: General Eosecrans telegraphs 3,000 of the enemy at Clarksville. Ordered Colonel Bruce yesterday to concentrate his forces. Fear he is in danger, or the force at Hopkinsville. He asks for re-enforcements. I have^ordered General Granger to give any aid he can consistent with safety of Bowling Green. We have no artillery. Cannot Governor Morton send as a battery? Two companies of Fourth and two of Fifth Indiana Cavalry arrived yesterday from Carrollton, Ky. . J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier- General. 150 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXIX. Headqttaetees Fotjeteenth Aemy Corps, N'ashville, December 9, 1802. Major-General Weight, Cincinnati: You promised me about advanciug into East Tennessee. Kow is your time. W. 8. EOSBCEANS, Major-Qeneral. Headquartees Depaetment of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, December 9, 1802. Brigadier-General Boyle, Louisville, Ky. : Tour order to Bruce to concentrate is right. Eepeat it, so that he shall have no excuse for not obeying. Make him understand that there is DO reason for fighting against odds so long as he can do as he pleases. If the enemy outnumbers him, he should fall back on Granger. The two ought to be able to whip the enemy. Send the four companies Fourth and Fifth Indiana to Munfordville or Lebanon for the present. Gov- ernor Morton has no artillery, I think, but will ask him. H. G. WEIGHT, Major-General, Commanding. Kashville, December 10, 1802 — 12 m. Hon. E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War : I respectfully ask, if consistent with the public interest, that Major- General Hartsufif may be assigned to duty with this army corps. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major-General. Nashville, Tenn., December 10, 1802 — midnight. Major-General Halleck, Generalin- Chief: The news up to date, from all my scouts, goes to show that Hardee and Buckner are at Nolensville, a small town, 10 miles from here, and that a desperate effort is to be made by the rebel cavalry to strike onr railroad line somewhere. Fort Uoneison and Fort Henry are fully warned and prepared for a snap on them. General Thomas' scouts have not yet reported as to Kirby Smith being at Lebanon. I hope to have information to-night of this, and that the movements of the enemy may yet enable me to strike him a blow near us, which will virtually end the game. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major-General. Headqttaetees Fourteenth Aemy Coeps, Nashville, December 10, 1802. Major-General Geant, Oxford, Miss. : Tell the authorities along the railroad to look out for Forrest. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major-General. Chap, xxxn.l CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 151 Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Nashville, Decemher 10, 1862. Major-Geiieral Thomas, Gallatin : Scouts to-niglit report tbat Buckner moved up to Nolensville from Franklin, via Triune. Send plenty of spies to Lebanon. By order of Major-General Bosecrans : BYRON KIRBY, Second Lieutenant Sixth Infantry, Aidede Camp, Nashville, December 10, 1862. Major-General Thomas: You liad hotter send word to Granger to send scouts in all directions, to find where Hall has gone. By command of Major-General Rosecrans : CHAS. R. THOMPSON, Captain and Aide-de- Camp. Gallatin, December 10, 1862. Major-General Rosecrans : Have not heard yet from Colonel Hall, although I have sent four sets of couriers to intercept him. Citizens report to Colonel Harlan, at Hartsville, that there is no force of the enemy near Carthage. A citi- zen sent out by me yesterday has come back, and reports that he went to Lebanon ; Smith was not there this morning, but was expected. I will have his report confirmed or disproved by other scouts by to-mor- row, I hope. GEO. H. THOMAS, Major-General. Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Nashville, December 10, 1802. Major-General Thomas, Gallatin : The Fortieth Brigade has been ordered to report to General Reynolds ; Ward's brigade to General Paine for railroad guards. Dumont's leave sent by mail. Written orders for changes will be sent. By order of Major-General Rosecrans : C. GODDARD, Major and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. Fort Henry, December 10, 1802. General W. S. Rosecrans : Your dispatch of 4.45 p. m. yesterday just received, 3.30 p. m. Hear nothing yet of the approach of the enemy, though 1 have scouts out in everv direction, in some instances as much as 25 miles. Have made a reconnaissance up the Tennessee River with gunboat as far as Duck River, and yesterday sent a scouting party to within 12 miles of Waverly. Killed 1 rebel picket and captured another. Force at Fort Donelson is Eighty-third Illinois Infantry, tolerably strong ; one light battery, four 152 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA tf!'"r. XXXH. pieces, and one company of my regiment, Fiftli Iowa Cavalry. I have everything else ready to move at a moment's warning, and have been so for two days. A line of scouts is established between Donelson and Henry, by which I can communicate readily iu case telegraph should be cut. By this I have just received a message through in fifty-eight minutes. "What few troops I have are in grand fighting trim, and every- thing that can be done has been done. You shall have a good account of us if attacked. The quantity of stores at Donelson is very small. I keep the bulk at Fort Henry. W. W. LOWE, Colonel, Commanding. EUSSELLVILLE, December 10, 18G2. Col. J. P. Garesch:iS, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff: Scout just from Clarksville. No rebel cavalry there u[) to 3 p. m. Captain Johnson's company, Eighth Kentucky Cavalry, were in the town. I cannot be surprised. Pickets well out. If ca])tnred, will be after a desperate fight. If force approaching is too large, will fall back on Bowling Green. S. D. BRUCE, Colonel, Commanding. Headquarters FotfRTEENTH Army Corps, Nashville, December 10, 1802. Col. S. D. Bruce, Russellville : Telegram received ; very satisfactory. Keep out as many spies and scouts as possible. Spread them all along your front, and direct them to examine all cross roads and by-jiaths for tracks of rebel cavalry. By command : J. P. GARESCHE, Assistant Adjutant -General and Chief of Staff. Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Department of the Cumberland, Nashville, Tenn., December 10, 1862 — 12.55 a. m. Maj. Gen. Thomas L. Crittenden, U. S. Volunteers, Comdg. Left Wing, Army qf the Cumberland, Camp on Murfreesborough pike : General : Your dispatch, inclosing Colonel Matthews' report * of his spirited skirmish with the enemy to-day, and Colonel Grose's application for permission to try and capture the enemy's artillery in your front, has been just received. If Colonel Grose thinks he can surprise the enemy, let him try it, but, in doing so, be careful that he is not himself surprised. I have the honor to be, general, with much respect, your obedient servant, J. P. GAEESCHI5, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. * See note on p. 73, Part I. CiiAr. XXSII.] COKRESPONDENCt, Etc. — UNION. 153 Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Department of the Cumberland, Nashville, Tenn., December 10, 1802—9.50 p. m. Maj. Gen. Thomas L. Crittenden, U. S. Volunteers, Comdg. Left Wing, Army of the Cumberland, Gamp on Murfreesborough pike : General : The general commanding desires jou to be informed of a rumor, which has reached him this evening, to the effect that Hardee and Buckner are both at Nolensville. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. P. GARESCHfi, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. December 10, [1802.] Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger, Commanding Army of KentucJcy, Lexington, Ey. : General : In pursuance of the project which has been discussed by us of a raid into East Tennessee, you will dispatch, as soon as practi- cable, a force of, say 1,200 men, under Brigadier-General Carter, TJ. S. Volunteers, with orders to proceed into that country, and destrov so much of the railroad as may be praeticable, by burning bridges,'&c. This force should proceed from their various stations by several sep- arate routes to the point of rendezvous, from which they must move in a body through the mountains, when, continuing together, or separat- ing into two bodies, as may be deemed best by General Carter, from the information he may obtain, it will move rapidly upon the railroad at points where there are important bridges, and, after destroying the same, it will make the best of its way back to join your army. I still incline toward Mount Pleasant as the route by which the expe- dition should pass the mountains, and this should be followed, nnless controlling reasons, such as the position of the enemy's forces in East Tennessee, or the matter of supplies, should indicate some other as more preferable. Every preparation for the success of the expedition in the way of assuring that only sound and hardy oflBcers and men are sent, that the necessaries for such a march are provided, and that proper guides are furnished, should be attended to. As an old cavalry ofQcer yourself, accustomed to long and hazardous expeditions, I am confident that the matter could not be in better hands than yours. Your sugges- tion of sending wagons with supplies along with the expedition, to ac- company it so far as the roads will permit, and then to transfer the loads to the mules, is of the highest importance to the success of the under- taking, and must be followed. By this means the command, on leaving its wagons, will be able to move forward with all the supplies it can carry. With reasonable good fortune the expedition ought to be able to destroy the bridges at Union and Watauga, and, if circumstances favor, the whole of the bridges between, and including those at Union and Strawberry Plains. On crossing the mountains it will have to be determined by the commander whether to keep the command together or to divide it into two detachments, one tjo continue on to Union, the other to moVe in as direct a line as possible to Strawberry Plains, the two afterward uniting at some point between these places. The latter promises the greater success; the former would seem to be the safer. Having accomplished the objects of the expedition, the command will 154 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND S\V. VA. 'Chap. XXXn. return by wLatever route the commander is convinced, by the informa- tion lie receives, to be the best route. There are many matters of detail which are important, but to whicU I do not refer in this letter. I have discussed them with General Car- ter, and you will, of course, do the same. In the instructions you may give him, you will embrace all that seem necessary. In regard to any subsequent movements, I will communicate again. In the meanwhile you will make the necessary preparations for moving your force forward, with a view to profiting by any advantages that may flow from General Garter's success. If he can destroy the bridges be- tween Dnion and Strawberry Plains, you can hold East Tennessee with your present force, if you can snbsist it there. Ample transportation should at once be procured with this view. Where your force should cross the mountain must be decided hereafter. Please detail from your command and assign to General Carter any officer you may think it important for him to have. Very respectfully, vour obedient servant, H. G. WRIGHT, Major- Oeneral, Commanding. Decembee 10, [186]2. Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger, Commanding Army of Kentuclcy, Lexington, Ky. : > General : I have seen General Carter, and am still in favor of the proposed expedition. Conducted judiciously, it cannot result in any great loss to ourselves, and, if successful, will be well worth the risk. Please, therefore, have all the necessary arrangements made for the earliest possible start. I am still in favor of the route first discussed, the command to divide after getting through the pass, if found prac- ticable. In connection with this should be the movement of your own force. If the first part of the project succeeds, the occupation of the country, with the force at your disposal, will be practicable, so far as any efibrts of the enemy are concerned. The only misgivings I have in the matter relate solely to the question of subsistence. For the first part, General C[arterJ thinks the difiiculties not insurmountable; and if found to be so, he can return. In regard to the second part, I am not so sanguine. The road is [heavy], and in bad weather not good, and our means of transportation are limited. It is possible, however, that, with what the country can afi'ord, we can get along with our transportation. 1 have had some doubts of the propriety of taking from the vicinity of the railroad the cavalry necessary for the expedition, but think the object justifies the risk. You must, however, keep the force ready to move westward, in case it is needed there, till the final start is made. General Carter will return to-morrow. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. G. WEIGHT, Major-General, Commanding. Heabqtjarters Fourteenth Army Corps, of the cumberl Nashville, December 10, 1862. Department of the Cumberland, Major-General Bragg : (teneral : Your letter of 8th instant received. I am pleased to find yon concur with me in the propriety of not molesting non-combatants, or Chap. XXXII.) CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 155 persons ou account of their sentiments, as well as condemning tbe guer- rilla system. We do not consider your regularly organized cavalry as guerrillas, but those who live and dress as citizens and act in the double capacity of citizeus and soldiers or scouts, are so regarded and will be so treated. To prevent mistakes otherwise unavoidable, it is highly «lesirable that your troops should at once be required to wear some badge to distinguish them from citizens. You will observe by Gen- eral Negley's report that Kerchival has long since been released and sent for exchange. I have a large supply of complaints on hand of the cruel treatment of Union men, the plunder of their property, their im- prisonment by provost-marshals, and their being driven out of the coun- try, which I will take opportunity to favor you with at an early day for your investigation. I have the honor to be, general, your obedient servant, \V. S. EOSECEANS, Major- General. Bowling Geeen, December 11, 18C2. Col. J. P. GAEESCH3E, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff: Capt. J. P. Bonham, Eighth Tennessee Volunteers, reports camp on head of Jennings' Creek, Jackson County, of 700 rebels, under Hamilton. E. S. GEANGEE, Brigadier- General, Commanding Post. Poet Heney, [December] 11, 18C2. (Eeceived December 12, 18G2.) General Eoseceans: One of my scouts came in last night; has been all over the country, and hears nothing of any force nearer than Waverly. Shall attack them at Waverly in two or three days, if the prospect still continues good. W. W. LOWE, Colonel, Commanding. Headquaetees Fotteteenth Aemt Coeps, IfashviUe, December 11, 18G2. Major-General Thomas, Gallatin: Have you yet information to settle the question, where is Kirby Smith ? Send scouts far and wide to ascertain this. What since your last i W. S. EOSECEANS, Major- General. Gallatin, December 11, 1802— 3 p. m. Major-General Eoseceans : One of my scouts has just come in. He confirms the story of the one who came back vesterday morning, thai Kirby Smith is not in Lebanon, but that tlic'v expect him tliere soon. Tlienian Cnrd, arrested by (.olo- 156 KY., MID. AND E. tENN., N. ALA., AND S\V. VA. IC"-"'. XXXTl. nel Harlan, may be able to give yon imich information. Ilo tolls me that he is just in from Chattanooga. I had no time to converse with him before the cars left. Will report more fully this evening. GEO. H. THOMAS, Major- General. Gallatin, Tenn., December 11, 1862. Col. J. P. Gaeesch:^, Chief of Staff: Saw a citizen this morning from the neighborhood of New Middleton day before yesterday. He reports only a few scouts of the enemy in his neighborhood. Heard that Kirby Smith was expetted at Lebanon. Only an advance guard of Morgan's cavalry there now. My scout, who came directly from Lebanon yesterday, reports no troops there, but Smith expected with 10,000 or 15,000 men. The scout who came in this noon reports a few of the enemy in Lebanon, but he did not go t(f Lebanon himself; makes the same report about Smith being ex- pected there. Have several good scouts out now, and expect them back to-morrow. What two deserters say: Polk's, Withers', Cheatham's, and Breckinridge's divisions at Murfreesborough ; estimate their force at 50,000; provisions short; flour and meat issued, but no salt; supply of clothing pretty good ; boots and shoes short. No troops at Lebanon ; troops expected there. Eebels well supplied with artillery ; no siege guns. They think they have selected their ground between Murfreesborough and their pickets. Desertions frequent. Do not know of Bragg's where- abouts. Johnston expected there Sunday evening. No troops except conscripts and sick at Knoxville. Cars run out 5 miles toward Nash- ville. Heard an ofl&cer say they would fight at Murfreesborough, if the force brought against them was not too large. All disgusted with the Kentucky campaign. General Polk in a speech told his divisioTi that he had always been opposed to going into Kentucky; very much fright- ened after the battle at Perryville; sufif'ered for provisions going out of the State. Went with teams from Knoxvilje to Sparta; roads good except crossing the mountains into Sequatchie Valley. All the men en- listed in Kentucky have deserted. This is tlie story of the deserters; very plausible. I send it for what it is worth. GEO. H. THOMAS, Major-General, U. 8. Volunteers. Headquakteks Fourteenth Aemy Corps, N'ashville, December 11, 18G2. Major-General Thomas, Gallatin ; Send them to Louisville, lest they be spies. State tlieir case to Gen- eral Boyle, that he may administer oath to them, if still willing. Pump them well before sending. Report soon whether Kirby Smith be at Lebanon ; report also, in event of our fighting battle near Nolensville or at Stewart's Creek, and of Smith's moving to enemy's assistance, how soon, and with what force, or whether at all, you could either intercept him or come to our aid. By command of Major-General Eosecrans : J. P. GAEESCHIi), Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. Chai-. XXXII.] COKEESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 157 HEADQUAnTEES UNITED STATES FOIICES, Cunningham^ s Ford, December 11, 1862. Maj. Gen. George H. Thomas, Gallatin, Tenn. : ^ General : Last uight, ia pursuance to your instructions, I sent out S lueu from my command for the purpose of ascertaining tbe situation of the euemy in and around Lebanon and pickiug up whatever iuforma- tion they could. Two of the party have just returned— Sergeant Day, of the Thirty-fifth Ohio Volunleers, and Private Primrose, of the Eight- eenth U. S. Infantry. They state that after crossing the Cumberland at this ford they traveled southwest until they struck the main road or pike leading from Cairo to Lebanon; that they followed tliis until within about 2 miles of the latter place, where they stopped at a house occu- liied by an intelligent woman, whom they aroused and asked for informa- tion as to where they might find the Southern Army. They represented to her that tl/ey were deserters from the Northern Army, and were seek- ing some oflicers who had authority to take them as prisoners and then parole them. This story the woman believed, and, after speaking of their desertion in complimentary terms, and her desire to assist them, [told them] that there were no officers or forces in the neighborhood of Lebanon, but they would have to go to Black Shop, which she told them was 18 miles from Lebanon ; that there had been some troops at Baird's Mills, 7 miles south, but they had now all gone to the former place. She fnrtlier said that the troops at Black Shop were commanded by Kirby Smith and Morgan, and numbered about 22,000 men ; that it was a part of this force that had so nicely trapped the Yankees at Hartsville. After receiving instructions to proceed to Lebanon, where she said they would find no Union men, but plenty of friends to them, they left. Passing on a short distance farther, they conciluded to return to camp, and had come 5 or 6 miles on the way, when, about 4 a. m., they stopped at a house and asked for information. Ilere Sergeant Day reports that 3 of his men, belonging to the Eighteenth Infantry, refused to come iarther, and would not move on until they could get some break- fast, and was tlius compelled to wait at that i)lace. After stopping there about fifteen minutes, they found the house surrounded by 15 or 20 men, and they were compelled to surrender, they, however, insisting that they had deserted, and were only hunting some one toi)arolethem. They were about to be started on the road toward Lebanon, and were informed by the officer or leader of the party that he would have to take them 18 miles south of Lebanon to get to an officer who could ]»ajole them; that this iilacc was Black Shop; that Morgan Avas in com- mand, some other general being there with him. The name of this general Sergeant Day has forgotten, but knows it was not Kirby Smith. They were treated kindly, and, taking advantage of it, Day and Prim- rose, first making an excuse to stc]) aside, took to the bushes and made their escape. They further learned that the enemy were in the habit of sending scouting parties along the south bank of the Cumberland every few days. This, I believe, is the amount of information obtained. The men who started on the expedition were 4 from the Eighteenth Infantry, 2 from the Second Minnesota, and 2 from the Thirty-fifth Ohio, Sergeant Day and Private Primrose alone escaping. They were all armed with revolvers, having left their muskets in camp. Day and Primrose both lost their pistols. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, FEEDINAND VAN DERVEER, Colonel, Commanding Detachment, Third Brigade, 158 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. lOiiAr. XXXIL Headquaeters Aumy ok Tennessee, Murfreesborough, Term., December 11, 1862. Maj. Geu. W. S. Eosecrans, Commanding United States Forces, Nashville, Tenn. : General : Tour communication of the 4th instant, transmitted by General McCook on the 8th, together with an indorsed memorandum relating to a wounded Confederate soldier, have been received. You complain that " a poor crippled Confederate soldier has presented himself within my (your) lines with your (my) pass, but without any provision for his wants, or any evidence that he is not a spy." You add also that " it appears to be at least an attempt, indirectly, to impose on ns (you) the risk and burden of taking care of your (my) disabled men," and request an explanation. It would be a sufficient answer to your charge to state, I have no knowledge of such a soldier, and have given no such pass, but the ex- traordiuary tenor of your letter demands a more extended reply. Had the facts as alleged occurred under flag, I can conceive the pro- l)riety of making them the subject of official remonstrance ; but, as it is, the charges are gratuitous, and without the shadow of reason. If you complain that I gave the party a pass, even assuming it were so, I can see no ground of just complaint. My passes, unless accompanied by flag, are intended for my own pickets, not yours, and I claim the right to instruct them to permit individuals to pass, irresjjective of class or condition, and regardless of object, whether going voluntarily or at my bidding. It is a question of internal police, for my consideration only. ] f your pickets admit the holder of such passes within your liues, it is a matter which concerns you, not me, and it is for you to determine their character, without attempting to hold me responsible, directlj' or indi- rectly. The frequency with which you send persons through my lines uuder flag, without evidence that they are not spies, renders your allu- sions on this subject particularly inappropriate. In conclusion, I will add that the relations existing between us forbid sucli imputations upon my honor as are contained in your communica- tion. They are discourteous and offensive, and cannot be tolerated in the future. 1 have chosen, in view of your previous courtesy, to respond on this occasion, but should any of similar character be hereafter for- warded, they will be returned unanswered. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, BRAXTOX WiAGG, General, Commanding. Headquarters Army op Tennessee, Murfreesborough, Tenn., December 11, 1862. Maj. Gen. W. S. Eosecrans, Commanding United States Forces, Nashville, Tenn. : General: In your letter of the 4th instant you express your abhor- rence of the system of harassing and arresting non-combatants. In a previous letter I have intimated my entire concurrence in these views, and nothing shall swerve me from the faithful observance of a policy which is dictated by every proper sentiment. I am credibly informed, however, that on the very day on which your communication was writ- •ten, a number of citizens of Tennessee, charged only with political of- fenses or proclivities, were arrested and imprisoned in the penitentiary at Kashville. It is of little momeht to me whether this was done by CuAp. XXXII.) CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 159 your immediate order or by your subordinates, for wliose couduct you are responsible, and I liereby notify you that 1 shall enforce rigid and unyielding retaliation against the commissioned officers who fall into ray bands until this violation of good faith shall be corrected, in deeds as well as words. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, BEAXTON BEAGG, General, Commanding, General Orders, ^ Hdqrs. Fourteenth Army Corps, > Department of the Cumberland, No. 35. > Sfasliville, Tenn.., December 11, 1802. I. Convalescent camps will be established at all the principal posts in this department, under the command of officers of rank and discretion. II. The convalescents from each regiment will be reported by the reg- imental to the brigade surgeons, who will designate those to be sent to convalescent camps. III. Each brigade commander will detail a lieutenant to take charge of the convalescents from the brigade. The convalescents of each divis- ion will be organized into a company under the command of a captain, to be designated by the division commander. The captains, or, in a brigade, the lieutenants so detailed will be responsible for the clothing, camp and garrison equipage, arms, accoulerments, descriptive lists, accounts of pay and clothing of the men; will make timely requisitions on the quartermaster, commissary, and ordnance departments for the necessary supplies; will conduct the men to the convalescent camps, and, unless otherwise ordered, will remain there in charge of them. IV. The commanding of&cer of the camp will designate an officer to perform the duties of acting assistant quartermaster and acting assist- ant commissary of subsistence. V. The commanding officer of the convalescent camp is to be held resi)onsible for the drill and discipline of the men under his command. Guard duty will be strictly performed. The roll-calls prescribed iu General Orders, No. 25, from these headquarters are never to be omitted. The officers detailed from brigades and divisions will be selected with reference to their capacity for enforcing strict discipline ; but will be relieved and sent back to their regiments as fast as suitable convales- cent officers can be found to replace them. VI. Each brigade will furnish the necessary camp equipage for the convalescents of the brigade. The allowance will be that prescribed in general regulations. VII. The medical director will detail a sufficient number of medical officers for duty at each camp. He will also appoint a board of medical officers to examine cases reported by the attending surgeons, as fit sub- jects for general hospitals, or for discharge from service. VIII. The commanding officer of every camp will make a daily morn- ing report of his command to the post commander, and tri-monthly re- ports of it to these headquarters. He will also have the men regularly mustered ; those of the same regiments together, on separate rolls. One copy of each muster-roll he will forward to the adjutant-general of the army, and one to the regimental commander. Of the three muster and pay rolls, two will be for the paymaster and one he will retain. IX. Convalescents fit for field duty will be forwarded to the divis- ions and coriis to which they belong, iu, squads of not less than 25 to a 160 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chav. XXXII. division, or 75 to a corps. They must be seut in charge of a commis- sioned officer, under the regulations prescribed in Paragraph III. X. The following paragraph, Paragraph II, of General Orders, No. 78, from the War Department, of July 14, 1862, is republished for the information of all commanders of posts in this department. They will immediately take measures for carrying out its humane ])rovisions. In- stead of establishing separate camps for them, where their number is small, quarters may be set apart for them in the convalescent camp, under the command of an ofiQcer specially assigned to that duty. II. At large camps, depots, or posts, where absentees arrive en route to tboir eora- panies, the commanding officer will immediately set apart a place where the nicu may be quartered, iu buildiogs, tents, or huts, as soon as they arrive, and may, with- out delay, receive food and clothing. Parties will bo detailed to await at lauding places the arrival of such soldiers, and to direct them to their quarters. They will be assigned immediately to temporary companies, composed, as far as possible, of men from the same regiments or brigades; and each of these couipauius will bo forwarded iu a body to the command to which they belong, according to directions contained in Paragraph I, of General Orders, No. 72. XI. Discharged and disabled soldiers, returning home, are included in the above directions, and will be similarly received, taken care of, and forwarded on their way. By command of Major-General Eosecrans: J. r. GAIIESCHl^i, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. Hdqks. Second Division, Akmy of Kentucky, Near Lexington, Ky., December 11, 1802. Maj. Gen. Goedon Geangee, Commanding Army of Kentucky, Lexington, Ky. : SiE : I have never, until now, felt disposed to take notice of attacks in the public press upon my official conduct. My course in regard to contrabands, which no dispassionate man can regard otherwise than as mild, just to the soldier, eminently politic, and strictly in conformity to law and order, as well as custom, and which has not only received your reiterated verbal approval, but is simply the enforcement of your posi- tive orders on the subject, has been made the object of the most infamous misrepresentation and abuse, which have culminated, I am informed, in unscrupulous efforts to injure me with the authorities at Washing- ton. The volumes of falsehood contained in the newspa])er articles which I inclose* are relieved only by a very few stinted grains of truth. The charges against me of "nigger-catching," and of returning slaves to their owners or agents, have not the slightest foundation in fact, as the writers must, or might, have known at the time. I have never, that I know of, by any order of mine, hindered any slave of his liberty in any way, shape, or form, and do not remember to have ordered but one to be sent beyond the lines. I have advocated and recommended no re- sistance to the civil authorities in the exercise of their legitimate func- tions within the loyal State of Kentucky, for the reason that martial law, except in its limited application in arresting disloyal persons, does not exist here. The object of my " contraband order," herewith inclosed, is shown upon its face. It was to avoid any further accession of that class of per- sons, male or female, and to provide suitable employment, under proper restraint, for those " now within the lines or that may hereafter, in any * Not found. Chap, xxxxr.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 161 way, gain access thereto." I am most happy to be able to assure you that the order works admirably ; that there are very few in my command who do not cordially indorse, although quite a number originally op- posed, it; that the colored people are leaving daily, either voluntarily or by reason of being thrown out of employment, and that I anticipate no trouble, and but a few individual cases of difference of opinion on this subject. I inclose duplicate of the only letter I have written in reply to the newspaper misrepresentation of my course, and request that this com- munication, with all its inclosures, be forwarded to the General-in-Chief, through the department commander. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant, Q. A. GILLMORE, Brigadier- Genera I, Com manding. IFirst iudorsoment. ] Headquarters Aemy of Kentucky, Lexington, December 11, 1862. Eespectfully forwarded. I regard General Gillmore's order a proper one, demanded by the circumstances, mild in its application to the negroes, just and pro- tective to soldiers, eminently politic, and fully justified by law, orders, and usages of war. It and his course thereon not only met, and now meet, my fullest approval, but were required by my positive orders to him on the subject. G. GRANGER, Major- General, Commanding. [Second indorsement.] Headquaetees Depaetment of tue Onio, Cincinnati, December 12, 18G2. Eespectfully forwarded to the General-in-Chief of the Army, as de- sired by Brigadier-General Gillmore, with my full approval of the course of the latter in the delicate matter involved. It is but just to General Gillmore, as well as myself, that I should say that on learning that there were apprehensions of serious trouble between our troops and the citi- zens of Kentucky, in consequence of the camps becoming asylums for negroes belonging to loyal citizens in their neighborhoods, I visited Lex- ington partly in reference to this matter, with the intention of issuing an order prohibiting the remaining in camps, in Kentucky, of persons not connected with the military service, thus freeing the military authori- ties from all connection with the slavery question, and, what was equally important, preventing our camps from being overrun with worthless per- sons, to the great detriment of the discipline and instruction of the troops. Such an order I believed not to be in violation of the letter or spirit of any law of Congress, to be demanded by the best interests of the service, and to be in accordance with sound policy toward a recognized and professedly loyal State. Finding, on my arrival, however, that such orders had been issued already to commanders of troops, I took no action in the matter. I believe the policy indicated in such orders to have been thus far successful, and that in a short time both the people of Kentucky and the troops will be entirely satisiied of its propriety and justice. II. G. WRIGHT, • Major General, Commanding. 11 E R— VOL, XX, PT II 162 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXTL [Inclosiire No. 1.] General, Oeders, ) Hdqks. 2d Div., Army of Kentucky, No. 9. I Georgetown, Ey., October 22, 1862. The practice indulged in by some of the officers and men of this division of enticing colored people within the lines is becoming an evil of such mag- nitude as to demand the immediate and vigorous application of a rem- edy. It is demoralizing to an army to be encumbered with non-combat- ants — hangers-on of any kind or class — and they will not be allowed in this division, except under such restrictions as will place them within direct and entire control from these headquarters. It is especially made the duty of guards and pickets, and of brigade and regimental com- manders, to refuse admission within the lines to that class of people known as " contrabands." All those now within the lines, or that may hereafter in any way gain access thereto, will at once be taken in charge by the division quartermaster, and reported to these headquarters for such action thereon as may be deemed expedient. By order of Brig. Gen. Q. A. Gillmore : W. L. M. BURGEE, Captain and Assistant Adjutant- Oeniral. [luclosure No. 2.] Hdqes. Second Division, Army op Kentucky, Lexington, Ky., Deceinher 2, 18G2. M. E. Keith, Esq., Cleveland, Ohio : My Dear Sir : I am in receipt of your note of the 2Cth ultimo, inclos- ing sundry slips from Cleveland newspapers, iu which the writers con- demn in unmeasured terms my course, as they understand it, in regard to contrabands. I am certain they do not fully appreciate the subject. I am convinced, and one week's sojourn here would thoroughly convince them, that the policy which they condemn, slightly modified, perhaps, is the only one adapted to the loyal State of Kentucky. The writers seem to forget that Kentucky is loyal ; that she has now, and always has had, a full representation iu Congress; that consequently we are not in the enemy's country ; that martial law does not exist here, and that the civil authorities are iu the full exercise and enjoyment of their legitimate func- tions, the same as they are iu the State of Ohio or any other loyal State. They contrast, unfavorably to myself, my order and General Grant's on this subject, ignoring the fact, which contains the gist of the whole mat- ter, that Mississippi and Tennessee, where General Grant is operating, are in persistent rebellion, by their own deliberate acts, while Kentucky is true to her allegiance. Force of circumstances has made me an unwilling and reluctant actor on this question ; my education and prolession make me, I trust, an un- prejudiced one. While I regret that a course which is demanded of me by the positive orders of my military superiors, and which my own judg- ment dictates as eminently proper, should not meet the approval of my former friends, I congratulate myself that I am not yet, and never have been, placed iu a position where I could be swerved from a plain and evident line of duty by any political party or organization sitting in judgment on my actions. As a soldier, I have schooled myself to ignore such things. My desire in these trying times is to serve my country to the best of my ability, obeying the orders of my military superiors ac- cording to the rules and articles of war. I have never returned a slave to any claimant, loyal or disloj'al, and Chap. XXXn.] COKEESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 163 never will. I will not even turn tliem out of my lines if I know or sus- pect their owners or their agents are in waiting to seize them. Such a course would be not only a violation of the spirit of the law, but repug- nant to my own feelings ; but while I am unwilling that any of my troops should become "slave-catchers," I consider it my sworn duty to see that they do not contract the demoralizing habit of indiscriminate appropri- ation of private property, particularly slave property, in the loyal Stato and among the loyal people of Kentucky. They are not here for that purpose. I claim the right, under existing laws and orders and the usage and custom of war, to exercise entire military control over all non-combat- ants within my lines, whether clerks, teamsters, or servants, regardless of their color or social position. Any compulsory restriction of that right in the field would ruin any army, but especially a Union army in a slave State, and convert it into an ungovernable and licentious mob. If I have no right to keep contrabands beyond my lines, it is my duty to harbor them ; and if bound to receive one, I am equally bound to receive thousands, without regard to sex, until every soldier, re- strained only by individual caprice or lust, would have with him a negro man or negro woman, and this colossal and debauching abuse would find its only practical limit in satiety. What honor could such an army expect to reap on the field of battle ! what punishment would be too severe for the commander who would prostitute it to such ignoble ends ! Aside from considerations of professional utility and propriety, I have no feeling in this matter. It is not my aim to harm the negro or spe- cially to serve the master, but to serve and save from debasing vices the gallant soldiers intrusted to my care and prepare them for the honors and dangers of the day of battle. I claim to be a philanthropist, and shall rejoice to see every slave free in a legal and constitutional way at the proper time and in the proper manner ; but it is not my duty in Kentucky to free them, and would not be if I held supreme command here, and 1 do not intend to become their custodian, to the demoraliza- tion of my command. When ordered to do so, I will discharge the duty to the best of my ability. Until then I shall exercise, at my discretion, under restrictions from superior authority, the right to send them away whenever they become a serious impediment to the discipline and effi- ciency of my command. Nothing short of this would satisfy my convic- tions of the duty I owe my country, or free me from the charge of in- competency and neglect. Please excuse the blunt and unfinished manner in which, for want of time, I am compelled to express my opinions, and believe me, respect- fully, your obedient servant, ^'^ Q. A. GILLMORE, Brigadier- Genera I. Headquaetees Foueteenth Aemt Coeps, Depaetment op the Cumberland, Nashville, Becemher 12, 18G2. General Beaxton Beagg: Geneeal : Tour reply to my complaint about the crippled soldier, containing, as I understand, a denial by yon that he was permitted to pass your Unes, with a view of presenting himself at mine, and appeal- ine to my humanity for admission and succor, is to that extent satislinj- tory • but as the circumstance of such a permission, resulting as it 164 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND S\V. VA. [Chap. xxxn. did, afiorded a reasonable ground for my supposition, the remainder of your letter imputing discourtesy is unwarranted, nor was any discour- tesy in fact intended. Of the arrests referred to in your letter, I have not the slightest information, nor do 1 believe that any such have been made, unless allusion is made to the arrest of three spies, of whom one was caught with plans of the fortifications round this city, concealed in the heel of his boot. I am gratified at your reiteration of the senti- ment already expressed by you, and assure you that no threats of re- taliation are necessary, nor do I deem them becoming. Believe me, whenever retaliation is attempted, I know how, and will not fail, to respond to it. I shall be pleased to receive an explanation of how the cartel came to be violated by you in sending prisoners taken by you, stripped of their blankets and overcoats, to a i)oint not designated in the cartel, nor agreed upon by me, for an exchange ; this when I have clothed the prisoners taken from your army. You are pleased to remark on the frequency with which I send per- sons to you under flag of truce. If I do so, it is because I find it impos- sible to resist the appeal made to my feelings of humanity. I have done it against my better judgment, and, although I have in every case exacted from those thus sent that they would reveal nothing to the prejudice of this armj^, I have yet seen it made matter of boast, in .the Chattanooga Kebel, that information valuable to you had been obtained from ladies thus paroled and sent to your lines by me. I can assure you that you could hardly gratify me more than by gi\'ing me notice that you would no longer receive any one coming from my lines. I should be thus relieved from many importunities, and feel under lasting obligations to you. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, W. S. EOSEGEANS, Major- General, Commanding. Louisville, December 12, 1862. Major-Geueral Eoseceans : I have ordered General Granger to send one of his best regiments to Colonel Bruce, at Eussellville. I will send, if you can spare transporta- tion, 1,000 convalescents to Bowling Green. If you will send one or two regiments to Bowling Green and one battery, I will move Colonel Bruce to Trenton or Clarksville, and order force of Colonel Foster, on the OhioEiver, to Hopkinsville, near enough to co-operate and support. J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier- General. Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Nashville, December 12, 1862. Brigadier-General Boyle, Louisville : General likes your plan about Clarksville. WiU send you the Twentieth Kentucky straightway, and try and send another regiment and a bat- tery. Keep us advised of all you hear. If rebels dare enter, we will fit up expedition to cut them to pieces. By order of Major-General Eosecrans : J. P. GAEESCHI5, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. Chap. XXXn.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 165 EussELLViLLE, Dcccwhcr 12, 1862. Col. J. P. Gabesche, Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff : Captain Johusou, Eighth Kentucky Cavalrj^, dressed iu rebel uuiforui, penetrated nearly to Charlotte, Tenn. He reports Forrest, with force estimated from 2,000 to 4,000 men, preparing to make a raid into Southern Kentucky. They will cross at Palmyra or IMartin's Shoals, between Clarksville and Port Douelsou. The rebel sympathizers will aid them all they can by collecting hogs, cattle, mules, horses, and wagons, with salt, flour, and bacon, which their object is to carry out. His report is confirmed by other scouts. They expect to cross the river Sunday morn- ing or that night. Eebels expect to feed Bragg's army from this part of Kentuckj- this winter. S. D. BKUCE, Colonel, Commanding Post. MuNFOEDViLLE, December 12, 18G2. General Eosecuaks: We have 92 wagons and ambulances. General Spears sent me a dis- patch from Louisville, December 10, that the rebels were lying in wait in force on the -wayside. A large number of Government horses have just passed us, en route for Kashville, with a small guard with them. E. K. EYED, Colonel, Commanding. :ilr>roEr)ViLLE, December 12, 1802. General EosECRA^•s: The Anderson Cavalry have arrived at this point, and are shoeing their horses. My command arrived at this point at 9.45 o'clock, and have orders from Brigadier-General Spears to remain hero until he overtakes them -with the Tennessee cavalry, about 1,500 of them. Shall we wait? He will leave Louisville this morning. E. K. BYED, Colonel, Commanding Brigade en route for Nashville. Lebanon, December 12, 1802. Major-General Eosecrans : Captain Black just from Scott County, Tennessee. When he left, Tues- day morning, reports a large number of rebel cavalry and one regiment of infantry, under Scott. It is believed they will make a dash on Somerset. They are destroying everything as they go. This is the only force iu East Tennessee. News from Knoxville direct, reliable, to the 4th of the mouth, represents only 300 rebels there ; everything is being sent to Atlanta, Ga. Eebel citizens say the rebel army will withdraw from East Tennessee. A. UAZELAND, Lieutenant- Colonel Seventh Tennessee Regiment. 166 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXIL Hdqes.- Second Dit., Fourteenth Aemt Corps, Gamp Mill Creel; December 12, 1862. Maj. John A. Campbell, Asst. Adjt. Gen., Eight Wing, Fourteenth Army Corps : Major : I have the honor to report the following result of the obser- vations of the messenger sent to Chattanooga a few days ago : The messenger proceeded, by Hartsville, to McMiunville, where he found about 3,000 conscripts, mostly from Middle Tennessee, guarded by some regular troops. He was made a prisoner at this point, and taken to Murfreesborough, to Kirby Smith, who gave him a pass by rail to Chattanooga. At Chattanooga he found railroad communication open to Virginia. No troops were going to, or coming from, Virginia by that route. But one regiment of Confederate troops was found there, and no fortifications, except the two large guns on the two high hills, which have beea there about a year. He found a pontoon bridge across the Tennessee Eiver, 12 miles below Chattanooga. It was completed last Sunday. No work had been done on the bridge at Bridgeport ex- cept what was done a long time ago, when they first advanced. No work is being done on it at present. He found a small number of troops along the road at different places, and about 6,000 at TuUahoma, under Withers. Bridgeport was being fortified, and contained about 6,000 troops. At Murfreesborough he found a considerable force of the en- emy, about 60,000 ; Joseph E. Johnston in command. Johnston left Chat- tanooga for Murfreesborough while the messenger was at Chattanooga. There were very few supplies at Murfreesborough, the army there sub- sisting principally on corn-meal and beef, all the other supplies being shipped to Atlanta. The messenger also finds that everything in the shape of hogs, cattle, and provisions is being gathered up throughout the country and sent to Atlanta ; also that some large contracts that were given for slaughtering and pork-packing at Chattanooga were abandoned, and the slaughtering done at Dalton, Ga. His impressions are that the enemy intend to fall back, which gives great dissatisfaction among the Tennessee and Kentucky troops, who swear they will not go south of the Tennessee Eiver, and that this feel- ing will prevent their being removed from Murfreesborough until they are advanced upon by our army, when they will be carried back under the excitement of being pushed bj' our troops. There is a considerable force of the enemy at or near Baird's Mills, on the Lebanon and Mur- freesborough road. John H. Morgan was encamped about 12 miles southwest of Carthage night before last. Cumberland Gap is occupied by 6,000 men. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, P. H. SHEllIDAN, Brigadier- General, Commanding, Headquarters, Gallatin, December 12, 1862. Col. J. P. Garesch:^, Chief of Staff, Nashville, Tenn. : Colonel : All the scouts I have sent out concur in the statement that Smith is not at Lebanon, but is expected soon ; that Morgan's head- quarters are at Black Shop, at thecrossing of the Nashville and Jefferson pike with the Murfreesborough and Lebanon pike. I met a gentleman to-day just from Decherd, named Emory. He is going to Nashville, and Chap, xxxii] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 167 will call on General Eosecrans. I think he can gain considerable infor- mation from him. He is intelligent, and will communicate all he knows. He is a sound man, I am very sure. He gave valuable information last summer, when I was at Decherd. GEO. H. THOMAS, Major- General, Commanding, Headquarters Department of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, Becemler 12, 1862. Brigadier-General Botle, Louisfille, Ky. : Tour disposition of troops is right. Cannot you seud a large force of convalescents to Bowling Green, to add to the' garrison, and thus ren- der a part of that force available for other purposes, if needed ? Have just telegraphed to Governor Morton that we are in pressing need of the Fifth Cavalry. Where is the Eighth Kentucky, and has the Sixth been sent forward ? H. G. WEIGHT, Major- General, Commanding. House of Eepresentatives, December 13, 1862. Maj. Gen. H. W. Halleck, General-in-Chief: General : At the special instance and request of the President, I called on you at your headquarters on the 11th instant, to confer with you, as the General-in-Chief, touching the lamentable condition of affairs among my people in East Tennessee. During the momentary interview with which you were pleased to favor me, among the crowd in your ante- room, yon suggested that I reduce to writing what I wished to commu- nicate. In a matter that concerns me so nearly as this, I waive, for the present, all considerations growing out of your place of reception and personal bearing, and adopt your suggestion by inclosing a statement which I hope will receive more attention than you accorded to the writer. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, HOEAOE MAYNAED. [Inclo3uro.] Statement, &c. House of Eepresentatives, December 13, 1862. That part of Tennessee from the western slope of the Cumberland Mountains eastward has long been known politically and geographically as East Tennessee. It comprises sometliing more than thirty counties, and in territory and population differs not materially from the States of Vermont and New Hampshire. It is divided into three Congres- sional districts, and one of its citizens (Governor Johnson) was a Senator in Congress. During the struggles preliminary to the present, when the people, by immense majorities, espoused the cause of the Federal Government, and avowed their determined hostility to secession, fore- seeing the struggle of arms, they, as early as IMay and June, 1861, or- ganized themselves into military companies, to tlie number, probably. 168 KY., MID. ANU E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXIL of 15,000. Arms and ammunition they had none, nor officers skillful to organize and instruct men as soldiers. Very early Governor Johnson and others of our citizens came hereto obtain assistance for our people, and though from that day to this im- portunity and entreaty have been increasing, we liave received neither soldiers nor arms nor ammunition, nor aid in any form, nor any recog- nition of the great obligation of the Government to extend protection everywhere to its loyal citizens. In the mean time our people have been left exposed to enormous cruelties, disgraceful to any Govern- ment which fails to restrain them. There is abundant evidence, inde- pendent and concurring, to establish the general fact that they have been ravaged and pillaged, and driven from their homes and imprisoned, both near home and in the far South; their wives and daughters ravished and themselves put to death, under circumstances of cruelty and igno- miny. Nearly 10,000, in hopes of being relieved of their oppression at home, have sought the flag and taken service under it. Thousands of others, refugees from home and family and property, are scattered over the country. Individual instances of peculiar hardships might be given, but the general statement in this connection is enough. Hitherto the Government has not been unmindful of a duty to protect its citizens. The case of Martin Koszta, in theliarborof Smyrna, and of the settlers of Minnesota, exposed to the vengeance of the mistreated savage, are to the point, with this difference, that these parties had no special merit beyond that of being American citizens, inchoate at least, while the people of East Tennessee have suffered precisely because of their loyalty to the Government and their refusal to be disloyal. Prom the first, liromises have been made to them, through their re.))resentativcs and agents, most encouraging. ^Vhether they were intended to be kept or not, one thing is certain, they have not been kept in a single instance. Early in July, 18G1,. a large supply of arms was sent to Cincinnati, avowedly for the Union men of East Tennessee. Beyond that point we have never been able to trace them. Again, in iSlovember following, a sec- ond lot was ordered to Louisville, for the same destination. That is the last of them, so far as we are concerned. In August, 1801, a force was organized at Camp Dick Eobinson, in Kentncky, professedly for a movement into East Tennessee, and composed iii part of troops from that region. They advanced as far as London, some 50 miles from the Tennessee line, and then were moved back to Somerset. There they remaiued until after tlie battle at Mill Springs, in January last, wheii they were marched to Cumberland Ford, some 12 miles from Cumber- land Gap, and left in the mud for several months. Ou the 18th of June last, by a skillful but very arduous Hank movement, they got posses- sion of Cumberland Ga]>. In reply to a request from their general (Morgan) for permission to advance into East Tennessee, and a small re-enforcement, to insure success to the movement, the War Depart- ment refused the re-enforcement, and informed him that he would be expected only to hold the gap. So he remained there exactly three months, a greater protection to the.rich rebels in the neighborhood than to the poor Union men. The information of the rebel movements which he communicated was disbelieved as "physically impossible;" his mil- itary suggestions were disregarded as "weak;" his action in strength- ening his artillery was rebuked, and finally he was forbidden to report to the War Department. In the mean time the Government suffered him to be surrounded and his supplies cut off, so that he conceived it his duty to evacuate and re- treat across an impracticable bed of mountains, a distance of nearly 250 Chap, xxxn.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 169 miles. How this step is regarded bj- military authorities does uot ap- pear; DO inquiry, it is believed, having been ordered touching it. From the 18th of September, the day of the evacuation, no forces have been anywhere within protecting distances of East Tennessee; but the people have been left to the tender mercies of rebels, a fate which they under- stand, if others do uot. Up to this time, the proximity of Union troops had given some moral support, however slight at times, to the loyal peo- ple, by infusing a hope of success and a fear of retribution to their ene- mies. Ever since, now nearly three months, the Government has been practically as remote from them as the Government of Russia. Whether indifference to their fate or inability to give them relief be the cause of this abandonment, the result to them is the same, and the evidence equally conclusive either that the Government is effete or rotten or that its administration has fallen into corrupt or incompetent hands. The effect of such neglect upon the citizen's obligation of allegiance will occur intuitively to the lawyer. These suggestions relate solely to the civil obligation of the Govern- ment to extend protection to all its loyal citizens against all enemies, domestic as well as foreign. There is a military view of the matter that has been looked upon as not without import.ance. From Cleveland, the county seat of Bradley County, in East Tennessee, to Lynchburg, in Vir- ginia, a distance of over 400 miles, is a single railroad track, carried over large streams and through mountains by means of deep cuts, tunnels, and many bridges. Along this road, from the very outset of the rebel- lion, have been transported large numbers of troops and immense amounts of supplies and material of war. Indeed, it is the great arterial communication of the Southern Confederacy. The magnitude of this great transit was brought to the notice of the Government as early as Maj', 1861, in less than one month from the outbreak of arms. Men of some pretension and high reputation foj^ military judgment have been of opinion that the possession by the Government of that vital thorough- fare was an object not less in strategic importance than the occupation of Eichmond; that it should be in our military movements a cardinal object. The General-in Chief ought to know, and it is to be presumed does know, the soundness or unsoundness of this opinion. Yet, with a single exception, to which reference will again be made, this long line of road, through a rugged region of country, most favorable for sudden and daring enterprises, and iu the midst of a friendly population, longing to rush to the aid of the Government, has uot only not been interrupted, but no attempt has been permitted to interrupt it. A more significant and suggestive fact could not, perhaps, be pointed out in the whole his- tory of the war. The want of transportation, the lack of supplies, the impracticability of the country, in short, the impossibility of reaching the charmed region, assigned by military authorities as the reason for this deplorable lack of enterprise, has been demonstrated to be false by Gen- erals E. K. Smith and Bragg, in their late march, respectively, from Knoxville and Chattanooga to almost the suburbs of Cincinnati and Louisville. There is the best possible evidence that much less energy than ordinary men exhibit In their private affairs would long since have placed that whole route under our control, and rendered it wholly use- less as a line of communication for the rebels. Perceiving the neglected condition of East Tennessee, application was made to the War Depart- ment to erect it into a separate military department, under the control of a geueral, whose authority should be restricted to it. The applica- tion was met by dividing one part of the State on a line drawn indefi- nitelv north and south through Knoxville, giving the eastern part to the 170 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXIL Mountain Department, and the western to the Department of the Mis- sissippi. For any good resulting to us, we might as well have been assigned to the Department of the Pacific. An energetic protest was interposed, and that was the end of it. There is a grave responsibility somewhere. It is not the present purpose to fix it, but merely to send relief to the people who have been the victims of such shameful mis- management. Allusion has been made to a single exception iu this long series of timid aud imbecile operations. In the autumn of 1861, the military authorities attempted the destruction of the railroad bridges in East Ten- nessee and Northern Georgia. For the enterprise, selection was made of a captain in the Second Regiment of East Tennessee Volunteers. So skillfully did he conduct it, that simultaneously, by the aid of resolute Union men, many of them of high personal character, and acting upon the highest instincts of patriotic devotion, several important bridges were fired and destroyed along a distance of more than 200 miles. The actors were promised, and naturallj' expected, the protection of the Gov- ernment after the accomplishment of this hazardous achievement, which they supposed to be merely the precursor to more considerable move- ments. They were left, however, to rebel fury, and perished, some of them by a felon's death, a fate not confined to the parties directly or indirectly engaged. Had the bold East Tennesseeans been, at that time, supported by the expedition of a small military force, the whole popu- lation would have rushed to arms, and held the country permanently against the rebellion. A nerveless, emasculate policy prevailed ; the Government did not interpose so much as a protest between rebel ven- geance and its victims, aud a dreary, dismal year of hope deferred, of promises not performed, has succeeded, leaving that devoted people in a condition far worse than had they at the outset joined in arms against the Government they loved. , At their regular election iu ISGl, upon an issue broadly aud squarely made whether to be represented in the Congress of the United States or in that at Eichmond, thej' decided, by an overwhelming vote, to be represented at Washington. The gentlemen elected from the first and third districts were captured on their way here to take their seats. I was elected to represeut the second district, and am doing so. Now, iu view of the foregoing facts, and speaking iu the name and on behalf of those I rej)resei»t, I demand for them, as of right, adequate military ])rotection for their persons and projierty of every uame and kind, including the sanctity of their homes, and laws actively adminis- tered for the redress of their jixievances, and tlie i)unishment of wi'ong- doers. To be more explicit, 1 demand, first, that a force be sent at once directly into East Tennessee, under a leader of ai)proved ability, sufficient to possess and hold the country against all rebel troops from abroad, and to suppress all marauders and guerrillas ; second, that arms and ammu- nition be furnished to the loyal population, and that they be organized and drilled under comi)etent oflicers for local defense; and, third, that a clear and marked distinction be made between the loyal and disloyal portion of the people, to the advantage of the formei' aud not of the latter; that the loyal shall be reimbursed all their losses by the rebellion from the property of the disloyal, so far as it will go, in kind when prac- ticable, so that the losses occasioned shall fall upon the rebels, to the extent of their ability to make them good. These things are demanded of the Government by our loyal people as the simple correlation of their allegiance to it, and what every loyal citizen is entitled to. And if hithe!rto there has been less emphasis in the assertion of their rights, it is because of the unwearied confidence Cbai-. XXXII.) CORRESPONDfiNCE, ETC. UNION. 171 entertained for those charged with the civil and military administration. And this earnest and solemn appeal is now made in the hope that it may avert the necessity of appearing before the tribunal of last resort, the whole American people. In addition, I make certain suggestions : 1st. There are now few or no rebel troops in East Tennessee. , 2d. A National army can never enter East Tennessee by way of Chat- tanooga. 3d. A light force, moving actively, might pass up the line of the Kanawha to the railroad described, destroy it, move on to the great salines in Southwest Virginia, destroy them, pass out by PouBdGap,and accomplish much in weakening the rebellion. 4th. The shortest way into East Tennessee is that by which General E. K. Smith passed into Kentucky in August last. 5th. In the present posture of the two rebel armies, the possession of East Tennessee by us prevents them from uniting in any contingency. Cth. Upon the establishment of a peace ui)on the uti possidetis basis, it would be a stinging shame to the Government to be obliged to surrender to rebels the only portion of Tennessee which has been loj'al from the beginning. In that event, what would be the fate of her soldiers in your army and their families ? 7th. The enforcement of the proclamation of the 22d September against the loyal men of East Tennessee would be such a cumulative outrage upon their rights that I think it derogatory to the President even to protest against it. nORACE MAYNAED. Louisville, December 13, 1862. General Eoseceans: As soon as the battery and one regiment is sent up, I will order movement of the forces, taking a regiment from Bowling Green, to be replaced by the other you send. I should like to accomplish work as soon as practicable. J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier- General. Louisville, December 13, 1862. Major-General Eoseckans: The following dispatch just received from H. Duggau, provost-mar- shal at Somerset: One hundred and fifty rebel cavalry 7 miles this side of Chitwood's. Coming this way. Whole force 1,700, on Elk Fork, l.^> miles beyond Chitwood's. Been there fifteen days. Reliable. J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier- General, Commanding. Louisville, December 13, 1862. Col. J. P. Gakesch:^: Colonel Bruce telegraphs Woodward's men deserting. Forrest seiz- ing their horses. Forrest at Charlotte with 3,000. Woodward at Clarks- ville yesterday; purpose to move into Union County, Kentucky. ■* ' J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier-General. 172 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXlL Headquabtebs Foitbteenth Aemy Cobps, Nashville, December 13, 1862. Brigadier-General Boyle, Louisville : Our information is against that position for Forrest, but caution is the parent of safety. Caution General Granger; I don't wish him to be caught again, nor whipped out of his boots by marauders. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major-General. Camp Hamilton, Decemher 13, 1862 — 1 p. m. Col. J. P. Gabesch^, Chief of Staff : Two of my scouts return with following : They pcnetiated withiu 4 miles of Triune, on south side, wheu they encountered heavy pickets. Buckner was at Triune with 12,000 ; a heavy rebel force extending from Triune to Murfreesborough ; Polk's and Morgan's commands on Mar- freesborough and Lebanon pike; Humphrey Marshall reported with them ; General Forrest's brigade of cavalry returned to Columbia. Rebels evince a spirit of determination, ofiQcers saying they intend to contest an advance. I give this talk for what it is worth. The scouts were fired at in passing through their pickets this morning. JAS. S. NEGLEY, Brigadier- General. MiTCHELLSViLLE, Deccmher 13, 1862. Major-General Eosecbans : Large quantities of salt, flour, cofi'ee, sugar, leather, &c., are taken from Franklin south, via Tyree Springs, by persons having no military permit to ship or take goods south. Wo have just brought in two wagon loads of flour. How shall we dispose of such cases ? G. P. SMITH, Colonel, Commanding Post. Headquabtebs Foueteenth Abmy Corps, Nashville, Decemher 13, 1802 — 9 p. m. Major-General McCook : Drift of news to-day indicates advance and drifting to our right and closing up. Be carefully prepared to move to front or rear, looking well after the baggage. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major-General. Headquabtebs Foubteenth Abmy Cobps, Nashville, December 13, 1862. Major-General Thomas : Every indication since yesterday that cuomy are drifting toward our right, as far, at least, as Triune. Negro news that they intend to draw us out and fall on our right. Any more news ? W. S. EOSECEANS, Major-General. CHAF.XXxn.] COKEESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 173 GrAXLATiN, December 13, 1862. General Eosecrans: I cannot learn that the enemy has advanced in this direction, but rumors are constantly coming in that Smith will be in Lebanon. If ma- neuvering toward your right, it is to endeavor to withdraw all support from the railroad between this and Nashville, and, if successful, make a dash on this side of the river and destroy the road. They have scouts patrolling the river bank, on south side, every day or two. GEO. H. THOMAS, Major- General. Headquaeteks, Gallatin, Becemher 13, 18C2. Col. J. P. Gaeesch^, Chief of Staff, Nashville : Did General Eosecrans receive the copy of Dr. Blackmore's letter to his wife 1 Scouts, who came in last night, corroborate the information given in it respecting the movements and stations of the different com- mands of the enemy. I hope Mr. Emory (or Embrey) may succeed in seeing the general. His information is reliable, and it confirms our pre- vious information respecting positions, movements, &c., of the -enemy up to last Saturday. Smith was at Manchester, and the impression was that he was coming to Lebanon or Liberty ; Morgan at Black Shop ; Buckner had moved to Triune, and Polk, Breckinridge, Cheatham, and Withers were at Murfreesborough, or near there. Nothing but con- scripts at McMinnville. Very few at Chattanooga. Heard they were fortifying at Stevenson, and had thrown a pontoon bridge across the Tennessee near Bridgeport, and had stopped working on the bridge. Have heard of no movements of the enemy to day ; some of their pa- trols were seen by my scouts last night a short distance from the river, on the south side. How long will it take to place block-houses between Nashville and this place ? EespectfuUy, GEO. H. THOMAS, Major- General, Commanding. Headquarters EouETEENxn Army Coeps, Nashville, December 13, 1862. Col. W. W. Lowe, Fort Henry : Send scouts up above Savannah, on the west side of the Tennessee. Be constantly on the qui vive, and keep me fully posted. W. S. KOSECEANS, 31ajor- General. Headquarters Eoueteenth Army Corps, Department of the Cumberland, Nashville, December 13, 1862. Maj. Gen. Beaxton Bragg, Confederate Stales Army : General : It is reported to me, by Maj. Gen. T. L. Crittenden, TJ. S. Volunteers, who, by my direction, sent a flag of truce to your lines to- day, for the purpose of conveying my receipts for the prisoners captured 174 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXIL by yonr forces at Hartsville, together with some ladies desirous of going south, that, though the officer carrying the flag had instructed our advance guards, as he passed out, not to fire on any one till his return, some of your people, taking advantage of this, took three of my vedettes prisoners. As I cannot for a moment believe that you will sanction such a gross violation of the courtesy of war and the respect due a flag, I confidently trust that it will only be sufiftcient for me to bring the facts to your notice to secure the immediate return of the men, their arms and equipments, with a prompt and suitable apology for an act which you must, I am sure, condemn as much as I do. I have the honor to be, with much respect, your obedient servant, W. S. EOSECRANS, Major- General, Commanding. Hdqes. Thied Division, Army of Kentucky-, Danville, Ky., December 13, 1862. Lieut. T. G. Beaham, Actg. Asst. Adjt. Oen., Headquarters Army of Kcntucly : Lieutenant : Tour communication inclosing dispatches from Major- General Wright to Major-General Granger has been received at 2.30 a. m., having been eleven hours coming from Lexington to this place. I reached here yesterday, and am quite ill, threatened with iDneumonia, and would like very much if Colonel Ooburn could be sent here to assist me. I have with me the Ninety-second and Ninety-sixth Illinois Vol- unteers and the Thirty-third and Eighty-fifth Indiana Volunteers. The Nineteenth Michigan and Twenty-second Wisconsin will be here by 10 o'clock this morning. From these, five com]ianies are detached, and some of the regiments are much reduced by sickuess, leaving an effect- ive force of about 3,300 men. The Ninth Ohio Battery is here, in good condition. The howitzer battery was not yet equipped when I left it, and is waiting there to be made ready for service before being brought to this place. Unless the officer in charge meets with delays in Lexing- ton, it ought to be here by Sunday evening. The fragment of Slunday's cavalry here has only about 50 horses, and that number cannot be relied upon for service; most of the scouting will, therefore, have to be done from Crab Orchard, since 1 am not permitted to use the cavalry at Nicholasville. I will immediately send out a scouting party from here to Columbus, via Hustonville, of 15 men, and will send orders to Crab Orchard to have one sent from there to Mill Springs. As to intrench- ing at this place, I have not yet examined the country thoroughly; but all assure me that there are no natural features to be taken advantage of, and that the work would be one of great magnitude. I have no one to superintend the construction of works, and for a day or two will not be well enough to do much at it myself. The supjyly of picks, spades, and shovels in the regiments is, furthermore, so small, amounting almost to nothing, that I cannot promise much in this matter. To ct>»l^truct works beyond Dick's Eiver 1 would have to move there, which would not be in accordance with the Instructions that sent me here. I will try to keep a good lookout for the enemy, and if he comes will have to meet him in the open field in order to defend my camp and the supplies here. Most respectfully, your obedient servant, A. BAIRD, Brigadier- General. Chap, xxxii] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 175 Headquarters Department of the Onio, Cincinnati, Ohio, December 13, 1862. Brigadier-Geueral Boyle, Louisville, Ky. : If General Eosecrans will aflford the force you speak of, your proposi- tion is approved. Clarksville should, however, be held strongly, if at all, and any force at Hopkinsville should be only enough to keep down guerrillas. Indeed, it might be best not to keep a stationary force at latter, but to visit it occasionally by a moving one. All troops in the vicinity should be under command of one officer, so as to insure co- operation. H. G. WRIGHT, Major-General, Commanding. Louisville, December 14, 1862. General Eosecrans : Chitwood's is a country tavern or store in Whitley County. It is not on map. Believe the force seen there is the rebel force known to have been at the gaps for some time past. I have ordered scout out to that border. Will report if learn anything. J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier- Genera I. Louisville, December 14, 1862. General Eosecrans: Colonel Bruce says rebels reported to have taken Fort Donelson. They were at Clarksville yesterday. I am anxious to have forces for Bruce, and especially the battery. Lieutenant-Colonel Boyle, com- manding Muth Kentucky Cavalry, encamped near Burkesville on Wed- nesday. Took Livingston, Tenn., and 10 prisoners, driving out small rebel force. Hamilton's rebel company are bold and daring, driving off cattle and hogs within 15 miles of Burkesville. Colonel Boyle says he uses all vigilance. Good news from Burnside; taken enemy's first line of works. J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier- General. Headquarters First Corps, December 14, 1862. Major-General Eosecrans, Commanding: General : I send you Murfreesborough Eebel of the 13th, announcing the arrival of President Davis at that place. It was brought by two young ladies, who reached our lines a few moments ago. Other infor- mation they bring I will send you by telegraph. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, A. McD. McCOOK, Major-General. p. S. — This information is significant. It may or may not be true. You can read the Eebel. I am ready to whip any given amount of men who will honor me witt an attack. All citizens have evacuated Noleus- ville, and say we are going to have a fight. I have ordered all forage parties not to go out to-morrow. Will await your orders, however, in regard to them. 176 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AKD SW. VA. [Chap. xxxn. Camp Hamilton, December 14, 1862. Lieut. Col. J. P. Gakesche, Chief of Staff: SiE: A lieutenaut, witli 3 wagons from the Chicago battery, passed beyond our lines about 1 mile for forage, and was attacked by a small force of rebel cavalry. A portion of my command was returning with a forage train, and was half a mile distant, when they heard the firing. Several of the companies speedily returned, and drove the rebels off, who succeeded in taking with them 5 men of the battery and G horses. The lieutenant and wagons have been returned safely. I Avould respect- fully ask authority to stop all forage trains which are not accompanied with a suitable guard. Our telegraph line has suddenly got out of order. JAS. S. NEGLEY, Briga dier- Genera I. Camp Hamilton, Decemher 14, 1SG2 — 7.30 p. m. Col. J. P. Gaeesgh:^: Stokes' battery lost 5 iirisoners and 1 severely wounded. The pai'ty appear to have behaved well. Have directed Lieutenant Stevens to make full report, for your consideration. Have in arrest a citizen accused of giving signals to rebels; will try him to-morrow. It is very currently reported and believed that Holmes' rebel force from Arkansas have suc- cessfully crossed the river, and are now marching in this direction from Tennessee Kiver. Forrest still reported at Columbia. There was a con- siderable movement of cavalry crossing Franklin pike yesterday from the w est, in the direction of Triune. Some of them encamped on Wilson pike last night. There are many reports of considerable addition to rebel force, and a i)rojected movement against your center or left wing. You may have correct information on this i^oint. My picket line is fully established, connecting with lines of Generals Davis and Eousseau. Have stockades and block-houses. Need cavalrv vedettes. JAS. S. NEGLEY, Brigadier- Genera I. Gallatin, Decemher 14, 1862. Colonel Gaeeschii;: Two negroes arrived at Bledsoe's Creek, where our advance brigades are now posted. They left Hartsville since dark, and report that 300 of Morgan's cavalry, under a major, crossed there to day, and also that Kirby Smith and Bennett are south of the river, and will cross to-night; the latter we doubt. Do you know anything of Smith's whereabouts? We are on the alert, and Wolford is preparing to go out and ascertain the facts, with orders to send word every hour if an enemy is found. GEO. H. THOMAS, Per J. J. REYNOLDS. Headqtjartees Foueteenth Aemy Coeps, Nashville, December 14, 1862. Major-General Thomas: Rebels occupy defensive attitude. If any are crossing at Carthage or Hartsville it is only John [H.] Morgan, not Kirby Smith; he is, there- Cnxr. XiiU.) CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 177 fore, to be watched and cut to pieces. Notify all up the road to be on lookout. If tbe regiment at Mitchellsville be not very necessary, it may be advisable for it to retreat to Bowling Green or come to you, unless it is well intrenched, and you can relieve it. Keep scouts out and advise me often. If any large force should cross, we shall attack their main body at once. W. S. ROSECRANS, Major-General. Gallatin, December 14, 1862. Major General Roseceans : One of my scouts, just in, has made a circuit of something like 100 miles ; reports none of the enemy near Carthage ; about 100 at New Mid- dletou, and the same number at Alexandria. He saw a man whom he knows, just from Manchester, who saw Kirby Smith there. He heard, also, in Lebanon, that Morgan was at Black Shop, and was in the habit of sending small parties of his men every day or two to examine the river from Carthage^ as low down as they dared go, to watch our move- ments. He also confirms my information, previously received, that Mc- Minnville was used only as a recruiting station. GEO. H. THOMAS, Major- General, JJ. S. Yolunteen. Special Field Oedeks, ) Hdqes. Mth Aemy Corps, V DEPT. of the CiraiBEELAND, No. 19. 3 Nashville, December li, 18C2. » » • » • * • XI. Maj. Gen. S. Hamilton is, at his request, on account of fail- ing health, relieved from duty in this department, and, with his per- sonal staff, will proceed to New York City, and report by letter to the Commander-in-Chief of the Army. The Quartermaster's Department will furnish transportation. By command of Major-General Rosecrans : ' C. GODDARD, Major and Acting Assintant Adjutant- General. Headquaetees Depaetment op the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, December 14, 1862. Maj. Gen. Gordon Geangee, Commanding Army of Kentucky, Lexington, Ky. : Geneeal : I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 12th instant, inclosing a communication from Messrs. William Bryant, esq., Hon. D. C. Wickliffe, and J. B. Johnson, esq., to you, trans- mitting a certain resolution, also herewith inclosed, which was passed at a popular meeting of the citizens of Fayette County, held at Lexing- ton, Ky., on the 8th instant.* ^ .. This resolution, which you have referred to me for action, contains cer- tain interrogatories addressed to you, which are, in substance, as fol- lows, viz: Does the military claim o r intend to assert supremacy over • Inclosures not fonnd. 12 E R —VOL XX, PT II 178 KY., MID. AND E. TENN , N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXU. the civil jjower in the Union State of Kentucky ; if so, why, and to what extent ? Whether the forcible detention of certain slaves belong- ing to Union citizens of Kentucky within the lines of regiments under yonr command was authorized, and whether the same will be hereafter sanctioned or authorized, and, if so, under what law, and for what pur- pose ? Also requesting yon to furnish the names of slaves so detained, and the regiment in which each is detained. If I have been correctly in- formed in regard to the matters mentioned in said resolution, I must say that I think there was little occasion for the meeting of the citizens of Fayette County, called to give public expression to their supposed griev- ances ; yet 1 am ready to believe that their object was peaceful and patriotic, prompted solely as they were by a desire to prevent possible collision between citizens and the military in matters in which strong antagonistic feelings are supposed to exist. Admitting this, I can as- sure the citizens of Fayette County that the forces which are now in Kentucky for its protection, and for the defense of the Union against the assaults of the rebels, shall be, as far as its ofiBcers are concerned, the conservators of the civil powers. I may confidently point to the general conduct of our forces as proof of this disposition on the part of both officers and men. Every assurance to this effect has been given, and the admission in the resolution that the complaints apply to only "a few of the regiments" is good evidence of this fact. While admitting, without hesitation, the purity of the motives which prompted the citizens of Fayette County to adopt this resolution, I am very anxious to learn " under what law and for what purpose " they called upon yon to furnish them the names of the slaves in each regi- ment, and the regiment in which each is detained. You may assure the committee of the popular assemblage that, so far as I am concerned, no law of Kentucky, not in contravention of the laws of Congress, shall be violated ; that any force at my command shall be ready to serve to preserve law and order at the call of the Executive of Kentucky, but that no regiment or officers of my command shall be required by my orders to hunt up runaway negroes. The "sober second thought" will show our friends in Kentucky that this is not to be expected or desired from us. You can further assure them, on my part, should this be necessary, that so long as the civil power is in operation the military shall be subservient to it. This is not only in accordance with the spirit of our institutions, but is in obedience to the doctrines taught us in the military code. The civil power is supreme. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. G. WEIGHT, Major General, Commanding. House of Eepeesentatives, December 15, 1862. Maj. Gen. H. W. Halleck, General-in-Chief : General : I find in the Louisville Journal, of the 12th instant, a narration, to which I wish to call your attention, in connection with my communication of the 13th. Scott County, Tennessee, is in my own district, and the names and localities are perfectly familiar. From that small county have gone many soldiers, now in our service, leaving their homes to such devasta- tion as is here described. Oh, Lord, how long! I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, HOEACE MAYNAED. UHAP. xxxu.] COKEESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 179 tinclosnre.] Affairs in the Mountains.— We have received a letter from a cor- respondent at London, Ky., under date of December 6. Our corre- spondent is a refugee from Huntsville, Tenu., and feels much interested in events which are occurring in that region. On the 7th of November a rebel force of 1,100 men crossed the Cumberland Mountains, by way of Big Creek Gap. Arriving there, they separated into three detach- ments, one detachment going through Whitley County, by way of Bos- ton, to Williamsburg; thence across Gilico Mountain, to Gilico Creek, and thence to Marsh Creek. From that point they marched across to Ponch Creek, Scott County, Tennessee, and quartered on the farm of Mr. J. Chitwood. On the route they stole 89 horses. Another detach- ment crossed the mountains about 18 miles above, in Scott County, and visited the residence of Dennis Tramel. The third detachment crossed still higher up, and proceeded up Smith Creek, burning the residence of Mr. Carwell Cross, stealing from him $690 in gold, and driving away 14 of his horses. On the 9th ultimo the same party burned the residence of Dennis Tramel, afterward going to James Chitwood's, at which point they joined one of the detachments from which they had previously sep- arated. On the 10th they resumed their march toward Huntsville, burn- ing houses, shooting stock, and committing other outrages on the way. Near the headwaters of Buffalo Creek the rebels encountered a number of Captain Duncan's Home Guards. A skirmish ensued, in which 4 of the rebels were killed and several wounded, the Home Guards sus- taining no loss whatever. The rebels then retreated down Buffalo Creek, destroying and carrying off everything valuable that fell in their way. On the route they captured Larkiu Cross and Bansom Conover, both of whom they hanged in the apple orchard belonging to the widow Angel. Mr. Cross was a good citizen, and the loss is severely felt. He leaves a wife and five interesting children. Mr. Conover belonged to the Second (loyal) Tennessee Infantry, and was ill at the time he was so cruelly murdered. He was highly esteemed by his neighbors, and leaves a wife and two children, wholly unprovided for. On the 11th ultimo the ras- cals recrossed the mountains, and made their way to Jacksborough. Our correspondent informs us that the rebels are committing many dep- redations in Whitley County, Kentucky. Nashville, Tenn., December 15, 1862—1.10 p. m. Major-General Halleck: Eeports of last evening fully confirmed. Jeff. Davis attended John H. Morgan's wedding last night ; was serenaded, and made a speech, in which he said Lincoln's proclamation put black and white on an equality. Urged them to fight until death, and to hold Middle Tennessee at all hazards, until Grant could be whipped. Bragg ordered all Kentucky and Tennessee exiles conscripted. Buckner, Breckinridge, and Hanson protested, and threatened to resign. Jeff', took the matter in hand. Things will be ripe soon. W. S. EOSECRANS, Major-Oeneral, Nashville, Tenn., December 15, 1862 — 2 p. m. Major-General Halleck, Generalin- Chief : I have relieved General Hamilton from duty. He is very sick. His brother-in-law likely to die. They will leave for New York as soon as 180 KY., MID. AND E. TENX., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. (Chap. xsxn. practicable. Authentic information up to this morning of rebel army. The center, composed of three divisions, at Murfreesborough, was re- Tiewed by Jeff. Davis Friday week ; left wing, under Backner and Har- dee, moved from Shelby villa to Triune and Nolensville ; right, under Kirby Smith, at Eeady ville ; Morgan probably crossing the Cumber- land, now near Hartsville; object, dash on railroad; rebel troops say they will fight us ; Bragg to go to Mississippi ; Johnston to stay ; bridge at Bridgeport, cross both sides on trestles, about finished ; railroad track in front of Murfreesborough torn up, iron removed, and bridge fitted for passage of troops ; Cumberland still very low ; rain threatens ; will be ready iu a few davs. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major-General. Nashvillk, Tbnn., December 15, 1862—11 p. m. Maj. Gen. H. W. Halleck, General-in-Chief : Will you be able to order any gunboats to be ready to ascend the Tennessee and cut off their communication, in case the river rises ? If so, they should be got in readiness without delay. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major- General. Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Xashville, December 15, 1862. Brig. Gen. J. T. Boyle, Louisville : Full and reliable information just received of euemy's plans and sit- uation. Morgan, with, perhaps, 2,000 or 3,000 men, now crossing river near Hartsville, to strike at railroad. Look out, and, if possible, aid me in destroying him. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major- General. Louisville, December 15, 1862. Major-General Eosecrans : I will be ready at Munfordville and Columbia and Bowling Green for Morgan. I have notified them there to be prepared. J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier- Gen&)-al. Headquarters Army of Tennessee, Murfreesborough^ Tenn., December 15, 1862. Maj. Gen. W. S. Eosecrans, Commanding United States Forces, Nashville, Tom. : General: Tour letter of the 10th instant has been received. While fully concurring with you as to the barbarity of a system of guerrilla warfare, I must protest against the treatment of troops claiming to be Confederate soldiers as guerrillas, upon mere technicnl pretexts, such Chap, xxxn.) CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 181 as being found in small squads or un-uniformed. A defensive war con- ducted by a people repelling the invasion of tbcir homes is naturally accompanied with less formality than an offensive one. In the latter, X:^ ^.oj^iers are chiefly from distant parts, and safety requires that they should keep well together. In the former, circumstances admit of the policy which we find so advantageous, and we shall continue to pursue it without being deterred in the least by the ill-grounded charges of improper warfare. As to your suggestions that our troops should be more particularly distinguished from citizens by a well-defined uniform, I will merely state that we aim to clothe them as uniformly as the exigencies of our situation will admit. Whenever you will afford us the facilities to ob- tain the requisite material, we shall be most happy to make the desired change. lu the mean time w# shall use the best to be procured. I am, general, verj- respectfully, your obedieut servant, BEAXTON BRAGG, General, Commanding. Headquarters Army of Tennessee, Murfreesborough, Tenn., December 15, 1862. Maj. Geu. W. S. Eosecrans, Commanding United States Forces, Nashville, Tenn. : Geneeax: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of yours of the 12th instant, in which you disclaim any intention to reflect discour- teously upon me in a previous letter. In respect to sending persons through my lines, 1 shall interpose no obstacle to the passage of ineie citizens, especially ladies, so long as they do not act as spies. If those sent give information, it is for you to check, not me. I assure you, how- ever, I have no need for them on that score. The fact that you have ])enetrated a country so unanimously hostile to you and your Govern- ment should sufliciently account for the facility with which I can obtain information, without the necessity of devising special means to procure it. As regards the prisoners, I am not aware of having violated the cartel in ]>roposing their reception at your lines. My proposition was as open for your adoption or rejection as if they had been retained here in the interval. In not sending them to Vicksburg their own comfort was con- sulted, as thereby they were saved a long and tedious march at this in- clement season. In depriving them of their overcoats and blankets, I am sorry to say I but followed a very bad example constantly practiced by your own troops, as testified bj' our experience, and, more especially, by your own representatives, who received them from my inspector-general. When complaint was made to him, he remarked, "1 regret the practice and condemn it, but as we have inaugurated it we have no right to com- plain." Our iirisoners return from their Northern captivity in a most des- titute condition, and deprived of everything but barely enough to cover nakedness. The exceptions are only where sympathizing friends can by stealth give them some few articles of clothing. Their money is invaria- bly taken from them. We have never yet descended so far as that, and regret the necessity which has led to the act of which you have com- plained. I am, general, very respectfully, your^bedieut SCTvaut, BEAXTON BKAGG, General, Commanding. 182 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N.ALA., AND SW. VA. [CiiAr. XXXH. Headqitabteks Left Wing, December 15, 1S62— 7 p. in. Col. J. P. Gakesche, Chief of Siaff: Colonel: The following communication bas tbis moment been sig- naled from General Van Cleve's beadquarters: A messenger, just arrived, reports iiU the cavalry ontposts captured by tbe euemy, wLile a flag of truce was waiting au answer from General Eosecrans. Will send par- tienlars as soon as reci^ived. H. P. VAN CLEVE. Most respectfully, your obedient servant, T. L. CRITTENDEN, " Major- General, Comma nrling. Tbe general bas been out along our front all day, wbicb accounts for sending several papers without bis signature. He is now iu bed. [LYNE STABLING.] Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Department of the Cumberland, N'ashville, Decemher 15, [1862]— 11.20 p. m. Major-General Crittenden, Commanding Left : General : Tbe general commanding desires j'ou to instruct your out- guards hereafter not to receive a flag of truce from the enemy unless the officer in charge of it produces au order or other written authority from the general commanding the enemy's army, or his lines in front, accrediting him a bearer of the flag; and these credentials must be forwarded by the officer commanding the outpost to tbe general com- manding that portion of our front; for General Orders, No. 16, from these headquarters are so far modified as to permit corps commanders, or detached division commanders commanding portions of corps, to re- ceive flags and dispatch officers of their own staff for this purpose, thereby avoiding the delays which would ensue from a reference to these headquarters. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. P. GARBSCHE, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. (Copies sent to Generals Thomas, McCook, Rousseau, Negley, and Stanley.) Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Nashville, December 15, 1862. Col. W. W. Lowe, Commanding Fort Henry : As S.00U as river rises, send gunboat up Tennessee to reconnoiter. By command : J. P. GARESCHlil, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff, Cbap. XXXir.l CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 183 Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Department op the Cumberland, Nashville, December 15, 18G2 — 1 a. m. Geueral A. McD. McCook, Commanding Left Wing : General : luformation, believed to be reliable, indicates a deter- miuation ou the part of the enemy to fight us at or near Stewart's Creek. The geueral commanding, therefore, desires you to improve the time yet to elapse, before we can advance upon him, by constant drilling. He especially wishes your command exercised in the "passage of lines;" and he desires both infantry and artillery to be sedulously impressed with the importance of firing low, and taking a steady and careful aim. These points are of vital necessity, and cannot be too often repeated. He enjoins upon you to be always on the alert; to ride your lines fre- quently, and, above all, to see that ofiScers, non-commissioned oflScers, and men are thoroughly instructed in, and that they practice, the rules and directions laid down for the performance of outpost and patrol duty. There should be daily recitations in this branch of military in- struction iu every regiment of the army. I am, general, with much respect, your obedient servant, J. P. GAEESCHE, Assistant Adjutant- General and Vhief of Staff. (Copies to Generals Crittenden, Rousseau, Negley, and Stanley.) Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Nashville, Decemher 15, 1862. Major-General McCooK : iXothing later than that Burnside had the first line of intrenchments. Loss, 5,000. Nothing later. You must take care about foragiug trains if you send any to the front. Breckinridge is coming up this way from Murfreesborough to-day. Jeff. Davis reviewed three divisions there on Saturday. It may be he will stop at Stewart's Creek. Buckner and Hardee at Triune and Nolensville. W. S. ROSECEANS, Major-General. Hdqrs. Eight Wing, Fourteenth Army Corps, In Camp, Decemher 15, 1862. Lieut. Col. J. P. Gareschi?;, Chief of Staff : Colonel : I have the honor to report all quiet yesterday on my front. In front of Geueral Davis' division frequent lights were seen during last night bv the pickets. Rockets were thrown up at various points from the hills, and squads of the enemy's cavalry were also seen yesterday and this morning. Nothing worthy of note occurred during the night at other points on my front. Verv resnectfnllv, your obedient servant, A. McD. McCOOK, Major-General, Commanding, 184 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. Ojiai'. XXXIL Camp Hamilton, December 35, 1862—5.20 p. lu. [Col. J. P. Gaeesch:^:] Five hundred rebel cavalry encamped last night at Mrs. Hamer's farm, 4 miles from Brentwood. To the left of Wilson's pike, 2 miles beyond Brentwood, on a lane leading east, two regiments of infantry, three pieces of artillery, and some cavalry were encamped. Saturday night a citizen named McNary, living 1 mile beyond Brentwood, is re- ported as aiding in the capture of Stokes' meu yesterday. Your cir- cular of today will have prompt attention. JAS. S. NEGLET, Brigadier- Oeneral. Headquaktees Foueteenth Aemt Coeps, Nashville, December 15, 18615. Brig. Gen. W. S. Smith, Bowling Green : Hold on with command at Bowling Green till further orders. Keep heavy scouts out toward Scottsville, strong enough to deal with 200 or 300 men. Order them to attack vigorously. Keep trains parked de- fensively ; let none go out, or, if gone, bid them stop at Gallatin. Rail- road trains can run safely to morrow. Morgan is crossing via Harts- ville. By command : J. P. GAEESCH15, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of i^taff. Jackson, December 15, 1862. General Eoseceans: I have information from several sources, which seems reliable, that Bragg's forces, or portions of them, are moving westward. Forrest's cavalry, or rebel cavalry, are crossing the Tennessee Itiver at Clifton to-day. Deserters from there declare that Bragg's army has left Mur- freesborough. JER. C. SULLIYAN, Brigadier- General, Commanding. Headquaetees, Xashville, December 15, 1862. Maj. Gen. Geoege H. Thomas, Gallatin : Have you any further news reported from that cavalry raid reported from direction of Hartsville or from any other direction I W. S. ROSECRANS, Major- General, Commanding. Gallatin, December 15, 1862. Col. J. P. Garesch^: Colonel Wolford's scout, returned at 5 p. m. today, reports no rebel cavalry crossing to the north side of the river. Hamilton's and Fergu- Chap. XXXU.] COEKESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 185 son's guerrillas crossed the river at Hartsville day before for Lebanon, colonel Wolford thinks he can capture Hamilton and Ferguson if per- mitted to go after them. GEO. H. THOMAS, Major-Oeneral Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, ,, . „ , ^ Nashville, December 15, 18C2. Major-General Thomas, GaZiattn; Colonel Wolford has permission to pursue and capture Hamilton and Jferguson, but let him be careful not to get caught himself. By order of MajorGeneral Eosecrans : CHAS. R. THOMPSON, Captain and Aide-de-Camp. Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Nashville, December 15, 18G2. Major-Geueral Thomas: Get one of Fi-y's brigades ready to come down at moment's notice. Cars will be sent for it. By order of MajorGeneral Eosecrans : J. P. GAEESCHE, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staf. Semi-weekly return of effective force of Center, Fourteenth Army Corps, Maj. Gen. George H. Thomas commanding, Gallatin, Tenn., Decemler ID, 18G2. Command. F1E8T Division. Brig. Gen. S. S. Fet. First Brigade, Col. John M> Connell Second Brigade, CoL John M. Harian Third Brigade, Brig. Gen. James B. Steedman. Artillery Total First Division . THIBI) DmBlON. M:^. Gen. L. B. Boubbxau. Kinih Brigade, CoL B. F. Sorihner Seventeenth Brigade, Col. J. G. Jones Twemty^ighth Brigade, CoL J. C. Starkweather... Cavalry Artillery Total Third Division. EIGHTH DIVISIOK. Brig. Gen. J. S. Neglbt.* Seventh Brigade, CoL J. F. Miller.. Twenty-ninth Brigade, CoL T. E. Stanley . S = 135 153 394 108 74 292 2,243 2,407 2,816 2D0 7,756 2,043 1,708 1,626 210 381 5,868 94 2, 182 75 2, 305 * Date of last return had from this tlivLsion November 20, 1862. 2,840 2,M2 2,009 299 8,150 2,151 1,782 1,612 221 304 6, IGQ 2,276 2,380 186 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap-XXXIL Semi-weekly return of effective force of Center, Fourteenth Army Corps, 4'c. — Continued. Command. .2 " o Eighth DmsiOK— Continued. Cavalry Artillery Total Eighth Division TWELFTH DmSION. Brig. Gen. J. J. Betnolds. Thirty-tbird Brigade, Colonel Hall Fortieth Brigade, Col. A. 0. Miller.- Cavalry Artillery Total Twelfth Division Total Center Corps 587 210 624 216 3,284 5,496 117 75 07 2,011 1,738 1,260 186 2,128 1,813 1,327 195 268 5, 195 5,463 1, 106 24, 103 25, 269 GEO. E. FLYUT, Major and Chief of Staff. Headquaetees Fotjeteenth Aemt Coeps, Nashville, December 15, 1862. Major Greneral Weight, Cincinnati: I have advices of that and do not credit it, nor am I certain that For- rest has crossed the river. Morgan was married last night at Murfrees- borough. No further news from the cavalry reported to have crossed at Harts\ille. W. S. KOSECRANS, Major- General. Headquaetees Fourteenth Aemy Coeps, Nashville, December 15, 1862. Major-Geueial Weight, CincinnaH : We have pretty conclusive evidence tliat East Tennessee is clear of enemy, and their troops concentrated round Murfreesborough. Send expedition, with all possible dispatch, to destroy railroad bridge over Little Tennessee at Loudon. They watching me, will not suspect you. W. S. EOSECRANS, Major-General. Louisville, December 10, 1862. Major-General Eoseceans: The following message has just been received from o])erator at Cave City : Major Gratz, of the Sixth Kentucky Cavalry, just in from Glasgow ; forces all or- dered off. He reports the rebels in force at, or close to, Glasgow— about 1 mile from there. Later information by Federal spies and scouts confirm report. Their inten- tion is to capture supplies and passenger train at this point, and tear railroad. There are no Federal troops at Glasgow or this point, having all left this morning. This news is reliable beyond a doubt. J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier- General. CHAI-. XXXII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 187 Headquarters Army op Tennessee, Murfreesborough, Tenn., December IC, 1862. Maj. Gen. AV. S.Eosecrans, CommamUng United States Forces, Nashville, Tenn. : General : I am in receipt of your coinmuuication of the 13tb instant, in regard to the capture of three of your vedettes under circumstances apparently implying disrespect to the flag sent by you. Prior to the receipt of your letter, I had ordered an investigation of the case. From the report now before me, I am satisfied, and desire to assure you, that the party effecting the capture was wholly unaware that a flag had passed, and was acting under orders issued the day previous. It had left La Vergne at 8 o'clock on the morning of the 13th, and pursued a circuitous route, coming upon the vedettes after the passage of the flag. I take pleasure in informing you that I have ordered the men to be re- turned to your lines, together with their equipments, arms, &c. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, BEAXTON BRAGG, General, Commanding. Headquarters United States Forces, Bussellville, Ky., December IG, 1862. Lieutenant-Colonel Garesch]&, Asst. Adjt. Gen., Dept. of the Cumberland, Nashville, Tenn. : Colonel: Since my last communication my cavalry and some few citizen scouts have been actively engaged scouting the country on the line of tlie Cumberland. Captain Johnson, on his return from his scout to Clarksville on the 10th, reported Forrest, Woodward, aud Triplett at Charlotte, with 3,000 men, preparing for an expedition into Southern Kentucky (Union County, as believed), for the purpose of driving out hogs and cattle. He also reported th at Woodward's men had all deserted, except 120, on account of being required to swear in for three years, and that Forrest had taken from them their horses and arms. This we have found to be measurably true from statements of a few of Woodward's men, who have since then been captured. The enemy, however, seemed to have abandoned their expedition in Kentucky, being (so report of scouts say) at a loss to understand the movements of the troojis on this side of the river. Certainly there is no organized body of the enemy near me. A few scattering squads are roaming through the country, stealing and robbing when they get a chance. I have made every pos- sible eflbrt to detect any design that might be behind the movemeat of Woodward's men. Their movements are certainly mysterious, and their .stories unreasonable, but it is my decided opinion that their statement as to the disbandment of the regiment is true. About 140 enlisted for three years ; the remainder have come home, some to renew their alle- giance, if allowed, and others to renew their cowardly system of guer- rilla warfare. I am sparing no efforts to capture them, but as yet have only taken a few. Captain Johnson, of the Eighth Kentucky Cavalry, at Hopkinsville, reports a part of Forrest's forces at Waverly, Tenn., last Saturday, but says that they have been foiled in their intentions by the apparent co-operation of Colonel Lowe's forces, at Fort Donelson, with mine. Captain Morrow, of the Eighth Cavalry, left Clarksville last Sunday with 80 men in the direction of Palmyra, with orders to pro- ceed cautiously down the river and ascertain, if possible, the position and strength of any forces that might attempt to cross the river. I have 188 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. xxxn. not heard from him since Sunday eTcniug, but feel no uneasiness on his account. We overhauled a drove of hogs yesterday below Trenton, but found that they were driven under permit from Colonel Foster for the use of two loyal families near there. There are large numbers of fat hogs in the counties below, and certain suspicious movements indicate a purpose to drive them to Tennessee. I will watch them closely. I have advices from Clarksville to 11 o'clock yesterday. No enemy there or in vicinity. Very respectfully, yours, S. D. BRUCE, Colonel, Commanding Po.st. Oxford, December 10, ISCl'. Major-Geueral Halleck and Major-General Koseceans : Bragg is said to be moving toward the Tennessee Eiver, through Waynesborough. liosecrans ought to push tbeui, if i)ossible. Gun- boats sent up tlie river. U. S. GRANT. IIeadquahters Fourteenth Army Corps, Nashville, December IC, ISGi;. Col. W. W. Lowe, Commanding, Fort Henry : Have information from Pine Grove, 20 miles below Charlotte, tliat Forrest, Napier, and Woodward, with their commands (about G,000 cav- alry), were assembling there on the loth instant, enroute for Fort Don- elson, with a few guns; number not stated. By command of Major-General Rosecraus : J. r. GARESCHfi, Ansiatant Adgutant General and Chief of Staff. Camp Hamilton, December 16, 1802. Colonel Garesch:6, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff : General Negley reports from the front that our forage train is attacked by the rebels. Their force not known. He lias ordered out another brigade. The firing is very heavy. J. A. LOWRIE, Captain and Assistant Adjutant-General. Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Kashville, December 1(5, 18G2. Major-General McCook, Commanding Right IWn*/ ; General Negley reports his forage train heavily attacked. Be ready to go to his assistance, if required. Send out reconnaissance on Nolens- ville road. Davis' division had better move up within supporting dis- tance. By order: J. P. GARESCHfi, Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff'. Cbap. xxxn.] COREESPONDEKCE, ETC. — UNION. 189 Headquarters Right Wing, December 16, 1802— 3.30 p. m. Lieutenant-Coloael Garesch6, Chief of Staff: Colonel : I Lave the honor to forward the foUowiug extract from a communication just received from Brigadier-General Davis : Headquarters Ninth Division, FouRTEENTn Army Corps. General Negley has just reported that hia foraging party was fired into by the rebel advance, under Buckuer, near Brentwood. 1 dou't understand it, as I have just come from near Brentwood myself, and all was quiet there and along the entire line of pickets. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, A. Mod. McCOOK, Major-General, Commanding. Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Nashville, December 16, 1862. Major-General McCooK : General IN^egley and forage train are returning safe. J. P. GARESCHfi, Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff. Headquarters Eight Wing, December 16, 1862. Colonel Garesch^ : The reconnaissance on the Nolensville road has just returned. They met the enemy's cavalry pickets at Mrs. Patterson's, about 1^ miles in trout of our pickets. They retired. No indications of a force was dis- covered. Report, in writing, will be forwarded to-morrow morning. All quiet. A. McD. McCOOK, Major-General, Commanding. General McCook's Headquarters, December 16, 1862. Col. J. P. Garesche, Chief of Staff : Dispatch received ; orders given. Two small bodies of cavalry just sippeared in front of Davis; one party turned to the right toward Sher- idan and one toward Negley. The cavalry vedettes iu front of Sheri- *lan are in sight of the enemy's vedettes. I will keep a good lookout. A. McD. McCOOK, Major- General, Commanding. Headquarters Right Wing, December 16, 1862 — 8.45 p. m. Col. J. P. Garesche, Chief of Staff : General Davis returned from 2 miles beyond Brentwood at 6 p. m. He saw about 40 rebel cavalry, which ran before him. I have not heard anvthinff of the heavy force that attacked Negley's train to-day. ^ A. McD. McCOOK, Major-General. 190 KY., MIO. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXII. Camp Hamilton, Decemher 16, 1862. Col. J. P. Gaeesch:^, Chief of Staff: Forage train returuing safe (loaded). The firing was upon a small demonstration of cavalry, purporting to be the advance guard of Bnck- ner's division. Having been informed that a considerable force of the enemy had moved toward Franklin road, I took the precaution of send- ing a strong support immediately upon hearing the firing. The enemy are placing obstructions upon some of the roads, I presume, to prevent foraging. While out this morning I could hear bugle signals distinctly to my left ; the woods prevented my seeing the enemy's force. My scouts have not vet returned. JAS. S. NEGLEY, Brigadier-General. Headqxtaktees Fourteenth Army Corps, Nashville^ December 16, 1862. Major-General EorssEAU : Negley reports strong attack on his forage train. Be ready to move instantly to his assistance, if required. Send out reconnaissance to your right front. By order : J. P. GARESCHfi, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Nashville, December 16, 1862. Brig. Gen. W. S. Smith, Bowling Green, Ky. : Take command of Tennessee infantry, and, with both infantry and cavalry, move down to-morrow, bringing the commissary's beef cattle and the pack mules. By command of Major-General Rosecrans : J. P. GARESCHE, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. Gallatin, December 16, 1862. Col. J. P. Gareschi?;: Nothing has been seen or heard of the enemy north of the Cumber- land since Saturday, when Hamilton and Ferguson crossed the river at Hartsville, going south. My scouts from Lebanon report no force of any consequence in Lebanon, or nearer that ])lace than Baird's Mills, where Morgan has his advanced guard. Morgan's headquarters are still at Black Shop. Kirby Smith is at Manchester. At McMinnville there are a few, and something like 200 at Alexandria and New Middletou, gathering up forage and conscripts. GEO. -H. THOMAS, Major-General. CBAr. XXXU.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.- — UNION. 191 Gallatin, JDecemher 16, 18C2. Major-General Rosecrans : Mrs. Bowen, wife of the commissioner, jvist from Gordonsville this morning, reports passing through 115 of Morgan's men, crossing at Carthage, going toward Alexandria. The rebel General Kirby Smith, with his division, was reported by William Kelly as being at Eeady- ville Sunday evening, marching toward Lebanon. Breckinridge march- ing on Columbia pike, toward Nashville ; one other division, command- ing officer not known, marching with him. Morgan preparing to invade Kentucky, by way of Burkesville. All the above is the report of Mrs. Bowen. GEO. H. THOMAS, Major- General, U. S. Volunteers, Commanding. War Department, Washington, December 17, 1862. Major-General Kosecrans, Nashville, Tenn. : The Navy Department has been requested to co-operate with gun- boats as early as possible.* H. W. HALLECK, General-in-Chief. Nashville, Tenn., December 17, 1862. Commodore David D. Porter, Cairo, III. : Major-General HaUeck telegraphs he has requested the Navy De- partment to have the gunboats co-operate with this army. What is the lightest draught boat you have ? Yours, respectfully, W. S. ROSECRANS. Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Nashville, December 17, 1862. Brig. Gen. J. T. Boyle, Louisville : We have advices from Hartsville and up the river, and no cavalry said to be nearer than the gap. It is only small guerrilla parties hover- ing round Cave City. They can be destroyed or driven away by com- bined movement from Columbia, Bowling Green, and MunfordviUe. Sut- flcient guards of convalescents should hereafter accompany trams up and down, armed, with three days' rations. Please arrange this. Bv order of Major-General Rosecrans : J. P. GAEESCHfi, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. ~ • See Series I, Vol. XVII, Part II, p. 422. 192 KY., MID. AKD E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXTL Headquaktees Left Wing, December 17, 1862. Colonel Gaeesche: We sent to General McCook the following dispatcli at 11 a. m. : ah right on the left win?. Any news on the right t To vrliich was received the following in six minutes : Headquarters Eight Wing — 11.20 a. m. All right on the right. Nothing new. ^ ^^^ ^^^^^^_ We have the telegraphic communication opened, and inclose these notes, that you may see with what rapidity we can communicate. We should like to have' answer, to be assured that there is no obstruction. T. L. CEITTENDBN, Major-General, Commanding. Headquaetees Fotjeteenth Aemy Ooeps, N'ashviUe, December 17, 1862. Major-General Geant, Oxford: Bragg was in Murfreesborough this morning ; Cheatham and Breck- inridge there yesterday; reviewed there by Jefit". Davis Saturday. Hardee at Triune, 12 iniles west, on same day. Scouts from Waynes- borough two days ago ; no troops moving that way then. Davis said 3Iiddle Tennessee must, could, and should be held. Forrest's cavalry may, and probably will, cross and make a raid on you. They have too many cavalry for my little force. I do not think any more will be done. Jeff. Davis left on Sunday for Mobile. W. S. EOSBCRANS, 3[ajor-Oe7ieral. (Copy to General Sullivan, Jackson, Tenn.) Hdqes. Eight Wing, Foueteenth Aemy Coeps, In Camp, December 17, 1862. Col. J. P. Gaeesch^, Chief of Staff: Colonel : I have the honor to submit the following report of the occurrences of yesterday on my front : On my right, General Davis in person, and accompanied only by his escort, visited the front, and went forward as far as Brentwood, at which point he found two companies of the Fifth Kentucky Cavalry. General Davis then pushed forward a short distance beyond the town, where he discovered about 15 rebel cavalry three-quarters of a mile in advance of him, on the Wilson pike. General Davis' escort made a dash at the rebels, and pursued them about 2 miles, to Mr. Owen's farm, where the rebels were re-enforced. General Davis then returned with his escort to camp. On my center, General Sill's brigade, of General Sheridan's division, made a reconnaissance on the Kolensville road almost to Mill Creek. I inclose copy of General Sill's report.* On my left nothing of interest occurred during the day. All quiet along my picket line last night. I am, respectfullv, your obedient servant, A. Mod. McCOOK, Major-General, Commanding. • Not found. Chap. XXXH.] CORKESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 193 Headquarteks Fourteenth Army Corps, Nashville, December 17, 1862. Brig. Geu. W. 8. Smith, Boicling Green: Operators at Cavo City and MuDfordville report enemy in consider- able force at Horse Well, between Cave City and Munfordville. J. P. GARESCHfi, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Nashville, December 17, 1862. Brig. Gen. W. S. Smith, Bowling Green: Our information makes us doubt existence of anything but small guerrilla parties near Cave City or thereabouts. As soon as satisfied of this, put your command on march for Nashville. Eeport strength, name, and condition of each regiment of cavalry and infantry of your command. By command : J. P. GAEESOHfi, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff'. Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Nashville, December 17, 1862. Brig. Gen. W. S. Smith, Bowling Green : Enemy reported in force near Glasgow, threatening railroad-and depot at Cave City. Eeturn to Bowling Green ; send scouts to ascertain their whereabouts, and, if possible, intercept and cut tbem to pieces. By command of Maior-General Eosecrans: J. P. GAEESCHfi, Assista7it Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff. Gallatin, December 17, 1862. Col. J. P. GARESCH6, Chief of Staff : I request that no more women be sent here for the purpose of pass- ing through the lines. I consider them more insinuating and far more dangerous than men. GEO. H. THOMAS, Major- General, Commanding. Headquarters Center, Fourteenth Army Corps, Department of the Cumberland, Gallatin, Tenn., December 17, 1862. Col. J. P. GARESCHii;, Chief of Staff, Nashville -• Colonel : Your order in reference to flag of truce, dated December 15 11.20 p. m., iust received. In addition to tbe general orders from department headquarters, which had been distributed, I have given 13 R E— VOL XX, PT II 194 KY., MIU. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXII. verbal instructions to my officers in regard to flags of truce. I bave received none as yet. The letter, with my indorsement, to the rebel "Wharton came to me through department headquarters. I do not be- lieve in flags of truce; therefore, do not permit or receive them. Very respectfully, GEO. H. THOMAS, Major-General, TJ. S. Volunteers, Commanding. Headquaetees Foueteenth Aemy Coeps, Depaetment of the Cumbeeland, Nashville, December 17, 1862. Major-General Van Cleve : Geneeal: The general commanding has to-day received a communi- cation from General Braxton Bragg, saying that the three men captured behind a flag of truce on the 13th instant have been returned, with their arms and accouterments, and he desires from you a report as to whether these men have been received. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, FEANK S. BOND, Acting Aide-de-Camp. Wae Depaetment, WasMngton, December 17, 1862. Major-General Weight, Cincinnati, Ohio : Is there any further danger of Eastern Kentucky ; aud cannot your forces act to best advantage on the Cumberland, or in concert with Rosecrans from Nashville ? Is not the entire army of Bragg in front of Eosecrans 1 State in general terms the positions and numbers of your forces. H. W. HALLECK, Genera l-in- Chief. Headquaetees Foueteenth Aemy Coeps, Nashville, December 18, 1862. Brigadier-General Boyle, Louisville : Now is the time to send Bruce and all force to Clarksville, put it into defensible condition, and hold it. Orders ought to be given to pro- cure stores of wood and see to water without delay. Please order it. Will close the gates agaiust raids into Kentucky. W. S'. E0SECEAN8, Major-General. Headqtjaeteks Foueteenth Aemy Coeps, Nashville, December 18, 1862. Brigadier-General Boyle, Louisville, Ky. : Green Eiver bridge and trestle-work at Munfordville reported as Chap, xxxn.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 195 almost unguarded, and exposed to be burned. This is important. Please attend to it. Particulars by mail. By command of Major-General Eosecrans : J. P. GAEESCHfi, Assistant Adjutant- Oeneral and Chief of Staf. Headqtjaetees Fotjeteenth Army Corps, Nashville, Decemler 18, 1862. Col. S. D. Bruce, Russellville : Tour dispatch received, and satisfactory. Keep your watch on Woodward. One of my men was in Woodward's camp, on Pinny, last Saturday morning ; be had 830 men ; had no tents ; talked of going to Columbia. Could you not have the parole oath administered and take bonds from those who come home honestly 1 Could you not have beef, pork, and corn bought and delivered at Eussellville or Bowling Green, and thus get both those things and information? W. S. EOSECEANS, Major-General. Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Nashville, December 18, 1862. Colonel Lowe, Commanding Fort Henry : Forrest and Napier have gone to break the railroad in Western Ten- nessee ; have been fighting about Corinth to-day. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major- General. Fort Henry, Decemler 18, 1862. Charles E. Thompson: One of my scouts came in last night direct from Charlotte. No enemy in that neighborhood. I was ready to move this morning for the pur- pose of making an attack upon Waverly, but am ordered by General Davies to hold still, it being in General Eosecrans' department. W. W. LOWE, Colonel, Commanding. Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Nashville, December 18, 1862. Major-General MoCooK: Brigadier-General Negley : The following just received from General Crittenden: Colonel Buell, commanding outpost, reports the enemy in considerable force mov- ing toward our left. He apprehends an attack to-night, or in the morning. General Negley will notify General Rousseau. Bv order of Maior-General Eosecrans : ^ J. P. GAEESCHI5, Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff. 196 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW.*VA. [Chap. XXXII. Semi-weekly return of the effective force of the right wing, Fourteenth Army Corps, Maj. Gen. A. McD. McCook, for December 18, 1862. CommaDd. a" o •a 8XC0KD DIVIBION. Brig. Gen. E. "W. Jobkbon. Fonrth Brigade, Colonel BncMey Fifth Brigade, Col. E. N. Kirk Sixth Brigade, Brigadier-General 'Willich Third BattaUon, Third Indiajia Cavalry, M^or Klein Total Second Division KINTH DIVI6ION. Brig. Gen. J. C. DiiTIS. Thirtieth Brigade, Colonel Post Thirty 'first Brigade, Colonel Carlin Thirty -second Brigade, Brigadier-General Woodmff Company B, Thirty-sixth lUinois Cavalry, Captain Sherer. .. Total Ninth Division ELEVENTH DIVISION. Brigadier-General Sbebidai;. Thirty-fifth Brigade, Colonel Schaefer Thirty-seventh Brigade, Brigadier-General Sill Eoberts' brigade, CoL G. W. Roberts Battery G, First Missouri Artillery, Capt. H. Hescock Company L, Second Kentucky Cavalry, Lientenant Forman Total Eleventh Division - Total Bight Wing, Fonrteenth Army Corps 108 113 149 6 2,442 2,368 2,941 134 376 7,885 101 90 84 3 1,617 2,091 1,661 41 278 5,410 96 105 82 4 2 1,820 2,219 2,025 95 47 289 6,206 19, 501 2,550 2,481 3,090 140 8,261 1,718 2,181 1,745 44 5,688 1,916 2,324 2,107 99 49 6,495 20,444 A. McD. McCOOK, ilajor-Qencral, Commanding. Camp Hamilton, Deccmier 18, 1862. Col. J. P. Gabesohe, Chief of Staff: Very quiet on my front today. Only a few of the enemy's scouts to be seen. They have a camp at Holt's Mill, about 4 miles from Brentwood, Wilson pike. Do not know their strength. JAS. S. NEGLEY, Brigadier- General. Headquarters, Gallatin, December 18, 1862. Major-General Thomas: A Mr. Thompson, living in Lebanon, and who was paroled by Colo- nel Gillem to appear at Nashville on the 1st of January, is herej direct from Lebanon. He says that a force of several thousand rebels was at Lebanon yesterday, and returned last night toward Murfreesborough. They had a long train, and took back with them some 6,000 or 7,000 bushels of wheat. Says, also, that it is rumored at Lebanon that the rebel General Smith was up aboutNew Middleton, with 20,000 to 25,000 men, and that Lebanon was to be his headquarters. According to the Chap, xxxn.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 197 ramor and belief at LebaDon, Smith arrived at New Middleton yester- day or day before. Mr. Thompson will report to me in the morning. Ho is going to Nashville. Skillfully handled, more information might, perhaps, be obtained. If this rumor be true, it indicates a demonstra- tion on our lines between Nashville and this place. GEO. E. FLYNT, ■ Major and Chief of Staff. Jackson, Tenn., December 18, 1862 — 5 p. m. General Eoseceans : Have just received the following dispatch. My cavalry have been fighting all day : Corinth. General Sdluvan: One of my men arrived just now; left Shelby ville Friday, Columbia Saturday; went to Tuscumbia ; could not get through, and returned to Waynesborough ; left there yesterday at 2 o'clock ; Forrest, with 2,000 to 2,500 cavalry and five pieces of artillery, left near there Tuesday. Napier, with from 2,000 to 3,000 and four pieces of artillery, crossing at CarroUville Monday to join Forrest. They reported that they were to strike Jackson first and Bethel next, their intention being to stop sappUes to our army. No infantry has left Shelbyville west, but there was a movement of all forces taking place north ; some said they were to go west, but this fact could not be ascertained. No infantry accompanied Forrest to Columbia. The scout that brings this has never yet failed, and I believe his statement. He saw Forrest's cavalry and artillery, but did not see Napier's command, but saw men from CarroUville who did see it. G. M. DODGE, JBrigadier-General. JEE. C. SULLIVAN, Brigadier- General. Headqxjaetees Foueteenth Aemy Coeps, I^ashville, December 18, 1862. Brigadier-General Stjxlivan, Jackson, Tenn. : Your telegram received. General Eosecrans advises that you mount vour infantry and chase Forrest out of the country. •^ J. P. GAEBSOHE, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of iStaff. Headqttaetees, Cincinnati, Ohio, December 18, 1862 — 12 noon. Major-General Halleck, Oeneral-in- Chief : Have just returned from Lexington, and have arranged an expedi- tion, details of which will be communicated by letter. It starts today or to-morrow. Forces in Klentncky are in Big Saudy region. About 2,800 effectives in Central Kentucky; about 13,000 stationed atEichmond and Danville and in advance, and at Lexington, Frankfort, Winchester, and on railroads in that district ; in Western Kentucky, about 12,000 effectives, guarding Louisville and Nashville Eailroad, and protecting the country from rebel raids. This last force is mainly on the railroad at important points, and to the right and left, as far as Hopkinsville 198 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXH. and Jamestown, and is not too large for covering General Eosecrans' commnnications. It may be considered as practically a part of his force, as it is employed in doing what he otherwise would be compelled to detach for ; that in Central Kentucky is protecting the rich part of the State from incursions by way of the southern and eastern borders, and is not, I think, too large for perfect security, so long as the rivers are so low as to be almost anywhere fordable. Humphrey Marshall, at Abingdon, Va., is threatening from that quarter, and is getting up a pack-train of 3,000 mules for the purpose. The force in Eastern Ken- tucky is for local defense mainly. Bragg is no doubt in front of Gen- eral Eosecrans, with most of his available force, and, if the latter is not strong enough, he should have part of the Central Kentucky forces, though it will expose that section to the enemy's raids. H. G. WEIGHT, Major- General. Headqxtabtees Bepaetment op the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, December 18, 1862. Brig. Gen, Geo. W. Cullum, Chief of Staff, &c., Edqrs. of the Army, Washington, £>. C. : Geneeai. : I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of the tele- gram from the General-in-Chief of yesterday's date, asking if there is any further danger in Eastern Kentucky ; whether our forces there can- not act to best advantage on the Cumberland, or in concert with Gen- eral Eosecrans from Nashville, and whether the entire army of Bragg is not in front of Eosecrans ; also asking, in general terms, the position and strength of our forces in Kentucky. This dispatch I answered brieily this morning. I believe the only danger in Eastern and Central Kentucky, embrac- ing that portion of the State lying east of the Louisville and Nashville Eailroad, to be from raids in greater or less force from the rebel army now in Tennessee, which, possessing a strong cavalry force, raised in great part in Kentucky and on its border, well acquainted with the country and people, has strong inducements for making such an inroad, and every prospect of success, unless carefully watched. This danger will continue until the Cumberland Eiver rises, and the roads become bad from the heavy rains, which may be looked for at any moment. The Cumberland is fordable at this time at a multitude of places above Nashville, and, indeed, it may be said that horsemen can ford it any- where. Between Cumberland Gap and the mouth of the Big Sandy, the most practicable route, and, indeed, the only one, I believe, for wagons, is through Pound Gap (same as Sounding Gap). This is the route by which Humphrey Marshall entered and left the State in the late raid. He is reported to be making preparations, near Abingdon, for another raid, and that 3,000 pack mules have been collected for the enterprise. His force is variously estimated, the highest being 10,000 men. This report comes to me from various sources, but I do not fully credit it. The most, probably, he designs is to make a raid into the eastern tier of counties for cattle and other supplies. The rich part of Kentucky is covered by the force under General G. Granger, which is stationed mainly at Danville and Eichmond, near the border of the fertile country. The part of the State in front is mount- ainous and unproductive ; and as it has been since the commencement CBAp.XXXn.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 199 of the war the scene of almost constant guerrilla warfare, there is less in the way of subsistence for man or horse than is to be had in other and not more productive sections. From Columbia to Cumberland Gap it would be impossible to maiutain any large force, as everything would have to be hauled, even to forage, over roads represented as utterly im- passable in wet weather. I am satisfied that operations cannot be car- ried on in that direction at this season. Any use made of this force, numbering some 13,000 effectives, other than as a guard to the blue- grass region, must be by some other route ; and I know of no practica- ble one, except farther west toward Nashville, which would amount to joining the force under General Kosecrans. In the western district of Kentucky, where there are some 12,000 effective men, the force, while keeping down marauding bands, has for its chief mission the protection of the railroad to Nashville, which con- stitutes the main, and, indeed, only line of communication of Eosecrans' army. His success, and, indeed, his very existence, depends on its being kept open ; without it, his army would be forced to retreat or starve. When the Cumberland rises sufficiently to permit uninterrupted navi- gation to Nashville, it will be less important ; till then it must be kept up, and the present force is none too large for that object. Briefly, then, neither the force in Eastern nor Western Kentucky can be safely diminished at this time. That in Central Kentucky, amount- ing to 13,000 effectives, might be, at the expense of probable cavalry raids into the very heart of the State. A little later, when the Cum- berland rises, one of the two divisions now there may be sent elsewhere without much risk; then the roads will be nearly impassable for any considerable force. The political condition of the State must be taken largely into account in the determination of the force to be kept within her borders. Everything is quiet now, but it needs the presence of troops to keep it so. The rebels remaining in the State are not fighting men, but they would secretly and effectively aid the rebel cause, if not kept under by the hand of power. Notwithstanding all this, I should favor, even at this time, the with- drawal of at least a division, and adding it to General Eosecrans' force, if he needs it. I am perfectlj' aware that this distribution of force is not the way to make active war, and it would be better to run the smaller risk of having the State again overrun by a predatory force than for General Eosecrans to advance against the enemy's masses with inade- quate numbers. He has not, however, suggested to me that his force was too small. On the contrary, I have always supposed he had men enough. I referred, in my dispatch this morning, to an expedition which was about starting out. For some time I have been studying the practica- bility of a raid into the enemy's country, and have carefully collected all the information to be obtained, and have come to the conclusion that it was practicable to send a mounted force into East Tennessee, and cut the line of railroad at several points. The trouble has been to obtain any reliable force ; but, by changing the location of the cavalry, and replacing that withdrawn by new troops, I have collected about 1,200 cavalry, which can be relied upon for good service. This I have placed under the command of Brig. Gen. S. P. Carter, assisted by the best offi- cers I have, and have instructed him to proceed, by various routes, to Manchester, where they unite, and thence, crossing the mountains by the Mount Pleasant route, to fall upon the line of railroad between Union and Knoxvillc. I see no reason to doubt of his burning the bridges at ■ 200 KY., MID. AND K. TENN.; N. ALA., AND S\V. VA. [Chap. XXXII. Union and the Watauga, and, if fortunate, all the bridges as far west as, and including, the very important one at Strawberry Plains, 15 miles east of Knoxville. Every precaution in the way of getting reliable guides for the routes, railroad engineers acquainted with the road in that section, and careful fitting out of the troops has received well- considered attention. If successful, it will largely repay the risk by depriving the rebels of the most important of the lines of communication between their forces north and south. The most dangerous risk is from the inclement weather, which may overtake them at this advanced sea- son. In twenty-five days the expedition should accomplish its object and return, unless it should be found advisable to occupy Cumberland Gap or some position in East Tennessee. A force will be pushed tem- porarily forward, to cover the retreat of the expedition, if nothing else is undertaken. Trusting that this project may receive tlie approbation of the General- in-Chief, I am, very respectfullv, general, your obedient servant, H. G. WEIGHT, Major-General, Commanding. Headquaeteks Fourteenth Aemy Corps, minhville, December 18, 1862. , Major-General Wright, Cincinnati : Eastern Tennessee is probably stripped of troops. If you can sur- prise the railroad, make thorough work. The party should seize trains ; take possession of Loudon Bridge ; stop one train loaded with soldiers at Cleveland ; run another east to Dalton ; break road ; burn bridges between Dalton and Atlanta; returning, destroy Loudon Bridge. Pro- gramme bold, but. I believe can be successfully executed. Speed and secrecy are necessary. Part of command ought to make circuit, by Som- erset, toward Columbia, thus to divert attention — to make them think you are patrolling the country. In fact, it would be better to have it slyly leak out that you intend to get in rear of Morgan, toward Burkes- ville, to cut him off if he enters Kentucky, and thus kill two birds with one stone. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major-General. Nashville, December 19, 1862. Brigadier- General Boyle, Louisville: John H. Morgan started to-day from his camp, below Lebanon, with be- tween 5,000 and 6,000 cavalry, no infantry, and a few small batteries, for the purpose of breaking up the railroad. His advance guard now near Hartsville. This news is positive. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major- Genera I, Commanding. (Copy to General Granger, at Bowling Green.) Louisville, December 19, 1862. General Eoseceans: Cannot the forces at Gallatin cut Morgan oft"? Hartsville is only 16 or 17 miles from Gallatin, and it seems to me the force there could whip CiiAi.. xxXTi ) CORRKSPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 201 and capture his whole concern. I have a force one-third the size of the force at Gallatin, and cannot concentrate them without abandoning important points. I still hope yon will head off the scoundrel, and stop the Hartsville hole. J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier- General. Headquartees Fourteenth Army Corps, Nashville, December 19, 1862. Major-Geueral Chittenden : Send reconnaissance of one division early to-morrow across Stone's River. Stanley will furnish cavalry. Particulars by courier. By command : J. P. GAEESGHfi, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. Headquarters Department of the Cumberland, Nashville, December 19, 1862 — 9 p. m. Maj. Gen. Thomas L. Crittenden, Commanding Left Wing, Camp on Murfreesborough pike : General : The general commanding desires you to send out a divis- ion to morrow on reconnaissance; one brigade in the direction of Eural Hill, one toward Silver Springs, and the other to be held in reserve at the crossing of Stone's Eiver. Morgan's force of about 5,000 cavalry, with a few pieces of artillery, has positively reached the Cumberland, and the object of the reconnaissance is to ascertain if Kirby Smith is moving in support, in which case we will i)robably march immediately upon Murfreesborough, and endeavor at the same time to cut Smith off from the main body of the enemy. General Stanley will furnish the cavalry force to accompany the division from your command. Please arrange with him the hour of starting, which should be an early one. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. P. GAEESCHEl, Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff. Gallatin, December 19, 1862. Lieutenant-Colonel Gareschis : The surgeon in charge of our wounded men at Hartsville reports that John H. Morgan, with a considerable force, is within a short distance of that place. His camp-fires are seen from Hartsville, and a portion of his men are already across the river. I am very much inclined to think, from all I can learn, that quite a heavy force will be moved down upon this place at an early day. This place is by no means secure against a force of 15,000 or 20,000. I deem it important that a strong force be kept here until the river rises. There are no guns as yet in the fort. SPEED S. FEY, Brigadier -General. 202 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXIL Gaxlatin, December 19, 1862. Lieutenant-Colonel Garesche : It is now certain that the enemy is at Haitsville in some force; how large, we have not been able to ascertain. This infoiination was first communicated by negroes, and afterward confirmed by Colonel Wolford's scouts, who report them in considerable force, with infantry, cavalry, and artillery. With the present disposition of our forces, we could not resist a large force of the enemy. We need some more cavalry to protect that region of country. This point is far more important than is gener- ally supposed. There is now no longer any doubt in my mind as to an attack at some point in this region. It will certainly be made, unless prevented by the presence of quite a large force. They will not come without a force sufficiently strong to carry the place, with its present defenses. SPEED S. FEY, Brigadier- General. Headquaetees Foueteenth Aemy Coeps, H^asJiville, December 19, 1862. Brigadier-General Fet, Commanding : Tour report as to Morgan's movements is confirmed. He has started with from 5,000 to 6,000 cavalry, for the purpose of breaking the rail- road. Be on your guard. J. P. GAEESCHE, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. Headquaetees Foueteenth Army Coeps, Nashville, December 19, 1862. Brigadier- General Fet, Gallatin: Have you plenty of scouts out in direction of Lebanon ? Shall send strong reconnaissance that will hurt somebody on the Silver Springs road to-morrow ? Could you not assemble your forces and attack them, if only cavalry, at Hartsville by 7 o'clock to-morrow morning ? J. P. GAEES0H15, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staf. Headquaetees Foueteenth Aemy Coeps, Department of the Cumberland, Nashville, December 19, 1862. Brig. Gen. E. S. Geangee, Bowling Green : Yes ; the force at Mitchellsville should go to Buck Lodge or come to yon. How many troops has Bruce? Is he intrenched? If not, by moving to Clarksville at once, he will find intrenchments, in which he can hoid himself safe. You have force enough to whip anything that will come there, and Morgan too. Aim to find his encampments and surprise them. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major-General. Crap. XXXII.l CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 203 « Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Nashville, Decemher 19, 1862. Major-Greneral McCook: Morgan is at Hartsville, with 6,000 cavalry, on liis raiid. Don't know of anything more. General Crittenden has been ordered to send out a brigade on reconnaissance. If 1 think it necessary for a reconnaissance on your front, will notify yoa. W. S. KOSECRANS, Major-Oeneral. Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Department of the Cumberland, Nashville, Decemher 19, 1862. Major-General McCook: GEKERAii : It has been made known to the commanding general that there are many Catholic ofi&cers and soldiers scattered through the army, who, desirous of the consolations of their religion, are yet, from the nature of their case, now deprived of them. There is a way of meeting this want, and the commanding general will cheerfully undertake to procure the services of a sufficient number of priests for this purpose, on being assured that they will be taken care of, and their reasonable wants supplied, by those for whose spiritual interests they come to labor. Whenever, therefore, he receives a written pledge to this effect from the Catholics in any division or brigade, he will at once take means to obtain them a chaplain. The commanding officers of wings are re- spectfully requested to make this known to the men under their com- mand. By command of Major-General Eosecrans : J. P. GARESCHE, Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff. (Copies to Major-Generals Crittenden and Thomas.) Camp Hamilton, December 19, 1862—12 m. Col. J. P. Garesche, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff: I am this moment informed by good authority that 2,000 rebel cav- alry started yesterday to attack Fort Donelson. Will reach there to- morrow morning. JAS. S. NEGLEY, Brigadier- General. Cairo, III., December 19, 1862. Major-General Eosecrans : Your dispatch received. The only dispatch received from Secretary of the Navy, the General-in-Chief requests boats be sent up tbe Ten- nessee. I have ordered all the boats (five) under my control up that river. Will you send the dispatch requesting boats to Porter, who is below for his further action ? If he can spare boats from the fleet with him, he will doubtless do so. The light-draught boats draw from 3 to 5 feet. One is musket-ball proof. A. M. PENNOCK, Commandirig Station, and Fleet Captain. 204 kv., mid. and e. tenlf., n. ala., and sw. va. fcbap. xxxii- Headquarters Department op the CtjmberIand, Naslimllc, December 19, 1862. Brig. Gen. D. S. Stanley, Chief of Cavalry : General : The general commanding desires yon to distribute a regi- ment of cavalry along the north side of the Cumberland, in such a man- ner as to watch all the crossings of the river by which the railroad could be assailed between Gallatin and this city, and he also desires you to send across Stone's Eiver, chiefly in the direction of Lebanon, as many reliable scouts and spies as will keep you well advised of any move- ments which the enemy might make in that direction. I am, general, with respect, your obedient servant, J. P. GARESCHfi, Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff. Headquarters Department of the Cumberland, Washville, December 19, 1862 — 9.45 p. m. Brig. Gen. D. S. Stanley, Chief of Cavalry, Camp on Lebanon Pile : General : We have positive information that John H. Morgan, with a force estimated at between 5,000 and 6,000 cavalry — no infantry — and some pieces of artillery, is on his way to Kentucky, and has already reached the Cumberland, with his advance guards near Hartsville. The general is anxious to learn whether Kirby Smith is following up this movement. For this purpose he has ordered General Crittenden to send out, at an early hour tomorrow, a division from his command in recon- naissance, one brigade to move along the Rural Hill road, one along the road tp Silver Springs, and one to be held in reserve at the crossing of Stone's River. He desires you to furnish the cavalry force for this reconnaissance, and wishes it well pushed forward in the direction of Rural Hill, but with every precaution against an attack from that direction npon your right. He also desires the road behind, as you advance, lined with vedettes, so as to transmit rapidly any information of importance which may be obtained by the advanced guard. It is of great importance that the general should have early intelligence of any movement of Kirby Smith in support of Morgan. I have the honor to be, general, with much respect, your obedient servant, J. P. GARESCHE, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. Headquarters Left Wing, December 19, 1862—11.15 p. m. Brigadier-General Stanley, Commanding Cavalry : General: A communication has just been received from depart- ment headquarters desiring that a reconnaissance be made to-morrow by a division from the left wing, accompanied by a cavalry force to be furnished by you. The general commanding directs me to inform you that he has ordered the Fourth Division to start at 7 a. m. to-morrow and to cross Stone's River at Stewart's Ford. Colonel Minty, of the Chap, xxxii.] CORRESPONDENCK, ETC. UNION. 205 Fourth Michigan Cavalry, is well acquainted with the locality. He will send one brigade in the direction ofEural Hill, one in the direction of Silver Springs, and leave one in reserve at the crossing. Most respectfully, your obedient servant, JjTSE STAELING, Assistant Adjutant- General. Headquaetees Fourteenth Aemt Coeps, Nashville, December 19, 1862. Major-General KOTISSEAU: Brigadier-General Negley : Morgan has finally started for Kentucky. Was with advanced guard near Hartsville this evening. Have your troops in readiness early to- morrow to move, if called upon. By command : J. P. GAEESCHfi, Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff. Louisville, Ky., December 19, 1862—11 p. m. Colonel Stagee : General Eosecrans telegraphs that Morgan, with about 5,000 or 6,000, started from near Lebanon, Tenn., to break up our railroad. Advance had reached HartsvUle. Has several small batteries. Eumored con- templated attack on Gallatin. Eosecrans vetoes specials relating to this affair. SAM. BEUCH. Headquaetees, Gallatin, December 19, 1862. Major-General Thomas, or Col. J. P. Gaeesch^: General Eeynolds has just been here ; has been to Bledsoe's Creek a portion of the day. From information received through our spies and scouts, it is quite certain that Hartsville is occupied by the rebels, with their pickets thrown out in the direction of Gallatin, but in what force not known. If they do not attack Colonel Hall in the morning, a cav- alry force, under Colonel Wolford, with two ])ieces of artillery, will be sent forward to reconnoiter and ascertain their strength, &c. This may be the advance of Smith's forces. If so, this force should be strength- ened at once. Commissary Ward was arrested last night. General Fry has telegraphed Colonel Garesch6 to-night. GEO. E. FLYNT, Major and Chief of Staff. Headquaetees, Nashville, December 19, 1862. Maj. Geoege E. Flynt, Assistant Adjutant- General : Say to General Eeynolds to sustain his cavalry reconnaissance by infantry, and to General Fry to hold his troops in readiness to support General Eeynolds, if attacked. A strong picket of cavalry should be 206 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Cuap. XXZIL posted on the Scottsville road, to observe and report the earliest move- ments of the enemy in that direction, Paine to have his force in read- iness to concentrate on Gallatin in case it is ascertained that the enemy is approaching in force. GEO. H. THOMAS, Major- General, U. 8. Volunteers. Geneeal Oedees, ) Hdqes. Foueteenth Aemt Ooeps, > Depaktment op the Cumbeeland, No. 41. ) Nashville, Tenn., December 19, 1862. I. The numeration of divisions and brigades, now running through the ■whole army, is hereby changed. Divisions will hereafter be known as the First, Second, Third, &c., of the center, or of such a wing. Brigades, as the First, Second, Third, &c., of such a division. II. Brigades in divisions, and divisions in wings, &c., will be num- bered from right to left; but in reports of operations they will be des- ignated by the names of their commanders. III. Flags will be used to indicate the various headquarters, as fol- lows : General headquarters — the National flag, 6 feet bj' 5, with a golden eagle below the stars, 2 feet from tip to tip. Eight wing — a plain light crimson flag. Center — a plain light blue flag. Left wing — a plain pink flag. First Division, right wing — the flag of the wing, with one white star, 18 inches in diameter, the inner point 1 inch from the staff. Second Division, right wing — the flag of the wing, with two white stars, each 18 inches in diameter, the inner points 1 inch from the staff. Third Division, right wing — the flag of the wing, with three white stars, each 18 inches in diameter, set in triangular form, the outside star 1 inch from the outer line of flag. The division flags of the center and left wing will correspond with the above ; that is to say, they will be the flags of the center or left wing, as the case may be, and with one, two, or three white stars, each 18 inches in diameter, according as they represent the First, Second, or Third Divisions. The headquarters flags of all brigades will be the flags of their divisions, with the number of the brigade in black, 8 inches long, in the center of each star. That of the brigade of regulars, however, will, instead of the white star and black number, have simply a golden star. The flags of the wings will be 6 feet on staff by 4 feet fly ; those of the divisions and brigades 5 feet by 3. They will all be of a pattern to be furnished to the quartermaster's depart- ment. Artillery reserve — a plain red flag, equilateral in shape, each side being 5 feet. Cavalry reserve — of the same shape as division flags, 3 feet fly by 5 on the staff, but of deep orange color. Divisions and brigades to be designated as in the infantry ; that is, the First, Second, and Third Divisions by one, two, and three white stars respectively ; the First, Second, and Third Brigades by black figures in each star. Engineer corps — a white and blue flag, blue uppermost and running hor- izontally. Flag 5 feet on staff' by 3 feet fly. Hospitals and ambulance depots — a light yellow flag, 3 feet square, for the hospitals and for the principal ambulance depot on a field of battle ; 2 feet square for the lesser ones. Subsistence depots or store-houses — a plain light green flag, 3 feet square. Quartermaster's depots or store-houses — same flag, with the letters Q. M. D. in white, 1 foot long. I Y. All of these flags will be attached to a portable staff, 14 feet long, made in two joints, and will be habitually displayed in front of the tent, or from some prominent part of the house or vessel occupied by Chap. XXXII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 207 the officer, whose headquarters they are intended to designate ; and on the march will be carried near his person. V. The quartermaster's department will take immediate measures to supply these flags upon requisitions approved by wing and division commanders, who will cause such requisitions to be made without delay. By command of Major-General Rosecrans : J. P. GARESGHfi, Assistant Adjutant-Oeneral and Chief of Staff. Nashville, December 19, 1862. Major-General Weight, Cincinnati, Ohio : Now is a good time to occupy Clarksville. Forrest goes toward Corinth. Would like to post Granger's force there, if you can re- place him by good commander at Bowling Green, which is an important point. W. S. EOSEGEANS, Major-General, Commanding. Hkadqxjabtees Depaetment of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, December 19, 1862. Maj, Gen. W. S. Eoseceans, Nashville, Tenn. ; Tour telegram just received. Have written you to-day in regard to expedition, which is composed of 1,200 cavalry, under General Carter. It is to cross the mountains east of Cumberland Gap, and strike the road at Union and Watauga, at any rate, and, if practicable, dividing after crossing mountains, one portion moving toward Kuoxville. Hope to destroy everything on road between Union and Knoxville, if nothing more. The route west of Cumberland Gap impracticable for want of forage, so scouts report. By the other, enough can be had for expe- dition. WEIGHT. Headquaetees Poueteenth Aemy Coeps, Nashville, December 19, 1862. Major-General Weight, Cincinnati: I fear your expedition is too slight and feeble. They may make up in velocitv for their small mass. Can't you send more ? W. S. EOSECEANS, Major-General. Cincinnati, December 19, 1862. Major-General Eoseceans: The force is not only aU I can spare, but I have already weakened too much the cavalry on your line of communication. Don't know that I would make it stronger if I could, but with somewhat more than double the number it might be divided, as yon suggested to-day. Granger has not. this moment, 500 mounted men left. ' ' . H. G. WEIGHT, Major-General. 208 KY., MID. AND E? TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chai-. xxxn. Headquaetees Department of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, December 19, 1862. Majnr-General Eosecbans, Nashville, Tenn. : I can occupy Clarksville by Brace's force if yoa desire it, but Gran- ger's force ought not to be taken from Bowling Green, as I can't replace it except by Bruce. This I will do if you wish it. We must keep a strong force on your line of communications, since a misfortune there, causing a week's interruption, would starve you. I directed the occu- pation of Clarksville by a small force, some days ago, from Bruce's com- mand. H. G. WEIGHT, Major- General, Commanding. Headquaetees Foueteenth Aemy Coeps, Nashville, December 19, 1862. Maj. Gen. HoEATio G. Weight, Cincinnati: Clarksville should at present be strongly occupied, till the river rises. My idea was to send Bruce there with all his force at once, or let Bruce's force return to Bowling Green, and Granger go there. As this will cause some delay, better order Bruce to move there at once by quick march. Tour idea about the necessity of preserving the railroad at all hazards is mine, and I have a heavy force on it. W. S. EOSBOEANS, Major- General. Headquaetees Foueteenth Aemy Coeps, Nashville, December 19, 1862. Major-General Weight, Lexington, Ky. : John H. Morgan has started on his raid with between 5,000 and 6,000 cavalry and a few small batteries. Is at Hartsville to-night. We are waiting to see whether there Avill be an attempt to strike Gallatin, aided by an infantry force. W. S. EOSEGEANS, Major-General. Headquaetees Uepaetment of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, December 19, 1862. Brigadier-General Boyle, Louisville, Ky. : Has Colonel Bruce occupied Clarksville ? If not, he should do so at once, either with his main force or by a small one, with the rest within supporting distance. I incline to the former, so that he may have his full strength to resist an attack. H. G. WHIGHT, Major-General, Commanding. Headquaetees Depaetment of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, December 19, 1862. Brigadier-General Boyle, Louisville, Ky. : If our force at Bowling Green and Munfordville fight, llicy can whip Morgan's force, and if he really comes (which I do not believe), all the Obap. xxxn.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. ' 209 troops at Columbia and other points must combine to intercept him. We can wait till to-morrow for further developments. Pur troops must understand that they are expected to fight, and if they do half their duty they can whip Morgan's rascals. H. G. WEIGHT, Major- General, Commanding. Headqxtabtees Akmy of Tennessee, Murfreesborougli, Tenn., December 20, 1862. Maj, G. ni., siiys: "Fight at both trestles ; our forces surrendered." A lieutenant of the Ninety- first Illinois, paroled at Elizabethtowu, reports Morgan's force 8,000 to 12,000 and six pieces of artillery. Kebels say their destination is this city. Both our lines cut south of Bardstown Junction about 10 p. m. Orders given to evacuate small posts. Stockades concentrated on im- portant points. SAM. BRUCH. MUNFORDVILLE, December 28, 1862. J. Fitch : Will send your disi)atch through to Louisville. Morgan at Elizabeth- town. Colonel Harlan went this morning in pursuit. I fear that he will not be iu time. Hope, however, that (reneral Gilbert made some arrangements to meet them, as we were in constant connnunication until wires were cut north. All well. E. H. HOBSON, Colonel, Commanding Post. Headquarters Uepaktment oi' the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, December 28, 1802 — 1 a. m. Brigadier-General Boyle, Louisville, Ky. : Johnson's cavalry have been ordered to report to you. They have not been fully armed and equipped, but you shall have them as they are. Will try in the morning to secure you some gunboats. Don't under- stand XVI* conduct, and it must be looked into. Use your authority in the matter, if necessary, without hesitation. H. G. WRIGHT, Major- General, Commanding. Headquarters Department of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, December 28, 1862 — 1.30 p. m. Brigadier-General Boyle, Louisville, Ky. : Johnson's cavalry, some 800 strong, may not be fully armed. Have muskets or rifles ready for issue to them on tlieir arrival, if they need them. You had better recall Edwards' regiment, unless you have some especial service for him. He can do nothing by himself, and he will add materially to your force. Don't mind small places; you can't defend them all, and any attempts to do so will involve your being beaten in detail. H. G. WRIGHT, Major- General, Commanding. ' Cipher. 260 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. (Chap. XXXn. Headquabters Depaetment of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, December 28, 1862 — 11.45 a. m. Major-General Granger, Lexington, Ky. ; Just heard from Boyle. Fighting going on at Muldraugh's Hill. Mor- gan's force larger than reported. Can't you scud troops at once to Louis- ville? If you do not, we may lose that place. A single regiment would help. Have you sent any force to Lebanon ? My last telegram, sent last night, not answered. I fear the road is seriously injured. H.G. WEIGHT. Headquarters Department of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, December 28, 1862. Gov. David Tod, Columbus, Ohio: Last night I received intelligence from General Boyle, at Louisville, that Morgan had passed our larger posts on the Louisville and Nash- ville Kailroad ; had got possession of Elizabethtown, and that more troops were necessary at Louisville for its security. I at once ordered General Am men to send Colonel Wilcox's regiment without referring to you, as it was too late to communicate. I trust this action will meet your ap- proval. The regiment will be returned for completion of organization, if desired, after necessity for its services at Louisville is passed. H. G. WlilGHT, Major-General, Commanding. Headquarters Department of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, December 28, 1862 — 1.25 p. m. Gov. David Tod, Columbus, Ohio : The raid into Kentucky may be more serious than our information has led us to believe, and we may want all the force we can raise. Will you hold any forces under your control ready for service, and notify me of what I can count upon ? H. G. WEIGHT, Major-General, Commanding. Headquarters Department of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Dec&tnber 28, 1862 — 1.30 a. m. Maj. Gen. Jacob D. Cox, Marietta, Ohio : It is impossible, in my judgment, to increase the force in Kentucky as soon as desirable, and you will therefore detach as much of the force in the Kanawha as you prudently can. So direct it to rei)ort to me with- out delay. I have heretofore spoken of Crook's division. I am not par- ticular about this. Send such troops as you can spare, and reorganize hose left in the Kanawha as you think proper, under whatever com- jaander you may select. H. G. WEIGHT, Major-General. Chap, xxxn ] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 261 •Headquarters Left Wing, December 29, 1862—12.30 a. in. Col. J. P. Garesch^, Chief of Staff : Colonel : Colonel Murray, commanding the detachment which was detailed to go to Lizzard's, has just returned. He reports having come upon the enemy at the ford, 2 miles in advance of our outposts, in such force that he judged it unsafe to attempt to pass. Their flres extended largely to the right of our camp. They had been all day this side of the creek as patrols, and to-night were signaling with blue lights. Most respectfully, your obedient servant, T. L. CEITTENDEN, Major- General, Commanding. Headquarters Left Wing, Decemher 20, 18G2. Generals Palmer and Wood : General : The general commanding directs that at 10 o'clock this morning, precisely, you send a regiment across the creek as skirmishers, to discover whether there is any considerable force in front of us on the other side. Instruct them to press forward boldly, and drive in any forces that may be opposed to them, until they come upon the enemy in position. The object is to ascertain with certainty whether there is any heavy force in front, and their exact position. Before sending the regi- ment over, at once so dispose your other troops and artillery as to afl'ord the most complete protection to the regiment advanced, in case of re- pulse or any serious reverse. By command of Major-General Crittenden : LYNE STAELING, Assistant Adjutant- General. Headquarters Left Wing, December 29, 18G2. General Palmer: General : As soon as General Wood's command is out of the way, you will cross the bridge with a brigade. As soon as they are over, they will advance by regiments, marching by the flank, keeping regimental distances, with a battery accompanying the brigade in the interval be- tween the regiments. As soon as this brigade is sufficiently out of the way, you will cross with the remaining brigades, marching in the same order. Move up closely to General Wood's command. Should you find it necessary to form in line of battle, you will form on the right of General Wood's command. Bv order of Maior-General Crittenden : ^ LYNE STARLING, Assistant Adjutant-General. Headquarters Left Wing, December 29, 1862. General Wood: General: You will at once push forward a brigade across the bridge. As soon as they are over they will advance by regiments, marching by 262 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., Ato SW. VA. [CiiAP.XXilt Ibe flank, keeping regimental distances, with a battery |iccompanying the brigade in the interval between the regiments. As soon as the bri- gade is out of the way, you will cross with the remaining brigades, marching in the same order. As soon as you can move up, do so, and make room tor General Palmer, who will immediately follow you, march- ing in the same order. Should you find it necessary to form in line of battle, do so, so as to enable General Palmer to form on your right. By command of Major-General Crittenden : LYNE STARLING, Asuistant Adjutant- General. Headquarters Left Wing, December 29, 1862. General Van Cleve : General : You will immediately, upon receipt of this dispatch, move a brigade across the creek. As soon as they are entirely over, move promptly by the best route you can to rejoin the command on the Mur- freesborough pike. They will advance by regiments, marchjng by the flank, keeping regimental distances, with a battery accompanying the brigade in the interval between the regiments. As soon as the advance brigade is out of the way, move over with your whole command, and march promptly forward in tbe same order as commanded for the first brigade. By command of Major General Crittenden : LYNE STARLING, Assistant Adjutant- General. Headquarters Fourth Division, Left Wing, December 29, 1862—10.30 a. m. Maj. Lyne Starling, Assistant Adjutant- General : We are shelling their advance vedettes. PALMER, Brigadier-General. Headquarters Left Wing, December 29, 1862—1.30 p. m. Col. J. P. GARESCH6, Chief of staff : Colonel : When about 2 miles beyond Stewart's Creek, I was met by an aide from General Palmer, in advance, who informs me that Gen- eral Negley is still at the ford, not having yet crossed the creek, they and 1 supposing that he was advancing on our right. I shall continue to move on until further orders, unless stopped by the enemy. The road by which I expect Van Cleve to come on is only 1 mile this side the creek, as I am informed by a guide. Most respectfully, your obedient servant, T. L. CRITTENDEN, Major-General, Commanding. Chap. XXXH.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 263 Headquarters Left Wing, Dicember 29, 1862—3 p. m. Col. J. P. Garesch^, Chief of Staff: Colonel: General Van Cleve is just passing; has nothing of interest to report, having seen no enemy. 1 can pow distinctly hear troops pass- ing to my right, which I now suppose to be General jfegley's forces. I have waited for some answer to my dispatches, but as I suppose there is to be none, I shall immediately go on. The troops have not halted. Most respectfully, vour obedient servant, T. L. CRITTENDEN, Major-General, Commanding, Headquarters Left Wing, Five miles from Murfreesborough, December 29, 18G2 — 3.52 p. m. Col. J. P. Garesch^, Chief of Staff: Colonel : An aide of General Wood brings word that on the other side of Stone's Eiver the enemy is in full view ; infantry, artillery, and cavalry in regular order of battle are posted. He has halted to gather up his column and await orders. Shall we force our way over to-night ? General Negley is now in the road ahead of General Van Cleve, having come in by a country road that comes into the turnpike just 5 milea from Murfreesborough. I am going immediately to the front. Most respectfully, your obedient servant, T. L. CRITTENDEN, Major-General, Commanding. Hdqrs. Left Wing, Fourteenth Army Corps, December 29, 1862—4 p. m. Colonel Garesch^, Chief of Staff: I am now in front, within three-fourths of a mile of Stone's River. The enemy is plainly in view. Shall I advance farther ? Respectfully, T. L. CRITTENDEN, Major-General, Commanding. Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Department of the Cctmberland, December 29, 1862. Major-General Crittenden : Dispatch of 4 p. m. received. If you see good chance, open on them ^*^ ^'^*"^^'^- GARESCHE, Chief of Staff. Headquarters Department of the Cumberland, Near Stewart's Creeh, December 29, 1862—5.15 p. m. Major-General Crittenden : General: Form your troops in two lines on the most advantageous heights, just out of cannon-shot of the enemy. If too much crowded. 264 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [<'"ap. XXXH. form yonr line with two divisions only, holding the third iu reserve. Let your men get their meals; supply themselves well with water. Throw back a line of skirmishers on your left flank for some distance, down the creek ; reconuoiter carefully, .and ascertain if there are good fords. The line of Stone's Eiver down to the Jefferson Bridge must be observed well with cavalry ; the ford at Sulphur Spring occupied by a regiment of infantry, and, if easy of access, with two pieces of artilleiy, they to come from reserve division. Try and place your lines so that the enemy cannot slip out on the other side of Stone's Eiver, and enfi- lade them. Post a strong line of sharpshooters on the bank of the river, supported by a brigade, probably, along the line of the railroad. Gen- eral Negley has been ordered to take post on your right. General Mc- Cook has been ordered to close in on the Wilkinson pike. Thomas has been ordered to send a brigade of Kousseau's division to Jefferson, to reconnoiter as far as Dr. Black's sho[). I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. P. GARESCHE, Assistant A^utant- General and Chief of iStaff. Headquaetees Foueteenth Aemy Coeps, cumbeela December 29, 1862. Depaetment of the Cumbeeland, Major-General Ceittenden, Commanding Left Wing : Occupy Murfreesborough, if ybu can, with one division. Encamp main body of troops on this side, as before directed. GAEESCHE, Chief of Staff. Headquaetees Left Wing, December 29, 1862—5.25 p. m. Colonel Gaeesch^, Chief of Staff: Colonel: Tour dispatch is just received, in which you say occupy Murfreesborough to-night with one division, &c., as before directed. -No such order has been received before. The order was given as you directed, the troops were advancing, but just at this point General Palmer and General Wood have ridden up and protest against it as very hazardous to move troops iu the night, unacquainted with the ground, against troops in position. A good citizen, who is just now here, says if we were not opposed by the enemy, the crossing of Stone's Eiver is so difl&cult we should have trouble in crossing. Under these circumstances, believing, if you were here, you would not order an ad- vance, and as it will not get any darker, and I can communicate with you in an hour, I have concluded to suspend your order until I can again liear from you. If ordered to move, I will instantly execute it, but con- sider it impossible to take the artillery, and suggest that it should be left. Most respectfully, your obedient servant, T. L. CEITTENDEN, Major- General, Commanding. CfiAP. XxXn.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — tJNlON. 265 December 29, 18C2— 5.40 p. m. Colouel Gaeesch:^, Chief of Staff : I Lave suspended the execution of your order for one hour, until I can get the troops well in position, and have sent you a note by courier. Eespectfully, T. L. CRITTENDEN, Major- General. Headquaetees Left Wing, December 29, 1862—6.15 p. m. Colonel Gabesch^ : A prisoner, just captured, reports that Breckinridge, with his division, is but a few hundred yards in front of us. Your dispatch of 5.15 re- ceived. Eespectfully, T. L. CRITTENDEN, Major- General, Commanding. Headqtjaetees Foueteenth Akmy Coeps, op the cumbekla December 29, 1862—9 p. m. Department op the Cumbekland, General Crittenden : The order to occupy Murfreesborough was based on information re- ceived fi'om General Palmer, that the enemy was running. You did right not to attempt its execution. General will soon ride to front. Buckner can't be before you. Reconnoiter well in front and flank. Try and open signal communication with McCook, who is only 3 miles oil'. J. P. GARESCHfi, Chief of Staff. Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, December 29, 1862—9 p. m. Major-General Crittenden : AU right. Win be down to the front directly. Be careful not to let camp-fires show where your lines are. W. S. ROSECRANS, Major-General. Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Department of the Cumberland, December 29, 1862. Major-General Crittenden, Commanding Left Wing : The firing yon hear is from McCook. Stanley writes from Edwards' Hill, 11 o'clock a. m., that he had met no enemy. Country people said they were evacuating Murfreesborough. Cars seen running south. Mc- Cook just behind Stanley. GARESCHfi, Chief of Staff. 266 KT., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXH. Headqtjaetees Department of the Cumbekland, Camp near La Vergne, December 29, 1862 — 1.45 a. m. Major-Geiieral McCooK, Triune : General: I am directed by the general commanding to inform you that a regiment of cavalry which was sent down this evening from Stewartsborough toward Lizzard's had been obliged to return, leaving meantime the enemy in such force at the. fords at Stewart's Creek, 2 miles in advance of our position, so as to make it imprudent to go in. Their camp extended a considerable distance to the right of our extreme right, and they signaling with blue lights. The geueral wishes you to be on your guard, therefore, and desires you to throw out infantry scouts upon the roads leading from the Nolensville pike toward Murfrees- borough, and which flank your march. Pray keep me advised of your movements, progress, and whereabouts. It is more than ever important that your dispatches should give the hour when and locality where you write. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. P. GAKESCHfi, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. Hdqrs. Eight Wing, Fourteenth Army Corps, December 29, 18C2— 8.30 a. m. Colonel GareschE: I am marching on the road by Lane's store ; Davis has the advance. I will proceed carefully, looking well to my flanks. 1 was not iuformed whether the force which stopped Murray's cavalry was infantry or cav- alry. I will push on as ordered, and if I think they have an overwhelm- ing force opposed to me, I will take up a strong position, and hold on until I hear from you. I deem it absolutely necessary to co-operate with the center. 1 have left a brigade this side of Triune in a strong position. Davis is now near Lane's store. I will not descend into the valley until I know that all is clear in my front, or, at least, until I know the amount of force opposed to me. Eespectfully, A. Mod. McCOOK, Major- General, Commanding. Hdqrs. Eight Wing, Fourteenth Army Corps, Nine Miles from Murfreesborough, December 29, 18C2— 12.20 p. m. Colonel Garesch^, Chief of Staff: My column arrived here at 12 m. to day. My road has been very bad. This point is G or 7 miles above Stewartsborough. I have heard no firing in your direction, which leads me to believe that you have not advanced, or that the enemy have retired before you. I have seen none of the enemy to-day, save 3 straggling prisoners. I have sent a dispatch to you direct, and send this by Nolensville. The general talk among the peo- ple here is that the enemy have left Murfreesborough. There is a heavy cedar thicket and hills in my front. I am now feeling them. Zahm, with three regiments, is on the direct road from Triune to Murfrees- borough. Have not heard from Zahm. Stanley has [no] ammunition. Respectfully, ■ A. McD. MoCOOK, Major-General, Commanding. Chap. XXXn.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 267 Headquarters Department of the Cumberland, Camp near La Vergne, December 29, 1862 — 2 p. m. Major-General McCooK : Your dispatch just received. The general commanding directs me to say that you had better leave Stanley to observe your flauk and rear south of Triune. He is informed that there is no doubt plenty of ammu- nition in Nashville for any caliber of arms Stanley has. It is his fault if he is out, and he must provide Tvithout delay ; if he can do no better, he must go back. Walker's three regiments have been ordered to be left at Nolensville to close that line. He thinks it would be well if you could leave some force, one or two regiments, at Triune. Tour choice of Bole Jack line is approved. If that road is good, you can place a brigade south of Lane's store, if you deem it prudent. I am, general, verj' respectfully, your obedient servant, J. P. GAEESOHfi, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. Hdqrs. Eight Wing, Fourteenth Army Corps, WilMnson's CrossBoads, [December 29, 1862.] [General Eosecrans:] General : I neglected to inform you that I have failed to find Negley, Thomas, or Eonsseau. I heard Negley was coming up right bank of Stewart's Creek. He is not here. I will persevere, and try and find him by morning. McCOOK, Major-Oeneral. (Indorsement] Headquarters, December 29, 1862—11 p. m. [General Eosecrans:] General : This just received. I have not answered it, as you gave direction to have General McCook found, and as he (McCook) says he will persevere, and try to find Negley till morning, answer would do no good. Verv respectfully, your obedient servant, ^ ^ C.E.THOMPSON, Captain and Aide-de-Camp. Headquarters Eight Wing, Three Miles from Wilkinson^ s CrossBoads, December 29, 1802— 3 p. m. Colonel GARESCH6, Chief of Staff : The rebels appeared in strong force in my front, but retired. I think thev came out to burn the bridge over Overall's Creek. 1 will not go beyond Wilkinson's Cross-Eoads until further orders. I send you notes from Stanley and Sheridan, which will be of importance to you. They are undoubtedly in force, and intend to fight at Stone's River You are now in about half hour communication of me. I have had Zahm and three regiments of cavalry on the Franklin road. Two of my divisions have already passed Lizzard's, and Johnson, my reserve, left one brigade at Triune, and one in charge of the ammunition train ; consequently he 268 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. xxxn. lias but one brigade. I can, if you wish, picket that road by a brigade of infantry, but Zahm will sleep there to-night. I will have all up to Wilkinson's Cross-Koads, snug, and wait your orders. A. McD. McCOOK, Major-General, Commanding. [Inolosnre.l Wilkinson's Ckoss-Eoads. Major-General MoCook: General: Our cavalry are about 2 miles beyond this. Zahm is abreast with us; he has been fighting some. The burning going on seems to be the Nashville pike bridge over Stone's Kiver. The pris- oners aud negroes say the rebs are in line of battle from the Franklin to the Nashville pike. They have moved all their camps. I will arrange to bivouac if you have no orders. D. S. STANLEY, Brigadier- Oeneral. Headquarters Department of the Cumberland, Stewart's Creek, December 29, 1862—3.20 p. m. Major-General McCook: General: Your dispatch communicatiug intelligence conveyed by Mr. Lane, General Sheridan's scout, is received. Tbis, if true, makes it very important that we should know in what direction Hardee has re- tired. Try and ascertain, and report as soon as you possibly can. Let us know, too, the position of your troops, of the advanced division par- ticularly, and what were the obstacles which interposed, if any, besides the fog, in the way of your advance yesterday. Since my last dispatch, in which I announced to you that Crittenden has taken and holds the bridge over Stewart's Creek, on the Murfreesborough pike, we have learned that Hazen has also taken and was in possession of that on the Jefferson pike. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, C. GODDAED, Acting Assistant Adjutant- Oeneral. Headquarters Department of the Cumberland, Stewart's Creek, Murfreesborough Pike, December 29, 1862—4.02 p. m. Major-General McCooK: General: Your dispatch, 12.20 p.m., just received. Palmer's divis- ion is within 3 miles of Murfreesborough. No firing since early this morning. Crittenden's corps has crossed Stewart's Creek ; his trains are following. Your conjectures are probably correct. There is no neces- sity of your going into Murfreesborough to night, if that is the case. Come on until you reach the Wilkinson pike, whenever you can find forage. Should it prove, as we now believe, the enemy has made a pre- (iipitate retreat from Murfreesborough, you had better move on Salem, where you will probably find forage, and where you can receive your sup- plies by Murfreesborough pike. If you can find forage, push a reconnoi- teriug party of two brigades down the road toward Shelbyville to Mid- Chap, xxxtt] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 269 dleton. K you see General Stanley, tell him to direct his cavalry to look out particularly for forage west of Salem, and to push on down to ShelbyvDle. Negley is moving on Wilkinson's Cross-Eoads. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, 0. GODDAKD, Major and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. Hdqes. Eight Wing, Aemy op the Ctjmberlajid, WilTcinson's, 5 miles from Stones Biver, December 29, 18G2 — 4.25. General Ceittenden: Deae Tom: I am up and ready for work. My cavalry, I hear, have just made an unfortunate dash on some rebel infantry, on the right of Wilkinson pike. I have not heard of Thomas, Eousseau, or Negley to-day. The rebels, so far as my information goes, are in line of battle, their left on the Franklin road and extending to the Murfreesborough pike. All their camps have been struck and baggage sent out on tLe McMinuville road. 1 have not heard from Eosecrans to know what to do. I suppose I will get instructions to-night. We all should meet and have a conference; don't you say so? I have had a miserable road to- day. Was sick yesterday, but am well to-day. Would be glad to see you. Eespectfully, A. Mod. McCOOK, Major-General. Headquaetees Department of the Cumberland, Stetcartsborough, December 29, 1862 — 5.30 p. m. Major-General McCooK: General, ; Eeport from Crittenden's advance, 3.45 p. m., says the enemy in line of battle on the east side of Stone's Eiver — infantry, cav- alry, and artillery. Crittenden has been ordered to form in order of battle out of cannon range, covering his flank down Stone's Eiver to Jefferson pike, two divisions in front across Murfreesborough road, one in reserve, Negley to come in on his right. Place your left division on Negley's right, in two lines. Put your right facing a little more to the south, I should judge, from what I know of the country, and then re- connoiter in force south toward Franklin road. Send cavalry to the west down toward Salem, the main point being to cover your right against a possibility of a surprise, and to ascertain if the enemy intend to fight altogether behind Stone's Eiver. Establish signal stations, if you can, to communicate. I expect to be down at the front. By order of General Eosecrans : C. GODDARD, Major and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. Hdqes. Eight Wing, Fourteenth Aemy Coeps, Wilkinson^s Cross-Boads, December 29, 1862 — 10.20 p. m. Colonel GAEESCH6, Chief of Staff : Colonel : I have ordered the brigade of Johnson's division left at Triune to march by night to join me here. They will be here by day- 270 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. xxxn. light in the morning. It gives me 2,000 more good men, and as all is concentrated at Murfreesborough and Triune, not incur line of commu- nication, I deem it useless there. All quiet in my front. I will attend to my right. I have Colonel Zahm and three regiments of cavalry ou that road, and one-half of his men in the saddle patrolling. I will have timely warning. I have cavalry in search of Negley, but have failed to find him as yet. Zahm drove the rebels in within sight of Murfrees- borough, when he was shelled from other side of Stone's River. How will 1 communicate with you now, as the courier line is withdrawn? Stanley will attend to the roads south. Your idea about the line is right. My right is retired, and, I think, safe. The cars are very busy, running in and out of Murfreesborough, to what effect none but a rebel knows. My headquarters are exactly ou the cross-roads. I have no baggage, and am staying with Johnson, and I hope to see you to-night or early in the morning. A. McD. McCOOK, Major- General. Headquaeters Department op the Cumberland, Camp near La Vergne, December 29, 1S62 — 1 a. m. Major-General Thomas, Commanding Center, Stewartsborough : General : General Crittenden reports that the regiment of cavalry sent down to Lizzard's had just returned, having encountered the enemy in such force at the ford, 2 miles in advance of our outposts, as to think it imprudent to go on. Their fires extended considerably to the right of our position, and they had been on this side of the creek during the day. Underthese circumstances the general wishes you to throw out at once a strong picket of cavalry, supported by at least a regiment of infantry, along that road on this side of the creek, directing them to keep a sharp lookout and themselves concealed. In the morning he wants a strong infantry and cavalry reconnaissance pushed forward in that direction. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. P. GAEESCHE, Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff. Headquarters, December 29, 1862—7.50 a. m. Major-General Thomas, Commanding Center : The general commanding desires an immediate report from you of the state of things along your lines, and those of the enemy in front of you. By command of Maj. Gen. W. S. Eosecrans- J. P. GAKESCHfi, Chief of Staff. Headquarters Center, December 29, 1862. Major-General Crittenden : Negley is moving up, and General Eosecrans desires you to move on. Your teams have been ordered to follow. GEO. H. THOMAS, Major-General, Commanding. Chap. XXXU.] . COERESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 271 Headquaktees Twenty-eighth Beigade, Gamp north side of Stone's River, December 20, 1862. William r. McDowell, Acting Assistant Adjutant- General, Third Division : SiE : I have the honor to report that we arrived liere all safe, and that I have occupied the position as per orders. The enemy were here in force on Saturday, but left here on hearing that our forces were ad- vancing, burning the bridge over the East Fork of Stone's Eiver, and barricading the highway with rails, &c. ; consequently it is impossible to advance farther on the pike in this direction, as the river (East Fork) is not fordable at this point ; may be below. Will examine the oountrj' as thoroughly as possible under the circumstances, and report by courier in the morning. Yours, truly, JOHN C. STARKWEATHER, Golonel, Commanding. Headquaetees Thied Division, Near Stewartsborough, December 30, [1862] — 1 a. m. Major-General Thomas: Geneeal : Shall I order Golonel Starkweather back iu the morning, and, as the night is inclement, had I not better defer marching from this camp till daylight ? It is now 1 a. m. Very truly, &c., LOVELL H. EOUSSEAU, Major- General. llndorsement.l General Eousseau : General Thomas has been absent since morning, and I do not know how important it is for troops to follow. I received an order from him to-night to follow him at early dawn. You will use your own discretion in regard to marching. I understand the enemy is leaving, or have left Murfreesborough, and that our troops are pursuing. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, GEO. E. FLYNT, Assistant Adjutant-General. Headquaetees Depaetment of the Gumbeeland, Gamp near La Vergne, December 29, 1862 — 1.50 a. m. Colonel Walkee, Commanding First Brigade, First Division, Center, Nolensville : A cavalry reconnaissance made this evening has developed the pres ence of the enemy (apparently heavy force) at the ford of Stewart's Creek 2 miles in advance of the outposts of our right. Such being the case, the general desires you to be wary, guarding well your front and exposed flank. I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant, . ^ ^ ' . J. P. GARESCHli:, Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff. 272. KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHxr. xxxn. Hdqrs. First Bkigade, First Division, Center, Fourteenth Army Corps, , Camp on Mill Creek, December 29, [1802]— 12 m. Maj. George E. Flynt : Major : I have the honor to report the receipt of your order of yes- terday. On night before last I learned, through Cai)tain McQuilkin, my acting assistant adjutant-general, who met an ofQcer from Major-General Thomas' staff, that orders had been sent me to move to Nolensville. This ofQcer then directed that my brigade should move to that point the following morning. Learning that General Rousseau's trains were having great difficulty in crossing from the Wilson to the Nolensville pike, and could not possibly get out of my wny, 1 thought it advisable to go back beyond Brentwood a half mile and cross to the Nolensville pike, by a cross road known as the Raines' Cross-Road. This I did, and found a good road, reached the pike in safety with all my train, and advanced to this point. Here, the bridge being destroyed, the crossing had become utterly impracticable. I found the Michigan Mechanics and Engineers busily engaged constructing the bridge, which they assured me would be ready for crossing by 8 or 9 o'clock this morning. It will be 10 or 11, however. As soon as it is, I shall move forward, in accord- ance with orders. In compliance with instructions from Major-General Thomas, I sent my quartermaster to Nashville for a train, but was unable to get it. I then sent my quai-termaster to Gallatin for my old train. He will re- turn to-night if he gets the train, and load it and follow on to this point. If not, I will send again with the order of Captain Mackay, and try my luck again, when I will be ready to carry out your instructions. Very respectfully, yours, M. B. WALKER, Colonel, Commanding First Brigade. December 29, 1862. General Thomas : General Palmer has driven the enemy to within 3 miles of Murfrees- borough. Enemy are running. VO>r SCHRADEE, Lieutenant- Colonel and Inspector-General. Stewartsborough, Tenn., December 29, 1862. Brigadier-General Manson : If General Wright, with 20,000 men, cannot take care of Morgan, I shall not send any more troops up. I have already sent three brigades. Has Colonel Bruce taken possession of Clarksviile? If so, open com- munication with him at once. Tell him to put himself in order, and gather provisions and forage not only for himself, but foi' Nashville. W. S. KOSECKANS. Chap. XXXH.I CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 273 Headquarters Department of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, December 29, 1802 — 12 m. Brigadier-General Boyle, Louisville, Ky. : As soon as you can take the offensive against Morgan, do so. With Johnson's cavalry and what you had before, you ought to be at least equal to him. Follow up, and continue to do so till he gets back to his lines ; and, as soon as you can, communicate with General Kosecrans, telling him when to head him off. H. G. WBIGHT, Major- General, Commanding. Heaikjuarters Bepartment op the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, December 29, 1862. Brigadier-General Boyle, Louisville, Ky. : The railroad being interrupted, it is imperative to supply General Kosecrans' army by way of the Cumberland Eiver, if possible. Send, if you can, 1,000,000 rations that way at once, calling upon the proper naval commander for convoy of gunboats. Let me know if this can be done. Could not get communication by telegraph with Evansville yes- terday. Try it yourself to-day. H. G. WEIGHT, Major-General, Commanding. Headquarters Department op the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, December 29, 1802. Brigadier-General Boyle, Louisville, Ky. : The road to Nashville must be repaired as quickly as possible. En- gage competent superintendents for the work, who can tell what timber is needed, and I will set quartermasters to procure and forward it. A good manager who knows his business will take the trouble off j'our hands. Let me know what is wanted in the morning. Have telegraphed commanding officer at Cairo to send a million rations up the Cumber- land, if possible. Send also by way of Green Eiver to Bowling Green, if you can get convoy. H. G. WEIGHT, Major-General, Commanding. Headquarters Department op the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, December 29, 1802 — 1.15 p. m. Capt. A. M. Pennock, U. S. Navy, Cairo, III. : I liave instructed General Boyle to send supplies from Louisville to General Eosecrans at Nashville, by way of the Cumberland Eiver, if navigable for boats at this time, and to request you to afford the neces- sary convoy from the gunboats of your command. It is of the utmost importance that the supplies shall go as indicated, if possible, as the lOud from Louisville to Nashville has been seriously damaged by Mor- gan. General Boyle will also apply to Lieutenant Fitch at Evausvillo for assistance. Please render any aid you can, or instruct Lieutenant Fitch to do so if he is under your command. H. G. WEIGHT, ■ Major-General, Commanding, 18 r r — ^voL XX, pt n 274 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. yxxn. Headqtjabtees Department of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, December 29, 18G2— 1.20 p. m. Lieutenant Fitch, ' Commanding Naval Force, Evansville, Ind. : I have instructed General Boyle at Louisville to request you or Cap- tain Pennock, or both, to supply necessary convoy to steamers taking supplies up the Cumberland Eiver to Nashville, to General Eosecrans* army. It is of utmost importance that supplies should go as indicated, as the road from Louisville to Nashville has been seriously damaged. Please afford the necessary aid, if possible, on General Boyle's call. H. G. WEIGHT, Major- General, Commanding. Headquaetees Department of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, December 29, 1862. Brig. Gen. J. M. Tuttle, Cairo, III. : The Louisville and Nashville road has been seriously damaged by lat6 raid, and it will take some weeks probably to repair it. In the mean time General Eosecrans must be supplied, if possible, by the Cum- berland Eiver. Can't you send subsistence from Cairo, which is nearer than Louisville ? I am told you have a great many light-draught steam- ers and light gunboats for convoy at Cairo. I telegraphed Captain Pennock last night to know if he could spare gunboats to convoy trans- ports up the river, but have received no answer. Let me hear in the morning what you can do. One million of ratious and good supply of forage should be sent. H. G. WEIGHT, Major- General, Commanding. Headquaetees Depaetment of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, December 29, 1862 — 9.45 p. m. Maj. Gen. Goedon Geangee, Lexington, Ky. : Moigan is near Shepherdsville with force of 3,000 men and some guns. Much larger number have been given, but this is last report. An ad- ditional regiment, if sent to night, would make Louisville safe, I believe. Send it, if you can prudeutly. I can re-enforce you from here with three regiments by Thursday or Friday, and brigade is ordered from Kana- wha. Don't know exactly when to expect it. Truly, H. G. WEIGHT. Headquaetees Depaetment of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, December 29, 1862 — 11.15 a. m. Gov. David Tod, Columbus, Ohio ; Thanks for your dispatch of yesterday. It will be prudent to bring the regiments you refer to to Covington, where they can be readily available in case they are wanted. Please, therefore, send all the force you have to report to me at this point, without delay. The three or four companies Eighth Ohio Cavalry should reach here as soon as possible, and I have instructed General Ammen to have them ready to move on receiving your order. H. G. WEIGHT, Major-General, Commanding. Caip.xxxn.] COEEESPONUENCE, ETC. — UNION. 275 LoTJiSTELLE, Ky., December 30, 1862. General Eoseceans: I have ordered large amount of stores up Green Eiver to Bowling Green ; also up the Cumberland. I got General Wright to order 1 ,000,000 rations up the Cumberland from Cairo. J. T. BOYLE. Headqitaetees Eight Wing, December 30, 1862. General Davis, Commanding First Division, Bight Wing : The following will be the programme to-morrow : If the rebels attack you in the morning, you must refuse your right, and fall back slowly, contesting the ground inch by inch, and fight as well as the rebels fought you to-day. If they do not attack you, you will attack warmly, not vigorously. General Crittenden's corps will cross the river and take Murfreesborough, and attack any force in rear that falls in front of him, and try and work on the line in your front. Be sure that each and every one of your brigade commanders understand the orders. The time of the attack on our side will be designated. I will go over to see General Eosecrans to-night. By command of Major-General McCook : G. P. THEUSTON, Ordnance Office}- and Acting Aidede-Camp. Headquaetees Post, Nashville, Tenn., December 30, 1862. Major-General Eoseceans : Geneeax : I have just learned this evening that the train that left here yesterday morning, and reported at your headquarters last night, in charge of Captain Bradley, of Davis' division, was captured and burned at La Vergne, and an escort taken prisoners by a body of cav- alry, supposed to be commanded by Wheeler. The telegraph wires are cut, and our messengers all taken or driven in. I am arranging and will start all the wagons belonging to the provision trains at 1 a. m. to- morrow, with a strong escort under the command of Colonel Gillem, including a large amount of ordnance stores. If you are in such con- dition as to enable you to send an escort to meet them on the way, you will greatly oblige me at this post. The duty here is heavy, but we will cheerfully endure it if we can accomplish any good result. Everything looks blue in Kentucky. The raib-oad from Bacon Creek to Muldraugh's Hill is badly smashed up, and I understand that Morgan has gone to Bardstown. I am in communication with Colonel Bruce at Clarksville. I have directed him to buy, take, and send all the forage he can from that point to this place, and have also sent men out to buy forage on the line of railroad between here and Bowling Green. The rebels came up within 1 mile of our pickets this evening, but in small force. I think they will not find us asleep. , ,. ^ I have the honor to be, general, very respectfully, your obedient ^^^^^""^^ ROBT. B. MITCHELL, ^Brigadier- General. ] 276 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Ohap. xxxn. Headquautees Second Division, Left Wing, Fourteenth Aemt Corps, In the Field, December 30, 18G2. Colonel Hazen, Commanding Second Brigade : The order of battle and of march to-day, as suggested by General Itosecrans, is that there shall be intervals between the first and second lines of the advance brigade of about 300 yards. General Cruft and Colonel Grose will immediately examine the ground, to see if such posi- tions can be found for their rear lines as will afford that interval, and, if i)ossible, will withdraw them. This is only important in case of a battle without an advance. Colonel Hazen will form in two lines, and hold himself ready to move in any direction, ami will gradually gain the interval between the leading brigades, holding himself in proper sup- porting distance. Second line will not be advanced until absolutely needed, and will then be used to relieve or support exhausted men. Fight by brigades. By order of Brigadier-General Palmer : D. W. ]SfOETON, Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. Headquarters Department of the Cumberland, December 30, 1862— IL a. m. Major-General Thomas : Firing heard in the direction of Jefferson. Have sent to ask Rous- seau if brigade there has been withdrawn, and to order it back if it has left, unless there is a strong regiment left there. Write a note to Walker, which I will send by courier, to come up as soon as possible. By command of Maj. Gren. W. S. Rosecraus : C. GODDARD, Major and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. Headquarters, December 30, 1862—12.46 p. m. Major-General Thomas: It seems there is some delay in the movements of McCook. Until the fight is south, Negley ought not to separate from him. By command of Maj. Gen. W. S. Eosccrans : FRANK S. BOND, Acting Aide-de-Camp. Headquarters, December 30, 1862-1.10 p. m. Maj. Gen. George H. Thomas, Commanding Center : A dispatch has just been received from Colonel Burke, Tenth Ohio, who was left to guard our headquarters train, just this side of Stewart's Creek. He says a report had just reached him of the capture of the train of the Twenty-eighth Brigade (Hambright's), of Rousseau's divis- Chap. XXXH.] CORRESPONDEKCE, ETC. — UKION. 277 ioB, a short time before 12 m., by rebel cavalry. lie incloses a dispatch for the colonel of the Ninth Michigan. Where is the Ninth Michigan ! Courier could not find it. By command of Maj. Gen. W. S. Eosecrans: J. P. GAEESOHE, Chief of Staff. Headquaetees, December 30, 1862—3.20 p. m. Major-General Thomas : Give us notice when you want Crittenden to advance. You have four divisions now. Whenever yon ascertain that the mass of the enemy is on this side, intending to fight the battle on this side, let us have prompt notice of it, and Crittenden will be immediately advanced. By command of Maj. Gen. W. S. Eosecrans : J. r. GARESCHfi, Chief of Staff. Headquarters Center, Fourteenth Army Corps, Department of the Cumberland, Gamp near Murfreeshorough, December 30, 1862. Col. J. P. GARESCH6, Chief of Staff: I have just returned. 1 think the enemy apparently mean to attack McCook. If they are not in large force in Crittenden's front, I think he should advance. GEO. H. THOMAS, Major-Oeneral U. S. Volunteers, Commanding. Headquarters Department op the Cumberland, Murfreeshorough Pike, near Stones Mver, December 30, 1802—6.30 p. m. Maj. Gen. George H. Thomas, Commanding Center : General : Use every exertion to ascertain, by scouts or otherwise, any movement of the enemy, his artillery or wagons, as it is a matter of the greatest importance. Bv command of Major-General Eosecrans : C. GODDAED, Major and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. Headquarters, December 30, 1802—8.21 p. m. Major-General Thomas: The general commanding desires Walker's and Starkweather's bri- gades to be here by 8 o'clock to-morrow morning. Please give your orders accordingly. Bv command of Maj. Gen. W. S. Eosecrans : ' J. P. GAEESCHIS, Chief of Staff. 278 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXTl. December 30, 18C2 . Major-General Eoseceans : I am going to General Kegley's headquarters. T will probably see General McCook. What shall I tell him 1! GEO. H. THOMAS, Major-General, Commanding. Headquaeters Foueteenth Army Corps, December 30, 1862. Major-General Thomas: Tell him to report to me the nature of the country in front of him; the progress made; the routes. How long will you be gone ? ROSECEANS, General, Commanding. December 30, 1862. General Eoseoeans : • General McCook is up with two divisions in line. THOMAS, General. Decembee 30, 1802. General Thomas: I have been trying all day to get up communication with him. EOSECEANS. December 30, 1862. General EoseceanS: We have repulsed the enemy. Sheridan's division is up with Neglev. GEO. H. THOMAS, Major-General, Commanding. [December 30, 1862.] General JSTegley : Ton will move on and keep even with General Crittenden's advance, and have camp ready to move at any time. THOMAS, General. Headquarters Center, Fourteenth Army Corps, December 30, 18G2. General Eoseceahs: I have ordered General Negley to ])ush the enemy as far as possible. GEO. H. THOMAS, Major-General, Commanding. Headquaeters Fourteenth Army Coeps, December 30, 1862. Major-General Thomas : That's right. EOSECEANS. CHAr. XXXlt] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.— UNION. 279 Headqtjakters Center, Foueteenth Aemy Coeps, Department of the Cumbeeland, Camp before Murfreeshorougn, December 30, 1862. Brigadier-General Xegley : Make arrangements to hold your position as you are. If your troops are too far advanced, draw them in a little. Keep out strong skirmish- ing parties, and be prepared to advance early to-morrow morning. Gen- eral Thomas has gone to his camp, back 1 mile, but will see you in person before yon advance. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, [GEO. E. FLYNT,] Major and Chief of IStaff. Headquaetees Thied Division, December 30, 18G2— 1.30 p. m. Maj. Geoege E. Eltnt : Colonel Starkweather, at- 10.30 a. m. to-day, sent dispatch (just reached me) saying he was attacked in force, and it would not do to leave one regiment alone at Jefferson Crossing; it would be captured, and he awaited further orders ; that a part of his train had been cap- tured ; that the enemy was reported 3,000 strong on the opposite side of the river, but that half that number was probably correct; that he had lost some men. Inclosed you have dispatch from General Kosecrans, in answer to which I inclosed Colonel Starkweather's report, deeming it necessary to give to him an immediate reply, with such information as 1 had ; bat my dispatch was directed to you or Colonel Garesch6. If you receive it, will you please forward it to General Eosecrans, and I will make no further reply to him. Very respectfully, LOVELL H. EOUSSEAU, Major- General. Headquaetees Center, Fourteenth Aemt Coeps, Department op the Cumberland, Gamp before Murfrccsborough, December 30, 1862. Major-General Eousseau, Commanding Third Division : Move with your command at 6 o'clock tomorrow morning to the ground occnpied by General Crittenden on the night of the 29th, 1862, and await orders from General Thomas. Send orders to Colonel Stark- weather to join his division as soon as relieved by General Stanley, but on no account to move unless relieved. Verv respectfully, your obedient servant, [GEO. E. FLYNT,] Major and Chief of Staff. Headquaetees Centee, Fourteenth Armt Corps, Department op the Cumberland, Camp before Murfreesborough, December 30, 18G2. Col. M. B. Walker, Commanding First Brigade : March with your brigade on the Murfreesborough pike and join Major- General Eonsseau's division as soon as relieved by General Stanley's 280 KY^, MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Cdap. XXXn. troops. In caseyoa do not see the general commanding on your arrival, you will take position in rear 'and to the left of Rousseau's command, to act as a reserve, or to attack, if necessary. Bring forward your train and park it with Rousseau's, and furnish your men with two days' rations in haversacks. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, [GEO. E. FLYNT,] Major and Chief of Staff. Office Chief ob Police, Nashville, December 30, 1862. Major-General Roseceans: O. H. Ball and Miss Collins, whom I had sent to Murfreesborough Friday night, by way of Lebanon, just in. On their way all troops were moving toward Murfreesborough. Were in Murfreesborough from Sat- urday night to Sunday, at 1 p. m. Found troops moving out toward La Vergue, evidently concentrating on^Murfreesborough, drawing in right and left wings. Gecteral Bragg fimself said that his force was 60,000, well armed and clothed. T^ere loading munitions of war in large amounts on railroad cars. No fortifications. Left there at 1 p. m. Sunday, on Shelbyville pike. Parsed train of 29 wagons of flour, going into Murfreesborough, All their wagon transportation conceu- tratedinMurfireesborough,loadedandloading. Was informedby Major McConnico, in personal conversation, that they had about 40,000 troops. These officers informed me that they should probably retreat back to the flat lands below Murfreesborough, and there could easily outflank the Federals. WM. TRCTESDAIL, Chief of Police. Louisville, Ky., December 30, 1862. Major-General Roseceaijs : Bridges were destroyed between Rolling Fork and Green River. Parties are at work rebuilding bridges and repairing telegraph. If a part of my force can be spared, they might come up by train and re- build bridges over Valley Creek,ithree in number. This will serve for trains to Elizabethtown, from which point we can forward by rail sup- plies, to be taken then by wagons, in case Cumberland should become low. I have advised Captain Jenkins to urge forward, by all the boats he can obtain, supplies to Nashville by Cumberland River, sending two small boats that can act as lighters to take supplies from Harpeth, iji case the other boats cannot get up. Mr. Trembath will call on you for instructions about bridges. J. B. ANDERSON, Ifflitary Superintendent of Railroads. Headquaetees, Louisville, December 30, 1862. Major SiDELL, Assistant Adjutant- General : Colonel Harlan overtook Morgan at Rolling Fork ; engaged him, kill- ing a number and capturing some., * Morgan had destroyed trestle-work and number of bridges, but had not time to destroy Rolling Fork Bridge Chap. XXXH.l COREESPONDEUCE, EtC. tJNiOK. 281 before Colonel Harlan fell on him. Morgan retreated toward Bards- town. He may go farther into the interior, toward Frankfort aud Lex- ington or Harrodsburg, but I believe he will endeavor to retreat tbrough Greensburg or Campbellsville, via Columbia and Burkesville or Tomp- kinsville. It will take several weeks to repair railroad. I have ordered a large amount of stores up Green River to Bowling Green and up Cumberland. I got General Wright to order 1,000,000 rations from Cairo up Cumberland. Send this to General Bosecrans. J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier- General. Louisville, JDeceTwier 30, 1862. General Weight: Lieutenant-Colonel Smith, of the Ninety-first Illinois, is just in with other paroled prisoners. The colonel says Morgan has not less than 8,000 and eighteen pieces of artillery. Captain Newman, of same regi- ment, says he counted eighteen pieces, standing within 20 feet of them, as they passed. These men are gi-eatly deceived, or we are. Captain Newman says there are 12,000 to 20,000. If half they tell is true, Louisville must fall. I have no force here to resist it, yet I shall attempt it, until the city is demolished. J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier- General. LOUISVILLE, December 30, 1802—10 p. m. Major-General Weight: Colonel Fyffe reported after dark Morgan's pickets near Sliepherds- ville. I sent back the One hundred and third Ohio, which I had ordered here to send to Frankfort. I remonstrated with Colonel Fyffe and Colo- nel Harlan for not having their pickets from 10 to 20 miles in direction of Morgan, aud informing themselves of his position and movements. General Granger calls for his two regiments. I will send them in the °*"™^^- J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier- General. Headquarters Department of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, December 30, 1862— a. m. Brigadier-General Boyle, Louisville, Ky. : General Granger says a man direct from Harrodsburg reports Morgan approaching that place on the 28th. If you find this to be true you must send force enough from Louisville to Frankfort to hold it. Gran- ger says he can't spare another man from Lexmgtgi. ^^^ ^^^^^^ Major General, Commanding. Headquaetees Department of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, December 3(>, 1862—12.30 ]>. m. Brigadier-General Boyle, Louisville, Ky. : Send a courier to nearest telegraph station having connection with Nashville, with dispatch to General Rosecrans telling him that railroad S serious^ damaged, and that supplies will be sent him as rapidly as 282 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N, ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXIl possible by tbe Camberland ; that a gunboat convoy will be obtained, if possible; though, so far, we have not been able to communicate with Cairo, where the gunboats are understood to be. Give him any other information you may think important, and have the telegraph line repaired as rapidly as possible, so as to be in ready communication with him. H. G. WEIGHT, Major- General, Commanding. Headquarters Department of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, December 30, 1862 — 2.25 p. m, Brigadier-General Boyle, Louisville, Ky. : Can find only one boat here that can go up the Cumberland, the rest being too deep draught. Will load her and send her down, to stop at Louisville. Take any light-draught boats you can find, and load them with subsistence and forage for Rosecrans. Have not succeeded in get- ting convoy, as I can't communicate with Cairo. Will send down on the boat six 3.6-inch rifle guns and one 12-pounder, to be distributed on dififerent boats. Gunners and sharpshooters must be taken from your command. This will go, I think. Two light-draught gunboats have been sent from here to Louisville, but they are not armed or manned. See if Captain Foster, commanding Chillicothe, can authorize their going up the Cumberland as convoy, if you arm and maTi them. Inter- cepted letters from Morgan's headquarters say he will leave the State by way of Danville. Notify Hoskins and any commanders you can reach. H. G. WEIGHT, Major- General, Commanding. Headquarters Department of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, December 30, 1862. Major-General Halleck, General-in-Chief, Washington, J). C. : I have information, on which I am inclined to rely, that in case the President issues his proclamation of emaTicipation on the ist proximo, the Legislature of Kentucky, which meets on ]\Ionday next, will legis- late the State out of the Union, aTid that the Governor's message will favor such action; also that the court of appeals has a disloyal majority, and will reverse all judgments of loyal inferior courts against rebels-. I propose, first, to so dispose the force I have as to have several North- ern regiments in the vicinity of Frankfort; second, to arrest all members of the Legislature voting for ordinance of secession, and all State offi- cers favoring it ; or, third, to arrest any members of the Legislature who, by their speeches or other acts, recommend the secession of the State; I prefer the second proposition ; fourth, to arrest the reputed disloyal members of court of appeals on first indication of disloyalty, or if thought best, on arrest of the Legislature. "' ' I desire approval or disapproval of each of foregoing propositions. Please answer by telegraph. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. G. WEIGHT, Major-General, Commanding. OiiAP. XXXll.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 283 MuNFOEDViLLE, Decemher 31, 1862. Lieutenant-Colonel Gaeesch:^ : Information just in reports Forrest within 10 miles of Elizabethtown, with a force of 10,000. We have sent out to ascertain truth of report. If true, I should like to have another brigade of my command join me at EoUing Fork, leaving one brigade at Gallatin. Let me know immedi- ately whether it can be. The troops in Kentucky are not sufiBciently concentrated to operate efificiently against the force of the enemy sup- posed to be here. SPEED S. FEY, [Brigadier- Oeneral.] MrrNFOEDViLLE, December 31, 1862. Major-Geueral Eoseoeans: Eeliable scouts report that Colonel [General] Forrest, with 5,000 cav- alry, encamped at Stevensburg, 10 miles from Elizabethtown. From information gathered on the route, I believe this to be true. Forrest's friends report that Forrest is the advance of Breckinridge's division, 40,000 strong. H. H. THOENBEEG, Bearer of dispatches from Oeneral Boyle and Colonel Anderson. Ahsiract from monthly return of the Fourteenth Army Corps, Department of the Cumterland, Maj. Gen. W. S. Eoseerans commanding, for IMcemier, 1862; headquariura Murfreeabor- ough, Tenn.* Present for dnty. h .8 £ •a a a 1 f Pieces of artiUery. £SS ""I Command. o a 2 17 17 17 19 17 19 17 CEiTBR COBPB (Murfreesborough). Maj. Gen. Geobge H. Thomab. g{^£^ . 19 19 19 FIRST UIVTBIOS. Brig. Gen. Spekd S. Prt. 5 366 9 ■■6;967' 238 5 7,273 247 5 8,388 273 5 11,873 367 5 U,943 380 7,145 7,525 8,666 11 6,265 243 374 12,245 11,948 THIED DIV16I0N. Maj. Gen. Lovell H. Eousseau. 11 287 11 13 "i'/m 17.1 343 11 5,156 186 350 13 9,959 3:11 623 18 10, 021 24 333 ArtiUery 630 322 5,387 ; 5, 709 6,883 10, 826 24 10, 897 • For composition of this command, sam ? date, see Part I, pp. 174-182. 284 KY., MID. AND E. TENK., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. xXxtL Abstract from monthly return of the Fourteenth Army Corpn, ' 18 4 51 73 • The troops at BowUng Green are also accounted for in return of the Amjy of the Cumberland. 288 KT , MIU. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXII. Organization of troops in the Department of the Ohio, commanded by Maj. Gen. E. Q. Wright, for December, 1862. DISTEICT OF CENTEAL KENTUCKY. Army op Kentucky. Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger. SKCOND SIYIBION. Brig. Gen. Q. A. Gillmork. Firtt Srigade. Brig. Gen. G. C. Smith. 112th Illinois, Col. T. J. Henderson. 18th Kentncky, Maj. F. G. Bracht. 18th Michigan, Col. C. C. Doolittle. 22d Michigan, Lient. Col. H. Le Favour. 45th Ohio, Col. B. P. Eunkle. Second Brigade. Col. S. A. Gilbert. 24th Kentucky, Col. L. B.Grigsby. 44th Ohio, Lient. Col. H. B. Wilson. 100th Ohio," Col. J. C. Groom. 103d Ohio, Col. J. S. Casement. 104tb Ohio, Col. J. W. Eeilly. Artillery. 18th Ohio Battery, Capt. C. C. Aleshire. 19th Ohio Battery, Capt. J. C. Shields. Independent section, Lient. A. J. Finch. THIRD DIVISION Brig. Gen. A. Baird. First Brigade. Col. John Cobubn. 33d Indiana, Lient. Col. J. M. Henderson. 85th Indiana, Col. J. P. Baird. 19th Michigan, Col. H. C. GUbert. 22d Wisconsin, Col. W. L. Utley. Second Brigade. Col. J. C. Cochran. 92d Illinois, Col. S. D. Atkins. 96th Illinois, Col. Thomas E. Champion. 115th Illinois, Col. J. H. Moore. 14th Kentucky, Lieut. Col. G. W. Gallup. Artillery. Slst Indiana Battery, Capt. W. W. Andrew. 9th Ohio Battery, Capt. H. B. York. MISCELLANEOUS. 118th Ohio, Col. S. E. Mott. 8th Tennessee, Col. F. A. Eeeve. 6th Kentucky Cavalry, Ist Battalion, Lieut. Col. Beaben Munday. 7th Kentncky Cavalry, Maj. W. O. Smith. 10th Kentucky Cavalry, Ist and 2d Battalions, Maj. James L. Foley. 14th Kentucky Cavalry, Ist Battalion, Maj. J. W. Stivers. 2d Michigan Cavalry, Lieut. Col. A. P. Campbell. Ist Missouri Cavalry, Company F, Capt. James Clifford. 7th Ohio Cavalry (detachment), Lient. Col. G. G. Miner. 7th Ohio Cavalry, Ist Battalion, Maj. William Eeaney. 9th Pennsylvania Cavalry, Maj. T. J. Jordan. Chap. ZXxn.] COREESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 289 DISTEICT OF WESTERN KENTUCKY. Brig. Gen. J. T. Boylk. NE-W HAVEN, KY. Thirty-fourth Brigade. Col. W. P. Eeid. 60th iDdiana, Col. Charles Deuby. 50tU Ohio, Col. S. A. Strickland. 98th Ohio, Col.C. L.Poorman. 121st Ohio, Lieut. Col. W. S. Irwiu. 1st Illinois Artillery, Battery M.Capt. J.B.Miller. MUNFORDVIIXE, KY. Col. E. H. HOBSON. 107th Illinois, Maj. J. J. Kelly. 13th Kentacky, Maj. W. E. Hobson. 27th Kentucky, Capt. \V. Brady. 33d Kentucky, Lieut. Col. J. F. Laack. Ohio Sharpshooters, Capt. Jacob Fleglo. 4th Indiana Cavalry (battalion), Col. Isaac P. Gray." 12th Kentucky Cavalry, Lieut. Col. A.W. Holeman. Ist Illinois Artillery, Battery K (sec- tion), Lieut. J. H. Colvin. 6th Michigan Battery (section), Lieut. L. F. Hale. LEBANON, KY. Col. "W. A. HOSKINS. 12th Kentacky, Lieut. Col. Laurence H. Rousseau. 16th Kentucky, Lieut. Col. James W.Gault. BOWLING GREEN, KY. Brig. Gen. M. D. Manson. 129th Illinois, Col. George P. Smith. 26th Kentucky, Col. C. Maxwell. 23d Michigan, Col. M. W. Chapin. 25th Michigan, Lieut. Col. B. F. Orcutt. llltU Ohio, Col. J. R. Bond. 4th Kentucky Cavalry, Col. J. Bayles. 9th PennsylvaniaCavalry, Company G, Lieut. J. T. Hunter. 6th Michigan Battery (section), Lieut. B. D. Paddock. CLARK8VILLE, TENN. Col. S. D. Bruce. 17th Kentucky, Lieut. Col. A. M. Stout. 28th Kentucky, Maj. John Gault. 102d Ohio, Col. W. Given. 8th Kentucky Cavalry, Ist Battalion, Maj. J. W. Weatherford. 8th Kentucky Cavalry, 2d Battalion, Col. J. M, Shackelford.* 1st Tennessee Battery, Capt. E. P. Ab- bott. HENDERSON, KY., AND OTHER POINTS. 78th Illinois, Col. W. H. Benneson. 34th Kentucky, Col. Henry Dent. 113th Ohio, Col. J. A. Wilcox. 124th Ohio, Col. O. H. Payne. 125th Ohio, Col. E. Opdycke. 9th Kentucky Cavalry, Lieut. Col. John Boyle. Detachment U. S. forces, Col. J.W. Foster. DISTRICT OF EASTERN KENTUCKY. Col. J. Cranok, 40th Ohio Infantry. CATLETTSBUKG, KY. 117th Ohio, Lieut. Col. C. G. Hawley. 10th Kentucky Cavalry, 2d Battalion, Maj. W. A. Doniphan. LOUISA, KY. 84th Indiana, Col. N. Trusler. 40th Ohio, Maj. J. E. Taylor. 1st Squadron Ohio Cavalry, Maj. G. Mc- Fall. DISTRICT OF WESTERN VIRGINIA.! Maj. Gen. Jacob D. Cox. First Kanawha Division, Brig. Gen. George Crook. Second Kanawha Division, Brig. Gen. E. P. Scammon. Cheat Mountain Division, t Brig. Gen. R. H. Milroy. Railroad Division, t Brig. Gen. B. F. Kelley. * Stationed at Hopkinsville, Ky., but under Colonel Bruce's command. ♦ Brigades and regiments not sbown on original returns. t Reporting to couiinauding general Middle Military Department. 19 E R — VOL XX, PT II 290 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXtL INDEPENDENT COMMANDS. CINCINNATI, OHIO. Col. S. BuRBANK, 2d U. S. Infantry. 115th Ohio (two companies), Lieut. Col. T. C. Boone. 18th U. S. Infantry (four companies), Capt. J. A. Thompson. NEWPORT BAIiRACKS, KY. Col. S. BUKBANK, 2d U. S. Infantry. 13th U. S. Infantry (one company). Recruits (one company). Permanent party and baud. CAMP BUTLEK, ILL. Col. W. F. Lyncu. 56th llliuoi.s Infantry, Lieut. Col. Isaac Ruteshauser. 17th Illinois Cavalry (detachment). .Jackson's cavalry (detachment). Schambeck's cavalry (detachment). De Russy's artillery (detachment). COVINGTON, KY'. 115th Ohio, Col. J. A. Lucy. CAMP DENNISON, OHIO. Brig. Gen. J. Ammen. Dennison Guards, Maj. T. H. Higgine. Detachment of recruits, Maj. T. H. Hig- gius. CAMP CHASE, OHIO. Col. A. V. Kautz. Governor's Guards (Ohio), Maj. Peter Zinn. 95th Ohio Infantry, Col. W. L. McMil- Icn. 2d Ohio Cavalry, Lieut. Col. R. W. Ratlifl'. 27th Ohio Infantry ((letachmcnt). 110th Ohio Infantry (detachment). 22d Ohio Battery (detachment). 23d Ohio Battery (detaelimcnt). Ohio Sharpshooters (detachment). Orders.] Hdqrs. Department op the Cumberland, January 1, 1863 — 7 p. m. Division commanders will double their pickets, froiit and rear, taking excessive precaution. Pickets must relieve each other once an hour, and non-comniissioned officers must visit them in the intervals between the reliefs. They must listen to every noise and movement, and report to the officer of the guard, and he to the officer of the grand guard, who will report to the officer of the day, to report to headquarters immedi- ately if anything extraordinary occurs. Lines to push front nearly as possible 1 mile. Outposts move in thickets, to shelter them well. The lines of battle on which they form must be 200 yards apart, at least. Troops on the second line form close column, half distance on center, the first line remaining in order of battle. Fires will only be permitted inside the interior lines. Troops on the second line may have fires in rear, and relieve the first line. Each division commander will see that Lis brigade commanders I'^iort positions of their headquarters to him, and have an orderly at all times at division headquarters. Division commanders will report their position, and have two orderlies at the headquarters of their corps. Corps commanders will take great pains to see that communication is constantly kept up with these headquarters. By command of Major-General Eosecrans : C. GODDAED, Major and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. Headquarters United States Forces, Bowling Green, Ky., January 1, 1863. Col. S. D. Bruce, Commanding at Glarksville, Tenn. : Sir : I have received a telegraphic dispatch from General Eosecrans directing me to inform you that he desired you, upon your occupation of Glarksville, to put yourself in order and gather provisions and forage, not only for yourself, but for the army at Nashville. You will inform Chap.xxxh] correspondence, KTC. UNION. 291 me by telegraph or inesseuger of all the movements of the enemy of which you may receive information. I want you to look specially after your little garrison at Eussellville. What is the amount of Govern- ment stores and the number of men at that place, and what are their instructions ? If there should be any probability of an attack from a large force, which they will be unable to resist, they must be ordered to your command or this post for safety. You had better not leave much Government property of any kind at Eussellville. General Eey- nolds, with about 5,000 men, have moved after Morgan by the way of Scottsville and Glasgow. Colonel Harlan, with five regiments, passed up the road on Saturday to Munfordville. The last 1 beard of him he was near Elizabethtown, and had formed line of battle. Morgan also formed a line. Harlan threw a few shells into the rebel ranks, and Morgan retreated, and is said to have crossed Eolling Fork. Eebels destroyed bridges at Bacon Creek, Nolin, and Elizabethtown, but were prevented from destroying the trestle-work at Muldraugh's Hill by Harlan. It is said that a large rebel force crossed the Cumberland Eiver, 4 miles above Gallatin, on the 29th and 30th instant, and they were expecting an attack all day yesterday at Gallatin. If I get any further news in relation to that force I will send you word by special messenger. Our forces at 1 a. m. 30th were within three-quarters of a mile of Murfreesborough, and there was a light there yesterday, if the rebels didn't run. Keep a sharp lookout for Morgan ; he probably will attempt to make his escape by the way of Litchfield, Granville, Madi- sonville, and Hopkinsville. Throw out your scouts, and cause your men to stand to arms at 6 a. m. each day, until you ascertain that the guer- rilla chief has left the State. Drill, drill, drill your men. Have your ammunition and arms inspected. E. S. GEANGEE, Brigadier- General, Commanding. LOTJisviLiiE, January 1, 1863 — 11.25 a. m. Major-General Weight, Cincinnati : Courier left Munfordville yesterday afternoon, and Elizabethtown at 10 o'clock, and West Point before day. All rebel lie and ruse to give Morgan chance to escape. Citizens are yet fleeing from Forrest, and avow that he is coming. Courier reports General Eosecrans at Mur- freesborough. Eebels fell back to Tull.ihoma. Train of 150 wagons, in rear of General Eosecrans, burned by rebel Colonel Morgan, of Ten- nessee [Alabama]. More important to hurry up stores by river. Will give order on quartermaster atEvausville to load boats for Green Eiver and Cumberland. He says he can do it. Send bread and meat. Lieu- tenant Fitch says I can have the convoy of gunboats. Colonel Foster has guards at the locks on Green Eiver, which I ordered. Will send guards from here on boats and in cargo. Not arrived. Did you intend that I should take the same gnns and place one on each boat 1 J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier- General. Louisville, January 1, 1803 — 12.30. Maior-General Weight, Cincinnati: After full interview with those citizens who left Elizabethtown this uioruiii"' 1 am persuaded there is a rebel' force advancing from that place though do not know that it is I'orrest, If this is so, Morgan will 292 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. (Chap- XXXn. be near the city by daylight. I have asked General Granger for all the force he can send. I have sent courier to General Eeynolds ; I sent courier Monday, asking that he would move toward Bardstown. I can hear nothing of him. I, have asked Governor Morton to hold the Mili- tia Legion in readiness, subject to my orders. I have small force to do much, but will do to the last. If you have any force at Cincinnati or Covington, they should be sent by rail to-night. ^ ' ^ J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier- General. Headquarters Left Wing, January 2, 1863. Brigadier-General Davis : Geneeal : By command of Major-General Kosecrans, the general commanding directs that you immediately assume the best position you can for defense ; that you then, with fence rails or whatever else you can get, erect breastworks, and prepare for an attack by daylight. Throw forward pickets a mile in advance of your front, if possible, and then make your command as comfortable as possible. Most respectfully, your obedient servant, LYNE STARLING, Assistant Adjutant- General. Headquaetees, January 2, 1863 — 6.50 a. m. Major-General Thomas : Batteries must be prohibited from firing, unless they see heavy masses of the enemy. The general commanding desires that brigade command- ers should have their batteries concealed, remaining so until they can be brought to bear upon heavy masses of troops, and also that they should prevent their infantry from firing until the enemy are near enough to do execution. He also desires that you will caution all your commanders that their ammunition should not be wasted. By command of Maj. Gen. W. S. Eosecrans : FEANK S. BOND, Acting Aide-de-Gamp. Headquaetees, January 2, 3863 — 8.40 a. m. Major-General Thomas : Send to chiefs of artillery to keep advised as to position of artillery train, and to send a man to keep with it, so as to be advised at all times as to its movements. By command of Maj. Gen. W. S. Eosecrans : FEANK S. BOND, Acting Aide-de-Gamp. Headquaetees, January 2, 1863—5.20 p. m. [Major-General Thomas :] Negley's Third Brigade is moving toward the ford, to join the First and Second. If you think you have good use for it, send and intercept it. By command of Major-General Eosecrans : J. E. EEYNOLDS, Lieutenant and Acting Aide-de-Gamp. CiiAp. xxxni CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 293 Headquarters, January 2, 18(33 — 6 p. m. Alajor-General Thomas: You will please feel the enemy with your front line, a heavy line of skirmishers in advance, until you find them in strong force. Keep them moving if you can. Eeport to me the condition of things. I have or- dered McCook to do the same, seeing your skirmishers in his direction. By command of Maj. Gen. W. S. Eosecrans : FRANK S. BOND, Acting Aide-de-Gamp. War Department, Wasliinglon, January 2, 1803. Major-General Wright, Cincinnati, Ohio : If you wish assistance from Saint Louis, in supplying General Eose- crans by the Cumberland, apply to Allen, chief quartermaster. He has great energy and experience. H. W. HALLECK, General-in- Chief. War Department, Washington, January 2, 1863 — 9.55 a. m. General Egbert At.t.kn, Saint. Louis, Mo. : Consult with General Wright, at Cincinnati, and give the necessary assistance in supplying General Eosecrans by the Cumberland Eiver. H. W. HALLECK, General in- Chief. Washington, January 2, 1863. Major-General Wright, Cincinnati : What is General Cox's force now in Kanawha Valley ? H. W. HALLECK. Oeneral-in- Chief. Headquarters, Cincinnati, January 2, 1863. Major-General Haxleck: About 8,000 present for duty, not including Ewing's brigade, now on the way to Kentucky. H. G. WEIGHT, Major-General, Commanding. Louisville, January 2, 1863. Major-General Wright: • General: General Manson sends verbal message by courier that rebels are entering the State above Carthage in considerable force. I do not believe it. Morgan will go out in that way or by Burkesville. . General Paine is apprehending attack at Gallatin. • J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier- General. 294 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXli. Louisville, January 2, 18C3. Major-General Weight: IMorgan passed through Columbia at 9 o'clock yesterday, Colonel Hos- kins skirmishing with his rear. Colonel Wolford was at Greensbnrg at 7 p. m., and started in pursuit. Morgan burned Green Eivcr Bridge, but did not delay Colonel Hoskins, who, from last accounts, is pressing Mor- gan. Morgan abandoned his train and caissons. Green Elver Bridge, on Columbia pike, is important. Shall I have it rebuilt ? J. T. BOTLE, Brigadier- General. Indianapolis, Ind., January 2, 1863—11 a. m. Hon. E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War : I trust Colonel Carrington will be permitted to remain here for the present. He is the man for the emergency, and there are great signs of trouble here, such as I cannot telegraph. I write you to-day. Please suspend his removal from command here until you receive my letter. O. P. MORTON, Governor of Indiana. Heabqtjaetees Left Wing, January 3, 1863. Maj. C. GODDAED, Acting Assistant Adjutant- General: Major : Immediately upon receiving your last note I summoned the division commanders to a consultation. All thought the danger of a sudden rise in the river imminent. I therefore immediately ordered the troops to cross over. [Two] batteries have already crossed, and all the troops are moving [without] confusion, I hope to have all over by daylight. My only difficulty [is to] know what disposition to make of the troops after they are over. I do not [know] the present position of the other troops of the command. As soon as the batteries are over, I will ride up and see you upon the subject. The men must be located where they can build fires and dry their clothes and get some rest. Most respectfully, your obedient servant, T. L. CRITTENDEN, Major- General, Commanding. Headquaetees Left Wing, January 3, 1863 — 10 p. m. Maj. C. GODDAED, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General : Major : The river has risen not to exceed G inches since yesterday, and not more than 2 inches of that 6 since dark to-night. It has not yet risen sufficiently to wash out the timbers that were laid for the men to cross on. Was any bridge built across the river? What was the result of the firing this evening? I will report again in an hour about .the river. Most respectfully, your obedient servant, T. L. CRITTENDEN, " Major-General, Commanding. Chap. XXXII] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 295 Headquarters, „ . ^ January 3, 1SG3 — 8.50 a. m. Major-General Thomas: , The general commanding desires that your troops be massed so as to be used on either of the fronts ; also to send word to General Critten- den to aid with his force, should it be necessary. Very respectfully, yours, &c., FRANK S. BOND, Acting AidcdeCamp, Headquarters Department of the Cumberland, In front of Murfreesbprough, January 3, 18G3 — 10.05 a. m. General Thomas: General Hascall sends report that the enemy are advancing between the pike and the river, three lines deep. Caution the batteries and in- fantry not to fire until the enemy are well exposed. You had better have the brush in the cedar grove crushed down to form a defense. By command of Maj. Gen. VV. S. liosecrans : C. E. THOMPSON, Captain and Aide-de-Camp. Headquarters, January 3, 1863—11.40 a. m. Major-General Thomas: Major-General Crittenden has been directed, should there be an at- tack made on our right or an attempt to outflank us, to place Colonel Beatty's command at your disposal, and Colonel Beatty has been noti- fied to hold himself in readiness, and to have an orderly at all times at your headquarters. By command of Maj. Gen. W. S. Eosecrans: FEANK S. BOND, Acting Aide-de-Camp. Headquarters Department of the Ohio, Cincinnati., Ohio, January 3, 18G3 — 12.15 a. m. Major-General Granger, Lexington, Ky. : Have just received dispatch from M [Eosecrans], who asks me to send as quickly as possible his forces from Zeno [Kentucky], and to come down myself with all I can spare, as he is crippled by inking force to guard roads. No particulars of his fight, but fear he has lost heavily, and it may be necessary to re-enforce him to our utmost. Ewing, Min- erva has gone to Pliny, and the three. Mercury and Thetis, designed for you, must go too. See if you can spare him a few Mercury, in case of need, and let me know.* Good night. Truly, H. G. V/EIGHT, Major-General, Commanding. Headquarters Department of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, Jamiary 3, 1863 — 12.1^ a. m. Major-General Eosecrans, Murfreesborough, Tenn. : Have ordered garrison at Platen [Bpwling Green] to be relieved ag * Ewing, Minerva, PliDy, Mercury, Thetis, Platen, and Zeno. ci phor-words. 296 KY.j MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND S\V. VA. [Chaf. XXXn. quickly as possible and sent south, with any force of yours in Kentnclf y, to Zeno. My own force will then be insuiBcient to guard road com- pletely, as shown by result of late raid, but will give you every aid in iiij- power. Tell me your exact wants, and you shall have every man 1 can give, and still hold road and Kentucky. Supplies are being sent by Cumberland and Green Eivers. Hope they are navigable. Tell me result of your fight. H. G. WEIGHT, Major- General, Commanding. Louisville, January 3, 18G3. Major-General EosECBANS: Morgan destroyed Bacon Creek and Nolin bridges and trestle-work at Elizabethtown and Muldraugh's Hill. Will take four or five weeks torepair damage. I am sending fleet of boats up Cumberland; if they cannot pass the Harpeth Shoals by lighters, can stores be wagoned the 24 miles to Nashville? I am sending boats up Green Eiver to Bowling Green, and can supply you in that way. After Colonel Harlan I'ell on Morgan, and drove him, he passed near New Market, 8 miles of Lebanon, where Colonel Hoskins attacked him, killing some, capturing 60 men, his caissons, ammunition wagons, and provisions. The Ninth Kentucky Cavalry, under Lieutenant-Colonel Boyle, and Sixth Kentucky Cavalry, under Colonel Halisy, were pursuing him. Colonel Halisy was killed. Hope General Eeynolds will follow him, as he left Glasgow two days ago for Greensburg. Morgan retreating by way of Columbia. Congrat- ulate you on your brilliant victory, and regret heavy loss of ofiScers and men. J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier- General. Louisville, January 3, 1863. Major-General Eoseceans: I have ordered Colonel Harlan to move his brigade to Gallatin with- out delay. Ordered General Eeynolds and General Fry to return to Gallatin as speedily as possible. General Ewing's brigade (old troops), from Kanawha, reported to me this morning. I have no orders in regard to them. Sent fleet of boats for Cumberland Eiver and Green Eiver, with guards on them. Lieutenant Fitch promised a convoy of gun- boats up Cumberland. J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier- Genera I. Louisville, January 3, 18C3. Major-General Wright: General Eosecrans has Murfreesborough. I ordered Twenty-fifth Michigan from Munfordville to Nashville ; also convalescent regiment from same place. Colonel Harlan says he cannot get railroad trans- portation for his men until Wednesday. Ewing's brigade cannot get through by railroad for eight or ten days— G feet of water on Harpeth shoal ; can send them by river in four days. Shall I do it ? Ordered convalescent regiment at Shepherdsville, and Sixty-eighth Indiana by CUAP. Xxxn.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. tJNION. 297 river. Will you see tbat Lieuteuant Fitch's gunboats convoy the fleet ot boats now on way from Evansville to Smithland ? Would like to see you about establishing permanent intrenched camp, well fortified, with good infantry and large cavalry force at Glasgow. J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier- General. Headquaetees Depaetment op the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, January 3, 1863 — p. m. Brigadier-General Boyle, Louisville, Ky. : Send force, -with all practicable dispatch, to Bowling Green to relieve garrison there, and send latter to General Eosecrans. Take what troops you think best for this. I am not satisfied that we ought to detach further for Eosecrans unless his necessities are pressing. The force left you will not much exceed what we had before, which was hardly large enough. Tell me the present disposition of the troops in your entire district, and the strength of each command, in round numbers. I want this at once. H. G. WEIGHT, Major-General, Commanding. Cincinnati, Ohio, January 3, 1863—10.30 a. m. (Eeceived January 4, 10.40 a. m.) Major-General Halleck: I have just received dispatch from General Eosecrans asking me to send back any of his forces in Kentucky, and to move any of my own down the road that I can spare. I shall do it, but as my force is largely infantry I can do little against cavalry raids except to hold important points against cavalry expeditions. I ask for authority to mount, say, 3,000 infantry, and to procure, by purchase, the necessary horse equip- ments for them, at not exceeding $30 the set. With such a mounted force, in addition to what I have, I believe I could protect Kentucky and spare more than that number of infantry to General Eosecrans. H. G. WEIGHT, Major-General, Commanding. Indianapolis, Ind., January 3, [1863]— 9.20 p. m. Hon. E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War : I am advised that it is contemplated when the Legislature meets in this State to pass a joint resolution acknowledging the Southern Con- federacy, and urging the States of the Northwest to dissolve all consti- tutional relations with the Kew England States. The same thing is on foot in Illinois. O. P. MOETON, Governor of Indiana. In Feont of Mubfeeesboeotjgh, Tenn., January 4, 1863. (Eeceived January 5.) Maj. Gen. H. W. Halleck, General-in-Chief: I require, to replace batteries lost iu' battle in tlie cedar thickets eighteen IL' pounder light field guns, twelve 3-inch rifled guns or Par- 298 KY., MID. AND E. TE^-N , N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CiiAr. XXXIl. rott, six 24-poun(ler howitzers, with harness, forge, and battery wagons complete. We must have them with all possible dispatch. Can yon send ns a couple of new batteries ? There was one ready in Cleveland. W. S. EOSBCRANS, Major -Oeneral. HnADQUARTEES FOL^RTEENTH ARMY CORPS, January 4, 1863. Maj. Gen. George H. Thomas, Center, Fourteenth Army Corps : General : Some artillery ammunition arrived this morning, and will be issued to batteries requiring a supply. By command of Maj. Gen. W. S. Eosecrans : Very respectfully, JAMBS BAENBTT, Colonel and Chief of Artillery. Headquarters, January 4, 18G;i— 2.10 p. m. Major-General Thomas : Send a brigade from Eousseau or Negley out the Mnrfreesborough pike to reconnoiter. Cavalry is in our front. By command of Maj. Gen. W. S. Eosecrans: C. GODDARD, Major and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. Headqitaetees, January 4, 1863. General Thomas: The general thinks it best for you to send another brigade in rear of one already ordered, to follow, perhaps, half way, as support. By order of General W. S. Eosecrans : C. GODDAED, Acting Aide de-Camp. [Indorsement. 1 General Kegley will send out a brigade to follow the one sent out by Eousseau as a support. By order of Major General Thomas: GEO. E. FLTNT, Assistant Adfutant- General. Headquarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Department of the Cumberland, In front of Murfreeshorongh. January 4, 18C3. Maj. Gen. George H. Thomas, Commanding Center : General : The general commanding directs that yon prepare yonr command to pursue the enemy, starting at 7 o'clock in the morning. I am, general, very resnectfully, yonr obedient servant, C. GODDAED, Major and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. Chap. SXXIt] COftEESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 299 Special Field Okdees, ) Hdqes. Dept. of the Cumbeeland, ^o- 1- ) Murfreesiorough, Term., Jan. 4, 18G3. n. Brig. Geu. J. G. Spears, with the forces under his command, is detached Irom General Mitchell's division, center, and will report with the force under his command to Brig. Gen. J. S. Negley, and form a part of the division commanded by him. By command of Major-General Eosecrans : HENET STONE, Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. Wae Department, Washington, January 4, 1863. Major-General Weight, Cincinnati, Ohio : Your telegram of yesterday was twenty-four hours in reaching me. General Eipley will send horse equipments immediately from Pittsburgh. You, however, are authorized by the Secretary of War to purchase, if you deem necessary. Telegraph to Pittsburgh Arsenal and to General Ripley on the subject. H. W. HALLECK, Generalin- Chief. Wae Depaetment, Washington, January 4, 1863. Major-General Weight, Cincinnati, Ohio : Do you hear anything about General Eosecrans' supplies? If re- enforcements should be sent to him, could they be supplied in the present condition of the Cumberland Eiver ? H. W. HALLECK, Generalin- Chief. Wae Depaetment, Washington, January 5, 1863. Major-General Roseceans, Via Nashville, Tenn. : Artillery will be immediately attended to. I have barely time to add my congratulations to you and your army on your success. H. W. HALLECK, General-in- Chief. Wae Depaetment, Washington, January 5, 18C3. Major-General RosECBANS, via Nashville : Lynchburg papers of the 1st of January report that a serious breach iu the East Tennessee Railroad was made by our forces, who penetrated through Pound Gap, burning the bridge at Zollicoffer, near Bristol, and also that at Watauga, 9 miles beyond the bridge at Zollicoffer, and that it will take a considerable time to repair the damage.* •See December 20, 1862-Jannary .5, 1863. Carter's raid into East Tennessee, Part I, '.85. 300 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXH The country is filled with admiration of the gallantry and heroic achievement of yourself and the ofQcers and troops under your com- mand, and we are anxiously waiting for farther intelligence. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. Headquarters Department of the Cumberland, January 5, 1863. Major- General Crittenden, Left Wing : General : The general commanding desires to know what is the meaning of the skirmishing in your front and rear. He directs that you take immediate measures to prevent this ridiculous and annoying waste of ammunition. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, G. GODDARD, Major and Acting Assistant Adjutant- Oeneral. Headquarters Eighth Division, Murfreesborough, Tenn., January 5, 1863 — 7 p. m. Maj. George E. Fltnt, Chief of Staff .- Sir : General Spears' brigade has returned. His advance regiment found the enemy (cavalry dismounted) in considerable force, with artil- lery. The regiment charged their front, and forced them to retire a short distiince. A number of enemy killed, and some prisoners taken, which I will send you. Our loss 4 killed, 11 wounded. Tours, very truly, JAS. S. NEGLEY, Brigadier- General. On Manchester Eoad, Lytle's Greek, 3 J miles from town, January 5, 1863 — 12 m. General : The enemy are in strong cavalry force, and, as near as I can find oat, have four pieces of artillery. They have destroyed the bridge here. It could be soon fixed. A boy just taken says Pegram commands the rear guard, and has ten guns. I can cross the creek, and will do so. I fear their artillery is too much for me. D. S. STANLEY, Brigadier- Oeneral. Headquarters Center, Fourteenth Army Corps, Department of the Cumberland, Murfreesborough, January 5, 1863. Major-General Kosecrahs, Vomdg. Fourteenth Army Corps, Dept. of the Cumberland : General: I occupy Murfreesborough with Generals Negley and rtonsseau's divisions. General Stanley has followed up the enemy with his ciivalry on his two routes of retreat, Shelbyville and Manchester pikes. From the best information I can obtain, the main body of their infantry and artillery went out by the Manchester pike, both columns CHAP. X XX II.l COEEESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 301 well covered by a heavy body of cavalry. As yet I have not heard of any public property, but will make the necessary inquiries. Colonel Zahm has just sent me word that he is engaging the enemy's rear guard on the Shelbyville pike, about 5 miles from town. They have three pieces of artillery. I have ordered a brigade of infantry and a battery of artillery to go to Colonel Zahm's support. The troops of Negley's and Eonsseau's divisions are out of rations, and should be sup- plied at once. There are also a large number of our wounded here, who are suffering greatly for medicines, dressing, and the necessary com- forts for sick and wounded. Please have them ordered forward to-night . The rebel sick and wounded are also suffering for the necessary hos- pital appliances. I have directed their senior surgeon to hand in a list of his hospital attendants, to be paroled and returned to the hospital to take care of the sick. I will send forward to you immediately any addi- tional news I may receive. I have placed the Seventy-ninth Pennsyl- vania in charge of the town. Very respectfiiUy, [GEO. H. THOMAS,] Major-Oeneral, U. 8. Volunteers, Headquaetees, Louisville, January 5, 1863. Major-General Eoseceaks: I can send you from ten to fifteen regiments and two batteries. How shall I send I By the river is quickest and cheapest, I believe. Sent fleet of transports with Government stores up Cumberland, to be con- voyed by gunboats. Three boats with stores have arrived at Bowling Green. I can feed your army for a year, if necessary. What glorious fighting you have done I ^ ^ "^ J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier- General. Headqxjaetees, Louisville, January 5, 1863. Major SrDELL, Assistant Adjutant-General : Lieutenant-Colonel Scott, Fifth Kentucky Cavalry, is waiting instruc- tions, which were to be sent by General Eosecrans. Governor Eobmson will do whatever the general wishes. t>^^tt^ J. T. IjUxliiii. [Indoraement.] Eespectfully forwarded, not knowing what instructions were to be sent to Lieutenant-Colonel Scott. ^ ^ ^^^^^^ Major Fifteenth Infantry, Assistant Adjutant-General. Headquaetbes Depaetment op the Ctjmbeeland, January 5, 1863. Brig. Gen. E. A. Paine, Gallatin: The general commanding directs that you cause abatis to be con- structed along your lines at Gallatin, and so protect them as to be able to hold the place against any force that may be brought against it. 302 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXIL Have the ground for some distance in front of your abatis cleared, so as to give sufiQcient range for your lire. If attacked, let the enemy come close before firing. Instruct the commanding ofBcers along the railroad, at the various stations, to follow the instructions given you abovcj and to be con- stantly upon the alert to guard against surprise. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, C. GODDAED, Major and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. Headquaetees, Cincinnati, Ohio, January 5, 1863 — 2.20 p. m. Major-General Halleck, General-in- Chief: I have not heard directly from General Eosecraus in regard to sup- plies, but one of his commissaries, who arrived this morning, reports that he has subsistence to the 15th. Aboat fifteen boats have been sent from here, Louisville, and Evansville, with subsistence and forage up the Cumberland, armed, and under gunboat convoy. Several boats have been also sent with supplies up Green Elver to Bowling Green, whence there is railroad transportation. Other boats are being procured, and are loading. Three feet of water over the shoals in the Cumberland reported from Nashville last night, and the river rising. H. G. WEIGHT, Major- General, Wak Depaetment, Washington, January 5, 1863. Major-General Weight, Cincinnati, Ohio : General Eosecrans wants artillery. Is there not one or more batteries to spare in your department ? He says there is one in Cleveland ready. Help him all you can. H. W. HALLECK, Generalin- Chief. Headquaetees, Cincinnati, Ohio, January 5, 1863 — 6.10 p. m. Maj. Gen. H. W. Halleck, General-in-Chief : Have ordered to General Eosecrans the Ohio battery referred to, and which left here on the 4th for Louisville, and an Illinois battery, which ought to have reached Louisville by this time ; also the First Tennessee Cavalry, which is just getting the last of its equipments. H. G. WEIGHT, Major-General, Commanding. Philadelphia, January 5, 1863. Hon. E. M. Stanton : You need have no undue apprehension about the Eichmond army re- enforcing Bragg's Tennessee army. I have full lists of the machinery and rolling stock on the Virginia and East Tennessee road at the out- break of the war, and they could not, even if the bridges weie not destroyed as reported, send 20,000 men in three weeks from Eiclimond to Murfieesborougb. At Lynchburg the gauge is changed, and no roll- ing stock or miicbiiiery can jiass from one road to the other. All pas- Chap. XXXII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 303 sengers and freight transfer at Lynchburg. If the bridges are burned, as reported, they cannot send any ammunition in ten days, aud few regiments. JNO. KIMBEH, Je. Headquarters Department of the Cumberland, Murfreesborough, January 6, 1863. Brig. Gen. J. T. Boyle, Louisville : Send me your re-enforcements via Cumberland Eiver. Let me know when they can get to Louisville, or, if you can, send them by rail to the gap in the road, and march them across thence to Munfordville, thence by rail here. I thank you for prompt care of me and miue. Hope you will Boon open the road. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major-General. Headquarters Department of the Cumberland, Murfreesborough, January C, 1863. Major-General Wright, Cincinnati : I did not write you because I was too busy, aud uncertain of the result of the battle. It is now evident that their loss was excessive. Their own oflBcers and men estimate their loss at from 13,000 to 15,000. I now wish to push them to the wall, but the pursuit will be heavy work. Send me what force you can spare, and take care of the rail- road. I will write you soon. I congratulate you on the success of the Carter expedition, and the final expulsion of John H. Morgan. I wish you would get ready a large lot of saddles and horses, and mount your infantry to pursue him the next time he makes a raid. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major-General. General Orders, ^ Hdqrs. Center, 14th Army Corps, S Department of the Cumberland, No. 1.* ) Murfreesborough, Tenn., January 0, 1863. In compliance with General Orders, No. 41, from department head- quarters, December 19, 1862, the divisions and brigades of the center. Fourteenth Army Corps, will be numbered aud known as follows : riliST DIVISION. Maj. Gen. Lqvell H. Rousseau commandiug. First Brigade. Second BHgade. CoL Bexjamin F. Scmbneb. 38th Indiana, Lientenant-Colonel Griffin. 2d Ohio, Lieutenant-Colonel Kell. 3.3d Ohio, Captain Montgomery. 94th Ohio, Colonel Frizell. 10th Wisconsin, Lientenant-Coloucl Mc- Mynn. Col. J. G. Jones. 15th Kentucky, Col. J. B. Forman. 3d Ohio, Lieutenant-Colonel Lawson. 10th Ohio, Captain Amis. 42d Indiana, Major Mclntire. 68th Indiana, Colonel Humphrey. * This order was probably prepared before the date of its issue. Several of the regimental commanders herein named had been killed in the battle of Stone's Eiver. In some other respects it does not represent thte organization as it actually stood January 6, 18C3. 304 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXII. Third Brigade. Col. Henry A. Hambbight. Ist Wisconsin, Lieutenant-Coloucl Bing- ham. 2l8t Wisconsin, Captain Goodrich. 24th Illinois, Colonel Mihalotzy. 79th Pennsylvania, Lieut. Col. Miles. Fourth Brigade. Lieut. Col. Oliver L. Shepuekd. l.'ith United States, Major King. 16th United States, Major Slemmer. 18th United States, Major Townsend. 19th United States, Major Carpenter. Arlillery. 1st Michigan Battery. 4th Indiana Battery. 1st Kentucky. 6th United States, Company H. Ca.valry. 2d Kentucky. SECOND DIVISION. Brig. Gen. James S. Negley. First Brigade. Brig. Gen. James G. Spears. 1st East Tennessee, Col. Robert K. Byrd. 2d East Tennessee, Colonel Carter. 3d East Tennessee, Colonel Honk. 5th East Tennessee, Colonel Shelley. 6th East Tennessee, Colonel Cooper. Second Brigade. Col. Timothy E. Stanley. 18th Ohio, Major Grosvenor. 69th Ohio, Colonel Cassilly. 19th Illinois, Captain Hayden. 11th Michigan, Colonel Stonghton. Third Brigade. Col. John F. Miller. 78th Pennsylvania, Colonel Sirwell. 21st Ohio, Lieutenant- Colonel Neibling. 74th Ohio, Colonel Moody. 37th Indiana, Lieutenant-Colonel Hull. 1st Independent Regiment. Captain Casey. Artillery. Ist Ohio, Company G. Ist Ohio, Company M. Kentucky, Company B. THIRD DIVISION. Brig. Gen. Speed S. Fry. First Brigade. Col. MoBES B. Walker. 17th Ohio, Colonel Connell. 3l8t Ohio, Lientenant-Colonel Lister. 38th Ohio, Lieutenant-Colonel Choate. 82d Indiana, Colonel Hunter. 12th Kentucky, Colonel Hoskins. Second Brigade. Col. John M. Harlan. 4th Kentucky, Colonel Croxton. 10th Kentucky, Lieutenant-Colonel Hays. 10th Indiana, Lieutenant-Colonel Carroll, 74th Indiana, Colonel Chapman. 14th Ohio, Colonel Este. Third Brigade. Brig. Gen. James B. Steedman. 9th Ohio, Colonel Kammerling. 35th Ohio, Colonel Van Derveer. 2d Minnesbta, Colonel George. 87th Indiana, Colonel Shryock, Chap. XXXn.J CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.- Artillery. -UNION 305 4th Michigan Battery. l8t Ohio, Battery [C]. 4th United States, Company I. FOURTH DIVISION. Brig. Gen. Robert B. Mitchell. First Brigade. Brig. Gen. James D. Morgan. esth [UUnois], Col. R. S. Moore. 86th [Illinois], Lieutenant-Colonel Ma- gee. 125th [Illinois], Colonel Harmon. 52(1 Ohio, Lieutenant-Colonel Co vren. Second, Brigade. Col. Daniel McCook. 10th Illinois, Lieutenant-Colonel Wood. ICth Illinois, Lieutenant-Colonel Cahill. 60th Illinois, Colonel Toler. 10th Michigan, Lieutenant-Colonel Dick- erson. 14th Michigan, Major Quackenbnsh. Cavalrn. 5th Kentucky Cavalry. 2d Indiana Cavalry, Company A. Vnattached Infantry. 8th Kansas (five companies). 1st Middle Tennessee Infantry. Five companies of convalescents. Artillery. 2d Illinois, Company I. 10th Wisconsin Battery. Artillery Reserve. 11th Battery, 2d Indiana. 12th Battery, 2d Indiana. 5th Battery, Ist Michigan. FIFTH division. Brig. Gen. Joseph J. Reynolds. First Brigade. Colonel Hall. 105th Ohio. liOth. Illinois. 123d Illinois. lOlat Indiana. Second Brigade. Col. Abram O. Miller. 17th Indiana. 72d Indiana, Major Carr. 75th Indiana, Colonel Robinson. 98th Illinois, Colonel Funkhonser. Artillery. 18th Indiana Battery, 19th Indiana Battery. Bv command of Maioi-General Thomas : •^ [GEO. E. FLTNT,] Major and Chief of Staff. 20 E E — VOL XX, PT n 306 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Crup. XX:iiI. Special Field Oedees, ) Hdqbs. Dept. op tue Cumbeeland, No. 3. ) Murfreesborough, Tenn., January 6, 1863. I. Permission is given for the bodies of Generals Eains and Hanson to be conTeyed to the city of Nashville, there to be privately interred, under the direction of their friends, but without any military or other demonstration. The friends of these deceased officers accompanying their remains will, immediately on their arrival in Nashville, report in person to Brig. Gen. Robert B. Mitchell, commanding the post. « • # • • , » • By command of Major-General Eosecrans : HENRY STONE, Lieutenant mid Acting AidedeCamp. Muepeeesboeough, Via Nashville, January 7, 1863. Hon. E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War : The grand divisions of this army are as justly entitled to be corps as those of the Potomac. It would enable their commanders to regard meritorious service of their staff officers, and command higher talent than they now can. I consider the measure of giving them corps priv- ileges eminently in the interest of the public service, and earnestly recommend that the right wing, under Major-General McCook, center, under Major-General Thomas, and left, under Major-General Crittenden, be declared army corjjs. • W. S. EOSECRANS, Major-General. Wae Depaetment, Washington City, D. C., January 7, 1863. Major-General Roseceans, Headquarters, via Nashville : Morton shall be appointed. The order for army corps will be issued to-day. There is nothing you can ask within my power to grant to your- self or your heroic command that will not be cheerfully given. EDWIN M. STANTON. Secretary of War. Muefeeesboeough, January 7, 1863, Yia Nashville, Tenn., 8th. Hon. E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War, Washington, D. G. : Thanks for your dispatch as to the appointment of Morton, just re- ceived. So soon as reports are made out, shall ask for promotion of some deserving officers. We are very short of general officers. I would re- quest that a paymaster be sent to each brigade, to remain with it in the held, to attend to preparing of rolls and payment of my troops. If you canbot send one to each brigade, send one to each division, as it will save me much inconvenience, and prevent a great deal of suffering to my men and their families. I M;ould call your attention to the report CHAP. XXXH] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — ^UNION. 307 ou this subject of Chief Paymaster Lamed. It is very important that the paymasters sent should be ordered to remain in the field with their troops. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major General, Commanding. MtTBFEEESBOEOUGH, TENN., January 7, 1863. Hon E. M. Stanton : We must hare 4,000 or 5,000 stand of new, good arms. They are needed badly. W. S. EOSEOEANS, Major- General. War Department, Washington, January 7, 1863. MajorGeneral Eosecrans, Na&hville, Tenn. : It is reported that you propose to send Kentucky cavalry back to that State. Eetain them with yon. We will supply Kentuckj' from other sources. H. W. HALLECK, General-in- Chief. War Department, Washington, January 7, 1863. Maj. Gen. W. S. Eosecrans, Mur/reesborough, Tenn. : Maj. Gen. Horatio G. Wright, Cincinnati, Ohio : Maj. Gen. U. S. Grant, Holly Springs, Miss. : Maj. Gen. Ambrose Ie. Btjrnside, Falmouth, Va. : Eichmond papers of the 6th say General Eosecrans is in possession of Murfreesborough, and the rebel army has retreated 30 miles, and that this opens Eastern Tennessee ; and if General Eosecrans takes posses- sion of it, 200,000 rebel troops cannot drive him out. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. Gallatin, January 7, 1863. MajorGeneral Eosecrans: Colonel Van Derveer, of the Thirty-fifth Ohio Eegiment, just in from Hartsville, reports that a part of Bragg's army was moving rapidly to- ward Kentucky. His informer reports them crossing the river some 40 miles above Gallatin. They are said to be seizing all the horses and mules in the country and mounting the men. He says his information is from a private source. I cannot say how much truth there is in the report. I deemed it my duty to inform you. I will endeavor to ascer- tain the truth of the report and inform you. SPEED S. FEY, Brigadier-General. 308 KY , MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. TA. [Chap.XXXII. Headquaetebs Department of the Gusibeiiland, Murfreesborough, January 7, 1863. General E. B. Mitchell, Commanding Post, Nashville : The general commanding directs you to send a gunboat up the Gum- berlaud, with orders to destroy every ferry-boat, barge, or other means of crossing as high up as Carthage. C. GODDAED, Acting Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. Wak Department, Washington, January 7, 1863. Major-General Weight, Cincinnati, Ohio : The first and second of yours of the 30th approved and authorized- by the President. The third and fourth will be, should they become necessary. Use your authority with great discretion. You had better attend to it vourself personally. H. W. HALLEGK, General-in- Chief. FoET MoNEOE, January 7, 1863. His Excellency Abeaham Lincoln : The editorial in the Eichmond Examiner of the 6th says : We have to perform an unwelcome task this morning, and to chill the glow of tri- umph which the intelligence hitherto received from Murfreesborough has imparted to every patriotic heart. A reverse, the causes and extent unknown, has been suffered by the army under General Bragg, &c. It adds : It must be confessed that a good deal of fortitude is required to support so jiainful a disappointment with equanimity. The following period in the same editorial shows the extent of the feeling the rebel defeat has produced : So far the news has come in what may be called the classical style of the Southwest. When the Southern army fights a battle, we first hoar that it has gained one of the most stupendous victories on record ; that regiments from Mississippi, Texas, Louisi- ana, Arkansas, &c., haveexhibited an irresistible and superhuman valor unknown in history this side of Sparta and Rome. As for the generals, they usually get all their clothes shot off, and replace them with a suit oi glory. The enemy, of course, is simply annihilated. Next day more dispatches come, still very good, but not quite 80 good as the first. The telegrams of the third day are invariably such as to make a mist, a muddle, and a fog of tlie whole affair. The only news I can find in the same paper in regard to VicksbOrg is a dispatch of the 2d, from that place, stating that there had been skir- mishing the whole day, but that no general engagement was expected until the arrival of McGlernand and Sherman with the balance of the Yankee army. It expresses a confidence of holding Vicksburg against any force the Federals can bring against it. It adds : This morning our forces advanced against the enemy, who were ercctin" works on the lake, causing them to evacuate their position, leaving .50 stand of anns 9 pris- oners, and all their impleuients for erecting fortifications. Our forces uow'occupv the whole country bordering on the lake, the enemy having returned with their trans- ports and gone down the Yazoo. The enemy have left Chickasaw Bavou, and are reported going on their transports to Snyder's Bluff, on the Yazoo, where it is sup- posed they will make an attempt to storm our works. Our forces are well advised of their movements. JOHN A. DIX, Major-General, Chap. ^3001.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 309 Executive Mansion, Washington, January 8, 1863. Governor Johnson, Nashville, Tenn. : A dispatch of yesterday from Nashville says : The body of Captain Todd, of Sixth Kentucky, brought in to-day. Please tell me what was his Christian name, and whether he was in our service or that of the enemy. I shall also be glad to have your im- pression as to the effect the late operations about Murfreesborough will have on the prospects of Tennessee. A. LINCOLN. MUEFEEESBOROUGH, TENN., January 8, 1863—1.30 p. m. Hon. E. M. Stanton: There occur every now and then very distressing cases in this army, short leaves being required to save property or attend to important family affairs. Under the existing orders, no such leaves have been granted by me. Can I be allowed to exercise discretion in the matter, and have authority to grant short leaves in pressing cases ? W. S. EOSECEANS, Major- General. Geiteeal Oedees, ^ Hdqbs. Second Div., Left Wing, > DEPAETMENT OF THE CUMBEELAND, No. 9. ) Near Murfreeshorough, January 8, 1863. The general commanding takes occasion to express his disapproba- tion of the conduct of ofiQcers who permit their men to kill stock, burn rails, and seize foi-age, either on or at the end of a march, or while the troops are in camp. Such conduct is disgraceful and demoralizing, and must cease ; and officers who permit it will be severely punished. At the end of a march, and each day while in camp, wood parties wUl be sent out under the command of an officer, unless wood can be found on the ground occupied by the troops. The general commanding the divis- ion expects to be with his command in camp and on the march, and to give his attention to their comfort ; and will be ready always to take the responsibDity of all seizures of property necessary, and will allow none to be taken under other circumstances. By order of Brigadier-General Palmer : D. W. NOETON, Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. Cincinnati, Ohio, January 8, 1863 — 2 p. m. Maj. Gen. H. W. Haxleck, General-in- Chief : Ewing's brigade, 2,600 strong, is about leaving Louisville by river for Nashville. Have you any information from Vicksburg, which makes it important to send this force there rather than to General Eosecrans ? Ewing is instructed to stop at Smithland for orders. Please answer at once. H. G. WEIGHT, Major-General, Commanding. 3i0 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXSII. Washington, January 8, 18C3. Major-General Weight: Send Ewing'8 brigade down the Mississippi, reporting to General Grant at Memphis. H. W. HALLECK. MUEFEEESBOEOUGH, January 8, 1863 — 10 p. m. Major-General Weight, Cincinnati, Ohio : Tonr dispatch received. I would like you to hold the Louisville and Nashville Eailroad, and to send me down all those Kentucky regiments whom I sent up to recruit; also, if the Governor will replace the cavalry, 1 should like to have every spare man sent down at once to cross the country toward Burkesville. Infantry re-enforcements will be needed as our line extends, and anything you can spare will be well placed here. I will give you details soon. W. S. E.OSECEANS, Major- Ocncral. Headqxjaetees Left Wing, January 9, 1863. Brigadier-General Paxmee, Commanding Second Division : Geneeai, : The general commanding directs that you occupy lleady- ville with a brigade and a battery.* General Stanley is directed to send a battalion of cavalry to that point, to keep open communication. Let the detachment start promptly at 8 o'clock to-morrow morning. By command of Major-General Crittenden : LYNE STARLING, Assistant Adjutant- General. Headquaetees, ^ Camp near Peach Orchard, January 9, 1863. Major-General Weight : Geneeal : A scout of 40 men sent to Pike County has just returned, reporting but few rebels in that county, or rather the Upper Sandy country. They had a little skirmish with a few, killing 2, wounding 1, and getting 1 prisoner belonging to guerrilla parties, all bad men. The nearest rebel force is Whitesburg, Letcher County, 12 miles from Pound Gap ; about 300 there. We are anxious to get after them and make a strike at the railroad, as I have reliable information that there is not more than 600 men at Abingdon, under H. Marshall, to guard the salt works ; all the balance forces called off; but we can't move until we are mustered in, and we want good guns ; hope we will see all ere long, so we can again try our hand. Tour obedient servant, JOHN DILS, Je., Colonel Thirty-ninth KentucJcy Regiment. * Hazen's brigade and Cockerill's battery bo ordered. Chap. XXXII.] COEEESPOKDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 311 General Oedees, ) Wae Dept., Adjt. Gen.'s Office, No. 9. ) Washington, January 9, 18C3. By direction of the President, the Army of the Cumberland, under the command of Major-General Eosecrans, is divided into three army corps, to be known as the Fourteenth, Twentieth, and Twenty-first. Maj. Gen. George H.Thomas is assigned to the command of the Four- teenth Army Corps; Maj. Gen. A. McD. McCook to the command of the Twentieth ; and Maj. Gen. T. L. Crittenden to the command of the Twenty-first Corps. By order of the Secretary of War : E. D. TOWNSEND, Assistant Adjutant- General. Geneeal Oedees, ^ Hdqes. Center, 14th. Aemy Coeps, > Department op the Cumbeeland, 1^0. 2. ) Murfreeshorough, January 9, 1863. The following named oflBcers are announced on the staff of the major- general commanding the center corps, Department of the Cumberland, viz : Maj. G. E. Flynt, assistant adjutant-general and chief of staft'; Lieut. Col. A. Von Schrader, Seventy-fourth Ohio, actiug inspector- general ; Capt. O. A. Ma«k, Thirteenth U. S. Infantry, chief of ordnance ; Col. C. O. Loomis, First Michigan Artillery, chief of artillery ; Capt. A. J. Mackay, assistant quartermaster, chief quartermaster; Capt. J. li. Paul, commissary of subsistence, chief commissary ; Surg. G. D. Beebe, medical director ; First Lieut. J. D. Barker, First Ohio Volunteer Cav- alry, commanding escort and acting aide-de-camp. Signal officers and acting aides-de-camp. — First Lieut. E. J. Meeker, Third Wisconsin; First Lieut. E. F. Just, Fourteenth Ohio; First Lieut. J. L. Hollopeter, Forty-ninth Ohio; First Lieut. J. S. Lutz, Tenth In- diana; Second Lieut. A. K. Taylor, Third Ohio; Second Lieut. G. W. Landrum, Second Ohio ; Second Lieut. T. J. Kelly, Tenth Ohio; Second Lieut. W. Quinton, Nineteenth lUiuois; Second Lieut. J. H. Connelly, Thirty-seventh Indiana; Second Lieutenant [Samuel] Bachtell, Fifteenth Ohio, and Second Lieut. H. C. Jones, Eighteenth Ohio. By command of Major-General Thomas : [GEO. E. FLYNT,] Major and Chief of Staff. Special Field Oedees, ) Hdqes. Dept. of the Cumberland, No. 6. f Murfreeshorough, Tenn., January 9, 1863. XIII. To insure proper care of the Confederate sick and wounded within our lines, Surgeon Avent, C. S. Army, is appointed medical director for them. All Confederate and other surgeons employed in care of their sick in hospitals and private houses, and all citizens having Confederate sick or wounded, in either case will promptly report their location, names, number, and condition to Surgeon Avent, and will be held responsible for their care, and conformity to his orders or the orders of our military autkorities. No medical men, nurses, or invalids will leave their hos- pitals or places without his permission, and none will be removed with- out written application, sanctioned by hitn and approved by the medi- cal director of our army. All nurses or patients leaving without such 312 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AKD SW. VA. [Chap. XXXlt permission will be treated as deserters, and medical ofiBcers violatiug these orders will be severely punished. Needful supplies will be issued on requisitions sanctioned or submitted by Surgeon Avent, and approved by authority of the medical director of this army. Surgeon Avent will furnish, with the least possible delay, lists of the Confederate sick and wounded within our lines, and morning reports ot the nurses and sick, certified to on honor, as the basis on which he makes his requisitions. He will promptly report for negligence or disobedience of orders all delinquent medical officers and others under his control. These regulations being for the good of those whom it concerns, the general commanding trusts they will be fully and cheerfully complied with. • •••••• By command of Major-General Eosecrans: HENRY STONE, Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. Executive Mansion, Washington, January 10, 1863. Governor Johnson, Nashville, Tenn. : Yours received.* ' I presume the remains of Captain Todd are in the hands of his family and friends, and I wish to give no order on the sub- ject; but I do wish your opinion of the effects of the late battles about Murfreesborough upon the prospects of Tennessee. A. LINCOLN. Mttefkeesboeough, Tenn., January 10, 1863. Hon. E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War: I do not wish to send a single cavalryman back, but the call that way has been very considerable, and I have sent them in preference, as they know the country. Send down to Kentucky all you can spare, so that 1 can get mine. W. S. EOSECKANS, Major-Oeneral. Headquaetees Depaetment of the Cumeeeland, Murfreesborough, January 10, 1863 — 11.30 a. m. Major-General McCooK, Commanding Bight Wing : Geneeal: The general commanding directs me to inform you that a la4y reports this morning that the enemy are returning to Shelbyville, and are talking of making an advance. He directs you to look well to your position, and to send out a brigade at once to reconnoiter. I have the honor to be, general, your obedient servant, C. GODDAED, Major and Acting Assistant Adjutant- Generaf! ' Not foviDd. Cbap. xxxn.) CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.— UNION. 313 Heabquaetees Department of the Cumberland, Murfreesborough, January 10, 1863. Brig. Gen. D. S. Stanley, Chief of Cavalry : General : The general commanding instructs me to say that there is good reason to believe that General Wheeler, with about 1,000 cavalry, has left Shelbyville for the purpose of coming in and cutting the rail- road. Eespectfully, &c.. Aide-deCamp. House of Representatives, January 10, 1863. Maj. Gen. H. W. Halleck, Oeneral-in- Chief : Sir : I have attempted long and iu vain to call the attention of the military gentlemen to the vital importance of occupying East Tennes- see. Both by writing and verbally I have repeated again and again my views on this subject. How much attention I have received you have some opportunity to know. The recent affair of General Carter, which you characterize as " with- out a parallel in the history of the war," had its origin, as I have reason to believe, with East Teuuesseeans, and was barely sanctioned, not ap- proved, by the officers in command, and wholly unknown at headquar- ters here, until rumors were received of its results. It is only what they have been begging for permission to do for more than a year, and what, if permitted, they would have done months ago, even when they were attached to the Department of the Mississippi. To show how our enemies regard this region, I take the liberty to in- close, and beg permission to call your attention to, an extract from a late number of the Richmond Dispatch. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant, HORACE MAYNARD. [Inclosure.] General Bragg has certainly retreated to Shelbyville, 30 miles from his victory at Murfreesborough, as he did last fall from his victory at Perry ville. On this occasion he has saved his prisoners, captured guns, stores, &c. But if he has retired (that is the fashionable phrase on our side, as a "change of base" is on the other) to Shelbyville with his whole army, he has thrown East Tennessee entirely open to the Yan- kees. There is a very strong position beginning with Shelbyville ou the left, extending across the railroad running from Nashville to Chat- tanooga, at or near its junction with the Shelbyville road, with its cen- ter at a place called Decherd's, and its right terminating in the Cumber- land Mountains, the whole distance being 25 miles from left to right, which, we understand, military men thought last summer ought to be the place to defend East Tennessee. It may be that Bragg has fallen back to this ijosition. If he has, all is right. But if he has merely got- ten out of the way, with the design to go to re-enforce the army facing Grant, which is 300 miles off, then East Tennessee is in great danger, if Rosecrans wishes to take it. If he should once get possession of it, 200,000 men cannot dislodge him. And East Tennessee is precisely the very portion of the Confederacy which it is most inconvenient for us to lose, since it cuts it completely in two* • Italics indicate portion underscored by Mr. Maynard. 314 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chai-. XXSII. Jhstracl from consolidated tri-montlily return of the Department of the Cumberland, Maj. Gen. W. S. Eosecrans commanding, for January 10, 18(33 ; headquarters Murfreesiorough, Tenn." Comniand. Present for duty. Kemarks. Department staff BIGHT WHIG. Major-General HcCoOK. Staff First Division (Davis) Second Division (-Johnson) Tbird Division (Sheridan^ Total Right Wing CENTER. Major-General Thomas. 28 28 17 7 190 281 247 3,600 4,619 4,035 7 4,052 5,170 4,404 7 8, 425 11, 257 8,501 12,154 13,093 I 28,190 7 9,217 12, 534 9,928 31, 686 Staff First Division (Kousseau) Second Division (Negley)? Third Division (Fry) Fourth Division (Morpan) Fifth Division (Eeynolds) 9th Michigan, Provost Guards of Corps. Total Center LEFT WING. Miijor-Gencral CniTTESDES. 5 332 178 363 301 280 19 5,887 4,345 7,411 5,382 4,839 6,566 5,369 8,337 6, 462 6,041 391 1,484 I 28,208 33, 171 5 12, 738 8,944 11, 597 9,233 8,572 615 51, 704 Btaff First Division (Hascall) Second Division (Palmer) Third Division (Col. S. Beatty) . 9 ' 222 ! 253 I 173 3,001 4,380 3,584 4,413 I 4,751 3,914 Total Left Wing POST OF BOWLIKG GREEN, KY. Brigadier-General Mahbon. Staff Infantry- . Cavalry... Artillery . Total forces at Bowling Green. POST OF NA8BVILLB. Brigadier-General Mitchell. Staff. Infantry Cavalry Artillery Total forces at Nashville . POST OF GALLATI.>I. Brigadier-General Paine. Staff Infantry .. Artillery . Total forces at Gallatin. 657 I 11,931 13, 087 98 6 lU 2 1,453 151 30 8 1,829 231 35 1,634 2,103 691 27 287 7 907 30 323 1,327 2,070 73 2,718 83 2,143 2,807 9 8,984 9,010 8,630 27, 239 3,711 628 36 10 11,913 7,382 19, 310 9,271 10, 105 9,480 553 2,301 2,862 7 1,113 62 408 1,590 7 777 416 1,200 6 3,733 143 6 3,746 148 1,000 Mnrfreesborough.Teon. Murfreeshoroiigh^Tenn. Do. Do. Do. Murfreeshorongh,Tonu. Do. Do. !Nashville, Tenn. Murfreesborough.Tenn. Murf reeshorough , Tenn. Do. Do. Do. ' Taken from tri-montbly departmental lepoTt of January 10, 18C3. No corps division, brigade, or other reports of that date could be found. ' Chap. SxXli.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 316 Abttract from consolidated tri-monilily return of the Department of the Cumberland, #e. — Continued. Present for duty. •43 P, i 1 1 jl Command. e o 1 Bemarka. VtMSr OF CLABEBTILUt. Colonel Bbuce. Tnfuntry 78 43 2 1,250 050 74 1,588 841 79 2,276 1,128 9* 2,277 1,128 94 Artillery Total forces at ClarksTille 124 1,974 2,008 3,498 3,499 Cavalry Division (Stanley) ., 237 12 30 63 32 4,737 204 449 1,448 64 5,656 289 558 1,618 103 9,146 750 780 3,079 111 7,987 751 871 3,087 111 Murfreesborough,Tenn. Stewart's CreeE,Tenn. Smyrna, Tenn. Do. 10th Ohio Volunteers (tieutenant^ Colonel Bnrke). Ist Michigan Engineers and He- chanics (Colonel Innes). Pioneer Brigade (Captain Morton)*.. Signal Corps (Captain Merrill)* RECAPITULATION, Department staff Right "Wing Center Left Wing Forces at Bowline Green Forces at Nashville Forces at Gallatin Forces at Clarksville Cavalry Division lOthObio Volunteers Ist Michigan Engineers and Me- chanics. Grand total 28 28 28 J7 725 12,154 13, 693 28,190 31,686 1,484 28,208 33,171 51,704 19,310 657 11, 931 13,087 27, 239 28, 865 98 1.634 2,103 4,383 2,862 59 1,005 1,327 1,590 1,200 125 2,143 2,807 3, 882 3,900 124 1,974 2,508 .'<,498 3,499 237 4,737 6,656 9,146 7,987 12 264 289 760 751 30 449 J58 780 871 3,579 64,499 75,227 131, 190 100,948 Abstract from field return of the Army of Kentucky, Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger command- ing, for January 10, 1863 ; headquarters Lexington, Ky. Present for duty. a p< $. < a H bo ■A a •a It: • Command. j a 3 Remarks. 15 15 15 Lexington, Ky. BEcom) Dryision. Brig. Gen. Q. A. Gh-lmohe. gt^g" 137 137 5 17 10 "2," 389' 3,049 92 314 252 7 3,477 3.756 121 380 290 7 4,220 4,367 141- 407 384 '"'h' 12 Lexington, Ky. First Brigade, Brig. Gen. G. C. Smith 18th Ohio Battery, Captain Aleshire 7th Ohio (battalion). Col. I. Garrard 2d Independent Battalion Ohio Cavalry, Major 'WiUiams. 312 6,096 8,037 9,526 18 * Not added in grand total. 316 KT., MID. AND E. tEKIT., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. X:sSii. Abstract frenn field return of the Army of Kentueh), ^c. — Continued. Present for duty. S b m 1 1 CamvnKnA. 1 Kemarkg. THIBD DIYIBIOir. Brig. G«n. A. Baibd. 3 106 109 5 5 9 30 11 2,603 2,365 110 112 184 492 232 3 2,950 2,908 122 134 211 666 262 3 3,646 3,482 149 146 367 752 288 ""e 6 Danville, Ky. 21st Indiana Battery, Captain Andrew 6tli Kentucky Cavaliy. Ut Battalion, Lieutenant-Colonel Munday. lOth Kentncky Cavalry, let and 2d Battal- ions, Major Foley. 7th Ohio Cavalry, 2d Battalion, Lieutenanir Colonel Miner. 278 6,098 7,254 8,833 12 118th Ohio, Col. S.E.Mott 2d Michigan Cavalry, Lieut Col. A. P. Campbell 9th Pennsylvania Cavalry, MaJ. T. J. Jor- dan. 8th East Tennessee, Col. F. A. Eeeve 7th Kentncky Cavalry, Maj.W. O.Smith.. Ist Missouri Cavalry, Company F, Capt. J. Clifford. 36 25 24 21 20 2 753 399 512 324 273 78 874 470 668 381 317 95 893 620 728 652 328 100 Falmonth, Ky. Nioholasville, Ky. Do. Do. Frankfort, Ky. Lexington, Ky. Total 128 2,339 2,706 3,321 Grand total 733 14,533 18,011 21. 695 30 Aiairact from consolidated morning report of United Slates forces stationed at BotoKng Green, Ky., Brig. Gen. Mahlon D. Hanson commanding, for January 10, 1863. Command. Present for duty. P." 5 36 4,577 Chap. XXXII.J CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 317 Nashville, Tenn., Jcmtiary 11, 1863. (Eeceived 11.10 p. m.) His Excellency Abraham Lincoln : The battle of Murfreesborougli has inspired much confidence with Union men of the ultimate success of the Government, and has greatly discouraged rebels, but increased their bitterness. If the rebel army could be expelled from the State, and Union sentiment developed with- out fear or restraint, I still think Tennessee will be brought back into the Union by decided majority of popular vote. Eastern portion of the State must be redeemed before confidence can be inspired with the mass of the people that the Government has the power to assert and maintain its authority in Tennessee. Your proclamation of the 1st, ex- cepting Tennessee, has disappointed and disarmed many who were com- plaining and denouncing it as unjust and unwise. I think the excep- tion in favor of Tennessee will be worth much to us, especially when we can get to discuss it before the people. I ordered Congressional elections in ninth and tenth districts. Have received no returns yet. I shall order elections in this district in a few days. Governor Campbell should have been placed in command of this post. Things are not working well at this post, considering the operation of what is called a detective police; under charge of persons wholly incompetent, if not cor- rupt, in the grossest sense of the term, it is causing much ill feeling, and doing us great harm. I am, with great respect, yours, ANDEEW JOHNSON. MUEFEEESBOKOUGH, TENN., January 11, 1863—9.20 p. m. Major-General Halleck : Colonel McBabbin returns to accompany General Hamilton. If it would be agreeable, I would like to have him join me in the field. I would like to have one, two, or three good division commanders, if you can spare me some first-rate fighting men. Please ask the President if he will give me six or eight brigadiers out of men distinguished in the battle of Stone's Eiver. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major- General. Mttefeeesboeoxtgh, Tenn., January 11, 1863 — 11.15 p. m. Hon. E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War : Telegraphed General Halleck my opinion that rebel wants and the pressure of public opinion will induce them to draw every available man from other points to defend Middle Tennessee. Am well satisfied they fought us with equal, if not superior, numbers, and that troops are now coming from Savannah and other points to them. Our lines of com - munication and our depots absorb much force, and that increases as we advance. They are in great straits to hold Tennesseeans and Kentuck- iiius by holding Tennessee. The country is full of natural passes and fortifications, and demands superior force to advance with any success. What can .you send? "^ W. S. EOSECEANS, Major-Oeneral. 318 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXTL Mtjefeeesboeough, Tenn., January 11, 1863—11.50 p. m. Maj. Gen. H. W. Halleck, Generalin- Chief : It is my opinion, founded on the state of public " secesli" feeling, the interests and necessities of the rebels, that they will strip every place they can to re-enforce Bragg, and assume the oflensive here at an early day. I think, therefore, the more speedily you send forces this way the better for the public service. We ought to hold the Tennessee Eiver with a force adequate to cover the country south of Duck Eiver, and cover that flank from cavalry, of which they have four to our one. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major-General. MUEFKEESBOSOUGH, TeNN., January 11, 1863. Major-General Halleck : Hourly hurrying up ammunition and supplies. Hope the railroad will be opened by Tuesday night. The rebels are reported to propose to defend the line of Duck Eiver, but the signs are that they will go to Chattanooga, unless assistance comes from Virginia. Their main body went by Shelbyville, according to the general statements after the bat- tle, on which we can better rely. They fought us with equal, if not su- perior, numbers. I am using pressure to get in official reports of the killed, wounded, and missing, which I will forward as soon as possible. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major-General. Mxjefkeesboeough, Tenn., January 11, 1863. Hon. E. M. Stajston, Secretary of War : The crimes of spying, murder, arson, rape, and others, as well as de- sertion, are increasing, and the power to check them by inflicting the penalty of death is a nullity, for [with] the delays necessary to get them a regular trial by general court-martial, and then holding them until the matter is reviewed and approved by the President, such a time elapses that the troops are relieved and the culprit escapes. This ought to be remedied. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major-General, Commanding. Wae Depaetment, Washington City, D. C, January 11, 1863. Major-General Eoseceans : The date of your commission shall be attended to, and arranged to suit you as nearly as possible. EDWIN M. STANTON. chap.xxxn.] correspondence, etc. — union. 319 Headquarters Department of the Cumberland, Murfreesiorough, January 11, 1863. Major-General Crittenden, Commanding Left Wing : General : The general commanding instructs me to say that "nig- ger news " is to the effect that Cheatham has crossed Duck Eiver, and is now encamped 9 miles this side. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, 0. GODDAED, Assistant Adjutant-Oeneral and Chief of Staff. Gallatin, Tenn., January 11, 1863. Major-General Eosecrans : My scouts have returned from up country, and report Morgan's men there, gathering horses, hogs, sheep, &c. I also learn from reliable source that they are still running Allison's mill, gathering up and grind- ing all the wheat in the country. I think the mill should be disabled or destroyed. Shall I send a brigade and have it done? SPEED S. FET, Brigadier- General. Nashville, January 11, 1863. General Eosecrans : General Granger is in the office. He says the Fourth Kentucky are about 200 strong ; are at Bowling Green. They are not well spoken of. Wolford had given up the pursuit of Morgan ; his (Wolford's) where- abouts are not known. General Granger will come first opportunity. D. S. STANLEY. Gallatin, January 11, 1863 — 8.15 p. m. General Eosecrans : We found that McCown had gone south the same day the road was torn up ; he left in a great hurry. To-day I have a large scout between the Murfreesborough and Nolensville pikes. A party of the enemy (300) are reported south of Franklin 3 miles ; the men of the party say they are the advance of Forrest's command. Guerrillas are collecting at Charlotte to fire on the boats. I have a scheme to fix them. D. S. STANLEY, Brigadier- General. Washington, D. C, January 12, 1863. Hon. Horace Matnard, House of Representatives : Sir : Your letter of the 10th instant is just received. You are most certainly mistaken in supposing that your suggestions and communica- tions in regard to East Tennessee have not received due attention by the Government. Everything on this subject which has been received since I came here has been duly discussed and considered. It is not proper for me to say what plans have been formed in regard to East 320 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND S\V. VA. [Chap. XXXII. Tennessee, and why those heretofore formed were not carried out. You are also greatly in error in saying that General Carter's expedition was not approved and was " wholly unknown at headquarters here." His expedition was both known and approved at headquarters here be- fore it was undertaken. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. W. HALLEOK, Generalin- Chief. Washington, January 12, 1863. Maj. Gen. W. S. Roseceans : I have no troops to send you except from General Wright's command. He has been repeatedly ordered to send you all he can spare. Commu- nicate with him on the subject. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General. MXJRFEEESBOROTJGH, January 12, 1863. Major-General HaJjLeok: Will you please to send me General Cluseretl • W. S. EOSECEANS. Nashville, January 12, 1863. Major-General Eoseceans : I have ordered four regiments and a battery to move at 4 a. m. to- morrow, on the Charlotte pike, with a battery, under command of Brig- adier-General Stanley, in addition to his cavalry force. On the arrival of Harlan's brigade, I will send them out in rear of the enemy. My pickets on the Granny White pike just brought in 3 rebel prisoners, who confirm previous reports as to numbers ; say their mission is to procure mules, horses, and to cut off our river transportation. EOBT. B. MITCHELL, Brigadier- Genera I. MlTEPEEESBOEOTJGH, TeNN., January 12, 1863. Brigadier-General Mitchell : The general commanding thinks, from present information, that it would be best to send your force on Hillsborough or Granuy White pike. Hillsborough pike probably best. Wagner, with two brigades, will be in Triune to-morrow at 9 a. m., with orders to follow them, if they move toward Nolensville, and attack them, or to follow up if they move any other way. C. GODDAED, Assistant Adjutant- General. MUEFEEESBOEOUGH, January 12, 1863. General Mitchell, Nashville : Is General Stanley in the city ? If so, ask him how many men he has with him, You might make an expedition to Franklin with Tennessee Chap. XXXTT .] COEEESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 321 troops and your four regiments. There are 6,000 convalescents to defend the city, if necessary. I should like to cut off the enemy's retreat. Keep me advised. By order of Major-General Eosecrans : 0. E. THOMPSON, Captain and Aide-de-Camp. Nashville, January 12, 1863. General EoseceanS: I can send a small expedition out at any time. General Stanley has but 600 cavalry. If the train waiting for the escort is delayed, I can send three regiments of infantry and four pieces of artillery in addition to the cavalry. You have one of my batteries with you (Beebe's). Be- lieve, from the best information we can get, the enemy have at least 2,000 mounted infantry and eight pieces of artillery. By actual count there is not less than 4,000 within supporting distance of each other. EOBT. B. MITCHELL, Brigadier- General. Nashville, January 12, 1863. Major-General Eosecuans : I have iaformation from Shelbyville to the night of the 10th instant. General Polk's corps occupy the town of Shelbyville. I have a pass signed bv Cheatham. EOBT. B. MITCHELL, Brigadier- General, Commanding Post. Headqtjaetees, Nashville, January 12, 1863. Major-General Eoseceans : I have reliable information this morning that Wheeler's cavalry are all at Brentwood, and Forrest's entire cavalry force came into Franklin last night and this morning. EOBT. B. MITCHELL, Brigadier- General. Nashville, January 12, 1863 — 3 p. m. General Eoseceans : I have 800 men ; 200 of them with Stokes. My scout to La Vergne and NolensvQle returned at daylight this morning. They found nothing. The enemy are in pretty large force. I should like to have more cavalry, but, if you desire, I will go ahead. Please answer. D. S. STANLEY, Brigadier- General. Nashville, January 12, 1863. General Eoseceans : I do not think there is anything on the Nolensville pike. The head of the column is on the Hillsborough pike; they turned toward the river 6 miles this side of Franklin. They are between the Franklin 21 E E— VOL XX, PT II 322 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXIL and Hillsborough pikes. Burke's and the First Ohio Cavalry have been ont all day. My cavalry ia all ready saddled. I will put strong pick- ets on the Hillsborough, Hardin, and Franklin pikes. D. S. STANLEY. Headquarters Department op the Cumberland, Murfreesborough, January 12, 1863. Col. G. D. Wagner, Commanding Expedition : Colonel : The object of your expedition is to defeat the projects of the enemy's cavalry upon our trains upon the Nashville and Murfrees- borough road. A portion of Wheeler's cavalry is reported as having staid at Triune last night, having three pieces of artillery. General Mitchell reports that at sundown this evening there was a cavalry force supposed to be from 3,000 to 4,000, some infantry possibly accompany- ing it, 7 miles north of Franklin, between Franklin and Hillsborough pikes, supposed to be aiming to attack, first, our river transportation. It may be that Wheeler's force has gone to join this. General Mitchell is preparing to march on them with eight or t«n regiments of infantry and General Stanley's cavalry brigade. Should you have reason to believe, on your arrival at Triune, that their whole force is concentrated there, then yon will move toward Franklin, by the best road, to fall upon their flank and rear. If, on the contrary, yon have reason to be- lieve that they have a considerable force toward Nolensville, between the Nolensville and Murfreesborough roads, you will move that way, seek the enemy, endeavor to engage the enemy, and cut him to pieces. In moving it is scarcely necessary to caution you to flank your column with a line of skirmishers parallel with the road, with a good advance guard. Dispose of the cavalry, ordered to report to you, so as to be on the lookout against surprise and keep open communication, keeping the main body in hand to pursue small parties of the enemy. * You will take a few empty wagons with you. Your men will carry their axes. Take with you three days' rations, 60 rounds of ammunition, and a few spades. Eeport as frequently as possible your movements, and any information you deem important to these headquarters. The rest must be left to your discretion. It may be well to remind you that the force you have to deal with makes it necessary for you to attack with great vigor. Take their batteries, if possible, and never leave yours without sup- port. Order the supports to take position to the left and right of our artillery and never behind it. By command of Major-General Eosecrans : C. GODDAED, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. P. S. — When debouching before an enemy, deploy a heavy line of skir- mishers, at 5 paces intervals, and send them forward at double-quick, deploying into line under cover- of their advance. Manage to conceal your force from the enemy, and, if possible, entrap him. Murfreesborough, January 12, 1863. Col. W. W. Lowe, Fort Henry : Forrest will come out and try and interrupt our river transportation. Are you ready, and what force have you? Have you gunboats? Answer W. S. EOSECEANS, Major- General. Chap. xSXH.] COEKESPONDENCE,, ETC. UNION. 323 MXTEFEEESBOEOtlGH, TeNN., January 13, 1863. Maj. Gen. H. W. Hat.leok, General-in-Chief: There is no longer any doubt that Joe Johnston stopped Bragg's retreat, and that Longstreet is expected from Virginia. Their large cavalry force is constantly annoying me. They are now on their way to attack our river transportation with Forrest's and Wheeler's cavalry. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major-Oeneral, Commanding. Navy Depaetment, January 13, 1863. Maj. Gen. "W. S. Uos^CRAins, Murfreesborough, Tenn. : The western gunboats are under command of Acting Eear- Admiral D. D. Porter, who is now at Vicksburg. You had better communicate with Capt. A. M. Pennock, senior naval ofiQcer at Cairo, 111., who will co-operate, under general instructions from Department. GIDEON WELLES, Secretary of the Navy. MURFEEESBOEOUGH, TENN., January 13, 1863. Maj. Gen. H. W. Halleck, Oeneral-in-Chief: The provost-marshal-general's report shows, to date, 3,197 prisoners, representing one hundred and twenty-two infantry regiments, eighteen cavalry regiments, seven sharpshooters, nineteen batteries of artillery. Total, one hundred and forty-seven regiments, nineteen batteries. We shall probably have about 3,800 prisoners. The enemy have retraced their steps to the line of Duck Eiver, from Shelbyville to Wartrace. Their numerous cavalry goads and worries me, but I will try and be equal to them. Look out for re-enforcements. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major- General, Commanding. Gallatin, January 13, 1863. Brig. Gen. Joseph J. Eeynolds : An arrival from my section, just in, reports 1,000 of Morgan's men at Alexandria. Yesterday evening his headquarters were at McMinnville. JOHN W. BOWEN. Nashville, January 13, 1863. Major GODDAED : The following just received from Stanley : ' On Hillsborougu Pike, Eleven miles from Nashville-^IO.SO a. m. Nothiu" but stragglers found. Forrest and Wheeler passed over to Hardin pike. They hacf eight pieces of artillery ; were passing all night. Heard fonr reports of cannon in the direction of Harpeth Shoals. Harlan -will come out the Hillsborough pike. EOBT. B. MITCHELL, Brigadier- General. (Copy sent to Colonel Wagner, 2.15 p. m.) 324 KY,, MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXIL Mtjrfeeesboeough, January 13, 1863. Geueral- Haelan, Nashville : Send three of your regiments to General Stanley, with three days' rations. Proceed with the other two regiments to La Vergne. Take post there. By order of Major-General Eosecrans: C. E. THOMPSON, Captain and Aide-de-Gamp, Mltepkeesbokough, January 13, 1863. Brigadier-General Mitchell, Nashville : Yonr dispatch received. If Stanley and Harlan can deal with that cavalry, I will order Wagner to return liy La Vergne. Harlan will re- turn to La Vergne as soon as the work they are after is accomplished. Order them to get all the horses and mules they can find. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major- General. Nashville, Jamiary 13, 1863. Major GoDDABD : Stanley sends word from 12 miles on Hardin pike, at 2.30 p. m. ; thinks that rebel cavalry have gone to the river. I shall send Har- lan's brigade to-night on Charlotte pike. EOBT. B. MITCHELL, Brigadier- General. Nashville, January 13, 1863. Major GODDAED, Chief of Staff : Stanley reports, 5.30 p. m., on Charlotte i^ike, main body of enemy going on direct road to Charlotte. They are 15 miles ahead of him. Asks instructions how far shall he pursue them. EOBT. B. MITCHELL, Brigadier- General. MuEFEEESBOEOUGH, January 13, 1863. Brigadier-General Mitchell, Nashville : Let the two forces combine and pitch into them, if they can, with all fury. They may whip the life out of them. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major- General. MuEFEEESBOROi?GU, January 13, 1863. Brigadier-General Mitchell, Commanding Post: Dispatch received. Notify commander at Fort Henry of movement of rebels. By order : 0. GODDAED,' Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. Chap. XXXH.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 325 Mtjefeeesborough, January 13, 1863. Brigadier-General Mitchell, Nashville : Two brigades under Wagner gone to Nolensville. Send them word if you -want them to move westward. W. S. EOSEOEANS, Major- General Headquarters Department of the Cumberland, Murfreesborough, January 13, 1863. Major-General Thomas, Commanding Center : General : The general commanding directs that you send out two brigades on a reconnaissance, and to halt at Salem, and send a regiment from it to reconnoiter down toward Middleton ; the other to proceed to Versailles, and send a regiment to reconnoiter its front by the shortest road as far as the Shelbyville pike. They had better remain over to-morrow night in their position, keeping a good lookout, in hopes that the cavalry may come down in their retreat, returning tomorrow afternoon. It will be necessary to send some of Eousseau's cavalry with them, to keep open communication. Have them report frequently. These brigades will effect the triple purpose of reconnoitering and observing in southerly direction, covering the flank of Wagner's movement, and catching any cavalry that may chance to pass toward them. Order the brigade commanders to note well the roads and the forage, and bring all the intelligence they can of the position of the enemy's cavalry. The men should take three days' rations on their person, and should [march] by 6 in the morning. They should carry with them their axes and hatchets and a few spades. It may prove advantageous for the brigades to unite and move to Eaglevllle. The brigade commanders will be ad- vised of that, and directed to judge of its advantage and to act accord- ingly, endeavoring to threaten an advance on Shelbyville and intercept the retreat on that road. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, C. GODDAED, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff, Murfreesborough, January 13, 1863. Colonel Wagner: Send two of your regiments from Nolensville across, scouring the thickets, to the Wilkinson pike. March with the other six to Eagle- vllle, thence to Versailles. Join Beatty's command there, and move with it to cut up the rebels. Bv order of Maior-General Eosecrans : G. P. THEUSTON, Captain and Acting Aide-de-Camp. Murfreesborough, January 13, 1863. General Stanley: The general commanding thinks yon had better pursue by way of Charlotte pike, and return by way of Franklin. The rest must be left to your discretion. ■^ G. P. THEUSTON, Captain and Acting Aide-de-Camp. 326 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXn. MUBFEEESBOEOUGn, January 13, 18G3. General Stanley: Three regiments of Colonel Harlan's command have been sent to you. With them the commanding general thinks it best to pursue the enemy, getting in their rear on the Hardin pike. G. P. THEUSTON, Captain and Acting Aide-de-Camp. Mtjefeeesboeough, January 13, 1863. Brigadier-General Mitchell, Nashville : Colonel Harlan has been directed to detacli three regiments to report to General Stanley. General Stanley, with his force, will pursue the enemy. By order of Major-General Eosecrans : G. P. THEUSTON, Captain and Acting Aidede-Camp. Muefeeesboeotjgh, Tenn., January 14, 1803. (Received January 15 — 2.45 a. m.) Maj. Gen. H. W. Halleck, Oejieral-in- Chief : I must have cavalry or mounted infantry. Had 1 horses and saddles I could mount infantry. The saddles I had ordered have been delivered, but so very slowly that now, after four months, I have only a few hun- dred, no more than have been required for the use of cavalry. With mounted infantry I can drive the rebel cavalry to the wall and keep the roads open in my rear. Not so now. I must also have some bullet- proof, light-draught transports for the Cumberland. Will you authorize the purchase of saddles and horses for mounting, when requisite, 5,000 more infantry? W. S. EOSECRANS, Major- General. War Depaetment, Quaeteemastee-Geneeal's Office, Washington, D. C, January 14, 18G3. Hon. E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War : Sie : On the 2d January I referred to you, for instructions, a commu- nication from Governor Morton, of Indiana, in reference to ]>urchase of horses to mount infantry in General Eosecrans' army. It appears from information from General Halleck, General-in-Chief, that authority was given by you to General Eosecrans to mount some infantry regiments. Of this, at the time of reference, I was unadvised. I was also ignorant of the existence of a law authorizing the mounting of infantry in a ]iublic emergency. I therefore respectfully forward a copy of the in- ,000, and they are being largely re-enforced. They are taking plank to floor the railroad bridge there. They have 1,500 negroes employed in throwing up breastworks at Stevenson and Bridgeport, Ala., near Pikeville, in the Sequatchie Valley. I saw Scott's command and another regiment going on to re-enforce Knoxville. This was on Sunday last. I left Sparta on Monday morning last. At Smithville I learned that John H. Morgan was encamped with 5,000 men. I brought with me through the lines four rebel newspapers. WM. TEUESDAIL, Chief of Police. Office Chief of Police, FOUETEENTH ARMY CORPS, DePT. OF THE CUMBERLAND, Nashville, January 14, 1803. General Eosecrans : Sir : It lias become known to this office that sundry persons are engaged, under pretense of loyalty and other influence, in obtaining passes and permits to get possession of negro men, women, and children estrayed from their masters in the country and city, and take them out to their owners ; when once outside of your lines, run them South for the rewards offered by persons in the interest of the Confederate Gov- ernment and Army. What would you advise in such cases? WM. TEUESDAIL, Chief of Police. Special Orders, ) War Department, Adjt. Gen.'s Office, No. 21. I Washington, January M, 1863. VI. Brig. Gen. J. A. Garfield is assigned to duty in the Army of the Cumberland, under Major-General Eosecrans, to whose headquarters he will repair and report in person. * • » • • » « By order of the Secretary of War : E. D. TOWNSEND, Assistant Adjutant- General. MURPREESBOROUGH, TeNN., January 15, 1863—12.15 p. m. Hon. E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War : If you cannot add to my uufnerical strength, please make a great effort to send me 5,000 revolving rifles. Each rifle will add a man to my strength, and for the service for which I wish them they will add two men for each gun. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major- Oeneral, CHAP, xxxn.) COKRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 331 War Depaetment, Washington City, I). C, January 15, 1803 — 4.40 p. m, Major-General Eosecbans, Murfreeshorough : You may exercise your discretion in granting short leaves of absence, but cannot be too careful in its exercise. All the revolving rifles that are manufactured in this country have been sent you, and more will be sent as fast as they can be procured. We can send you revolving pistols and horse equipments. Specify the number you require. Make requisi- tion for them on the Ordnance Bureau by telegram, and state by what route they shall be sent. The Quartermaster-General is doing all he can to procure horses. You may buy horses and saddles if you can pro- cure them. Orders have been given to provide transports, such as you desire, as fast as they can be procured. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. War Department, Washington, January 15, 1863. Major-General Eoseceans, Murfreesborough, Tenn. : I am informed by the Chief of Ordnance that of the 5,000 saddles in your requisition 2,500 have been delivered ; 2,000 are on the way from Saint Louis, and the remaining 500 will soon follow. The Quartermas- ter's Department is authorized to fill your requisitions for horses. In the present condition of the Treasury, purchases are difficult. Cannot you partially supply yourself with horses in the country ? n. W. HALLECK, Oeneral-in- Chief. War Department, Washington, January 15, 1863. Major-General Eosecrans, Murfreesborough, Tenn. : I learn from the Navy Department that they have fifteen small gun- boats ready to patrol the Cumberland and Tennessee, and have author- ized fifteen more. For cOnvoys of transports, telegraph to Captain Pennock, at Cairo, and also, when i)ossible, communicate with Admiral Porter. Urge on Captain Pennock to put in the Cumberland all the gunboats he can. H. W. HALLECK, General-in- Chief. Murfreesborough, Tenn., January 15, 1803. General Meigs: Captain Jenkins was our dependence, but lately wc have also tele- graphed General Allen, at Saint Louis. What I want is enough horses to mount about 8,000 infantry in cases of emergency, and these, with our pack-mules, when received, will enable us to smash up all their cavalry, and get all the horses in the country. At present the rebels have 10,000 or 12,000 cavalry, and have things their own way. ' W. S. EOSECEANS, Major- General, 332 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chat. XXXTL WAI^ DepaetjUent, Washington, January 15, 1863. Major-General Weight, Cincinnati, Ohio: It is believed that the quiet of Kentucky can be best secured by the certain defeat of Bragg's army. Secure the line of railroad, concentrate on two or three points sufficient forces to put down any insurrection, and send all available troops to Eosecrans. This is considered of vital importance at this moment. Do not paralyze our forces by keeping them so scattered as to be of little use. Murfreesborough is the most important point now for both Kentucky and Tennessee. H. W. HALLECK, General-in- Chief. Wae Depaetment, Quaetbemastee-Geneeal's Office, Washington, D. C, January 15, 3 803 — 1.25 p. m. General Eoseceans, Murfreesborough : It will take some time to get 8,000 horses, unless you can seize them in the field of your operations. Thei'e are 1,000 at Indianapolis, in charge of Captain Ekin, which I order sent to Captain Jenkins for you. I also order Captain Ekin to forward another thousand as soon as he can purchase them. Advise me of any further assistance desired from this ofiBce. Two thousand from Indianapolis, with what Captain Jen- kins and Colonel Allen can procure, will probably meet your wants. Why do you not send your infantry in wagons for forced marches to intercept cavalry ? M. C. MEIGS, Quartermaster- General. Wae Depaetment, Washington City, January 16, 1863. General Meigs, Quartermaster- General : Geneeal : Inclosed you will find a telegram from General Eosecrans respecting the necessity for some bullet-proof clad transports.* I beg your attention to the subject, and direct that measures betaken to pro- vide such transports as rapidly as possible. Yours, truly, EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. Cincinnati, Ohio, January 16, 1863. Maj. Gen. H. W. Halleck, General-in- Chief : Tour dispatch received. Two divisions, with cavalry and artillery, will be sent to General Eosecrans at once. What remains will not more than keep the country quiet and secure the railroad, but vriU not be enough to fully protect the State from raids. The present heavy fall of snow will, however, diminish the danger of such inroads. Will write more fully. H. G. WEIGHT, Major-General. * See dispatch of ' January 14, p. 328. Chap. XXxn.] COREESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 333 MxjRPKEESBOEOUGH, January 16, 1863. (Eeceived January 17.) Brig. Gen. M. C. Meigs, Qttartermaster- General : Your dispatch received; thants. Have no wagons to spare, and these are cumbersome. In these narrow roads can't travel across the country. Would do well on Pennsylvania avenue. W. a. KOSECEANS, Major-General. CINCINKATI, January 16, 1863. Major-General Eoseceans : Information, said to be from a reliable person, from Abingdon, Va., on the 8th, that fifty-five rebel regiments had passed there to join Bragg, and that more were to follow. If this be true, I will strip to the last man to sustain you, after providing for the road. Let me know about this. H. G. WEIGHT, -- Major-General, Commanding. Cincinnati, Ohio, January 16, 1863. Major-General Eoseceans : General Halleck instructs me to secure line of railroad and concen- ti'ate on two or three points, and keep down insurrection, to send remain- ing force to you. This invites much risk, in my judgment, both to you and Kentucky, as the line of the Ohio Eiver and the State of Kentucky bordering thereon form your real base, and should bo maintained with even an excess of force. Your wants, however, may be of primary im- portance, and I shall, therefore, send, say, one division, with cavalry and artillery, from Central Kentucky, leaving one division there, and at least a division from Western Kentucky. This is the most that can be spared, in my judgment, unless we virtually abandon Kentucky. The division from Granger's command is good for new troops. WiU telegraph again to-morrow. H. G. WEIGHT, Major-General. Headquaetees Depaetment of the Cumbeeland, Murfreesborough, Tenn., January 16, 1863. Maj. Gen. Hoeatio G. Weight, Cincinnati : The cavalry which is in Kentucky belonging to this command is the Second Indiana, First, Second, Fourth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, and Elev- enth Kentucky, and the JSinth Pennsylvania. Of these, the First, Sev- enth, and Eleventh Kentucky went on the expedition after Morgan ; the Fourth Kentucky was left at Bowling Green ; the Second- Kentucky and Ninth Pennsylvania with General Gilbert. Of the Eighth Kentucky, part were left at Bowling Green and part with Colonel Bruce. Send the Third and Fourth Ohio Cavalry with horses, and I will furnish equip- ments and arms. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major-General. 334 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXn. Headquarters Department of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, January 16, 1863. Brigadier-General JBoyle, Louisville, Ky. : All the force that can be spared from Kentucky is to be sent to Eosecrans. One division, with some cavalry and artillery, can be taken from Central District, and you can spare, I think, a division and some cavalry, taking for this Eeid's brigade and the infantry at Leba- non, with one or two other regiments from other places, and such cav- alry as can be spared. See Gilbert at once in reference to this matter, and give me your opin- ions. No time should be lost. I expected to have been in Louisville before this, but important business has kept me here. Acknowledge and answer. Snowing. H. G. WRIGHT, Major-General, Commanding. Headquarters Department of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, January 16, 1863. Major-General Granger, Lexington, Ky. : Halleck says that the quiet of Kentucky can be best secured by the certain defeat of Bragg, and directs that, after securing line of railroad, and concentrating at two or three points sufficient force to put down insurrection, all available troops be sent to Eosecrans. This ia the prin- ciple ; but unless Eosecrans acts promptly, we run great risk of Ken- tucky being overrun. Under these orders, one regiment for road to Lexington, a division for Frankfort, Lexington, and G., with two regi- ments of cavalry and two batteries, are all wc should keep, I think, and the rest of your command should be sent promptly to Eosecrans. About as much more may be sent from Boyle's district. Answer and come up to-morrow. H. G. WEIGHT, Major-General, Commanding. Special Orders, ^ Headquarters of the Army, > Adjutant-General's Office, No. 24. ) Washington, January 10, 1863. • ****«« V. Brig. Gen. J. White, U. S. Volunteers, will report for duty to Major-General Wright, U, S. Volunteers, Cincinnati, Ohio. By command of Major-General Halleck : L. THOMAS, Adjutant- General. Murfreesborough, Tenn., January 17, 1863. Maj. Gen. H. W. Halleck, General-in-Chief: Your dispatch received. Will at once communicate with Captain Pennock. If Longstreet has brought fifty-five legiments west, this Mid- dle Tennessee will be a great battle-ground. General Wright advises Chap. XXXII.) CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 335 me he will send two divisions to me. Have inquired of their command- ers, with a view to organization. It is very important that I should have a few good division commanders, whose names I should like to know. It IS also of great importance that the commission of General Granger should be antedated. Eeynolds ought to rank from his old date; Granger from March, 1862. The reason is, the service demands them for division commanders, and I can't afford to quarrel with their seniors in rank but juniors in qualifications. Answer. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major- General, Commanding. Headqtjaktees Department op the Cumberland, Murfreesborough, January 17, 1863. Captain Pennock, D. S. Navy, Cairo, III. : General Halleck informs the general commanding this department that you have fifteen light gunboats at Cairo. The general command- ing wishes them to be put into service immediately on the Cumberland Eiver, to patrol, &c. He also desires the names of the boats and oflcers commanding them, and a full report of the conditions of things in your department. While the water is high in the Cumberland, he wishes the ferry trans- portation of the enemy to be destroyed as far up the river as possible. Most danger may be expected above Donelson, but good lookout should be kept below. General Halleck also informs the general com- manding that fifteen more gunboats are in course of construction at Cairo ; they will be valuable for convoying transports. C. GODDAED, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. MURFREESBOROtrGH, TenN., January 17, 1863. Hon. E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War : If is very necessary, to give force and energy to our troops, that we should have able brigade and division commanders. We have colonels who have commanded brigades for a year under the disadvantages of having no staffs, and of robbing the regiments, which both need and have a right to their colonels. It will also be eminently for the good of the service that the appointments of Brig. Gens. J. J. Eeynolds and E. S. Granger should be antedated, so that I may give them command of divisions over such men as Paine, T. T. Crittenden, Manson, and others, whom I cannot now do without. Eeynolds ought to rank from his old commission. He is a first-class officer. Granger should rank from March last. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major- General, Commanding. Corinth, January 17, 1863. General EosecranS: I captured orders from Bragg yesterday, ordering his cavalry that is scattered along the Tennessee Eiver', a i)ortion of it to go to Chatta- 336 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap, xxxtl nooga, a portion to cross and follow up Kirby Smith's train, and a part to join Kirby Smith's train, [which] passed down to Tuscaloosa two weeks ago. Did the contraband goods you spoke of come from our lines? luka is still held under your agreement. G. M. DODGE, Brigadier- General. MUEPREESBOEOXJGH, January 17, 1863. Colonel Haelan, La Vergne : The general commanding instructs me to say that it is reported that Morgan was in force last night opposite Hartsville, and also that he was near Jefferson, and he desires that you keep a sharp lookout for him. FRANK S. BOND, Aide-de-Camp. Headquaetees Depaetment of Murfreesborough, January 17, 1863. Colonel Kennett, Commanding Cavalry: Colonel : The general commanding instructs me to inform you that Morgan is reported in force opposite Hartsville, and also that he was near Jefferson ; and he directs that you send a strong reconnoitering party early to-morrow morning out on the Lebanon pike. Eespectfully, FRANK S. BOND, Aide-de-Ca7np. MuEPEEESBOEOTJGH, January 17, 1863. Brigadier-General Mitchell, Nashville : The following dispatch received from General Paine : It is reported by good authority that Morgan was opposite Hartsville last night in force. The general commanding directs that you send an expedition toward Stone's River. He also directs that you send a gunboat up as far as Carthage, to destroy all boats and manner of crossing. FRANK S. BOND, Aide-de-Camp. Special Field Ordees, t Hdqes. Dept. of the Cumbeeland, No. 14. ( Murfreesborough, Tenn., Jan. 17. 1863. XV. Brig. Gen. R. S. Granger is assigned to the command of the First Division, center, and will report to Maj. Gen. George H. Thomas for duty. By command of Major-General Eosecrans : HENRY STONE, Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. Chap. XXXH] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. ^UNION. 337 Special, Orders, ^ Hdqrs. Second Division, Left Wing, > Department of the Cumberland, No. IG. ) If ear Murfreesborough, Tenn., January 17, 1863. I. Brigadiei-General Cruft, with Standart's battery, early to-morrow morning will move his command to Hickory Oreek,on the road to Eeady- vlUe. II. General Cruft will select a strong position, and strengthen it by such defensive works as he may deem expedient. He will keep open communication with Colonel Hazen and with these headquarters. He will cause the country to be patrolled, so as to keep himself well advised of any movements of the enemy in his vicinity, and report daily to these headquarters. III. The advance of the First and Second Brigades of this command makes it necessary that the Third Brigade be kept in readiness to march or fight at the shortest notice. IV. Colonel Grose will see that the arms of the men are in perfect order, and that he has always on hand the ammunition and cooked rations required by existing orders. By order of Brigadier-General Palmer : S. CHILD, Lieutenant and Aidede-Camp. War Department, Washington, B. C, January 17, 1863. Major-General Wright, Cincinnati, Ohio : The troops under General Kelley in Western Virginia have, by direc- tion of the Secretary of War, been placed under the orders of Major- General Scheftck, commanding Middle Department. H. W. HALLECK, Oeneral-in- Chief. Murfreesborough, January 17, 1863. Major-General Wright, Cincinnati : How many days will it take to get those troops ready to move? What route did you propose them to follow ! If it were practicable, I should like to send them by the Tennessee, to operate on the rear of the rebel position behind Duck Eiver. Who will command them ? W. S. EOSECEANS, Major-General. Headquarters ])epartment of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, January 1 7, 1863. Major-General EoSECRANS, Murfreesborough, Tenn. : I know nothing of a part of the cavalry you specify. If you take all the rest you will nearly strip the line of road, but I have ordered all we have, that you indicate, to be sent, except Eighth Kentucky, which 22 R R— VOL XX, PT II 338 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXD. is with Bruce, and don't belong to your command and cannot be spared now, I believe. Will telegraph you as to route, and more fully, after seeing Granger, who can't get here on account of snow, which blocks up everything, and mav delay movement some days. ja. G. WRIGHT, Major-General, Commanding. War Department, Quartermaster-General's Office, Washington, D. C, January 19, 1863. Hon. E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War : Sir : I have the honor to inclose copies of dispatches to Major-Gen- eral Eosecrans, and to Capt. W. Jenkins, assistant quartermaster of his principal depot at Louisville, Ky., and to Col. Robert Allen, prin- cipal purchasing quartermaster. Saint Louis, ]\Io., in reference to pro- tecting the supply steamers in the Cumberland River against attacks from rebel cavalry or guerrillas. These dispatches will show what steps I have taken to meet the requirements of your letter of the 16th instant, inclosing General Eosecrans' request for transports with bullet-proof boilers and pilot-houses. It is believed that the directions thus given will be sufficient to do all that is really necessary, and that it would not be proper for the War Department to attempt the plating of steamers with iron at a time when the Navy Department assures us that any such endeavor will only interfere with their operations and delay the com- pletion of the armored gunboats which they are preparing. By proper co-operation between the naval flotilla and General Rosecrans, it is be- lieved that the rebel cavalry can be prevented from crossing the Cum- berland and much interfering Avith his supplies by that river. This co-operation will no doubt be provided, upon your request to the Secre- tary of the Navy. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, M. C. MEIGS, Quartermaster- General. [iDclosurcs.] Quartermaster-General's Office, Washington, 1). C, January 19, 1863. General Rosecrans, Murfreesborough, Tenn. : Consulting Secretary of W ar. Assistant Secretary of Navy, and Gen- eral-in-Chief, I reply to dispatch asking for transports with bullet-proof boilers and pilot-houses. The Navy employs all the workmen, buys all the iron, and all the boats fit to be made into armored light-draught gunboats. Say that for the Army to enter the market would only delay them in preparing those they have in hand, and that it would take two months to prepare one, even if wo could get the material. They have now sixteen light-draught armored boats, proof against musketry and light artillery, suitable for the Cumberland and Tennessee, and preparing others as fast as possible. Also some heavy 4:^-iuch armored boats have lately descended the Ohio. Advise that you communicate with naval commander at Cairo, and ask convoy for supply vessels. The supply vessels should have their coal placed to protect boilers as far as possible. Chap, xxxn.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 339 and pile cargo, bales of hay, sacks of grain or of earth around the pilot- houses, loop-holed with grain or sand bags, to protect the pilots. None should move without convoy. Give such orders to your quartermasters, who forward supplies, and they will be carried out. Possibly five-eighths inch iron enough may be found to protect the upper part of the pilot-houses, but the other plan is cheaper, quicker, quite as eificient, and is believed to be all that is necessary. Transports cannot contend with such forces as Forrest leads. Gunboats alone can carry them through safely. Are any horses left in the country for Forrest to seize? M. C. MEIGS, Quartermaster- General. QtrARTEKMASTEB-GENEEAL'S OFFICE, Washington, D. 0., January 19, 1863. Col. EoBEKT Allen. Chief Qiiartermaster, Saint Louis, Mo. : Capt. W. Jenkins, Assistant Quartermaster, in Charge Louisville Depot, Ky. : It is hardly necessary to say to you that all transports with supplies by the Cumberland ought to have their boilers and machinery well pro- tected with coal and their pilot-houses bullet-proof. Bales of hay, sacks of grain or earth, will protect the pilots, if properly placed . There are sixteen light-draught armored gunboats turned over by the Quarter- master's Department to the Navy, or purchased and fitted up by the Navy, suited to convoy transport fleets up the Cumberland. Call upon the naval commander at Cairo for convoy, and forbid transports going into the Cumberland unprotected. M. C. MEIGS, Quartermaster- General. Mttefeeesborotjgh, January 19, 1863. Captain Pennook: Telegraphed you -last evening. It is very desirable that a couple of "ood gunboats should go up the Cumberland and destroy means oi cross- fng as high up as Somerset. How soon can it be done ? The Tennes- see is navigable to Florence. Please let me know as soon as possible, it being desirable, in view of movements ^^''oops, W. S. KO&JidCAis o, Major-General. MUKFEEESBOEOTIGH, January 19, 1863. Brigadier-General Mitchell, Commanding Post, Nashville : It is not safe to rely upon any garrison for the defense of Fort Negley that is not constantly posted and habitually lodged within its walls, it will not answer to camp the garrison anywhere outside the tort no matter how close to it. Four companies, at least, of infantry, and the artillerymen belonging to the guns will be required to be posted within the fort in the manner above defined. ^ ^ kqsECEANS, Major-General. 340 KY., Mm. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXn. Mtjbfeeesboeoxjgh, January 19, 1863. Major-General Weight, Cincinnati: The general commanding thinks that if you can collect those troops at Louisville, they had better be sent up the Cumberland Eiver in trans- ports. He will endeavor to make arrangements to do it, and he thinks there will be important work for them to do. G. P. THKUSTON, Captain and Acting Aide-de-Camp. Hbadquaetees Depaetment of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, January 19, 1863. Major-General Eoseceans, Murfreesborough, Tenn. : I think Granger's command should go to Nashville, and I will send them by boats via the Cumberland. They can get off by end of week, if steamers can be had. You must keep these troops together as a part of the Army of Kentucky. This is due to Granger and myself. You must send all available steamers at once to Louisville, as all the boats have been taken off the river. H. G. WEIGHT, Major-General, Commanding. Nashville, January 19, 1863. Major-General Eoseceans : Something must be done to clean out the rebels at the Shoals. There is a large force there, and will burn every fleet we send down the river. Do you indorse my reply to the Secretary of War, relating to the An- derson Cavalry?* EOBT. B. MITCHELL, Brigadier-General, Commanding. Special Field Oedees, ) Hdqks. Dept. op the Cumbeeland, No. 16. i Murfreesborough, Tenn., Jan. W,18Q3. XI. During the absence of Major-General McCook, Brigadier-General Johnson will command the right wing of the army of the Cumberland. • •••**« By command of Major-General Eosecraus : HENEY STONE, Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. Geneeal Oedees, ) Headquaetees Twentieth Aemy Coeps, No. 2. / Near Murfreesborough, January 19, 1863. Duriug the temporary absence of Major-General McCook, the under- signed, being the senior officer of this corps, will command the same. • •••*•« E. W. JOHNSON, Brigadier- General, Commanding. *See addenda to report, February 4,1863, of Asst. Insp. Gen. N. H. Davis, U S Army, p. 374. ' Chap. XXXn.] COREESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 341 MtFBFREESBOEOXJGH, January 20, 1863. Brigadier-General Mitchell, Nashville: Your reply to Secretary of War as to Anderson Troop is approved by general commanding. He asks what force is required to clear out the rebel force on the Shoals t How many are there t He also asks how the devil the rascals burn so many boats, for he cannot understand how it is done if those in charge of them do their duty, or make any attempt to defend them. PEANK S. BOND, Aidede-Gamp. MXJEFEEESBOEOUGH, January 20, 1863. General Goedon Geangee, Louisville: I wish two brigades and all the cavalry to land at Clarksville, and clear the rebels out of the country. Hope you can find boats to accom- modate the horses ; if not, I want all the infantry landed at Nashville as soon as possible. Major-General Wright telegraphed that Crook left Cincinnati with another brigade yesterday morning. W. S. BOSECEANS, Major-Qeneral. Mtjefeeesboeough, Tenn., January 20, 1863—11.30 a. m. Hon. E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War: Have just sent the following to the Secretary of the Navy : General Mitchell, commanding at Nashville, telegraphs as follows : " OfflceTS of gnnboats refuse to report here. I nave refased to sign provision re- tnms until they report. They say they have bnt three days' rations, and will hanl down the river before we can have the fleet ready." In your telegram of 13th you say Captain Pennock will co-operate under general instructions from you. It is important that I should know just what co-operation to expect. Some superior officer should be stationed at Nashville, with whom I can concert measures. If the boats run independent of my wishes, they are not only of little use for the pur- pose for which they are sent, but endanger their own safety and that of the transports they convoy. I desire, also, to use them to destroy ferriage on Cumberland, above Nashville. I do not wish to command the boats, but, to make them efficient, hearty co-operation is indispensable. Have telegraphed Captain Pennock twice without reply. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major -General. MUEFEEESBOEOUGH, January 20, 1863. Brig. Gen. M. 0. Meigs: Tour dispatch received and suggestions marked, as to protecting ma- chinery and pUot-houses with cargo. Orders have been given to carry them into eftect. There are some horses in the country for Forrest to steal, but, if we can get a start, we mean to steal them ourselves. Our men have com- menced to practice unofficially in this way. Unfortunately the quarter- master's department has been the chief sufferer so far. , W. S. EOSECEANS, Major-General. 342 KT.; MID.-AND E.'TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Ciiai-. XXXn. MuKFEEESBOEOTJGH, January 20, 1863. Brigadier-Geueral Mitchell, Nashville : Secretary Welles telegraphed ou the 13th : The western gunboats aie nnder command of Acting Eear-Admiral D. D. Porter, ■who is now at Vicksburg. You had better communicate with Capt. A. M. Pennock, senior naval officer at Cairo, m., who will co-operate under general instructions from Department. Ton had better represent to the officers commanding the boats at Nashville the injury which may result to the public service from their refusal to co-operate, and tell them that if any ill results follow such refusal the resi)onsibility will rest with them. Have telegra^Jhed to Washington. KOSECEAKS. Headquaetees Depaetment op the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, January 20, 18G3. Brig. Gen. G. W. Cullum, Chief of Staff, Headquarters Army, Washington, D. C. : Geneeal : In pursuance of the telegraphic instructions of the Gen- eral-in-Chief, to take care of the line of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, to concentrate on two or three points in Kentucky, to keep down insurrection, and to send all available force to support General Rosecrans, I have ordered to the Department of the Cumberland, under the command of Maj. Gen.G. Granger, twenty regiments of infantry, four regiments of cavalry, and four batteries of artillery. They will move as soon as transportation can be provided, concentrating at Louisville, and proceeding thence via the Ohio and Cumberland Rivers to Nashville. To march over the country at this time would be almost an impossibility, owing to the condition of the roads and the inclemency of the weather, and would result in long delays and the breaking down of men and animals. In sending this force, which will number somewhere about 14,000 effective men, I have drawn four regiments from the Kanawha, leaving seven there, and have taken from Central Kentucky about half of the force, leaving behind one division of infantry and about three raw regiments of cavalry, counting all the fragments. A portion of the force hitherto employed in guarding the Louisville and Nashville Railroadhas also been taken, but the garrison left on the road will, I think, be ade- quate to its protection during the remainder of the winter and the early spring, as until then, when the roads become again in condition to travel, no raids in sufficient force to overcome our garrison will, I believe, be attempted. For similar reasons, I believe Central Kentucky and the vaUey of the Kanawha to be secure with the force left there. Yery respectfully, your obedient servant, H. G. WEIGHT, Major- General, Commanding. Headquaetees Depaetment of the Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, January 20, 18G3. Maj. Gen. Goedon Geangee, Commanding Army of Kentucky, Cincinnati, Ohio: Geneeal : The following named troops are to be sent to the Depart- ment of the Cumberland, to operate with the forces in that department: First, the infantry division under the command of Brigadier-General Baird; second, the Eighteenth and Twenty-fourth Regiments Kentucky CRAP, xxxn.i CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 343 Infantry ; third, three batteries to be selected by you from the Army of Kentucky; fourth, the Second Michigan and Ninth Pennsylvania Cav- alry; fifth, four regiments from West Virginia, under Brigadier-General Crook ; sixth, Reid's brigade, including one battery ; seventh, the Twelfth and Sixteenth Kentucky Infantry; eighth, the Seventy-eighth Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and, ninth, the Sixth and Ninth Kentucky Cavalry. The above force is to be under your command, and will be assembled, with the least possible delay, at Louisville, and proceed thence by steamers to Nashville, via the Cumberland Eiver. No wagons will be taken, as General Eosecrans has a surplus of transportation. Possibly it may be best to march the cavalry across the country to Nashville, instead of transporting by boat, and in the event of the rail- road being put in working order from Elizabethtown to Nashville in time, it may be best to send a part of the infantry forces by that route. On your arrival at Nashville you will report to Major-General Eosecrans, commanding the Department of the Cumberland. The following general ofQcers will be assigned to your command, in addition to General Baird: First, Brig. Gen. H. M. Judah; second. Brig. Gen. S. P. Carter ; third, Brig. Gen. C. C. Gilbert; fourth. Brig. Gen. George Crook. The command of the District of Central Kentucky will be turned over to Brig. Gen. Q. A. GDlmore. Verv respectfully, your obedient servant, H. G. WEIGHT, Major-General, Commanding. Abatract from, tri-monthly return of the Department of tlte Cumberland, Maj. Gen. W. S. Bosecrana commanding, for January 20, ltiC3; lieadquariera Murfreeaiorough, Tetin.* Present for dnty. .♦a « a £ bi be <> .*3 9 P & = cm £ ■s ¥ be Pieces of artillery. Commaoil. g o 3 i Kemarks. Department staii 27 28 29 29 Morfreesborough. lOtb Ohio (provost goarda) . . . 21 421 454 744 752 FOL'KTEENTJI AUIIT COBPS. Maj. Gen. G. H. Thomab. 17 18 292 251 330 220 286 '""302' 5,254 4,964 6,215 4,295 4,839 17 437 6,731 6,700 7,364 5,710 6,041 20 S94 12, 005 9,797 10,625 7,764 8,577 20 615 12, 821 8,524 10,753 7,868 8,577 9th Michigan (pro. goards) .- First Diviaion (Eonssean) . . . Second Division (Negley) .... Third Diviaion (Frv) Fourth Diviaion (Mitchell). - ntth Division (Eeynolds) . . . Do. 18 11 Do. Do. Do 12 12 Xashville. Murfreesborough. Total Fonrteenth Army Corps. 1,414 25,869 33, 000 49, 983 49, 178 53 TWENTIETH AEMY COBPS. Maj. Gen. A. McD.McCoOK. Not reported. First Diviaion (Davis) Second Diviaion (Johnson) . . Third Diviaion (Sheridan) . . . 196 254 196 3,531 4,817 4,069 4,704 5, 025 6,249 8,482 10, 991 8,575 8,524 11, 071 8,624 15 12 12 Stone's Kiver. Do. Do. Total Twentieth Army Corps. 646 12, 417 15, 578 28,048 28,219 39 * Taken from departmental return of January 20, 1863. No corpe, division, or other retnmB of that date could he found. 344 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAr.XXxn. Abstract from tri-vwnthly return of the Department of tlis Cumberland, cjc. — Coutiuued. Present for duty. 4» a a s t UJ tins li Pieces of artillery. Command. 1 O 2 Reroarka TWENTY-FIBBT AKMT C0EP8. M^j. Gen. T. L. Cbiitendbn. Staff.. 9 286 253 173 "4,' 788' 4,255 3,297 9 5,634 4,751 3,914 9 10,032 9,625 8,592 9 11,000 10, 113 9,418 Murfreesborongh. Do. First Division (Wood) Second Division (Palmer) . . . Third Division (Van Cleve) . . Do. Do. Total Twenty-first Army Corps. 721 12,340 14,308 28,258 30,540 1,094 1,073 442 POST OF HABHVII.T.B, TENH. Brig. Gen. E.B. Mitchell. Infantry .... 71 9 18 1,127 165 437 1,B20 381 571 1,782 1,047 691 Artillery 8 10 Total forces at Nash- ville. 98 1,729 2,472 3,520 2,609 8 16 POST OF GALLATIN, TESN. Brig. Gen. E. A. Paixe. Staff G 151 2 "2,' 568' 73 6 3,347 83 C 4,506 143 6 4,508 148 Infantry ...... ArtilleiT 159 2,641 3,436 4,655 4,732 3 POST OF CLABKSVILLE, TENW. CoL S. D. Bkuce. 71 32 2 1,275 682 78 1,765 £40 82 2, 376 1,129 96 2,400 1,128 94 Cavalry Artillerv 105 1,935 2,687 3,601 3,622 ville. POST op BOWLDiO GREEN, KT. Brig. Gen. M. D. Mauso.v. Staff. 7 96 1 "'i'soe' 1C6 27 7 2,756 353 38 7 3.075 611 39 7 3,912 029 38 Artillerv . ... Total forces at Bowl- 111 1,999 3,154 4,332 4,586 ing Green. Cavalry Division (Stanley) . . . 216 4,079 5,564 8,995 8,935 Murfreesborough. Chicago Board of Trade Bat- tery. 4 105 119 141 141 Do. Pioneer Brigade (Captain Morton).* Signal Corps (Captain Mer- rill).* Convalescents (Cahill)* 59 32 48 9 15 1,343 64 3,806 1,172 603 1,499 103 5,969 1,421 718 2,938 111 6,971 1,421 845 2,946 111 6,139 1,485 847 Do. Do NashvillA Convalescents (Ferguson)* . . Bowling Green. Total nnattached forces 693 12,488 17,432 25,244 24,615 e 19 • Not included in grand total. Chap, xxxit] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — tJNION. 345 Abstract from tri-monthly return of the Department of the Cumberland, #c.— Continued. EEC A.PITULATION. Commaud. Department staff 10th Ohio Fourteenth Army Corps Twentieth Army Corps Twenty-flrst Army Corps. . . Unattached forces Grand total Present for duty. 27 21 1,414 646 721 3,522 421 25,860 12, 417 12,340 12,488 63,535 28 454 33, 000 15, 578 14, 308 17, 432 80,800 a • nets ^^ 29 744 49, 982 28,048 28,258 25, 244 132, 305 « s 29 752 49, 178 28, 219 30,540 24, 615 133, 333 Pieces of artillery. Kemorks. Col. A. Stager : MURFBEESBOEOUGH, TENN., January 21, 18G3. The following has just been received from Captain Pennock, Cairo; please send copies to General Halleck and Secretary Stanton : On the Ist of October last the gnnboat service -was transferred, by an act of Con- gress, from the War to the Navy Department, and Rear-Admiral Porter placed in command, who is acting exclusively under the orders of the Navy Department. This department is his, not mine. I am acting under his order, and am ordered to report to him and Navy Department for instructions. Can state that of the fifteen light- draught gunboats, mentioned by General Halleck as bein^ at Cairo, three only are here. One of these has small-pox on hoard, one already useless for want of steam- power, and the third under orders &om the admiral. Of the additional boats spoken of as now building, I have no knowledge. I will send your communication to the admiral by the first opportunity. Previous to the admiral's leaving he sent up the Cumberland and Tennessee Rivers all the forces he had to spare, and directed their commanders to co-opetate with the army. A. M. PENNOCK, Fleet Captain, and Commanding Station. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major-General. Inspector-General's Department, Washington, D. C, February 4, 1863. Adjutant-General IT. S. Army, Washington, D. C. : Sib : I have the honor to submit the following report as the result of my investigations relative to the Anderson Cavalry, covering and in addition to my report by telegraph from Nashville, Tenn., on the 27th ultimo,^ made pursuant to instructions from the Secretary of War, as per yt)ur letter to me of the 17th of January, 1863. From official documents, the reports of officers and enlisted men of the regiment, and from officers and other sources outside, the informa- • See report of .January 27, 1863, p. 374. 346 KT., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXII. tion obtained appears to establish iu this case, in substance, the follow- ing facts: In the fall of 18G1, a company of cavalry called the Anderson Troop was raised in Pennsylvania, of select and intelligent young men, as a body guard to General Anderson, commanded by Capt. William J. Pal- mer. Subsequently this troop reported for duty to Maj. Gen. D. C. Buell, then commanding the Department of the Ohio, and, after being equipped, well drilled, and disciplined, was assigned to duty at his head- quarters, where it rendered valuable and efiicient service as guards, escorts, scouts, &c., which service was appreciated and highly com- mended by the general commanding. The high character as soldiers gained by this company, and the want of more efiQcient cavalry, induced General Buell to ask authority to have raised three more companies of like class of men, all to be officered from the old troop on his selection and united with it as a battalion. This authority was granted. (See paper herewith submitted and marked A.) Accordingly a recruiting party from the old troop was detailed; tlieir success was unprecedented, and the recruiting continued until two more battalions were enlisted, making a regiment of nearly 1,000 men. I find no official authority for recruiting the last two battalions, except the report of officers of the regiment, who say Captain Palmer had authority to raise them from the War Department. But a few officers were commissioned by Governor Curtin, all taken from the old troop, except Lieut. G. S. Fobes, the reg- imental commissary and acting regimental quartermaster. A super- numerary lieutenant and the non-commissioned officers were appointed by election in the respective companies. With this incomplete organi- zation, the regiment performed service in Pennsylvania and Maryland when the latter State was invaded by the enemy, last September. Sub- sequently the regiment assembled at Carlisle, Pa., where it was drilled, and partially equipped for service, arms being issued which Lieut. Col. William Spencer, then commanding, states were of good quality and condition. Horses were not issued until the arrival of the regiment at Louisville, Ky., about the 9th of 2>lovember, 1862. While at this place, a period of some five or six weeks,'horses were issued and the regiment well mounted, and, so far as practicable, drilled and prepared for active service in the field. The preparations were retarded, discipline lax, and camp or garrison duties more or less neglected from insufficiency of company officers. The grievances complained of by the insubordinate portion of the Anderson Cavalry are, in substance, that they enlisted to form but one battalion, to serve exclusively as body guard to General Buell ; that they have not properly been mustered into service ; that they have not been properly officered ; that they were not well armed ; that they have not been assigned to duty as promised, and, in fine, that deception has been practiced in their enlistment, organization, and service, but they are more fully stated in paper herewith submitted, and marked B. They also state that while at Carlisle, Pa., and at Louisville, Ky., they were dissatisfied, mentioned their complaints, petitioned for their discharge, and determined to refuse to do duty unless their just rights, as claimed, were awarded them, but that their decision was overruled by fair prom- ises, and they were induced to proceed as far as Nashville, Tenn., where they determined to bring the matter of their wrongs to an issue. The declarations of the officers of the regiment state that no deception was practiced in their enlistments ; that they were told their duties would be the same as those of the old troop, viz, scouting, secret expeditions, escorts, guards, service of a daring and dashing character, and that they Cbxp. xxxn.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 347 would probably be kept at or about the headquarters of the command- ing general, and under his orders ; that authority was given to raise a regiment, and the men were so informed ; that companies B, G, D, B, F, and G were mustered into the United States service by Captain Hast- ings, of the First U. S. Cavalry, and the other companies by Captain Bush, of one of the new regiments of United States infantry, and t,hat possibly there may be 20 men who have not been mustered into the United States service ; that the regiment was well armed and mounted ; that no complaints were made of false enlistments, of inexperienced or incompetent officers, of poor arms, or of different organization and duty from what was promised, until arriving at Nashville, Tenn., but that when at Carlisle, Pa., meeting with delay in getting off for Louisville, there was manifested some dissatisfaction because it was reported the Governor wished to retain the regiment for service in the State and the men were anxious to join the army in the West ; and while at Louisville, Ky., some complaints were made for fear the regiment would be bri- gaded, uniformed, and discharge the duties of regular cavalry. It is also stated that while at Louisville, and en route thence to Nashville, squads of the men visited disloyal families, and reported to them their grievances, and exhibited a disposition to refuse or avoid doing a sol- dier's duty. They were advised of the impropriety of such practices, and admonished that, if they persisted in a refusal to do duty, they would be arrested and punished, to which they replied they dared any general to interfere with their rights ; that they had money and influ- ence, which would secure them their rights, discharge, &c. On the march from Louisville to Nashville, they generally performed very well their duty, which, from the circumstances and inclement weather, was somewhat arduous and disagreeable. The regiment arrived at Nash- ville December 24, 1862. On the next day a foraging party was sent out, which had a skirmish with the enemy, in which 1 man was lost. That night there was considerable excitement, and complaints made that their ofiicers were inexperienced and incompetent. Of&cers who have had experience in the service state that the officers of this regi- ment will compare favorably with anyin the voliinteer service. There was at this time evidently much disaffection and demoralization, and a decided objection to do duty, and a determination to be disbanded or discharged, and pretexts sought to justify acts which their dispositions prompted. Insufficiency of officers and incomplete organization were given as reasons for disobeying orders ; also that they had been so often and much deceived they did not know who to believe. Their mode of complaint and redress, instead of being through the ordinary mili- tary channels, was by caucuses and committees, &c. On the morning of December 26, 1862, Maj. Gen. W. S. Eosecrans, commanding the Department of the Cumberland, moved his forces to the front from Nashville, Tenn., to attack the enemy. Some 200 of the Anderson Cavalry, more or less, and all the officers, except Lieut. G. S. Fobes, acting regimental quartermaster, left in charge of regimental property and the camp, obeyed the order, and moved with the army.* The remaining portion of the regiment refused to go. Brig. Gen. E. [B.] Mitchell, commanding at Nashville, Tenn., on the 27th of December, 1862, addressed a communication to Lieutenant Fobes, urging the An- derson Cavalry to the front, to assist their comrades in conflict with the enemy in this (their) our country's hour of peril, but without avail. (See papers herewith submitted and marked C and D.) The portion refusing to go to the front objected upon the ground of insufficiency of officers and incomplete organization. * Foi- iiriiiu's, SCO ji]). r.O.'i-rjOT. 348 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Cbap.XXXU. On the 28th of December, 1802, General Rosecrans issued an order appointing 23 officers temporarily, until others could be regularly ap- pointed, and on the 29th of the same month directed General Mitchell to send the Anderson Cavalry to the front, saying he would not submit to their whims, &c. (See papers herewith submitted and marked E and F.) December 29, 1862, General Mitchell ordered the Anderson Cavalry to the front. (See papers herewith submitted, marked G and H.) Some 200 refused to move. (See paper herewith submitted and marked I.) December 29, 1862, General Mitchell directs the officer commanding Fourth Division, Fourteenth Army Corps (General J. D. Morgan), to move early riext morning with a sufficient force to the camp of the An- derson Cavalry, to compel them to march to the front, and report to General Eosecrans. On the morning of the 30th December, 1802, Captain Tinstman left with 30 men of the regiment, and reached General Eosecrans' head- quarters, where he reported. (See paper herewith submitted and marked K.) About 70, more or less, left subsequently, on the same morn- ing, under command of Captain Atkinson, assistant adjutant-general to Brigadier-General Smith (nowat Memphis, Tenn.). Balance of regi- ment refused to obey the order and go to the front, but finally were pre- vailed upon to march, in obedience to orders, conditionally. This por- tion of the regiment overtook the command of Captain Atkinson near La Vergne, and the whole command, then under Lieut. Col. M. F. Wood, Tenth Illinois Volunteers, was forced by the enemy's cavalry to fall back. About 70 of the number, being those that were with Cap- tain Atkinson, encamped some 6 miles from Nashville, to protect, with other troops, a wagon train. The balance of the command, refusing to go into camp here, returned to their old camp, promising to move again to the front whenever ordered. They were ordered to move the next morning, December 31, at 1 o'clock, with other troops, to escort supplies to the army in front, but, with the exception of a few, they positively refused to obey the order. (See papers herewith submitted and marked L and M, also N, being a list of the names of those men who marched under command of Lieutenant-Colonel Wood, conditionally, on the 30th December, 1862, and were subsequently imprisoned.) On the night of 31st of December, 1802, and on January 1, 1863, the Anderson Cavalry that had gone to the front were ordered back to Nashville. (See paper herewith submitted and marked O.) On the 4th of January, 1863, a portion of the men who had returned from the front refused to obey orders, and were confined in the yard of the county jail. Confined December 31, 1862, and January 1, 1863, 315 in city work-house j on January 4, 1863, 95 in the jail-yard, and 5 in the penitentiary ; making a total of 415. For information respecting the places of confinement, the treatment of these prisoners while in con- finement, and the liberties and privileges granted them, see papers marked P and Q. The statements made in these papers are corrobo- rated by reports from other sources, and, in part, by my own observa- tion. Far greater privileges and liberties were extended to these pris- oners than is customary in the military service for oft'enses of a much less criminal character. For some time (days) they were allowed to go about town and board at hotels and private boarding-houses. Their friends were allowed to visit and take them such articles as they pleased. If sick, they were allowed to be removed to hospitals or private houses. Medical officers visited the prison. They were as well supplied with rations and fuel as the other troops at the post ; had their clothing, Chat, xxxn.] COEEESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 349 blankets, &c., aud were less restricted and better cared for than the other prisoners in confinement. Those in the jail-yard were a few days without their tents. In consequence of the inclement weather, scarcity of fuel and a portion of the ration, they no doubt felt uncomfortable and may have suffered ; but in this respect the troops about the city on duty fared no better, and considered the Anderson Cavalry in confine- ment were so much better off that they preferred confinement to duty, exposure, and the disagreeables of camp life. The work-house was smoky, and the police in both places of con^ne- ment was not what it should have been. Proper police would have kept them in order, and not made them uncomfortable or unsuitable as places of confinement. I called the attention of those concerned to the state of police, and an improvement was soon manifest in this respect. January 19, 1863, General Eosecrans authorized General Mitchell to release from confinement all those men of the Anderson Cavalry who would go to duty, and allowing them to elect six in each company from whom he would nominate the most suitable for appointment as commis- sioned officers, directing also that, in case they accepted his proposition, to have the regiment re-equipped and fitted for the field, and sent to re- port to his headquarters, where he would assign them to duty. oil the 20th of January, 1863, General Mitchell, in pursuance of in- structions from General Eosecrans, issued an order releasing all of the Anderson Cavalry, then in confinement, who would go to duty, and ac- cept the terms offered by General Eosecrans. (See papers herewith submitted and marked E and S.) All those in the jail-yard wore re- leased, and about 40 of those in the work-house, leaving then in con- finement 208. (See papers submitted and marked T.) Since that time 4 had been confined in the jail for refusing to do picket duty. For a list of the names of those who were in the bat'le of Murfrees- borough, see pajier herewith submitted and marked U. Those names marked C are still in confinement, and those marked E are released. For information of the commendations bestowed upon those of the Anderson Cavalry who were in the battle of Murfreesborough, and the reproof to those who failed their country in her hour of peril and need, see paper herewith submitted and marked V. I saw a communication to General Morgan of the 24th January from the officer commanding Anderson Cavalry, then in camp and for duty, complaining that the men would not do duty, or did it with great re- luctance, and very loosely and improperly. General Morgan reported to me the same thing. CONCLUSION. From all the facts I have been able to collect in my investigations relative to the Anderson Cavalry, I am impressed with the convictions that some of the men, probably, have been deceived with regard to their organization and the nature of the duty they would have to perform, but not to the extent claimed, nor does it appear that those on recruit- ing duty, who enlisted them, intentionally deceived them. That, with very few exceptions, they have been properly mustered into the United States service. That as a class they are very intelligent young men, but have been unfortunate in not having their organization completed by the appointment of a sufficient number of company officers, in con- sequence of which, and other causes, such as the interference and influ- ence of friends at home, they have become demoralized, and wanting in discipline. That they have become tired of the service, are determined 350 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXn. to get out of it, and, therefore, unreasonably magnify their grievances, andseek pretexts for neglectingtheirduty and disobeying orders. That they have set the authority of the Government at defiance, and have been assured that money and influence will not be spared in their be- half in their course of conduct, and that if they hold out a little longer their discharge will be granted. They say fchey have the legal opinion of eminent lawyers in Philadelphia that they cannot be held in the service. That the 208 who refused to come out of confinement and go to dutj' were induced to this course by the action of one or more of a committee who visited them from Philadelphia, and from letters received from friends. That they have allowed their personal feelings and con- ceived private grievances to outweigh the dictates of patriotism and a just sense of duty to their country in her most trying hour of peril and need. That, in a military sense, all reasonable means have been exhausted to induce them to return to duty, and awaken in them a feeling of pride and a proper sense of their sacred obligations to their Government and country without avail. That after making concessions to them, for- giving their past conduct, and giving them what they have claimed, a large number positively refuse all terms offered by their commanding general, and a large portion of those who did partially accept the terms offered, which were those they had claimed as their rights, did so, ap- parently, not in the right and proper spirit. That there is no good ex- cuse for their mutinous and disobedient conduct, and that hundreds if not thousands of other troops in the Department of the Cumberland are closely watching the action of Government in this case, upon which their future action will be shaped. That the discipline, interests, and well being of the Army of the Cumberland depend materially upon the result of governmental action with regard to this regiment. It is an im- portant case to the army, as affecting its efiBciency and success. That there are leading spirits among the mutinous portion of the Anderson Cavalry, I have no doubt, who influence and control the others to a great extent. That there is a want of harmony of feeling between dif- ferent portions of the regiment is manifest. There are many of those who have been confined who appear to be well meaning, and whom I be- lieve would never have been guilty of such conduct but for the action of others who have influenced and urged them to it. That the good of the service requires an example to be made of a portion of this regi- ment, I have no doubt. Most respectfully submitted. ]S^. H. DAVIS, Assistant Inspector- General, U. 8. Army. [IncloBure A.] Headqtjaktees Akmy of the Ohio, Huntsville, Ala., July 23, 1862. His Excellency Andrew G. Cuetin, Governor of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg : SiK : I am directed by Major-General Buell to address you as follows. On the 18th instant the following dispatch was forwarded, viz: Huntsville, Ala., July 18, 1862. Hon. E. M. Stanton, /Secretary of War, Washington: I ask aathority to arrange with the Governor of Pennsylvania for raising three companies of cavalry, to be united with the independent company raised last fall and known as the Anderson Troop, Captain Palmer. This company is composed of snpe- CnAP. XXXn.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 351 rior men, many of them well qualified for ofittcers, and by appointiue them as ofBceis in the proposed companies the force would be speedily rendered efficient. It is quite certain firomthe reputation ofCaptain Palmer and tbo troop that the companies could be speedily raised. I would ask for the proposed force the battalion organization. D. C. BUELL, Major-General, Commanding. To which the Secretary replied as follows: Wasuington, July 21, 1862. Major-General Buell: You are authorized to arrange for the raisiug of three companies of cavalry, as re- quested in your telegram of the 18th instant, just received. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. In accordance with the foregoing, the following order has this day been published, viz: Special Orders, ) Headquarters Army of the Ohio, No. 111. I Camp near Buntsville, July 23, 1862. Capt. William J. Palmer, Sergeants Ward, Vezin, and Lasbell, Corporals McDowell and Nicholls, and Privates Blackstone, Hewitt, Hurst, De Witt, Longnecker, N. M. Smith, and Curtin, Anderson Troop, are hereby detailed to recruit three companies of cavalry, in accordance with special authority from the War Department, received by telegraph, and dated July 21, 1862. The companies, when recruited, to be united with the independent company now known as the Anderson Troop, to receive the battalion organization, and to be known as the Anderson Cavalry. Captain Palmer, with his recruiting party, will proceed at once to Pennsylvania and report to the Governor, under whose auspices it is desired to raise the companies. The quartermaster's de- partment will famish the transportation. The quartermaster, commissary, ordnance, and medical departments are hereby directed to make all necessary and properly authorized issues for three companies, on presentation of proper requisitions. By command of Major-General Bnell : JAMES B. FRY, Colonel and Chief of Staff. From the foregoing, you will understand the state of the case. Gen- eral Buell requests that you will take the matter in hand and give such additional directions and make such arrangements as will accomplish the object proposed. The force is necessary here, and it is highly im- portant that no time be lost in getting it into the field. The general asks that the appointment of ofScers may be made on his nomination to you. The present company (from which the officers are to be taken) having been under his command since its acceptance into service, he is able to name those best fitted for promotion. The unusual degree of proficiency, usefulness, and personal excellency found in the troop leads the general to expect much for the battalion, and he will regard any steps you may take to facilitate its organization as a special favor. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, JAMES B. FEY, Colonel and Chief of Staff. [Incloaore B.l Xashville, Tenn., January 26, 1863. Major Davis : SiE : In accordance with your request, and on behalf of the members of the Anderson Troop, otherwise General Buell's Body Guard, other- wise the Anderson Cavalry, otherwise the Fifteenth Cavalry, otherwise the One hundred and sixtieth Eegiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, we would respectfully submit, for your consideration, the following brief statement of facts concerning our enlistment and treatment since being in the service of the United States : 352 KY., MID. AND E. TENN.j N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP.XXXn. In August last, Oapt. William J. Palmer and others opened recruiting offices in Philadelphia, Pittsburg, Harrisburg, and other chief cities of Pennsylvania, caused advertisements to be inserted in the most influen- tial and widely circulated journals, aided by flajning and conspicuous posters, to the effect that they were authorized by General Buell, which authority was sanctioned by the War Department, to recruit a battalion of picked men, to act in the capacity of a body guard to Major-General Buell, commanding the Department of the Ohio ; further positively as- serting that the duty of the troop would be precisely like that being now performed by the original Anderson Troop, namely, to act as escort to the major-general commanding the aforesaid Department of the Ohio, and to perform special service as an independent organization, being permanently attached to headquarters. It will be well remembered that at this time there was much excite- ment in Philadelphia, as elsewhere, concerning enlistments to fill the call for volunteers made by the President; but the inducements to join the Anderson Troop, just held out by Captain Palmer, being considered so much superior to those held forth by other organizations, that he was soon enabled to recruit his battalion, while others only drew their slow length along, making but comparatively slow progress in securing enlist- ments. Indeed, the fancy recruiting office of the Anderson Troop, on the southwest corner of Willing's alley, Philadelphia, was daily crowded by respectable young men, anxious applicants for membership in the Anderson Troop, none being considered eligible to membership save those who could produce unexceptionable written recommendations, attesting good moral character, general intelligence, and stern integ- rity. In a word, the opportunity was considered so rare, and the troop so superior in every respect, that doctors, lawyers, teachers, and profes- sional men of every class who were desirous to serve their country in her hour of strong trial, were induced to close their offices and schools to join the troop as private soldiers, while merchants left their business places, others forsook lucrative positions, parents and guardians were anxious to have their sons and wards enrolled as members of the troop, and many having commissions in other organizations gave them up, all being willing to enter merely as privates in the troop, which was considered equivalent in point of honor to holding a lieutenant's or cap- tain's commission elsewhere. The recruiting officers finding their efforts to recruit a battalion crowned with such unparalleled success, increased it to two battalions, subse- quently increasing it to three battalions, still distinctively holding forth the idea that the whole command was to act as a body guard to General Buell, and perform special service, as originally announced to those recruited in the first battalion. However, many of those pre- viously enlisted began to be alarmed at the increase of numbers, fearing they had been deceived by the enlisting officers, and were not to per- form the service they were enlisted to do; began to make inquiries con- cerning the disposition to be made of the troop, trying to ascertain if wo were actually to be General Buell's body guard, when Captain Palmer caused to be read to us on dress-parade at Camp Alabama, Carlisle, Pa., an order to the effect that, notwithstanding the increase in numbers, we were still to be General Buell's body guard, and do duty precisely like that promised when we were recruited. This order for the time quieted our fears. About this time the rebels invaded Maryland, and, threatening Penn- sylvania, our patriotic Governor issued a proclamation calling for 50,000 militia, to defend the border of our State against any attempted Chap. XXXn.) CORRESPONDKNCE, ETC. — UNION. 353 invasion. We, in response to that call, rallied and went immediately to defend the honor of our glorious old Oommonwealth. The duty per- formed by the Anderson Troop while acting as scouts in the Cumber- land Valley is too well known to the public to need any mention being made of them in this paper, only to observe that we were not regarded as " cowards" (a cognomen rather freely implied in General Eosecrans' Orders, No. — ) in thalf short but glorious campaign. Soon after our return to camp at Carlisle, Pa., news reached us of the removal of General Bnell from the command of the Department of the Ohio. As we were enlisted for his body guard specially, and could not act as such when he had no command, steps were taken looking to dis- bandment, immediate and unconditional dlsbandment, but our fears were calmed and concerted action frustrated by Actg. Maj. Frank B. Ward (now deceased) — Captain Palmer, the only commissioned officer at this time, being taken prisoner while in Maryland — causing an order to be read to us, assuring us that we were still to act in the capacity of a body guard, and as such to be attached to the headquarters of General Buell's successor in command, Major-General Eosecrans, and do special service as an independent organization, leading us to believe that Gen- eral Eosecrans had been telegraphed concerning the troop, and had re- plied that he would accept us to perform duty as above stated. Plac- ing reliance in the integrity of our oflBcers, we, of course, gave credence to their assertions ; hence, foregoing any decisive action to attain our just rights, and consenting to leave Pennsylvania for Louisville, Ky., at which place we expected to find commissioned officers awaiting our arrival (the troop not yet having half its complement of officers), imag- ine our surprise on arriving at Louisville to find the assertions of our officers to be false, and the whole theory concerning officers to be a miserable farce and a base deception, there being but one con^missioned officer awaiting us there, Maj. A. G. Eosengarten. Feeling justly indig- nant at such faithlessness, and learning, through what seemed to us excellent authority, that General Eosecrans had refused to accept us as an escort, and that on arriving at Nashville we were to be brigaded, we thought it folly to go any farther, and hence made a stand looking to a redress of our wrongs. Accordingly, petitions signed by nearly every member of the troop were sent Governor Curtin and the War Depart- ment, respectfully asking that oar troop be honorably discharged from the service of the United States, on the ground of false enlistment. In addition to this, when marching orders were received, a very large per- centage of the troop stacked their arms in front of their tents, refusing to march any farther, being only induced to march on the positive and most solemn assurance that all our grievances would be redressed on arriving at Nashville. Acting upon these promises, the march to Nash- ville was commenced and cheerfully performed, although having to do picket duty and act as scouts during the march, in anticipation of at last having our organization completed, and thereby being enabled to perform service as body guard, as originally promised. But again we were doomed to be disappointed. In lieu of commissioned officers join- ing us, those acting as such, belonging to the old troop, were ordered to their companies, and, instead of being attached to General Eose- crans' headquarters, as we were assured we would be, not only before leaving Louisville but also during the march, we were ordered to report to General Stanley, chief of cavalry in this department. Having been inveigled by our officers from Carlisle to Nashville, we deemed it our duty to make a stand here until fully satisfied of not being further de- ceived. Accordingly, a committee representing every company in the 23 K It — ^VOL XX, PT II 354 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. (CiiAr.XXXIl troop waited upon Lieutenant-Golonel Spencer, December 25, 1862, to ascertain, if possible, what disposition was to be made of us, and fur- ther inquire if we had been brigaded, and why we were not properly oflficered, to all of which inquiries he, in substance, replied that he did not know what would be done with us ; that we were not brigaded as yet ; that he did not suppose we would be, but he could not see what difference it could make if we were, and that he had sent a list of names for officers to Governor Curtin to be commissioned, but that why they had not been he could not tell. This proving unsatisfactory, they again waited upon him, being instructed to inform him that, in case marching orders were received before being satisfied in the particulars, they would stack their arms aad refuse to obey orders. In the morning of Decem- ber '16, when requested by our officers to prepare to march, the troop, in a quiet and orderly manner, stacked their arms, as determined upon. Sub- sequently, however, on the assurance of General Stanley that if the boys would go they should be held as a reserve, and upon the asser- tion of Major Eosengarten that our army was repulsed, a part of the troop were induced to go with tlie officers, while a large majority firmly adhered to their original design until their wrongs were righted, and until they were properly officered. Had we obeyed the dictates of pa- triotism alone, we would have forgotten our grievances and gone, but reason — calm, cool reason — forbade us to go, with only about one-third of our complement of officers, and they mostly young, rash, incompetent, and inexperienced; our horses jaded by a long and fatiguing march from Louisville to Nashville, just finished, and being but partially equipped, in many instances, with wholly worthless arms. All the officers, ex- cejjting Lieutenant Fobes, acting quartermaster, having left camp, and the troop almost in starving condition, those remaining thought it their duty to act for themselves, and to try to bring order out of chaos. Hence committees were sent to wait on Brigadier-General Mitchell, to make a statement of facts and solicit a court of inquiry to investigate our case. However, nothing was gained by these interviews, save an order detailing Captain Atkinson (of General Smith's staff) to take those who were willing to go to headquarters and represent their case to Genera] Eosecrans. Accordingly, about 90 men started, under his command, December 30, and about 150 under Colonel Wood, detailed by Brigadier General Morgan. Colonel Wood having overtaken Captain Atkinson some miles from camp, the whole marched under command of Colonel Wood, until their farther progress was arrested by General Wheeler's rebel brigade, engaged in burning General Davis' and Gen- eral Sheridan's wagon trains. Here a halt was ordered, and, eventually, a retreat, though we urged the officers to lead us on to the attack. However, the next day the march was continued to headquarters, when the whole command was ordered back to camp near Nashville. Mean- while those remaining in camp were again waited upon, December 31, and all who were willing to obey all orders emanating from superior offi- cers were requested to step two paces to the front. As there were but very few willing, under existing circumstances, they were then ordered to turn their arms and equipments in, and informed that they would be incarcerated in the county jail. This order was performed by Colonel Wood, acting under General Morgan. On this occasion there were 198 placed in the work-house, who have since been joined by others, swelling the number to 309, besides which there are 101 in the yard of the county jail, making a total of 410 kept in confinement, leaving about 200 in camp, which has become, subsequently, from various causes largely de- creased. The query will doubtless be made where the 350 are, neces- Chav. XXxn.) CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 355 sary to swell tlie troop to the maximum number recruited. Some are quietly sleeping the sleep that knows no waking — fallen heroes, who died willing sacrifices to their country's honor; others are sick and wounded, and [have] found temporary refuge in humane institutions ; but the vast majority are missing ; why they are missing, and where they are, the veil that obscures the future can only disclose. Wc could further state that a committee waited on General Buell to inquire concerning the authority given Captain Palmer to recruit a body guard for him, to whom he re- plied thai he had never authorized Captain Palmer to recruit a body guard; and, further, after the first battalion was recruited, the command was raised to three battalions without our knowledge and consent, we expecting of course that the Anderson Troop — one battalion — were, honafide, Buell's body guard; and, furthermore, as such we were urged to contribute $20 each, in addition to that allowed by the Government, toward purchasing superior horses, as well as beiug charged extra for our clothing, it being purchased by special contract, and not of the kind specified by the War Department ; to all of which we may add that we were never enlisted nor mustered as a regiment ; and, further, that it cost us individually from $25 to $50 to purchase our outfit, such as worn by the original Anderson Troop, commanded by Captain Palmer. We still further beg to show that those of our troop who followed our oflB- cers to the front did so, not because they considered the stand made to be wrong, but, on the contrary, they expressly affirmed that they were with us in heart and believed we were right ; in proof of which we might cite the fact that a very large percentage of those brave young men. are either in the jail-yard or work -house as earnest of their candor to us. In conclusion, we would impress the fact upon your mind that we were falsely enlisted, never mustered in as a regiment, never properly officered with good, competent men, or properly armed ; that in taking this stand we have been actuated by a desire to have simple justice done us. Having made the stand, and taken our position in advance of any marching orders being received, therefore, we claim, what the hum- blest in the land may justly demand, justice at the hands of a Govern- ment wc would have died to save. Believing in the honor, justice, and integrity of our Government, we are willing to rest our case in the hands of her representatives, humbly praying that right may prevail over might, justice over outrage and wrong, and that we may be honorably discharged from the service of the United States, thus being relieved from our connection with an organization which has become odious and unbearable to us, thereby enabling those who desire to re-enlist an op- portunity to do so under different auspices, where they can do justice to themselves, their now bleeding country, and to the God-given prin- ciples of human freedom and self-government. All of which we now submit to have' justice meted out to us. Yours, respectfully, ' ANDEKSON TEOOP. [Inclosurc C] Headquarters Post, Nashville, Term., December 27, 18G2. Lieut. George S. Fobes, Fifteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry: I regret very much to learn the condition of your regiment in this our hour of peril. Your comrades in arms in front have been engaging the enemy and doing service in behalf of our country's cause. You are not in my command, and for the present I have no right to command j'ou without orders from the commanding general of the Department 356 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. (CiiAr. xxxn. of the Cumberland. My advice to you is to take up your arms and go to the front, and aid our cause in the coming conflict. After that is determined, I will use all influence in my power to have your organiza- tion completed, and, if possible, Lave you assigned to my command. Very respectfully, EOBT. B. MITCHELL, Brigadier-General, Commanding Post. [InclosnroD.] Headquajitees Post, Nashville, Tenn., December 27, 1S62. Lieut. Col. J. P. Garesche, Chief of Staff: Colonel : There are about 500 of the Fifteenth Pennsylvania (Ander- son Troop) Cavalry here that refuse to go to the front until they are ofiicered and organized. The men evidently have been deceived. They say they ask nothing but officers to command them. They appear per- fectly peaceable, and show nothing disorderly in any other way. J have advised them to go to the front and see you personally, which I think they have determined to do. The only ofScer left with them is the quartermaster, who was left in charge of their train and regimental propertj'. I think him an excellent man, and exerting himself to have them do their duty. If they fail to go out to the front, I would like instruction what to do with them. I am, colonel, your very obedient servant, EOBT. B. MITCHELL, Brigadier-General, Commanding Post. [Inclosure E.] Special Oeders, ( Headquaetees Post, ]Sro. 20. ) Nashville, Tenn., December 28, 1862. 111. The following members of the Anderson Cavalry will act tempo- , rarily as officers until appointments are made, and will be obeyed and respected in the positions assigned them : Thomas S. Maple, major; William Domcr, first lieutenant and regi- mental quartermaster ; Joseph Anderson, captain Company A ; Henry O. Tinstman, captain Company F ; James B. Curtin, captain Company G; John A. Stevenson, captain Company H; J. Cresson Bradford, cap- tain Company E ; James Quinn, first lieutenant Company A ; Allison McDowell, first lieutenant Company B ; Edward Marshall, first lieuten- ant Company D ; Bruce Lambert, first lieutenant Company E ; J. E. Skillen, first lieutenant Company F ; E. Enoch Locke, first lieutenant Company G ; J. Henry Isett, first lieutenant Company H ; Holland C. Allen, first lieutenant Company K; Coleman H. Watts, second lieuten- ant Company A ; James C. Sproul, second lieutenant Company B ; Mai-- celin L. DeCoursey, second lieutenant Company C ; William S. Monyer, second lieutenant Company D ; William F. Prosser, second lieutenant Company E ; William G. McClure, second lieutenant Company G; Ed- ward B. Imhoft', second lieutenant Company H ; James N. Eea, second lieutenant Company K. By order of Major-General Eosecrans : 0. GODDAED, Major and Assistant Adjutant- General. P- S.— Thomas S. Maple, majol-; William Donor, regimental quar- termaster; James Quinn, first lieutenant Company A; J. E, Skilien Chap. XXXH] COEEESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 357 first lieuteuant Company F ; William S. Monyer, second lieutenant Company D ; Edward H. Imboff, second lieutenant Company H, These ofi&cers did not report in compliance with orders. The above-named officers and men remained on duty with the company (old Anderson Troop), then at General Rosecrans' headquarters. John A. Stevenson, to be captain Company H, sick in Nashville, Tenn.; J. Cressou Brad- ford, to be captain Company E, absent in Pennsylvania (lately paroled), but has since reported for duty ; E. Enoch Locke, to be first lieutenant Company G,sick (but has since reported for duty); RoUand C. Allen, to be captaiti Company K, paroled (but has since reported for duty). The above named did not report, for reasons opposite their names. Joseph Anderson, to be captain Company A ; Edward Marshall, to be first lieutenant Company D; Bruce Lambert, to be first lieutenant Company E ; J. Henry Isett, to be first lieutenant Company H ; Cole- man H. Watts, to be second lieutenant Company A ; James C. Sproul, to be second lieutenant Company B ; M. L. De Coursey, to be second lieutenant Company C ; William F. Prosser, to be second lieutenant Company E ; William G. McClure, to be second lieutenant Company G ; James N. Rea, to be second lieutenant Company K. These acting officers reported, and wei e on duty with the regiment at the front. First Lieut. Henry O. Tinstman, to be captain Company F ; First Lieut. James B. Curtin, to be captain Company G ; Second Lieut. Allison McDowell, to be first lieutenant Company B. These officers were already on duty with the regiment as commissioned officers. A. VEZIN, Captain, Comdg. Fifteenth Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry. [Inclosnre F.J HeADQUAETEES DEPAETMENT of THE CUMBEELAND, Camp near La Vergne, December 29, 1862 — 8.30 a. m. General R. B. Mitchell, Commanding, Nashville : The general commanding directs you to say to the Anderson Cavalry that they had a temporary organization with which they could perfectly have gone into the field. They have disorganized themselves, and he will not submit to their whims. If they do not come up to the front at once he will disgrace them, as well as make them other\^ise bitterly regret their folly. He cannot himself appoint officers ; he can only, till he hears from Governor Curtin, make acting appointments. This he has now done ; let them now march. By command of Major-General Rosecrans : J. P. GAREBCnE, Chief of Staff. [iDClonnrc G.] t HEADQUAETEES PoST, Nashville, Tenn., Becemler 29, 18G2. Commanding Ofpicee Andeeson Teoop : SiK : Inclosed I have the honor to forward copy of dispatch received this a. m. from Headquarters Department of the Cumberland. In com- pliance with said dispatch, I am directed by General Mitchell to say that you will move immediately upon the receipt of this with your command 358 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. (C.iAr. xxxn. to tlie headquarters of the departmeut, near La Vergne, reporting there to Major-General liosecrans. You will acknowledge receipt of this and forward statement that the order is in process of execution. Bv order of Brig. Gen. Eobert B. Mitchell, commanding : JNO. PE'ATT, Assistant Adjutant- General. [Inclosurc IT.] IlEADQUATlTEES POST, Nashville, Tenn., Dccemler 29, 1SG2. Captain Tinstman, Commanding Anderson Cavalry : Captain : "You will move with that part of the command who are not in mutiny, as previously ordered, at G a. m. to-morrow, leaving, of the class stated, 50 men to guard regimental property. By order of Brig. Gen. Eobert B. Mitchell, comu.anding: JNO. PEATT, Assistant Adjutant- General. [Inclosurel.] Camp of Andekson Cavaley, Near Nashville, Tenn., Dccemher 29, 1802— 7 p. m. Brig. Gen. E. B. Mitchell, Commanding Post : Sir : I have mentioned your orders to the men, and used my utmost endeavors to get the men to move forward witli their arms, &c., to- morrow morning, but regret to say that there are still a number who seem as determined as ever to stay. They number about 400 men. I shall use my utmost endeavors during the night to decrease the number. Verj' respectfully, HENRY O. TINSTMAN, Captain, Commanding. [f Dclosure K.] Headquarters Anderson Cavalry, Camp Ward, January 28, 1863. Maj. N. H. Davis, Assistant Inspector- General, U. S. Army : In compliance with an'orderfrom Brigadier-General Mitchell, received on the 29th of December, 1862, ordering me to take all of the men of the Anderson Cavalry that were willing to go to General Eosecrans' headquarters, and march early on the morningof the 30th, I succeedfed in leaving camp at 7.30 a. m. with 30 men, names and companies as follows : Sergt. A. W. Hood, Company F ; Sergt. Samuel Skillen, Company F ; Sergt. A. S. E. Overholt, Company F ; Corpl. VV. H. Wallace, Company F ; Private M. P. Brownl^, Comjjany F ; Private II. E. Brooks, Com- pany F ; Private S. D. Bugher, Company F ; Private H. B. Frits, Com- pany F ; Private D. S. Fulkerth, Company F ; Private W. Griffith, Com- jjany F ; Private A. P. Howard, Company F ; Private B. Herbert, Company F ; Private H. Johnston, Company F ; Private J. M. Kough, Company F ; Private J. G. Lee, Company F ; Private Frank Denning. Company F; Private H. C. McCormick, Company F; Private P. P. Miller, Company F; Private N. Musser, Company F; Private L. E. Metzgar, Company F ; Private J. E. McCord, Company F ; Private M. L. Niswonger, Company F; Private J. P. Orr, Company F; Private F. Chap, xxxn.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 359 B. Sellers, Company F ; Private J. P. Young, Company H ; Private John Jameson, Company K; Private J. M. Wiley, Company K: Pri- vate Henry F. Mason, Company G. There were two others who were with me in my squad of 30 men, whose names I am unable to give, which I took charge of and marched to General Eosecrans' headquarters, at Stewart's Run , some 8 miles from Murfreesborough, where we joined our regiment on the morning of 31st December, 1862. HENRY O, TINSTMAN, Lieutenant, Commanding Company G, Anderson Cavalry, [Inclosnre L.] Headquartebs Post, Nashville, Tenn., December 29, 1862. Brigadiee-Geneeax Commanding Division: General : General Mitchell directs that you proceed to-morrow with a sufficient force to the camp of the Anderson Cavalry. You will order the men to march immediately, to report themselves to General Eose- crans. If they refuse to fall in and march, you will take such measures and use such force as you may deem necessary to make them march, as ordered. Those not in mutiny will march at 6 a. m. to-morrow. The others must march at 7 a. m. Fifty of the men not in mutiny will be left to guard regimental property, when the others move at 6 a. m. These men will, of course, be excluded from the operations of the forced measures directed here, should such measures become necessary. I send you inclosures, which will be, in some degree, explanatory of the situation. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, JNO. PRATT, Assistant Adjutant-General. Capt. John Pratt, Assistant Adjutant-General, Post: In compliance with the above order, on the morning of the 30th of December, with the Tenth Regiment Illinois Voluuteer Infantry and a detachment of the Fifth Kentucky Cavalry, proceeded to the camp of the Anderson Cavalry, near Nashville, arriving early, and before any portion of the command had left camp. Upon inquiring for the offtcer in command, was replied to by the men that they had no officer. Osders were at once issued for every man in the camp to fall in, which was promptly obeyed. I then stated the object of my being there, the or- ders received, and the force present to compel their execution, and gave them thirty minutes to get ready to move. Some few of the members commenced saddling up, the remainder refusing, and expressing strong desire to be arrested; but, after explaining to them the folly of this course, and advising them to go to the front, pledging myself that General Rose- crans would do them justice, they all, at length, agreed to march, mak- ing the request that an officer be detailed to lead them, to which I con- sented, and Lieutenant-Colonel Wood, Tenth Illinois Volunteers, was detailed, and the whole command soon left camp. My own forces were then ordered to return to Nashville. For the subsequent misconduct of the Anderson Troop, I respectfully refer to the report of Lieutenant-Colonel Wood, herewith transmitted. Verv respectfully, yours, &c., ■ JAMES D. MORGAN, Brigadier-General, Commanding Fourth Division. 360 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N, ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXH. [Inclosuro M.] Headquarters Tenth Eegiment Illinois Infantry, N'ashville, Term., January 24, 1SC3. Lieut. Theodore Wiseman, A. A. A. O., Fourth Div., Center, Fourteenth Army Corps : Lieutenant : For the information of the general commanding, I have the honor to submit the following report in relation to the arrest, &c., of a portion of the Fifteenth Pennsylvania, or Anderson Cavalry : Pursuant to orders from brigade headquarters, I reported with my regiment to General Morgan, at division headquarters, at 6 a. m. Decem- ber 30, 1862, and was ordered to march to the camp of the Anderson Cavalry, between Murfreesborough and Lebanon pike, near Nashville. Formed my command when within 50 yards of, and fronting, their camp, and, under orders from the general, the cavalry formed into two ranks fronting my regiment. General Morgan informed them that he was there with the troops to compel their obedience to an order to go to the front. Eighty soon were ready, and started. The others were allowed until 8.30 o'clock to prepare for the march, but they were not ready at the expiration of the time specified. They then asked that I might be permitted to accompany and report their case to General llosecrans, promising in that case to go without further trouble. The general con- senting, I left suflBcieut men to guard their camp, and with the others (near 170) started to the front. Near La Vergne one or two small parties of our troops, disarmed, were met returning, having been captured and paroled by a brigade of the enemy's cavalry, under General "Wheeler, who had also captured and were burning a large train loaded with sub- sistence and other stores. The force under my command being too lim- ited and illy supplied with ammunition to justify an attempt to cut our way through, I fell back to the asylum, and selected a camp for the night. All except 70, however, fell back to their former camp, near Nashville, but expressed their readiness to start again for the front at any time. I gave them orders to be prepared for the march at 1 a. m. December 31, 1862. At the time specified I returned to their camp, but they refused all orders or attempts to induce them to go forward. In justice to Lieutenant Fobes, their quartermaster, I must say he was an honorable exception, as he gave me all the assistance in his power. As they could not be moved, I requested Colonel Gillem, who, in charge of a supply train, was going to the front, to take charge of those camped at the asylum, and report them to General Rosecrans. I then returned to the city and reported to General Morgan the facts in the case. General Morgan then gave me orders to move them, with all their camp equipage, within the breastworks surrounding the city, and to arrest and confine all who refused to obey orders or do duty. By vote, 70 avowed their willingness to do duty. The rest (two hundred and ) I caused, pur- suant to the orders of the general, to be arrested and confined in the city work-house. Very respectfully, yours, &c., M. F. WOOD, Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding Tenth Illinois. [iDClosuro N.] List of the names of men of the Fifteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry, or Anderson Cavalry, who started for headquarters of Major-Geiieral Rosecrans, with Colonel Wood and Captain Atkinson, on the 30th Chap. XXxn.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 361 December, 1862, and were ordered back, on account of the position of the enemy near La Vergne, and subsequently imprisoned: Company B : Privates Thomas H. Myers, Benjamin F. Keyser, Lewis Belgrade, William Staker, William Eule, Aubrey Henry, E. M. Garrett, Nathaniel B. Briggs. Company C : Privates Walter G. Wilson, Nathan King, Thomas D. Willis, John McKee, Charles H. Fritz, John Huey, George W. Eckert, Joseph K. Pierce, Charles McGinley, A. W. Thomas, W. Benner, J. O. Stokes, D. Harkinson, H. De Silver, Joseph S. Wright, E. Ferry, J. Faucett, J. G. Haines, A. Haines. Company D : Privates William Bardsley, E. W. Anderson, Samuel L. Ennis, J. G. Henvis,!. Leedum, B. Balmer, H. H. Davis, G. P. Louder, S. Knight, J. W. Saus- ser, 1. 1. Worrell, W. S. Johnston, James A. Murray, S. Knight, li. D. Coombs, J. E. Locke, T. J. Whipkey, H. D. Overholt, William Young. Company E: Privates Paul Scheerer, William A. Hartley, Benjamin Hough, E. W. Hough, Francis O'Brien, W. H. Davis. Company F: Privates G. H. Lawton, Daniel Fisher, W. E. Eeppert, D. M. Milligan, F. M. Shaner, William Guffey, Samuel Livengood, W. J. Marion, P. G. Wallace, J. H. Metzler, James Lewis, John Farrer, Lindley McVey, James E. Martin, T. N. Harthaway, B. Herbert, John Davis, M. E. Shaw, William Wassell, H. Fry, James C. McDonald, H. H. Vance, D. Coogle, S. B. Euwer. Company G: Privates George M, Petty, J. L. Hammell, E. W. Hammell, James Woodwell, A. Hitchins, James A. Foresman, H. Jones, D. Scull, D. Dunseath, ]r., C. C. De Granges, H. N. Oliver, E. H. Hunt, F. M. Crawford, H. Wilson, H. Big,gert, Charles E. Jenkins, A, Markley, J. P. Anderson, A. O. Gaw, T. W. l)yott. Com- pany H : Privates John H. Harrison, W. Glendinning, Joseph D. Price, N. B. McNay, E. B. Jones, James W. Sanford, C. T. McCarter, W. H. Newman, E. L. Hiltner. Company I: Privates S. A. Abbey, John Walter, E. C. Geddes, W. Lush, A. D. Woolston, Samuel Barr, Smith Cozzens, W. H. McDonald, Albert Super, Joseph Squires, W. T. John- ston, Joseph E. Burke, A. M. Price, Samuel Gyger, H. M. Sands, Samuel A. Topham, J. A. Wilt. Company K : Privates Josiah Lewis, A. Leroy Hawkins, George Stone, A. Stevenson, S. Gass, B. B. Evans, J. Arve- cost, J. Milligan, George Brown, J. M. Hartley, L. Grim, Eobert Jordon, John H. Bell, D. Eoss, J. D. Waychoflf", J. Eex, J. Houston, S. Houston, B. McCarty, J. Phillips, J. H. Houston, M. E. Megonegal, J. Adamson, John Moredock, W. H. Chambers, A. Myers, Jonas Milligan, W. B. Moredock, J. A. Eeynolds, Amos Eiggle, E. Bond, J. L. Eickey, Clark Denney, J. P. McNay, James Houls worth — 157. This list having been procured from the men in confinement, I cannot certify to the correctness of it, though, to the best of my knowledge, it *«^*"'"°°'- A.VEZIN, Captain, Gomdg. Fifteenth Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry. [Incloaure 0] Headquaeteks Anbeeson Cavaley, Camp Ward, Nashville, Tenn., January 27, 1863. Maj. N. H. Davis, Assistant Inspector-General, IT. 8. Army: Majoe: In answer to your letter of to-day, I have the honor to state that the order sending the Anderson Cavalry to Nashville was a verbal one delivered to me on the morning of the 1st January, 1863, by Colonel Minty, of the Fourth Michigan CavaWy. According to this order, I was to report to Colonel Zahm, of the Third 362 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXII. Ohio Cavalry, and he told me to march in rear of his command. We thus formed part of the escort of a wagon train going to Nashville. We arrived here on the evening of the 1st instant, stopping in the camp of that portion of the regiment commanded by Captain Atkinson, which had returned on the night of the Slst December, 1862. On the 2d of January, I reported for orders to the major of the Third Ohio, Colonel Zahm being absent, stating that we were not in a fit condition to move to the front again, our horses and men being exhausted. There was no forage in town, and as our teams were destroyed we had no means of procuring any. The men and horses had been worked very hard for a week. The last three days and nights we spent in the front we were al- most constantly in the saddle, in a section of country on the right of the Murfreesborough turnpike, almost destitute of forage. I was promised forage, should it be possible to procure any, and was told to await further orders from Colonel Zahm in camp. If I am not much mistaken. Captain Atkinson was placed in command the next day (January 3), and he or- dered the camp to be moved, which was done January 4, sending at the same time all those refusing to obey orders to jail. Since that time we have been employed in scouting and picketing the roads in this vicinity. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, A. VEZIN,. Captain, Commanding Fifteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry. [Inclosure P.] Pkovost-Marshal's Office, Nashville, Tenn., January 25, 1803. Major Davis, Assistant Inspector- General, U. S. Army : Major : At your request, I have the honor to make the following statements respecting the confinement of the Fifteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry, known as the Anderson Cavalry, in the prisons of this city, for the crime of mutiny : Those in the work-house were confined on the 1st day of January, and those in the county jail on the 4th day of January, 1863. The former were 315 in number, and the latter 95. There were also 5 con- fined in the penitentiary. Respecting their case, or the conduct leading to their arrest, I know nothing. They were turned over to me to guard after their confinement. They were all confined but a short time after I assumed the duties of this office. There were at that time 110 muti- neers of the First Michigan Mechanics and Engineers in the work- house, and about 100 or 150 prisoners of diiferent regiments confined in the county jail. The members of the Fifteenth Pennsylvania Cav- alry occupied, in the work-house, a large hall, in the center of the build- ing, and in jail, the jail-yard, having their tents put up. The other prisoners were generally confined in the cells. The members of the Anderson Cavalry brought with them to the prisons their blankets, clothing, cooking utensils, &c. They were supplied, since their confine- ment, with the same rations as all other soldiers in and about the city. I think they were much better supplied, as they had more friends, dele- gations arriving from Pennsylvania after their confinement to see to their wants. These were allowed access to them, and permission to carry to them whatever they desired. The sick were removed by the quartermaster of the regiment to the regimental hospital, and cared for. Indeed, they were allowed so many privileges that complaints were made to me by General Mitchell that the men were not prisoners, and more stringent orders issued for their safe keeping inside the buildings. CiiAP. XXXlli CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. ^UNION. 363 At the time of their confiuemeut, and since, every .available building ill tliccity has been in use. Our hospitals, twenty-one in number, were crowded with sick and wounded ; about 1,000 paroled Federal soldiers were suddenly thrown into the city from the battle-field, and over 1,200 Confederate prisoners were received for confinement. The city was also menaced by hostile forces. All the troops that could be spared were necessary to guard ammunition and supply trains going to the front, and no trains could go for wood. For want of this, during the cold weather that set in, all suffered ; the little that came in had to be taken for the hospitals. At the time General Eosecrans made his i)ropositiou to this regiment, all those who were in the county jail, those in the penitentiarj-, and about 40 of those in the work-house accepted it, and were immediately re- leased. This was on the 20th of January instant. The others refused, and ave yet in confinement. The officers of the guard at the work- house represent that tlieir refusal to accept the terms presented to them was induced by the influence of certain visitors from Pennsylvania, who told them to hold out a little longer and the regiment would be dis- banded. 1 have the honor to be, major, very respectfully, your most obedient servant, JNO. A. MAETIF, Colonel Eighth Kansas Volunteers, Provost-Marshal. [Inclosnro Q.] Headquarters Peovost-Marshal's Office, Nashville, Tenn., January 26, 18C3. Major Davis: In accordance with your request, I have the honor to make the fol- lowing report of the members of the Fifteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry, confined in the various military prisons in and about Nashville : On the 4th of January, when I was appointed superintendent of mili- tary prisons, there were of the Fifteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry confined in city jail, 88. They Avere confined in an inclosure, or jail-yard, separate from the rest of the prisoners, and in better quarters. This yard was entirely open, but they were immediately furnished with tents, which, with their abundant supply of blankets, made them comfortable quarters, considering all the circumstances. Their prison yard was much smaller than I would have wished for, but it was the only safe place at the provost-marshal's disposal in the city. There was also confined in what was formerly used for a work -house 315 of the Fifteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry. They had an abundance of room, and were treated with the utmost leniency. They, together with those confined in city jail, were provided with the same amount of rations and wood that any of the troops here in post received. I have the honor to be, most respectfully, your obedient servant, H. C. AUSTIN, Capt., Asst. Provost-Marshal, and Inspector of Military Prisons. [lucloBuro K.l IlEADQTJAETEES DEPARTMENT OP THE CUMBERLAND, Murfreeslorough, Tenn., January 19, 1863. Brig. Gen. R. B. Mitchell, Commanding Post, Nashville:, Tenn. : General : Eev. Dr. McCauley and Mr. Kerr, of Philadelphia, have called to see me in behalf of those members of the Fifteenth Pennsyl- 364 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA [Chap, xxxri. vania who are under arrest for mutinous or disorderly conduct. They assure me that the young men are perfectly well disposed, with a few exceptions, and all they want is to be assured they will go on duty at headquarters and get their organization completed. As I have never doubted they would be more useful there than elsewhere, and always intended to assign them to that duty, of which they have had informal assurance from their friends, I have said to these gentlemen tlie same thing. I send this to you by those gentlemen, to say that, should their ex- pectations as to the disposition of these young soldiers be correct, you have authority to release them, and return them to duty. You will, in that case, direct each company to name, in the order of preference, six of their most suitable men, out of which to choose company oflBcers. Cause these lists to be forwarded to me without delay. Have the regi- ment refitted, and, when ready, send them up to these headquarters, where we can perfect their organization. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, W. S. ROSECEANS, Major-General, Commanding. [Inclosare S.] Special Oedees, ) Headquaetees United States Foeces, No. 20. ] Nashville, Tenn., January 20, 1863. « * • * « « « III. In accordance with instructions received from department head- quarters, those members of the Fifteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry now in confinement at this post who are ready to go upon duty, as stated and prescribed in the communications of the general commanding the department to them this day, will be immediately released and restored to duty. The regimental quartermaster of the Fifteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry will immediately make requisitions for the articles needed to put the regiment in an effective condition. Each company in the regi- ment will nominate, in the order of preference, six suitable persons of their number out of which to choose ofilcers. The lists of the names of those thus selected will be immediately forwarded to these headquarters for transmittal to the department commander. Those failing to avail themselves of this order will be retained in confinement, and await trial by court-martial. By order of Brig. Gen. R. B. Mitchell, commanding: JNO. PRATT, Assistant Adjutant- General. [Incloauro T.] Headquaetees United States Foeces, Nashville, Tenn., Janvary 2G, 18G3. Col. John A. Maetin, Eighth Kansas Volunteers, Provost-Marshal : Colonel: What number of the Anderson Cavalry are now in con- finement? Very respectfully, your obedient servant, JNO. PRATT, Assista nt Adjutant- General. [Indorsemrtnt. ] Two hundred and eight. MARTIN, Colonel and' Provost-Marshal. Chap. XXXII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 365 [Indosare V.] List of the names of men of the Fifteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry, or Anderson Cavalry, tcfco were engaged in the battle of Murfreesborough, who have since been confined or are now in confinement. [C, confined; K., roloasod.] I^ames. Bemarks. Private 'W. A. Heffley, K Private S. E. Faircbilil, K Private J. S. Boies — '. Private AlbtiTtB. GummiD^s, R.. Private James E. If egn», C Private Walter B. Crawford, C. Private Abram Spidle. C Private Wilfred H. Kcolcv, R ... Private W. W. Baniitz. K Private Daniel A. Clark, C Private John C. Hirst, C Private Warren Supplee, C Private Borati* N. Oliver, C . . . Private James G. Paxson, C Private Samnel Wamplcr, C Private Edwin W. Boaeb, C... Private Ellwood Wright, C Sergt. A. W. Hood. E Sergt. A. S.E. Overholt, 11 Corpl. W H. Wallace, 11 Private D. Google, C Private L. B. Cross, E Private H.B. rrita, K Private D. S. Fnlkerth, K Private W. Griffith, E Private B. Herbert, E Private H. Johnson, E Private J. M. Kongb, E Private J. G. Lee, C Privat^H. G. McCormick, E ... PrivatoSP. P. Miller, E Private N. Meaaer, E Private L. E. Metzgar, E Private J. E. McCord, E Private it. L. Niswonger, E Private F.B. Sellers, E Private J. S. Varich, E Private J. P. Xoung, E Private J. P. Orr, E Private E. L. Orr, E Private H. E. Brooks, E Private Frank H. Denning, E . . Corpl. E. P. Alexander, E Private James F. Mnrph y, E . . . Private Henry F. Mason, E Private William Anderson, E .. Private John Turner, E PrivateW. J. Brown. C Private William L. Bratton, E . Private Joseph D. Price, C Corpl. C. C. Ketlcr, C CorpL Samnel Mnrpby, jr., E. . Private J. E. Boyer, E Private J. C. Nones, <; Private George W. Wright, E . Private Jacob Miller, E Private John San day, E Corpl. Eli Hewitt, E Corpl. E. Wortbington, E Corpl. C. Eitohie, E Private A. Tamer, E Private Jacob Hewitt, E Private Edwin Hartzell, C Private J.M. Pyles, E Private B. Ehinehart, E Private J. F. Gwynn. C Private H. C. Sayres, C Private J. Jamison, E . . . Private J. M. Wiley, E. In engagements of December 27, 29, 31, 1862, and January 1, ■ 1863. (With wagon train when attacked, December 30, 1862. and in ^ engagements of December 31, 1862, and January 1, 1863. With wagon train when attacked, December 30, 1862. (In engagements of December 27, 29, 31, 1862, and January 1, J 1863. > Detailed to assist qnartermaator in camp. ? Sick at camp. Jin engagements of December 31, 1862, and January 1, 1863. In engagements of December 31, 1862, and January 1, 1863. In engagements of December 27, 29, 31,1862, and January 1, 1863. In tbo engageincnts of December 31, 1862, and January 1, 1863. K In the engagements of December 31, 1862, and January 1, 1863 In engagements of December 27, 29, 31, 1602, and January 1, 1803. In engagements of December 27, 29, 31,1802, and January 1, 1863, but has been released, and is now in camp. In engagements of December 31, 1362, and January 1, 1803. With wagon train December 30, 1662. Started with wagon train December 26, 1802, but rolumed same day without leave. In engagements of December 27, 29, 31, 1862, and January 1, With wagon train when attacked, December 30, 1862. ?In engagements of December 27,29, 31, 1862, and January 1, C 1863. In engagement of December 29, 1862 ; afterward detailed to return to co^p. \ In engagements of December 31, 1862, and January 1, 1863. 366 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXIL List of the names of men of the Fifteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry, or Anderson Cavalry, who Kere engaged in the battle of Murfreesborough, who hare since been confined or are now in confinement — Continued. Names. 1 p. S o o Bemarks. Private J. A. B. ■Williams, C .... Private Reaben Beisel, C Private Hezekiah Camp, C Private William Hart, C Private Job W. Kichards, E L L L L 1 In engagements of December 27, 29, 31, 1862, auj January 1, 1803. > 'With wagon train -wlien attacked, December 30, 18C2. i Sick in camp. To the best of my knowledge, this is a correct list. A. VEZIN, Captain, Comdg. Fifteenth Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry. [Inclosnre Y.] Special Field Orders, ^ Hdqrs. Dept. op the Cumberland, No. 6. J Murfreesborough, Tenn., Jan. 9, 18C3. XVIII. The general commanding announces his high satisfaction with those brave and determined men of the Anderson Guards who promptly marched, under the gallant Majors Eosengarteu and Ward, to aid him in his advance on Murfreesborough. These young soldiers and their brave commanders vied with our most veteran cavalry in their steadiness under fire and the intrepidity of their advance on the enemy, and nobly sustained the honor already won by the Seventh Pennsyl- vania Cavalry for the Keystone State. While he deplores the early death of brave young Major Eosengarten, the sorrow he feels at his loss is mingled with a soldier's pride to know- that he fell like a hero, and ior the sacred cause of nationality. He trusts Major Ward, recovering from his desperate but honorable wounds, will live to gather fresh lau- rels on many a field in his country's service. The general commanding, is grieved to learn that about 700 of these noble guards, said to belong to families of good standing at home, have chosen, under some pretext or other, not to follow their companions in arms to the field, to share with them the dangers .and the glories of tlie Fourteenth Army Corps. He cannot imagine what could have moved men on whom he laid such hopes to a course so base and selfish. He cannot conceive how they could shame their own kin, and stain the clear honor of their native State, by conduct not merely appearing base and cowardly, but so crim- inal as to deserve the penalty of death. Before proceeding to do what his duty requires, and having them dealt with as their conduct merits — before covfering them with that deserved infamy which will blast them forever in the esteem of their fellows — the general commanding wishes this order read to them, and all who are not lost to a sense of honor to step forth and confess that, whatever may have been their private wants or griefs, the hours of their country's need and peril was not the time to stand back and falter or expose their brethren in arms to dan- ger and death without help. Let them then resolve on some repara- tion, which will give him an opportunity to save some of them from im- pending disgrace and ruin. By command of Major-General Eosecrans : C. GODDAED,' Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. CiiAi. xxxii] C0RKESP0ND2NCE, ETC. — UNION. 367 ADDENDA. [December 31, 18G3.»] Hou. E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War : The crisis uow pending, and the disorganized condition of this regi- ment, entitled the Anderson Troop, never fully organized, and on the eve of battle, require immediate action by the proper authority. Official promises induced us to leave our school of instruction at Car- lisle, under the impression, on arriving at Louisville, Ky., the regimental organization should be completed. For reasons never made public, such promise was never fulfilled, but it was again promised by our officers that each company should be provided with officers on arriving at Nash ville, Tenn. Upon arriving here the regiment was ordered on duty in the same im perfect and disorganized condition. In justice to ourselves, we considei it to be our imperious duty, under the peculiar circumstances by whicL we are now surrounded, to decline performing any duty until provideo with a sufficient number of officers to enable us to battle with credit to our State and Government. This regiment, with but few exceptions, have laid down their arms, and have requested to be placed undei arrest, that the cause of our complaints may be fully investigated. This regiment desires that they be assigned to the duty for which they were enlisted or be at once disbanded. Attached hereunto is our peti tion. Wo, the undersigned, members of the Anderson Troop, believing that we have been enlisted into the service of the United States under false pretenses, do hereby request, in consideration of the following reasons, a proper investigation, whether or not wo are now held, or can be held, under any other terras than those of our enlistment : 1st. That we were enlisted for a body guard and special service at the headquarters of Maj. Geu. D. C. Buell, then commanding the Army of the Ohio, and promises were made by the recruiting officer in charge that, should we not he assigned to the service for which we were enlisted, we should at once receive our discharge, and be provided with transportation to our respective homes. 2d. Without our knowledge or consent as members, said battalion was increased to a regiment, and, even as such, we wore deprived the privilege of selecting our own officers. 3d. Orders were issued and promises made that we should be engaged in no other service than that for which we were enlisted. 4th. That we have now been in the United States service over four months, with not more than 15 commissioned officers, some companies not having even one, and with our arms, equipments, &c., in such an imperfect condition as to render the regi- ment partially unfit for service. In pursuing this course of action, we contemi)late no disturbance, but desire that the cause of our complaints be investigated. We would have it understood that while we have a due respect for our officers, and a due regard for the welfare of our country in the present crisis, yet, in consideration of the foregoing and other reasons, we consider it our duty not to move until we are fully officered as a regiment, according to the army regulations, and assigned to the duty for which we were enlisted. * Briefed as of this date, and from W. D. H. Eeeder and 535 others of the Ander- son Troop. 368 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. YA. [Chap. XXXIl. Work-House, No, 1, Nashville, Tenn., January 10, 1863. To the Uev. Alexander McCauley, chairman, and others, committee of the citizens of Philadelphia deputed to inquire into the condition of the Anderson Cavalry : SiES: Inbehalf of the members of Buell's Body Guard, otherwise the Anderson Troop, otherwise the Anderson Cavalry, otherwise the Fif- teenth Pennsylvania Cavalry, otherwise the One hundred and sixtieth Pennsylvania Volunteers, we would respectfully submit the following brief statement of facts concerning our enlistment and treatment since being mustered into the service of the United States : In August last, Capt. William J. Palmer and others opened recruiting ofQces in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, and other cities m Penn- sylvania, causing advertisements to be inserted in the most influential and widely circulated public journals, aided by flaming, conspicuous posters, to the effect that they were authorized by General Buell, which authority was sanctioned by the War Department, to recruit a bat- talion of picked men, to act in the capacity of a body guard to Maj. Gen. Don Carlos Buell, commanding the Department of the Ohio ; further positively asserting that the duty of the troop would be precisely like that being now performed by the old Anderson Troop, viz, to act as an escort for the major-general commanding the aforesaid department, and to do special service at headquarters, as an independent organization. It will be remembered that at this time there was much excitement in Philadelphia, as well as elsewhere, concerning enlistments to fill the calls for volunteers made by the President ; but the inducements held forth by Captain Palmer being considered superior to those held forth by other organizations, he was soon enabled to recruit his battalion, while others only drew their slow length along, making but compara- tively slow progress in filling their regiments. Indeed, the recruiting office at the southwest corner of Third street and Willing's alley was daily crowded by anxious applicants for membership in the Anderson Troop, none being accepted unless coming well recommended by some well-known, influential person or persons. In a word, the chance was considered so rare and the troop so superior, that doctors, lawyers, teachers, and other professional men were induced to close their offices to join the troop as private soldiers, while many left lucrative positions and closed their places of business, and parents and guardians were anxious to have the names of their sons and wards enrolled as members thereof on the same footing. Captain Palmer, finding his efforts crowned with such perfect success in recruiting a battalion of men, caused advertisements again to be in- serted in the daily periodicals, stating that he had received permission to raise his command to two battalions, upon the same grounds and for the same purpose specified when the first battalion was recruited. In this effort he was likewise successful. He then advertised that he had been clothed with further authority to increase his command to a full regiment of three battalions, still holding forth the idea that the regi- ment was to act as a body guard and do special service, as originally announced to the first 400. Many of those previously enlisted becoming alarmed lest they were not to. be used as specified when enlisted, began to make some in- quiries concerning the disposition to be made of the troop, thinking so large a body of men would not be required to act as a body guard, when Captain Palmer caused an order to be read to us on dress-parade at CiiAr. XXXII.] COREESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 369 Camp Alabama, Carlisle, Pa., that, notwithstanding the increase of num- bers, -we were still to be General Buell's body guard. This order for a time quieted our fears ; and at about this time the rebels invaded Mary- land and threatened to make a raid into Pennsylvania. The Governor, becoming alarmed for the safety of the State, called for 50,000 militia- men, to defend the borders against the threatened invasion. In response to this call of our patriotic Governor, we rallied and went immediately in defense of our glorious old Commonwealth. The doings of the An- derson Troop while acting as scouts in the Cumberland Valley are well known to the public, and need not be enlarged on by us any further than to observe that we were not regarded as cowards in that short, but glorious, campaign. Soon after our regiment returned to Camp Alabama, news of the removal of General Buell from his command reached us ; and thinking that, inasmuch as we were enlisted as his body guard, and could not act in that capacity to him when he was without a command, that, in justice to us, we should be immediately disbanded; but our fears were again quieted and concerted action frustra'ted by Maj. F. B. Ward causing an order to be read to the different compa- nies composing the troop, to the effect that we were still to act as a body guard and to be permanently attached to headquarters as special escort to General Buell's successor in command, Major-General Eose- crans, as an independent organization. Belying on the good faith and integrity of our officers, we were in- duced to forego any decisive action to attain our just rights at this time, and, placing confidence in their assertions, we were induced to leave the old Keystone State for Louisville, Ky., at which place we ex- pected to find, according to the promises made, commissioned officers awaiting our arrival, the regiment not having yet been more than one- third officered. Imagine our snriJrise, on reaching Louisville, to find the whole theory concerning officers to be a farce, there being but one com- missioned officer for our regiment, viz, Maj. A. G. Kosengarten. Feeling that we were grossly deceived, and learning, through what we deemed to be good authority, that General Rosecrans refused to ac- cept us as his escort, and that on arriving at Nashville we would be brigaded, we thought it our duty to make a stand here and demand our rights. Accordingly, petitions signed by nearly every member of the regiment were sent to Governor Curtin and to the War Department, respectfully asking that our regiment be disbanded (it having been en- listed under false representations). In addition to this, when march- ing orders were received, a large percentage of the regiment refused to move, and consequently stacked their arms in front of their tents, and were induced to take them up only when solemnly assured that every- thing shonld be made right on arriving at Nashville. Acting on these promises, the march to Nashville was cheerfully per- formed, in anticipatioh of at least having our organization completed, and do service as originally intended, but in this, also, were we doomed to be disappointed. In lieu of commissioned officers joining the regimeff, those of the old troop, acting as such in this organization, were imperatively ordered back to their old company, and, instead of being attached to General Rosecrans' headquarters, as we were led to believe, we were ordered to report to General Stanley, chief of cavalry in this department. Having thus far been deceived by the misrepresentations of our oflfi- cers, a committee, representing every company in the regiment, waited upon Lieutenant-Colonel Spencer, December 25. 1862, to ascertain from him authoritatively what disposition was to be made of the regiment, and 24 R R— VOL XX, PT u 370 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Ciiai-. XXXU. further to inquire if vre were brigaded, and why we were not properly officered as promised, to which inquiries he, in substance, replied that he did not know what would be done with the regiment ; that we were not brigaded yet, and he did not suppose we would be, but he could not see what difference it could make to the boys if they were, and that he had sent a list of names to Governor Curtin to be commissioned, but did not know why they were not commissioned. This proving unsatisfac- tory to the committee, they again waited upon him, stating that they were instructed to inform the oflScers that, in case marching orders were received before they were satisfied in regard to these inquiries, they would stack their arms and refuse to obey the order. So on the morning of December 26, 1862, when requested by our offi- cers to prepare to march to the front, the regiment, in a quiet and gen- tlemanly manner, stacked their arms in front of their tents, as previously agreed upon. Subsequently, however, upon the representation of Gen- eral Stanley that, if the regiment would move, it should be held as a reserve, and upon the assertion of Major Eosengarten that our forces had been repulsed, and that every man was needed at the front, about 200 were induced to go with the officers, the others firmly adhering to their original design of remaining until their wrongs were righted, and until they were properly officered, there being in all but 17 commis- sioned officers in the regiment, including 2 surgeons. Had we obeyed the dictates of patriotism alone, we would have dis- regarded our grievances for the time being, and gone, but reason — calm, cool reason — forbade us to go, with only about one-third of our comple- ment of officers, and they mostly rash and inexperienced ; our horses jaded and worn down by the long, tedious march from Louisville to Kashville, just finished, and we but partially equipped, in many in- stances Avith worthless arms. All the officers, except Lieutenant Fobes, acting quartermaster, having left camp, and the regimeut in almost a starving condition, those left saw fit to act for themselves, and try and bring order out of chaos. Committees were sent to wait upon Brigadier- General Mitchell, and make a plain statement of facts, and ask for a court of inquiry, in order to have our case investigated. However, nothing was gained by this save an order detailing Captain Atkii>son to take the regiment to headquarters, to represent their case to Major- General Eosecrans. Accordingly, about 85 started with him, and about 150 started the same day for the same purpose, under Colonel Wood, who was detailed for that purpose by Brigadier-General Morgan. Colo- nel Wood having overtaken the party under Captain Atkinson, some miles from camp, the whole marched under his command until near La Yergne, at which place General Wheeler's (rebel) brigade was burning the wagon train of Davis' and Sheridan's divisions. Here a halt was ordered, and, eventually, a retreat, although the boys urged Colonel Wood to lead them on to the attack. Howevfer, the day following, December 31, they continued their journey to headquarters, and the whole regiment was ordered back to camp. Meanwhile those remain- ing in camp were again waited upon, December 31, and B that were willing to obey all orders emanating from their superior officers were requested to step two paces to the front. As there were scarcely any willing to do this, they were then ordered to turn in their arms and equipments, and informed that they would be taken to the work-house as military prisoners. This order was performed by a battalion of men under command of Lieutenant-Colonel Quackenbush, by orders of Gen- eral Morgan. On this occasion about 200 men were placed under arrest in Work-House No. 1 , who were subsequently joined by others, swelling Chap. XXXII.) CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 371 the number to 309. In addition to those confined here, there are 101 confined in the yard of the county jail, with no covering but the blue canopy of heaven, making a total of 410 of our troop held in durance vile, leaving only about 210 in camp. The query will doubtless be asked, where are the other 350 men necessary to fill our troop to maxi- mum number enlisted ? Some are quietly sleeping the sleep of death, fallen among the heroes who have sacrificed their lives for their country's honor: others are wounded or sick, and have fouud a temporary refuge iu various hospitals, but the vast majority are missing. Why they are missing, or where they are, the future alone can disclose. We have, gentlemen, endeavored to give an authentic and concise account of the affairs of our troop since its organization (if it can be so called) to the present time, and would respectfully solicit you to care- fully consider our statement, as well as to ponder our helpless and use- less condition. In conclusion, we would impress upon your minds the facts that we were falsely enlisted ; never mustered in as a regiment ; never properly ofiQcered or armed ; and that in taking this stand we have been actuated by a desire only to have justice done unto us. Having taken our posi- tion in advance of any orders to march, therefore, we claim only what the humblest in the land may demand — simple justice from the hands of a Government we would have died to save. Believing in the integrity and justice of our Government, we place our cause in your hands, humbly praying that we may be rescued from our incarceration amid smoke and vermin, whose name is legion, and be honorably discharged from the service of the United States, thus being relieved from an organization which has become odious and un- bearable to us, thereby enabling those who wish to re-enlist an oppor- tunity of doing so, where they can do justice to themselves, their coun- try, and God-given principles of self-government. All of which is respectfully submitted. M. COOPEE PAUL. OSCAE B. MOEEIS. HAERY M. GEAEY. WALTEE G. WILSON. WILFRED H. KEELY. Nashville, January 12, 1863. Major-General Roseceans : Deae Sie : Agreeably to promise, I called to see those of the Ander- son Cavalry in mutiny, for the purpose of reasoning with them. I found them so firm iu the belief that they are doing right, and so decided, that anything I could say would be useless, even with those from my section of country. The most lamentable feature that presented itself to me is the fact that a number of those who were out to the front, and did so nobly, are now in jail, firm in the belief that they have been swindled into the service, preferring, they say, to go to jail and stay there, as a matter of principle, than to serve with the regiment; while some, quite a number, of those who did not go out are now in camp, doing duty. I told them that the first duty of a soldier was obedience, and, while they acknowledge the fact, they say they have never received any satisfaction as to how they were to serve. I conversed with only a portion of them, finding it time thrown away. One fact I desire to call your attention to, The mutineers are confined in two places here, and the most of 372 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXII. those who went front and fought are in the worst quarters, the jail- yard, a filthy place, while the others are in comfortable quarters, with more or less liberty. My opinion is that the men have had very bad advice from some quarter, strengthened by the false sympathy of too tender-hearted friends. They have an idea (a good many of them) that they will be released in a few days through State influence or the War Department. I told them to bear in mind that they were under military law only here. Hoping that, for the credit of the old Keystone State, this unfortun- ate affair may be brought to an honorable terminus, and that none of these misguided men may have to suffer i)unishment, which seems their due, I remain, your obedient servant, W. W. WARD. Washington,. (Janwan/ 16, 1863. Hon. E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War : SiE : The undersigned, a committee appointed by the friends and relatives of the Anderson Cavalry, a troop raised principally in the city of Philadelphia, beg to submit to your respectful consideration the fol- lowing statement : We are informed by letters written by many of the members, and by respectable gentlemen sent to inquire of their condition, and who have returned, that a large portion of said cavalry are now confined in loath- some prisons in Nashville, Tenn. The cause of their present suffering and disgrace has resulted from their being enlisted by false representation made to them in advertise- ments in the public newspapers of the city of Philadelphia, and by the persons by whom they were enlisted, viz, that the Secretary of War had authorized a regiment to be enlisted for special service, to be attached to the headquarters of Major General Cuell, and that they were not to be employed as ordinary cavalry. The undersigned, having carefully inquired into the facts, find — 1st. That they have been illy used ; that no authority has been given by the War Department to enlist a regiment of cavalry for special service. 2d. That deception was practiced in enlisting them by making false representations as to the duties they were to perform, and the position in which they were to be placed. 3d. That after the enlistment of nearly 1,000 men, they were insuflQ- ciently officered, having only 13 commissioned officers over the whole regiment, thus causing their demoralization. 4th. In their not being permitted the same privileges that were ex- tended to other Pennsylvania regiments, to select their own officers. 5th. That the said regiment has never received any pay from the United States since their enlistment, and up to the time of the battle of Murfreesborough they have not been attached to any department or division of the Army. 6th. That the false representations already mentioned, and the neg- lect to furnish said troops with the proper and necessary officers (they having but 10 commissioned and non-commissioned officers upon their arrival at Nashville), have greatly demoralized them. In view of these facts, and also that the Governor of Pennsylvania claims to have no control or authority over the said troop, all of which the undersigned believe they can establish by good and sufficient au- Chap. XXXII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 373 thority and by personal knowledge, we respectfully but earnestly request that the said regiment be disbanded, and, in consideration of the service rendered by them in Maryland, Kentucky, and Tennessee, that they be honorably discharged. W. H. STOKES. EGBERT THOMAS. JAMES M. STEWART. SAMUEL MURPHEY, M. D. * War Department, Adjutant-General's Office, Washington, January 17, 1863. Maj. N. n. Davis, Assistant Inspector- General, U. S. Army, Washington, D. C. : Sir : The Secretary of War directs that you repair, without delay, to Nashville, Tenn., and inquire minutely into the circumstances which led to the arrest of a portion of the Anderson Cavalry ; the treatment of them while in confinement ; their present condition, mode of confine- ment, and the charges against them ; in short, everything connected with the arrest and confinement of these men. Telegraph your arrival and the result of your investigation to this office. If any abuse or mal- treatment exists, telegraph the same to General Rosecrans. You will also report the names of those now imprisoned who engaged in the bat- tle of Murfreesborough. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, ' L. THOMAS, Adjutant- General. War Department, Washington City, D. C, January 17, 1863. Brigadier-General Mitchell, Nashville: Information has reached this Department that the members of the Anderson Cavalry who are under arrest in Nashville are treated in a cruel and improper manner, and that you have uttered threats against them, and expressed a desire and determination to have some of them shot. You will report immediately the names of thepersons imprisoned, and the manner of their treatment, and are directed to treat them in a humane manner, cause them to be imprisoned iu a proper place, and nronerlv supplied and cared for. piopeiiy 6 PI EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. War Department, Washington City, J). C, January 19, 1863. Brigadier-General Mitchell, Nashville : I want your answer telegraphed, stating— 1st What number of the Anderson Cavalry are imprisoned. "d On what charges, and by whose order, they are imprisoned. 3d! The description of building in which they are imprisoned, and the number in each prison. 4th. Whether the prisoners are humanely treated, and have proper conveniences for cleanliness and health. 374 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chat. xxxn. 5th. When they are to be tried, and whether you have made any threats or expressed any ill-will against them. The names of the prisoners you will send by mail. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. Headqtjaktees United States Forces, Nashville, Tenn., January 17, 18G3. (Sent January 20.) Hon, E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War: I am in receipt of your dispatch o^his date, informing me of my in- humanity toward the Anderson Cavalry. In reply, I have only to say they have been treated as all other soldiers are treated p^laced in con- finement for high crimes. A portion of them are confined in city work- house; the other portion in the county jail yard, with proper covering, and have received a soldier's fare. I have said to them that mutiny in the face of an enemy was punishable by death, and unless they re- considered their action some of them would be made examples of. I have further said to them and their friends that their course was cowardly in the extreme, a disgrace to themselves and their State. I have refused to allow them to board at first-class hotels, and have also refused admit- tance of persons from the city of Philadelphia, who have been publicly encouraging them in their course, and promising to sustain them at home and at the capital. One of the persons so refused avowed to me that half a million dollars should be spent before they should yield the position they had taken. I have no desire to persecute any man. The only object I had in the premises was to enforce proper discipline. If these men are sustained in their present course, we might just as well abandon the cause for which we are fighting. Other men will take advantage of any clemency shown to them. My action has been governed wholly by instructions from my department commander, and by my judgment of what was necessary to stop an open, dangerous, and shame- ful mutiny. A court-martial assembled today for the trial of these men, by order of Major-General Rosecrans. To the gallant dead, and those members of the regiment who did not take occasion to refuse to obey orders when obedience would take them face to face with the enemy, I pay all due honor and consideration, and I bear cheerful witness to the brave conduct of those who went to the front and met the enemy. I state, in addition, that the Government will be the loser of not less than $25,000 or $30,000 by the neglect of the mutineers properly to care for the horses and other Government property. January 20, 1863. — I had written the foregoing in reply to your first dispatch, received on 17th instant, and waited your directions as to sending it by telegraph. In answer to your inquiry in your second dispatch, I have the honor to say that the number of prisoners confined is 350 — 96 in the jail-yard, 254 in the work-house. The court-martial for their trial is in session (January 20, 1863). The other inquiries, I think, are all answered in the first part of this dispatch. ROBT. B. MITCHELL, Brigadier- General. Nashville, Tenn., January 27, 1863. Adjutant-General, U. S. Aemy : Sir : I telegraph, agreeably to instructions of the Secretary of War of the 17th instant, relative to the Anderson Cavalry, that December CuAP. XXXI1.I CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 375 2G, 1862, they refused to obey orders and march with the axmy to the front, exc«pt some 200 or 300, December 27, 1862, General Mitchell ad- vised them to reconsider and go to the assistance of their comrades in conflict with the enemy. They refused to go. He telegraphed Geaeral Eosecrans they refused to go until ofiBcered and organized. December 28, 1862, General Eosecrans telegraphed, appointing three acting majors to complete organization required, until others were regularly appointed. December 29, 1862, General Eosecrans ordered General Mitchell to send the Anderson Cavalry to the front ; said he would not submit to their whims. Same day General Mitchell ordered them to move to the front. Next morning about 90 obeyed ; the balance refused, but finally obeyed the order, but conditionally. Enemy's cavalry forced this party to re- treat the same day. Again ordered to move to the front early Decem- ber 31, 1862, with a large force, to escort supplies, and they positively refused to go, except the 90. This and following day 315 were arrested and confined in the city work-house. Subsequently those in front were ordered back to Nashville. January 4, 1863, some 95, who had positively refused to obey their superior officers and do duty, many of their number having been in the battle of Murfreesborougb, were confined in the yard of the county jail ; 5 others confined in penitentiary, preferring confine- ment to duty. January 19, 1863, General Eosecrans, by letter to General Mitchell, authorized their release, officers of their own selection, re-equip- ment, and offered to take them on duty at his headquarters if they would go to duty. January 20, 1863, General Mitchell ordered all released who accepted the terms. All were released same day, except 200 in the work- house, who positively refused to do any duty. Yesterday 4 at camp re- fused to do picket duty, and were confined in jail. During their confine- ment more liberties and greater privileges have been allowed those men than is usual in the military service for less ofiEenses, and the usual sup- plies furnished troops at this post they received, except those in jail-yard were without tents a few days. Proper treatment [sic] police would keep the place of confinement in order. The work-house is smoky. No other available place for safe confinement in a military sense. All reasonable means to induce these men to do their duty have been exhausted. The regiment, or a portion, is demoralized and disorganized. Leading spirits in this mutinous course are, I think, among the members, but are unknown to me. It is reported that one or more of a committee recently here from Philadelphia have induced the last act of mutiny and disobedience ; I think with truth. I do not think the contingency exists for telegraph- ing. General Eosecrans preferred these men being tried for mutiny and disobedience of orders. The discipline, efficiency, and well-being of this army depends much upon Government action relative to these men. From sources reliable, it is reported that hundreds of the troops are closely watching this matter, and their future action will be shaped by the result in the case. The men of the Anderson Cavalry claim they have been deceived by their recruiting officers, and they are not organ- ized and officered as promised; that they enlisted as body guard to Gen- eral Buell, and not to do picket and guard duty. No doubt they were deceived ; they are generally very intelligent men. Names of those con- fined who were in the battle of Murfreesborougb will be forwarded by mail, or in person, as directed. The papers I have (with a fuller report) will explain more satisfactorily the state of the case^a very impprtant one to the service. N. H. DAVIS, Assistant Inspector-General, TJ. 8. Army. 376 KY., Mlt). AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CiiAr. XXXir. Special Field Orders, ) Hdqrs. Dept. op the Cumberland, No. 36. i Murfreesborough, Tenn., Feb. 8, 1863. XI. Col. W. J. Palmer, Fifteenth Peiiusylvania Cavalry, will proceed to Nashville and reorganize those men of his regiment who marched with the army in the advance on Murfreesborough into eleven com- panies. Colonel Palmer has authority to require all detailed men to return, on his order, to duty with their regiment. He will nominate, for appointment, one captain and one first lieutenant for each company, and the commissioned ofBcers of the regimental staff', forwarding a list of the officers so nominated to these headquarters. He will at once ascertain the condition of the regiment in regard to horses, horse equip- ment, arms, &c., reporting what they now have, and what is required to complete their equipment, that immediate steps may be taken to pro- cure the necessary articles. By command of Major-General Rosecrans : H. THRALL, Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General. Nashville, February 15, 18C3. Col. J. B. Fry: My Dear Colonel : The condition of the Anderson Cavalry, when I arrived here, was just about as bad as it was possible to be. Even the men wlio Avent to the front had since become demoralized with the prospect of disbandment, and the unfortunate encouragement given to the mutineers by various committees from Philadelphia, and sympa- thizing meetings in that city, at which the doctrine of military despot- ism was preached. General Rosecrans has approved of my plan of reorganization, and has given me full powers. It contemplates the breaking up of the ex- isting company organizations, and the distribution of the 300 who did not mutiny into eleven new companies — thfe old troop to be Company A — and to complete the regiment. Thus we will have a nucleus of good men equally distributed among all the companies; a captain and lieu- tenant for each company to be immediately appointed, and the remain- ing vacancies to be filled from the new men (that is, not "old troop") as rewards for good behavior. Half the non-commissioned ofiices also to be left vacant for the present, so as to put the men on their good beha- vior. All the sergeants and corporals among the mutineers to be re- duced to the ranks. Admission to Company A, to fill it up, to be made as a reward for good soldiership. After these new company organiza- tions are got agoing, papers started, good discipline insured, &c., draw gradually from the mutineers and distribute them among the eleven companies, so that they will perforce fall into good habits quickly. General Rosecrans selected some 15 of the mutineers for trial by court- martial, the rest to be turned over to me, and as they all signified their desire to return to duty last Thursday, I released them from the smoke- house, and they are now in barracks in Nashville, wearing themselves out with fruitless discussions and vain elections of oflQcers. General Rosecrans, singular to say, gave them some weeks ago the privilege of electing their own ofiQcers, but has since rescinded it. The regiment has only 15 horses left, about 250 carbines and sabers, but few tents, and no wagons. It is rather worsfe than beginning afresh, bnt when- Chap. XXXH ] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 37? ever the difBculties look particularly discouraging I think of a rebel prison, and the contrast is sufficient to put one immediately into a good humor. I telegraphed you in regard to the discharge of a number of our mu- tineers, by order of the War Department, for no apparent reason what- ever except that thdr friends at home, aided by Congressional influ- ence, have applied for it. This has a very bad effect on the remaining men, and is decidedly unjust, as is also the commissioning of any mutineer in another regiment. I hope no discharge will be granted to men of this regiment until it is first submitted to me.* Yours, truly, WM. J. PALMER. [Indorsement.] Vincent. Please read this. Palmer is a reliable man. J. B. F. Special, Field Oedees, ) Hdqes. Dept. of the Cumbeeland, No. 57. ) Murfreesborough, Tenn., March 1, 18C3. • ••••** XII. All pay due mutineers of the Fifteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry will be withheld until further orders from these headquarters.t By command of Major-General Eosecrans : H. THKALL, Captain and Assistant Adjutant-General. MuEFEEESBOEOUGH, March 6, 1863. (Eeceived March 7, 1863.) Brig. Gen. LoEENZO Thomas: Four mutineers of Anderson Cavalry, in addition to the two already advised of, have been discharged by Special Orders, War Department, viz, Charles De Ward, Company B ; Samuel Hildeburn, Company C ; Charles H. Warner, Company G, and Lewis G. Eeed, Company G. It would have an excellent effect upon the discipline of the regiment if these discharges be revoked. ^ ^ EOSECEAIs^S, Major-General. Special Field Oedees, ) Hdqes. Dept. of the Cumbeeland, jfo. 65. i Murfreesborough, Tenn.. March 9, 1863. , ' • • * • * • XIV Those mutineers of the Fifteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry who came to the front, in obedience to orders, during the battle of Stone's Eiver are exempt from the provisions of Paragraph XII, Special Field Orders, No. 57, from these headquarters. • ••••* Bv command of Major General Eosecrans : •' H. THEALL, Captain and Assistant Adjutant-General. •Some irrelevant and personal matter omitted in publication, t See Special Field Orders of March 9 and April 19. 378 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXII. Special Fielb Oedees, ) Hdqes. Dept. of the Ctjmbeeland, No. 79. i Murfreesiorough, Tenn., March 23, 1863. XV. Orders having been received by the major-general commanding from the Secretary of War to muster ont of service the remaining mem- bers of the old Anderson Troop, all Government property now held by them will be turned over by Lieut. T. S. Maple, commanding, to Col. William J. Palmer, Fifteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry, who will receipt for the same. By command of Major-General Eosecrans : H. THRALL, Captain and Assistant Adjutant-General. Maech 30, 1863. Lieutenant-Colonel Lamboen, Anderson Cavalry, Nasliville : General Eosecrans has consented to release the 18 men held iu peni- teutiarj-, and to suspend action in their cases dependent on the good conduct of the regiment. I think it best that you should come up im- mediately with all our men, together with those well enough from hos- pital.* WM. J. PALMEE, Colonel, Commanding. Special Field Oedees, ) Hdqes. Dept. op the Cumbeeland, No. 87. ] Murfreesborough, Tenn., Marcli 31, 1863. • «« IF * * * XIII. The sentence of the court-martial in the cases of the mutineers of the Fifteenth Pennsylvania (Anderson) Cavalry is hereby suspended. The duration of such suspension is made dependent upon the future conduct of the regiment. All the members of the regiment now in Nash- ville, including those in confinement awaiting promulgation of the sentence of the court, except such as are on detached duty by orders from these headquarters, and the 50 men under command of Lieuten- ants De Witt and Fobes, sent there to bring down horses for the regi- ment, will immediately report to Colonel Palmer, commanding the regi- ment, at this place. The quartermaster's department will fnri;ish the necessary transportation. By command of Major-General Eosecrans : H. THEALL, Captain and Assistant Adjutant-General. Special Field Ordees, > Hdqes. Dept. of the Cumbeeland, No. 106. I Murfreesborough, Tenn., April 19, 1863. YIII. Paragraph XIV, Special Field Orders, No. G5, of March 9, 1863, from these headquarters, is so far modified as to permit such of the * Some mattera' of detail omitted. CiiAr. XXXIL] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 379 mutineers of tlie Anderson Cavalry as Colonel Palmer may in his opinion think deserving, to receive payment of such moneys as may be due them. •••••♦• By command of Major-General Eosecrans : H. THEALL, Captain and Assistant Adjutant-General. State op Pennsylvania, Executive Military Department, Harrisburff, May 20, 18C3. Maj. Gen. W. S. Eosecrans, Hdqrs. Bept. of the Cumberland, Murfreeshorougli, Tenn. : General : I have the honor to refer you to my telegraphic dispatch of yesterday, in which I informed you that commissions for the Fifteenth Pennsylvania (Anderson) Cavalry had been transmitted. These were issued in exact accordance with the'last list of appointments, as recom- mended by Colonel Palmer and approved by yourself. I beg leave fur- ther to say that a previous list had been acted upon by lue, and I sup- posed that the commissions therein asked for had been forwarded until the receipt of a telegraphic message requesting that some of them should be withheld, and advising me that a fuller communication would be sent me by mail. That communication reached here after I had set out for the seat of the late conflict south of the Eappahannock, to which point my duty called me, that I might insure the best possible care and atten- tion to the brave men of this State who had suffered in battle there. At the first practicable moment since my return that list of appoint- ments received my attention, and was confirmed by me without any exception ; but there are one or two matters about which I desire my views to be considered. The whole correspondence which has been submitted to me in regard to the late emeute amongst the appointees whose names have been with- drawn shows that these ofQcers were under circumstances of peculiar hardship ; as, having no commissions, and therefore unable to draw pay, they had no means with which properly to maintain their rank and con- dition. Most, if not all, of them had previously distinguished them- selves by brave and faithful service, and I would submit to you, as my opinion, that they have been enough punished, and that discipline has been sufBciently vindicated by depriving them of their rank. I think it but just, therefore, that commissions should be issued to them for the time during which they acted under their appointments, and that a special order be made which will enable them to be mustered in and out, and receive pay for their period of actual service. I wish, also, that in the appointment of second lieutenants, the names of those recommended for promotion should be forwarded me before the announcement of appointment, as there are several cases now, and others will doubtless occur, in which I shall have recommendations to present. An early reply would be acceptable. I have the honor to be, general, very truly and obediently, your servant, A. G. CUETIK 380 KY., MlD. ANt) E. TENN., i^. ALA., AUD SW. VA fCiiAi-. XXXll. [FirBt indorsomeut. I Headquaetehs Depaetment op the Cumberland, MurfreeshorovgU, June 4, 1863. EespectfuUy forwarded to the Adjutant-General of the Army, earn- estly recommending that the request of Governor Curtin be granted, and the persons named be mustered in and out of the service, as their case is one of great hardship, and they should be paid for the service actually rendered by them, it being at a time when it was of great serv- ice to the regiment. W. S. ROSEGEANS, Major-General, Commanding. [Second indorsement.] War Department, Adjutant-General's Gffice, June 18, 1863. Respectfully submitted to the Secretary of War. Final action in these cases cannot be taken until the receipt of the muster for pay-rolls of the regiment, covering the time for which pay- ment is claimed. It is recommended that, upon their receipt, an order be issued to muster in these ofBcers from the time on which they appear to have been taken up on the rolls for duty, and that they be paid from that time to tiie date of their muster-out, under the order of Major- General Rosecrans. E. D. TOWNSEND, Assistant Adjutant-General. [Third indoraement.] War Department, June 20, 1863. Approved. Ey order of the Secretary of War : E. R. S. GANBY, Brigadier- General. MuTtFREESBOROUGH, May 23, 1863. (Received Washington, May 2i — 1.25 a. m.) Brigadier-General Thomas, Adjutant- General : The Anderson, otherwise the Fifteenth Pennsylvania, Cavalry, had the misfortune to become disorganized and demoralized. We have suc- cessfully reorganized it. The new officers are commissioned. I respect- fully ask an order sanctioning the transfers we have been obliged to make, and authorizing the officers to be mustered in from the date of their appointment, by the authority of the Governor of Pennsylvania. , W. S. ROSECRANS, Major- General. War Department, Adjt. Gen.'s Office, May 26, 1863. Major-General Rosecrans, Murfreesborough, Tenn. : The transfers made by you in reorganizing Anderson Cavalry are ap- proved. Authority for musters, not covered by General Orders, No. 48, cannot be granted. If the cases are peculiar, they must be submitted here for decision. E. D. TOWNSEND, Assistant Adjutant- Ge°.ieral. Chap, xxxu.] . CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 381 IIeauquartees Department of the Ccmbeeland, ,, . ^ Murfrcesbcrovgh, March 4, 1863. Miij. Gen. A. McD. McCoOK, Commanding Ticentieth Army Corps: General : You will remember that when I called your attention to the fact that your corps report of the battle of Stone's Eiver omitted to mention that the corps commanders met me, at my headquarters, on Tuesday night, before the battle, after dark ; that the plan of battle was there lully explained, and that you all received, verbally, your orders for the next day's work, you told me it was an accidental omis- sion. It IS due to the truth of history, to yourself, and to me that this omission should be supplied. You will, therefore, please report to me, in writing, your recollection of that meeting and of the orders you there received— what you were to do, and what was confided to your discre- tion W. S. EOSECEANS, Major- General. Headquarters Department of the Cumberland, Murfreeshorough, March 10, 1803. Maj. Gen. A. McD. McCook, Commanding Twentieth Army Corps : General : On the 4th instant I wrote you a note, ordering you to report your recollections of your visit to my headquarters on the night of December 30, and of the instructions you received. On the 8th, chief of staff again called your attention to this order. Neither report nor acknowledgment has yet come to headquarters. I am pained to notice this in a matter where honor should have made you prompt, and your neglect of a well-known rule of official correspondence adds to the gravity of the fault. You will please immediately acknowledge receipt of this and the former-named notes by telegraph, and bring me your written report by 4 o'clock this afternoon, when you will report to me in person. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major-General. IIeadquarters Twentieth Army Corps, Camp on Shelbyville Pilce, near Murfreeshorough, Tenn., March 10, 1863. Brig. Gen. Jasies A. Garfield, Chief of Staff: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of a letter from the major-general commanding the Army of the Cumberland, relating to a conversation I had with him after his perusal of my ofiBcial report of the battle of Stone's Eiver. General Eosecrans remarked to me that my report was a good one, but that I had failed to mention the visit 1 paid him on the night of the 30th of December. I then replied that«the omission was accidental, and did not then deem it of sufficient import to insert it, which I would have been glad to have done had I then deemed it desirable or necessary. Major-General Eosecrans states, in his official report, that the corps commanders met him at his headquar- ters at 9 p. m., and in his letter of the 4th states that my report of the battle of Stone's Eiver omitted to mention that the corps commanders had met at his headquarters on Tuesdajy night before the battle, 382 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. (CuAr. XXXIL I could not have made such statement, as I did not know that any such meeting had taken place until I saw it in General Eosecrans' re- port, and also a mention of it in his letter t)f the 4th instant. I was not l^resent at a meeting of corps commanders, at General Kosecrans' head- quarters, on the night of the 30th of December, 1862. I was not, by written or verbal order, summoned there to meet corps commanders. No corps commander heard any conversation between General Eose- crans, on the night of the 30th, and myself, as his official report implies. I visited General Eosecrans' headquarters on the night of the 30th, through a sense of duty to report what I had done; also the condition of my line, and all the information I had of the enemy. I went to General Eosecrans' headquarters in company with Brig. Gen. D. S. Stanley, chief of cavalry, and Capt. B. D. Williams, my aide- de-camp. The persons I met at General Eosecrans' headquarters were himself, Aide-de-Camp Thompson, and Father Tracy. General Stanley was present during most of the conversation I had with General Eosecrans, and Captain Williams was present during it all. I did not understand General Eosecrans to say that I had the op- tion of changing my line of battle, nor have I any recollection of " three hours" being mentioned in our conversation. General Eosecrans did ask me if I thought I could liold my line. I replied, " I think I can," meaning, of course, if I were assailed by the enemy that I had fought during the day, but most certainly not meaning against the combined rebel army under General Bragg. The details of the plan of battle never were explained to me, nor did I know what they were to be until I saw the published report of Gen- eral Eosecrans in the Cincinnati Commercial of the 28th of February. I did receive a written order from the lamented and gallant Gareschc, chief of staff, written by himself, which explained what I had to do on the 31st. This order I have filed away at my home in Ohio, a copy of which will be found in my ofQcial report of the battle. Neither General George H. Thomas nor General T. L. Crittenden makes mention in his official reports of this meeting of corps commanders on the night of the 30th of December, 1862. I hope a similar letter to the one received by myself has been addressed to each of them. Hoping that this communication may prove satisfactory, I am, gen- eral, very respectfullv, your obedient servant, A. McD. McCOOK, Major- General, Commanding Twentieth Army Corps. Headquaktees Depaetment op the Cumberland, Murfreeshorouijh, March 11, 1863. Maj. Gen. Geoege H. Thomas, Commanding Fourteenth Army Corps : Geneeal : Please report in writing if not \sic] you received verbal explanations of the plan of battle for Wednesday, December 31, ultimo, so far as related to what each corps was to do, and about what hour, and from whom and what was the general purport of those instructions, and were they given at my headquarters. W. S. EOSECEANS, Major- General. (Same to Crittenden and Stanley.) CuAP.XXXn.l COEKESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 383 Headquaetees Fourteenth Aemy Coeps, Depaetment of the Cumbeeland, Murfreesborough, Tenn., March 12, 1863. Maj. Gen. W. S. EoSECEANS, Comdg. Bept. of the Cumberland, Mvrfreesborovgh, Tenn. : Geneeal : Your note of yesterday has just been received. On tLe evening of the 30th of December you came with a portion of your staff to where I had made my headquarters during that day, and after in- quiry as to the position of my troops and my dispositions ior the night, we then mounted our horses and rode in the direction of your head- quarters tents, during which time you explained to me in substance that McCook's corps was to engage the enemy's attention and hold him in his front the next day (the 31st), whilst our left, supported by the center, was to attack and crush the enemy's right. I did not ride up to your tent that evening, but called there the next morning (the 31st) before the battle commenced. Eespectfully, &c., GEO. n. THOMAS, Major- General V. S. Volunteers, Commanding. Headquaetees Cavaiey, March 14, 1863. Maj. Gen. W. S. EosECEANS, Commanding Army of the Cumberland : GENEEAi : On the night of the 30th of December I visited your head- quarters, in company with Major-General McCook and Captain Will- iams, assistant adjutant-general, at about 10 p. m. There were at that time no general officers present, excepting yourself. General McCook, and myself. I heard you give to General McCook his instructions, and afterward General McCook and myself discussed them on our way back to our commands. I remember these instructions thus far : That Gen- eral McCook was to attack the enemy in the morning with vigor, but mainly with a view to engage him whilst Crittenden's corps marched upon Murfreesborough. If the enemy attacked McCook's corps, he was to contest the ground, and refuse to engage his right flank, as far as possible. None of these instructions were addressed to me, as I had just received instructions to collect a cavalry force and march to La Vergne, for the purpose of protecting our trains. I did not hear all the conversation between yourself and General McCook. I was sitting out- side the tent part of the time. General McCook was at headquarters. We left your tent about 10.30 p. m. I cannot now remember that the part Thomas' corps was to perform was explained j if so, I do not now remember it. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, D. S. STANLEY, Brigadier- General, Chief of Cavalry. 384 KY., MID. A]NfD E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. (::HAr. XXXIL General Orders, ) War Bept., Adjt. Gen.'s Office, No. 73. ) Washington, March 24, 1863. The following acts aud resolutions of Congress are published for the information of all concerned : X. — Public Resolutiox. — No. 17. A RESOLTTTION givinp tbe tbanks of Conproas to Maj. Gen. TV'illiiim S. Rosecraos, and the officers and men under his command, for their gallantry and good conduct in the battle ot Murfreeabor- ough, Tenn. Eeaolved hy the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Slates of America in Congress assembled, That the thanks of Congreas bo, and they are hereby, presented to Maj. Gen. William S. Eosecraos, and, through him, to the officers and men under liis command, for their distinguished gallantry aud good conduct at the battle of Mnrfreesborough, Tenn., where they achieved a signal victory for our arms. Sec. 2. And be it farther resolved, That the President of the United States be re- quested to cause the foregoing resolntion to be communicated to Major-General Eose- crans, in such terms as he may deem best calculated to give effect thereto. Approved March 3, 1863. By order of the Secretary of War: L. THOMAS, Adjutant- General. co:isrFJi]r)ERA.TB: corresjpojm^dkncic, etc. EiCHMOND, Va., ISoveniber 1, 1862. Brig. Gen. Humphrey Marshall, Abingdon, Va.: Hold your command in readiness to move on short notice, to support Echols, who is falling back from the Kanawha toward the railroad. He will probably make a stand at the Narrows. G. W. RANDOLPH. EiCHMOND, November 1, 1862. Lieut. Gen. B. Kieby Smith, Comdg. Bept. East Tennessee: General : It has been determined, as a measure of the first impor- tance, that a combined movement should be made at this time into Middle Tennessee by the army under General Bragg, assisted by such portion of the troops of your department as circumstances may require. I send yon herewith, for your information, copy of Special Orders, No. 255 ; also copy of a letter to General Bragg, both referring to this sub- ject. You will perceive that it is left to you to determine whether you will remain in the personal command of your department, for ulterior movements relating thereto, or accompany the army corps drawn from your department for a temporary purpose. S. COOPER. IlncJosureNo. 1.] Adjt. and Insp. Gen.'s Office, Richmond, November 1, 1862. General Braxton Bragg, Commanding, &c., Knoxville, Tenn. : General : The President has had under consideration your pencil memoranda of yesterday's date, and has finally determined that the combined operations suggested by you shall be commenced as early as practicable, under your direction, in conformity with the special orders of this date [No. 255], a copy of which is here inclosed. While this order gives you authority to draw such portions of the CHAP. XXXII.] COKRESPONDKNCE, ETC. — CONFEDERATE. 385 troops from the Department of East Tennessee as may be disposable, and for such time as these operations may require, it is the wish of the President that a sufficient force should be left in that department for tlie defense of Cumberland Gap and the line of the Tennessee Railroad east of Chattanooga. The experience of Lieutenant-General Smith will probably enable him to determine the number required for this service. The Department of East Tennessee will continue under Lieutenant- General Smith, as now organized, and it will be left to that oflicer to determine whether lie will accompany the troops which may be drawn from his department or remain in the personal command of the depart- ment, for such ulterior movement relating to the same as the service may require. Very respectfully, &c., S. GOOPElt, Adjutant and Inspector General. [TucluBuro No. 2.] Special Orders, > Adjt. and Inspector General's Ofmce, No. 255. ) Eichmond, Va., October 31, ISOli. XXVI. With a view to combined operations, the command of Gen- eral Bragg will embrace such portions of the troops belonging to the Department of East Tennessee as circumstances may render necessary, and for such time as the exigency of the operation may demand. 13 V command of the Secretary of War: JNO. WITHERS, Assistant Adjutant- General. Abstract from Jield return of the Anmi of the Mississippi, commanded hy Maj. Gen. Leonidas Polk, Nuvemhtr ■'., XH^Z; headquarters Knoxville, Term. Preacnt for duty Artillery. -J a o i 1 a 1 to a Command. lufaiitry. Cavalry. i o a l-> 1 o < 1,010 1,045 0,830 11, 051 7 83 no C7 114 1,127 1,591 28 31 73G 709 11,540 13,013 1,204 1,507 14, 551 15,600 1,370 1,889 27, 572 1,807 "Wharton'a bngade 2,307 2,004 20, 881 ;;i2 1 2, 800 59 1,415 27. 300 33, 410 57,481 Richmond, Va., November 3, 1802. Brig. Gen. Humphrey Marshall, Abingdon, Va. : General Echols has been authorized to call on you for assistance, if it be necessary. Should the call be made, move at once with your infantry and artillery by railroad, and let your cavalry follow by country roads. Secretary of War. 25 R R— VOL XX, PT II 386 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXn. ABINGDON, Va., N'ovemhcr 3, 18C2. Hon. Geoege W. Eandolph : I arrived here this morning. Your dispatches received. Infantry force does not exceed 2,500. My twelve-months' mounted men, havuig served their time, -want to be disorganized. What shall be done in this case! Shall I send or take my force to Echols t As I rank hiiu you may have a choice. H. MAESHALL, Brigadier-General, Commanding. Headqtjaetees Depaetment No, 2, Knoxville, Term., November 3, 1863.' General S. Coopeb, Adjutant and Inspector General, Richmond, Va. : SiK : Since my arrival at these headquarters, I am hourly more and more impressed with the difftculties of my position, as slightly indicated to yon in a memorandum note left on your desk. There is in my geographical department no ordnance depot, and no suitable place to establish one, for the repair of arms or manufacturing of important and necessary stores; and, if any existed, I am hemmed in on both sides, so as to exclude me from access, except through the de- partment of another. 1 am, for the present, intruding on General Beau- regard, in Georgia, and Lieutenant-General Smith, at Chattanooga, for these necessary works. My depots of commissary and quartermaster stores, as a base from which to operate, are in the geographical department of Lieutenant- General Smith, from whom I expect no difiBculty ; not so, however, with his staff officers. Constant conflicts are arising, and my authority is set at defiance. I'am obliged to yield, and ask for what I ought to order. To any one acquainted with the great importance of unity and prompt- ness in military duty, these difficulties will appear most serious. To me they seem to imperil the safety of my command. The force which I shall be enabled to carry to Middle Tennessee from the Army of the Mississippi (30,000 men) will be inadequate. Having been unable to see Lieutenant-General Smith, I cannot say how far he will co-operate with me, but I submit whether movements involving so much should be left to the uncertainty of two officers agreeing in their views, however much the Government may confide in them or they in each other. On this point please confer freely with Lieutenant-General Polk. Another point of great concern, and which is second to no other, op- presses me much. Our armies here are gradually, but certainly, melting awayj whilst we are getting no re-enforcements, no recruits, and cannot see a source from which they are to come. Some of my regiments are down to 100 privates for duty. For seven months the conscript act has been the law, but as yet I have to receive the first man in this army. Where and how are we to obtain men ? This is to me the most serious question to be solved. Next spring the enemy will be able to bring against us an army vastly superior to any he has yet operated withJ We shall be less able to meet him than ever before, unless active meas- ures are immediately put in operation to collect our men and put them in shape. For the first time in the war have we had to complain of a want of men to handle our arms. We have now a large surplus. No reply was given me in Eichmond in regard to the reception of the CiLU>. xxxn.) CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — CONFEDERATE. 387 new regiments formed in East Tennessee. They should be promptly disposed of, and the question of enforcing the conscript act here should be at once decided. If the law is to be suspended, it should be known, that the people may return to their homes and pursue their avocations. If enforced, then the necessary measures should be promptly taken to put these men in regiments far removed from their homes. This matter, however, is not within my command, and only claims my attention as a source from which recruits might be obtained. I am, sir, respectfully, yours, BEAXTON BEAGG, General, Commanding. [Indorsements.] Eespectfully submitted to the Secretary of War, as advancing power- ful arguments in favor of the recommendation made in the indorsement on No. 2425. General Bragg states that he has not yet received a man under the conscript act, " now seven months in force." There is reason to believe the system wiU prove a miserable failure, unless it is managed by one active, energetic, and experienced head. JASPEE S. WHITING, Major and Assistant Adjutant-General. To Adjutant-Geneeal, for report : Eecommend some competent ofi&cer to be assigned exclusively to the superintendence of all proceedings for enforcement of the conscript law. I wish to constitute a qua^i bureau for this matter. J. A, SEDDON, Secretary of War. I respectfully recommend Brig. Gen. Ed. Johnson, who is at present not fitted for field service, by reason of wounds received in battle, and who, I believe, would fulfill all the purposes required. ' S. COOPEE, Adjutant and Inspector General. December 4, 1862. General Orders, ) Headquarters Departmi:nt No. 2, No. 141. ) Knoxville, November 3, 1862. I. The general commanding announces that he has this day resumed command of this department. • ••»••• By command of General Bragg : GEOEGE WM. BEENT, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General. Speclal Orders, » Headquarters Department No. 2, No. 30. ] Knoxville, November 3, 1862. V. The limits of the District of the Gulf, under the command of Brig- adier-General Forney, are extended to the thirty-third parallel. ^f * » » * * • Bv command of General Bragg : "^ GEOEGE WM. BEENT, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant- General. 388 ky., mid. and e. tenn., n. ala., and sw. va. (cuar. xxxil Headquarters Depaktment No. 2, Knoxville, November 4, 1862. Geiienil S. Cooper, Adjutant and Inspector General, liiclimond : Sir : In reorgauiziug my command so as to give proper commands to Lieutenaut-GeneralsPolk and Hardee, I propose two army cori)s of three divisions, with a brigade of cavalry to each. This I can effect by with- drawing McCown's division from Lieutenant-Geueral Smith, and reor- ganizing Breckinridge's division, with tlie addition of new regiments now formed. McCown's division properly belongs to my command, having been sent, to General Smith from Tupelo just before my own movement. May I request you to secure the promotion, as early as practicable, of Cols. Joseph Wheeler and J. A. Wharton, now commanding cavalry brigades, that I may jilace them in the position they so justly deserve, and are so competent to fill ? I am, sir, respectfully, yours, BEAXTON BRAGG, General, Commanding. Headquarters Army of Middle Tennessee, Murfreeshorougli, November i, 18G2. Brigadier-General Forrest, Commanding, t6c. ; Morgan will co-operate, and will rush into Edgefield when our guns open simultaneously. Open at daybreak, lleuiember that primary object is for Morgan to destroy the cars and locomotives. Do not ex- pose your troops to a reverse. Oi)erate chiefly with artillery and cav- alry, and do not allow them to be raked by the enemy's heavy guns. I will leave here for you at 7 o'clock to-night. JOHN C. 13RECKINEIDGE, Major-General. Special Orders, ) Headquarters Department No. 2, No. 29. I Knoxville, November 4, 1862. ******* II. Generals commanding in this department will report immediately to their headquarters the names of all shoemakers, good workmen, of infirm health and unfit for active field service. ******* IV. Lieut. Gen. L. Polk will proceed to Eichmond and report to the Adjutant-General as bearer of important disi)atches, and for the purpose of conferring personally in regard to the state of affairs in Military Department No. 2. By command of General Bragg : GEOEGE WM. BEENT, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant- General. Eichmond, November 4, 1862. Brig. Gen. Humphrey Marshall, Abingdon, Va. : If called on by Echols, take your troops and co-operate with him, leaving him the command of his own troops. Eeorganize your twelve- months' men. The conscript age is extended to forty. G. W. EANDOLPH, Secretary of War. CHAI-. xxxn.i CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — CONFEDERATE. 389 EiCHjfflOND, November 5, 1862. General Braxton Beagg, Knoxville, Tenn. : General Mackall was ordered to report for duty to General Kirby Smith's department. He will not be ordered to Virginia. S. COOPEE, Adjutant and Injector Oeneral. Abingdon, Va., November 5, 18C2. [The Seceetaey op Wae :] SiE : Tour telegraphic dispatch, directing the reorganization of the twelve-months' men in my command, renders it proper for me to advise you of what has been done in regard to some of the Kentuckians under my command, and of the difficulty which- lies in the way of executing your order. The Fifth Kentucky Eegiment of Infantry was mustered for twelve months, from about the 21st of October, 1861, and was composed almost entirely of men from the mountain counties of Kentucky. "When the act requiring the twelve-months' men to reorganize was passed, these men were told by Brig. Gen. John S. Williams that they were under a contract for twelve months only, and, as the conscript act had no force in Kentucky, they would be entitled to discharge at the end of their special enlistment. This was also taught them by Col. A. J. May, then in command of the regiment, and under these teachings they refused to reorganize them, saying they would not, by reorganizing, subject themselves as conscripts for the remaining two years. I regarded the reorganization as a privilege, not an obligation, and told them the re- fusal to reorganize within the time limited by law would make their existing organization permanent, but would not release them, as sup- posed by others. They refused to reorganize. In my march from Ken- tucky the subject of their re-enlistment was frequently discussed. Once I made some remarks to them, urging them to re-enlist, and promised all the twelve-months' men furloughs of thirty days if they would re-enlist. At McCormick's, on the 18th of October, I had two companies of the regiment brought to my headquarters, and promised to furlough them then if they would re-enlist, and I obtained but two re-enlistments from the two companies. Some one suggested that they desired to change to mounted service, and I agreed if they would make up companies of 80 men, I would accept them as cavalry, give them the furlough, and they could, at its expiration, rejoin me as mounted corps ; all had no efi'ect. The men said they had been in service about twelve montbs, and when their time was out they wanted an honorable discharge, and after a little rest they would re-enter the service, for they knew they could not stay at home. I could not then move them. At Hazle Green, the 21st October, the regiment was not turned out to march. I went to see about it. They said their time was out, and they would not march out of Kentucky willingly. I found that desertions had been going on frightfully, and that the deserters carried off their arms and accouterments and ammunition. I determined to save what remained of these, and, considering that if they were disbanded and paid they might rejoin, but if they deserted they never would, I determined at once to muster the twelve-months' men for pay and to discharge them, and did so. The commissary returns show the regiment drew at Bryantsville, Ky., just before the retreat commenced, 1,047 rations; 390 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. (CiiAr. xxx li. they stacked at Hazle Green 3G0 muskets. I took away from them these arms, aud mustered them out of service on the spot. But I retained two companies of recruits, who had joined the regiment, and the recruits and re-enlisted men in the other companies made another company. I found company officers participating in the spirit of the men, and was entirely satisfied that I could not march 50 of the twelve-months' men out of Kentucky. 1 was guided in the step I took by my judgment of what was best for the service, and by the course the Department had taken in the case of the First Kentucky Eegimeiit, disbanded last summer. To afford an opportunity to recruit this regiment, I directed Colonel Hawkins to take position in the vicinity of Prestonburg, and to hold it until further orders. 1 had sent Captain Mynhier and Captain Dia- mond into that section to raise a regiment of infantry ; they had col- lected several hundred men, who were sworn into the service for the war. Mr. Ficklin had raised near Owingsville, Bath County, four companies of infantry. These marched with me from Owingsville to Harrodsburg, where it was supposed we were going to meet the enemy, but after the retreat from Kentucky was determined on, and they were called npon to pass their homes, to leave their families to the tender mercies of the Union men of Kentucky, it was more than they were willing to stand, and they vanished day after day, until Ficklin had not 20 men left be- fore I arrived at the forks of Middle Creek (the point where my course took off directly to Pound Gap). Captain Caudill went to Whitesburg, Letcher County, with authority to raise a regiment in the mountains of Kentucky, aud in thirty days had enlisted nine full companies of infantry, with which he drove the Home Guards through several counties. Understanding that these also com- menced to desert when it was expected they were to leave Kentucky im- mediately, I directed Caudill to remain in Kentucky with his command until further orders. Four mounted companies, under Major Johnson (formerly member of Congress from Kentucky), Caudill's nine companies (GOO), and three companies under Colonel Hawkins (365 men), remained in Kentucky when I crossed the mountains, and yet occupy the country from Whitesburg to Prestonburg, thus affording a point of refuge to Kentuck- ians who may have the will to come to the army, and, at all events, a guard along the valley of the Sandy and upon the roads leading through Pound Gap. I have dispatches from Colonel Hawkins and Major Johnson as late as the 2d of November. The enemy had not come farther than Mount Sterling. My mounted men scout the country yet from Louisa to West Liberty, and find no enemy. This range dips into the section from which most of the recruits came, and I have a hope that they will, to a large number, rejoin our standards. I feel sure they will if they can have any sort of assurance that there will be an effort to maintain a foothold in Kentucky. In any event, they will render the passage of our friends from the State secure, with negroes and other property, and may be of vast benefit in covering droves of cattle and hogs to be driven from Kentucky into the Confederacy. If they do no more, they may require a strong party to compel them to retire from the State;. I felt it to be my duty to send out all the troops I had in my column, except Kentuckians, and I should have also brought them if I had not met such resistance on their part as to assure me they would desert before they would come. Now, as to the twelve months' men in the mounted battalion and Shawhan's cavalry company, who did come, and who now want to bo discharged ; I appealed to them successfully to stand by their colors until Chap, xxxn.] COEEESPONDENCE, ETC. — CONFEDEEATE. 391 they sbould be honorably discharged. 1 told them I would commuui- cate with you on my reaching Abingdon, and their claim to a dis- charge should be fairly heard and decided, and I [dare] say that many of them will re-enter the service after a short furlough, but they wish an honorable discharge, and to have no appearance of a conscription, of which they seem to have a horror. My impression is, probably half of tliem will seek a place with General John H. Morgan if discharged, for his dashes into Kentucky, and his brisk adventures and active movement, have great fascination for all of them, and they dislike this service in the mountains. My judgment is, they will do no good unless discharged, and that then half of them will rejoin. The battalion of mounted rifles will still have 300 men of new recruits, and about the same number will go out. What remains may be very advantageously reorganized, and, I think, will be better for it. I hope, then, you will let me manage the matter according to my own judgment, and I think I can secure the return of them nearly all to the service in one command or another. I brought out a cavalry regiment, all recruits, raised for my command while I was in the State of Kentucky, and really forage is so scarce that I think it would be weU to send them back to Kentucky until they shall be posi- tively needed elsewhere. I think, if I had 1,500 or 2,000 cavalry sent down the Sandy and across to the Lower Kanawha, they might be of benefit in cutting off the enemy's trains while ascending the Kanawha. But even should the twelve-months' men be discharged, I shall have a large mounted force. I fear that, unless discharged, these men will be of no future use. If discharged, I hope they will re-enter somewhere, and prove of utility to the cause we uphold. I request commissions of colonel of cavalry for Henry L. Giltner, of lieutenant-colonel for Moses Tandy Pryor, and of major for Nathan Par- ker. These gentlemen are acting as the field officers of the regiment of cavalry to which I have referred. I have forwarded the muster-rolls of four of the companies, and there are five other companies, all of legal size, whose rolls I will forward in a few days. The regiment numbers now some 700 men. I find a great many Kentuckians straggling aibout the country here not in the service. They would not enlist at home, and have run here before our army ; take its protection, eat up the food of the country, and are a positive nuisance. I wish you would authorize me to seize all such as conscripts. I have a particular desire to make them useful to the country. I feel also that I should name to you that, in "Wise County, one Samuel Salyer has a battalion of partisan rangers who are doing no good, as I learn, but much positive harm by making forays into Kentucky, and bringing the plunder they take back into Virginia. The lex talionis will give us trouble, in which event they will render but little I go to meet General Echols, at his request, at Dublin Depot, in the morning, but I shall be vastly surprised to learn, as a fact, that the enemy has pressed any considerable force beyond the falls of the Ka- nawha, nor do 1 believe that he will before next spring. I am, respectfully, your obedient servant, ' ^ H. MARSHALL, Brigadier- General. rP. S.l— Telegraph mo whether you require me to reorganize the twelve-months' men, or whether I may manage their case according to my judgment. 392 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CriAr.XXXIL [ludorsoment.] NOVEMBEE 12, 1862. General Maeshall, Abingdon : Keep your promise to the twelve-montlis' men, and do what you think best with them. Can you not employ your cavalry in driving hogs out of Eastern Kentucky ? G. W. EAITDOLPH, Secretary of War. GENEEAii Oedees, ) Headquaetees Depaetment No. 2, No. 142. I Knoxville, Tenn., November 5, 18C2. I. The different staff" departments will take immediate measures for substituting hired persons, as far as practicable, for all soldiers detailed on extra duty. No soldier or citizen liable to military duty will be per- mitted in any staff department after the 30th ultimo, whose duties can be performed by hired persons. II. The chief quartermaster of this department will require every two weeks from all division, brigade, and regimental quartermasters an accurate report of the number of horses, mules, sets of harness, and wagons in their respective commands, and their condition. The chief quartermaster will, on the 1st and 15th of each month, make out and ti'ansmit to these headquarters a recapitulation of such reports. III. That efficient measures may be taken to secure the return to their commands of all absent officers and soldiers, lists will be immediately prepared and sent to this office, giving the names, present location, and duty, or residence, if on leave, or without leave, with the length of time absent. It is hoped this duty will be promptly discharged, that efficient measures may be taken to correct the great evil under which we suffer. A separate list of deserters for the last eight months will be furnished, showing their residence as far as practicable. IV. A camp will be forthwith established at Chattanooga for the re- ception of paroled prisoners, officers, and men, who will report, witli the least possible delay, to the commander of the same. Lieut. S. M. Mcintosh, Company E, Twenty-seventh Mississippi Volunteers, is hereby appointed to the command of said camp. He will report daily to these headquarters the names of all persons reporting to him, stating their company and regiment to which they belong, when and where captured and paroled. Maj. Moses J. Wicks, acting commissary of subsistence, is appointed commissary of said camp, and is authorized to draw and issue the subsistence authorized by law on the requisition of the commanding officer of the camp. Bv command of General Bragg : GEOEGE WM. BEBNT, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant- Oeneral. Waje Depaetment, 0. S., Richmond, Fa., November C, 18C2. General Beaxton Beagg, Commanding, &c. : Geneeal : I have the honor to inform you that the suspension of the conscription law in Kentucky gave the right to volunteer, and was de- signed to promote its exercise, and not to exi>m]>t men from military service. Hence, you will require those Koiituckians wlio came out of Chap, xxxn.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — CONFEt)ERAtE. 393 the State with your army to select their companies or to decline to volunteer, in which case the suspension of the law can be properly revoked. Tour, obedient servant, G. W. EANDOLPH, Secretary of War. MuEFEEESBOEOTJGH, November 6, 1862. Brigadier-General Foreest, La Yergne : I wish to hear from you, unless there are special reasons to the con- trary. Send the troops here, except your command; keep it as near Nashville as you can, and report often. Send some of your best scouts toward Pittsburg Landing. Bragg telegraphs that part of Grant's army reported to be moving toward Nashville. JOHN O. BEECKINEIDGE, MajorGeneral. Chattanooga, November 7, 1862. Brig. Gen. Joseph Wheelee: Move with your whole force to Murfreesborough, and report to Major- General Breckinridge. BRAXTON BEAGG. Geneeax Oeders, ) Headquarters Department No. 2, No. 143. i Enoxville, November 7, 1862. I. On the departure of Lieutenant-General Polk, to-day, the general commanding resumes command of the Army of the Mississippi, which will be divided into two army corps; the First Corps, formerly the right wing, under the command of Lieutenant-General Polk, the Second, the left wing, nnder Lieutenant-General Hardee. The division of Major- General Breckinridge, when organized, will be attached to the First Army Corps. II. The cavalry will be organized into brigades, one under Brigadier- General Wheeler, who will be attached to the First Corps ; the second under Brigadier-General Wharton, who will be attached to the Second Corps. By command of General Bragg: GEOEGE WM. BEENT, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant- General. Special Orders, ) Headquarters Department No. 2, No. 31. I Enoxville, Tenn., November 7, 1862. I. All organizations and bodies of troops in Middle Tennessee are hereby placed nnder the command of MajorGeneral Breckinridge, to wliom they will immediately report for orders. Parties acting without his authority will be at once arrested, and the full punishment provided by law awarded them. 394 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA,, AND SW. VA. (Chap. XXXIL II. The cavalry companies of Captains HiU and Jewett, now in camp near this place, under command of Lientenant-Colonel Wood, will report forthwith for duty to Lieut. Gen. E. Kirby Smith. • • • • • • ' • By command of General Bragg : JGEOEGE WM. BRENT,] Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-Oeneral. Headquaetees Depaetment No. 2, Knoxville, November 7, 1862. Lieut. Gen. J. C. Pembeeton: My Deae Geneeal : I have your dispatch notifying me of the re- ported movement of the enemy on your position at Holly Springs. I immediately ordered a force of cavalry in North Alabama, near Tus- cumbia, to examine the enemy at Corinth, and, if he moved, to harass his rear and destroy his trains. This was all that we could do directly for your aid. We are moving onr available forces as rapidly as possible I iito Middle Tennessee, to resume the oflfensive against the enemy there, i'his throws us in the rear of your opponents, and ought to create some diversion, I would prefer striking the enemy in rear at Corinth, were it practicable, but the Tennessee is a barrier we cannot overcome. It has occurred to me that you are exposing your important depot at Columbus, Miss., to great danger by removing your whole force, if I am correctly informed, to Holly Springs, The depot containing machinery and stores we cannot replace ; so that its loss would be great and irre- parable. The position, too, at Holly Springs is not as strong and dc- lensible as one farther to the rear, behind the Tallahatchie River ; but of all this, of course, you have informed yourself. I only throw out the sug- gestions as having occurred to my mind when in that country. I am, general, very truly, yours, BRAXTON BRAGG, General, C. S. Army. EiCHMONB, November 8, 1862, Brig. Gen. Humpheet Maeshaxl, Abingdon, Va. : Complaints are made that Camron's Kentucky Battalion, Miller's Rangers, and Everett's Rangers are marauding in Washington County, and that stragglers from the Fifth Kentucky Regiment, with arms in their hands, are plundering and stealing horses, and that the people of the country are not strong enough to defend themselves. Inquire into and report the facts. I will order the disbanding of such of them as are in the Confederate service, and the enrollment of all conscripts, whether they are Kentuckians or Virginians, if you think it advisable. Use force, if necessary, for the protection of the people of the country, and institute a rigid police in the country around Abingdon, Answer by telegraph G, W. RANDOLPH, Secretary of War. CHAP, xxxii.l CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — CONFEDERATE. 395 Headquarters, Strawberry Plains, November 8, 18G2. President Jefferson Davis : Dear Sik : Summer is gone ; fall has come. During the latter we came near losing East Tennessee. At present we have to look out for the future. I beg leave to submit a plan for the defenses of East Tennessee, which has been submitted to General Jones and others, and received their ap- proval: 1st. Let a depot be established at the west end of the bridge at Straw- berry Plains. 2d. Let the road be completed from that point into the road leading to Blain's Gross-Boads. 3d. This would complete the opening of the wagon communication between the East Tennessee and Virginia Eailroad and Kentucky. To secure this communication to be kept open, I would respectfuUj- recommend the establishment of a line of posts, from 15 to 20 miles apart, on the plan adopted on the road leading from the Mississippi Valley to California. The wagons, by stopping at a post each night, could be pro- tected, which would secure us permanently. To complete this communication with Kentucky, a guard of Indians or other soldiers would be necessary to pass from post to post, and an old-fashioned block-house should be built at such post to protect our troops against sudden emergencies. The present prices of salt produce the necessity of putting in oper- ation the Goose Creek salt works, where coal is in convenient dis- tance to the salt works, and carting a few hundred yards completes the connection between the salt works and fuel. But there is another advantage to be anticipated. It will secure the control of the article of salt iu the hands of Government agents. That is worth more than 5,000 troops. Besides, it will secure a communication with Southern Ken- tucky to be kept open, which will facilitate trade in beef, bacon, &c., of much advantage to us. We need their breadstuffs, bacon, beef, &c. Yours, truly, WM. H. THOMAS, Colonel, Commanding Legion of Indians and Highlanders. Geneeal Orders, ) Headqitaktees Department No. 2, No. 145. ) Enoxville, November 8, 18C2. I. In pursuance of an act of the Congress of the Confederate States, approved October 13, 1802, entitled "An act to relieve the army of dis- qualified, disabled, and incompetent officers," an examining board will convene at the headquarters of the Second Corps of the Army of the Mississippi on the 15th day of November, 1862, or as soon thereafter as practicable, for the examination of such general officers as may be brought before it. ^ „ t. Detail for the board : Lieut. Gen. William J. Hardee, Maj. Gen. S. B. Buckner, Major-General Donelson. The commander of the Second Army Corps will detail a recorder for the board. II, Commandants of regiments, battalions, and unattached companies will promptly send to these headquarters a statement of the strength, both present and absent, of their respective commands, for the purpose of being forwarded to the commandants of proper camps of instruction 396 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXll. for conscripts in their respective States. Brigade commanders will de- tail a suitable officer from each regiment in their commands, who will pro- ceed forthwith with a copy of the statement above required to the proper conscript camps in their respective States, to enroll and take charge of such recruits as may be furnished to them. They will report to the commandants of such camps for further instructions. The conscript camps are located at Notasulga, Ala., under Major Swanson ; Brook- haven, Miss., under M. E. Clark ; Camp Moore,' La., under F. Dumon- teil, and Calhoun, Ga., under Lieutenant-Colonel Weems. By command of General Bragg: GEOEGE WM. BRENT, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General. Geneeal Orders, ) Hdqks. Eight Wing, [Army of the Miss.,] No. 13. ] Tullahoma, November 8, 18(J2. The attention of division and brigade commanders of this wing of tlie Army of the Mississippi is called to the fact that numerous complaints have been made to these headquarters that depredations are being com- mitted by soldiers of this command on private property. It is witli (leei> regret that the major-general commanding finds it necessary to issue an order, and that, too, subsequent to an order issued from general head quarters of this Army of the Mississippi, prohibiting the straggling of troops and the entering of houses of private citizens. It is, therefore, ordered that regimental and brigade guard lines be established, and no one permitted to leave camp without the written consent of the com- ]>any and regimental ofiicers, approved by the brigade commanders, not more than two members of any one company to be absent at the same time. Private property must and shall be protected, and in every instance where the above order is violated the offending party will be severely punished. A minute inspection of arms, accouterments, and ammunition to be made at 11 o'clock to-morrow morning, and a full report of inspection to be forwarded to these headquarters as soon as practicable. By command of Major-General Cheatham : JNO. INGEAM, Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. Headquarters Department op East Tennessee, November 9, 1862. Maj. Gen. C. L. Stevenson, Commanding, dec. : Generax: The lieutenant-general commanding directs that as soon as the batteries are supplied with horses, they and the wagon trains be sent forward, via Sparta and McMinnville, to Winchester. In addition to the cavalry escort, a brigade of infantry, selected with a view to the qualities of its commander, will accompany them. The enemy are re- enforcing Nashville, and the trains should move rajiidly. The wagons, being empty, can be used to transport the infantry when necessary. Col. J. H. Morgan, who is operating in the vicinity of Nashville, should be informed of the time of the movement, and directed to cover the flank. He should ascertain all movements of the enemy and report to UHAr. xxxil.i OOUUUSPONDENCE, KTC. — CONFEDERATE. 397 the oilicer in couunuiid of the columu before lie reaches Sparta all iii- lormatioii of importance. If it should be considered unsafe to proceed to McMnmville, the trains can turn off at Crossville and move via Pike- ville and Sequatchie Valley. liespectfully, your obedient servant, J. I\ BBLTON, Assistant Adjutant- General. War Department, C. S. A., Richmond, November 10, 1802. Brig. Gen. Humphrey Marshall, Abingdon, Va. : General : This Department is informed that your command has re- turned to Southwestern Virginia, and a portion of them are encamped in the vicinity of Abingdon. "They turn cattle and horses [such is the information] upon the pastures of the farmers of the country without even asking permissior. They take grain and forage wherever they find it, without measuring or weighing it, and fix their own prices upon it. In a country covered with timber, they burn the rails which inclose the farms. General Marshall was visited this morning by a committee of citizens, and asked to interfere and prevent a repetition of such out- rages. He replied that he would assist the provost-marshal or com- mander of the post." This statement is mode upon the most respectable authority, and contains matter of too grave a character to be withheld from you. It is, therefore, submitted to you for report. By order of the Secretary of War : JOHN A. CAMPBELL, Assistant Secretary of War. General Orders, ) Adjt. and Inspector General's Office, No. 84. I Richmond, November 10, 1862. I. The following orders are published for the information and guid- ance of the army: II. Whereas reliable information has been received that Col. Lowe and Col. A. C. Harding, Eighth Illinois Eegiment, U. S. Army, have been engaged in a series of wanton cruelties and depredations in Glarksville, Tenu., and the surrounding counties, which in many in- stances have resulted in the arrest, incarceration, and maltreatment of non-combatants and peaceful citizens of the Confederate States, and, in others, in the unjustifiable destruction of private property, without compensation, and contrary to the rules and practice of civilized war- fare ; therefore, it is ordered that the aforesaid Col. Lowe and Col. A. C. Harding, Eighth Illinois Volunteers, U. S. Army, be, and they are hereby, declared no longer entitled to be regarded as soldiers, and that they haA'e forfeited all claim to the benefits of the cartel exist- ing between the Governments of the Confederate States and the United States for the exchange of prisoners of war; and, further, that in the event of their capture, they shall be kept in close confinement, and treated as felons, until otherwise ordered by the President of the Con- federate States. HI. And whereas other oflicers of the United States Army, yet un- known to the Confederate Government, are represented and believed to have participated in the wrongs and outrages before referred to. 398 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chaf. XXXU. therefore, it is also ordered tbat the provisious of the first pariigraph of this order shall be applicable to auy other officers of the Federal army in the State of Tennessee upon proof of their guilt deemed satis- factory by the commanding officer of the department in which they may be captured and held. IV. And whereas Maj. Gen. John Pope has been removed from the Federal army operating in Virginia, and the obnoxious Orders, No. 11, of July 23, 1862, issued by him has been stated by the United States authorities to be inoperative and without effect, therefore, it is ordered that so much of General Orders, No. 54, August 1, 3862, from the Ad- jutant and Inspector General's Office, Eichmond, as applies to the said Maj. Gen. John Pope, and the officers serving under him in Virginia, be, and is hereby, rescinded. By order : S. COOPEK, Adjutant and Inspector General. Knoxvllle, November 11, 1862. Hon. George W. Kandolph : Does the revocation of General McCown's order contemplate his re- maining with his command ? I should know immediately, that my dis- positions may be made accordingly. E. KIRBY SMITH, Ideutenant-Ueneral, Commanding. Headqxjakters Depaetment of East Tennessee, Knoxville, November 11, 1862. Maj. Gen. C. L. Stevenson, Commanding, &c. ; General : Lieutenant-General Smith directs me to forward you the inclosed dispatch from General Bragg. He directs that you push on the troops as soon as the railroad is open ahead of Bragg's army. The trains will go by Sequatchie Valley, and not attempt crossing at Sparta. KespectfuUy, your obedient servant, J. F. BELTON, Assistant Adjutant- General. Stone's Eiver, November 11, 1862. Maj. Gen. J. C. BRECKiNEnxJE, Commanding Murfreesborough : General : I examined yesterday afternoon Lebanon pike, between Murfreesborough and Stone's Eiver, 7J miles from town. All the coun- try each side of the pike is rolling, and very near level, and generally descending toward the river, very near all cleared. No advantageous military position between town and the river. Should you decide to meet the enemy on this road, the north bank of Stone's Eiver is the best point. The banks of this stream are rocky, with bluffs about 25 feet, which makes the passage a little difficult for an army to cross ; besides, the north bank near the pike commands all the country south. At the left of the road is a small hill, which can be occupied by artillery with Chap. XXXU.i COEEESPONDKNCE, ETC. CONFEDERATE. 399 great advautage, and will sweep the country all around. The enemy is reported at Baird's Mills, 9 miles from Stone's Eivor, about 8,000 strong. This I have only by information. This morning I will start for Frank- lin, where I expect to reach this evening. I will try to see General For- rest at La Vergne, and consult with him. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, JAMES NOCQUET, Major and Chief Ungineer Department No. 2. Hdqbs. Aetilleey, Aemy of Middle Tennessee, Murfreesborough, November 11, 1862. Lieut. Col. J. A. BucltNEE, Assistant Adjutant- General : Colonel : I respectfully submit the following report of the artillery under my command : There are in this army eleven four- gun batteries of light artillery and two 24-pounder rifled guns. The following disposition has been made of the several batteries, in pursuance to General Orders, No. '2, received from headquarters : To the First Brigade, Colonel Hanson commanding. Captains Cobb and Ingram have been assigned, with their batteries. To the Second Brigade, Colonel Palmer commanding. Captain Moses and Lieutenant Anderson have been assigned, with their batteries. To the Third Brigade, Colonel Walker commanding, Captains Eldridge and King [Dure] have been assigned, with their batteries. Captains Freeman and Eoberts have been assigned to General Forrest's command. The reserve artillery, commanded by Major Montgomery, consists of Captains Ferrell's, King's, and Gibson's batteries. COMPOSITION OP BATTEEIES. First Brigade. — Captain Cobb's battery, two 6-pounder guns and two 12-pounder howitzers, bronze. Captain Ingram's, two 6-pounder guns and two 12-pounder howitzers, iron. Second Brigade. — Captain Moses' battery, two 6-pounder guns and two 12-pounder howitzers, bronze. Lieutenant Anderson's, four 3.3-inch rifle guns, bronze. Third Brigade.— Captain Eldridge's battery, two 6-pounder guns and two 12-pounder howitzers, bronze. Captain Dure's, two 6-pounder guns, bronze, and two 3-inch rifle guns, iron. Beserve Artillery. — Captain Ferrell, two 6-poundcr guns and two 12- pounder howitzers, bronze. Captain King, two 6-pounder guns and two 12-pounder howitzers, bronze. Gibson's, four 6-pounder bronze guns. In General Forrest's command. Captain Freeman's battery, two 6-pounder guns and two 12-pounder howitzers, bronze. Captain Eoberts, two 6-pounder guns and two 12 pounder howitzers, bronze. I would most earnestly call attention to the fact that the greater por- tion of the men are very poorly and thinly clad, and much in need of blankets. Captains Ingram and Dure and most of Major Montgomery's command have been supplied with horses. Captains Cobb and Eld- ridge are much in want of a new supply, a greater portion of Captain Cobb's having been condemned by a board of survey called for that purpose, I wonld request that tJ»e quartermaster be ordered to procure 400 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXTL horses immediately for these two batteries. The batteries supplied have 6 horses for each carriage, with a surplus of from 10 to 12 for each company, which is necessary in case of casualties during an action. The batteries in all other respects, with the exception of Captains Eld- ridge and Freeman, who require new harness, are thoroughly equipped. Captain Ingram's pieces being iron and very indifferent, a lieutenant has been detailed to procure new ones of bronze. The companies are not so thoroughly and efBciently drilled as could be wished, from the fact that they are very short of men, the drivers and cannoneers frequently having to take each others' places. I would sug- gest the propriety of the adoption of some plan by which the batteries could be filled up to the minimum number. The cannoneers of the dif- ferent batteries are required to drill two and one-half hours each day at the foot battery ; the drivers, one and one-half hours in harnessing iind unharnessing, besides a battery drill of three hours. The officers are required to attend recitation in tactics two hours each day. E. E. GEAVES, Major and CMef of Artillery. (Similar letter, dated Ifovember 12, 18C2, to Maj. James Wilson, as- sistant inspector-general.) Chattanooga, Noveniber 12, 1§62. General Beaueegabd, Clutrleston: Dear Geneeai : Tour confidential note of 15th October was found on my arrival here. Please accept my thanks. It will be used in case of necessity. My forces are rapidly concentrating in Middle Tennes- see, and should the enemy move out of his intrenchments at Nashville, we will soon fight him. He is concentrating there in force, no doubt, with a view of redeeming his lost ground. He will outnumber us, as usual, but our hopes are strong and our troops very confident. Very truly, vours, BRAXTON BRAGG, General, Commanding. P. S. — We leave to-morrow for Tullahoma and Murfreesborough. Abingdon, Va., November 13, 1862. Hon. J. A. Campbell, Assistant Secretary of War : SiE : I have the honor to acknowledge the receijit of your depart- mental letter of the 10th, quoting from a complaint urged from this quarter, "upon the most respectable authority," equally against -my troops for marauding in this vicinity and against myself for not sup- pressing it, only saying, I " would assist the provost-marshal or com- mander of the post." 1 arrived at Abingdon on the 3d. A battalion of mounted riflemen halted some 5 miles from this place ; Everett's company of same in the environs of town. In three or fbur days after, Messrs. Campbell, Bev. Johnson, Cummings, and White called on me and made complaint that the mounted riflemen were entering Mr. White's corn-field and taking corn he could not spare; some were shooting hogs, burning rails, &c. 1st. I wrote an order in the presence of those gentlemen, reprobating such practices in the most emphatic terms, Chap. XXXU.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — CONFEDERATE. 401 2(1. I ordered the battalion quartermasters to desist from attempting to supply their commands with forage, and directed them to rely on my brigade quartermaster. I directed him to weigh or measure, and, if possible, to agree on price and quantity before he took anything. 3d. The next day I ordered the whole mounted force in this vicinity into one camp, near this place; put a strong camp guard on; prohibited any man from riding his horse out of camp unless he was on duty, under a commissioned officer, and I put on duty a mounted patrol of 30 men, under a commissioned officer, with written instructions to put in jail any soldier caught in a garden or corn-field, and to arrest any caught out of camp after 8 o'clock at night, under any pretense whatever, and to use such force as was necessary to execute my instructions. Indeed, I told this guard, if any one resisted them, or attempted to escape when ;irrest was made, to fire upon such without hesitation. I am bound, sir, to say your informants were fully aware of all these instructions. I leave it to you, then, to characterize the representation made at the Department as to my bearing when informed of the grievances of which complaint was made. Never since I held a commission have I, here or elsewhere, given the slightest countenance to any depredation upon the private property of auy man ; and always when the citizen has come before me with com- plaint, if he would make affidavit to his loss, I have satisfied his demand ; if I could find out the regiment which burned the farmer's rails, I have directed the amount to be presented to, and collected from, the erring command. But the fact is, these people about here are not so much oppressed by what is taken as from the sense that they are not getting the highest speculators' price for what they have to spare ; and they don't want a force about here at all, because they want to sell what they have at artificial prices, which are perfectly absurd on their face, and which, if tolerated, must ruin the currency in which all must be paid. The price of produce must have a due relation to the value of land, and e converso. The price of corn apd hay hereabouts would fix the price of land at $1,000 or $1,200 per acre. Pork at $25 per hundred weight, corn at $3 per bushel, hay at $2 per hundred weight are of such prices, and, for one, I give them no countenance, nor do I esteem it a sound or pa- triotic reply to say that such prices are offered and can be had. I think I disclose what is the real gist of the offending in making this expose. \Vhen I received your telegram I looked into the matter immediately. 1 called up my commandants and quartermasters, and gave them pointed directions, and did not limit my action to the cold reply which has been transmitted to you. I gave my disbursing officers instructions to pay $1.50 per bushel for corn and $1 per hundred weight for hay, and, if the articles could not be contracted for at those prices, to report the matter to me, and not to take where there was any d(ftibt whatever of the ability of the owner to spare without inconvenience to his family, stock, or property. In two days after this order, the report was made that corn could not be purchased at my prices, and some 800 horses lived one of those days on two pounds of dry hay each, the next day on about five pounds of dry hay, and the third day, rather than have any diffi- culty by pressing what my eyes told me grew plentifully on the farms about here, I moved the mounted force away from the vicinity, so that some forage at least could be procured for the poor animals that were literally starving in the midst of abundance. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, &c., H. MAESHALL, Brigadier-General, Commanding. 26 E E— VOL XX, PT II 402 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. ICJhap. XXXO. General Orders, ) Hdqrs. Second Corps; Army of Miss., Ko. — . ) Ustill Springs, November 13, 1862. In obedience to General Orders, No. 143, Headquarters Department No. 2, the undersigned assumes command of the Second Corps, Army of the Mississippi, composed as follows: First Division, Major-General Buckner commanding; Second Division, Brigadier-General Anderson commanding; Second Brigade Cavalry, Bi-ig. Gen. John A. Wharton commanding. W. J. HAEDEE, Lieutenant- General. MURFREESBOROUGH, November 13, 1862—2.30 p. m. General BRAGG, TullaJioma : Brigadier-General Wheeler has just arrived, and is ordered to the front to relieve General Forrest and organize cavalry. He shows me order of November 3, received at TuUahoma, for him to remove troops and stores from Sparta, Carthage, and Ked Sulphur Springs to Mur- freesborough. I know of no stores at Carthage and Eed Sulphur Springs, and those points are within enemy's lines. Shall troops and stores be removed from Sparta here or to TuUahoma? I have ordered Colonel Morrison, in command at Sparta, to scout well toward the Cum- berland, and think we can hold Sparta and McMinnville for some time yet. No news of advance of enemy. I send General Wheeler to the front, under a later order from General Bragg to report to me. There is said to be a large wagon train at Sparta. I do not know its object. JOHN C. BEECKINEIDGE. Speciax, Orders, ) Hdqrs. Army of Middle Tennessee, No. 18. ) Murfreesborough, November 13, 1862. • «•**•« X. Brigadier-General Wheeler, having reported for duty to these head- quarters, will assume command of the cavalry of the Army of Middle Tennessee, and will relieve Brigadier-General Forrest, now in command, and granted temporary leave of absence, at his own request. By command of Major-Gcneral Breckinridge: JOHN A. BUCKNEE, Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- Oeneral. Headquarters Department No. 2, Tullahoma, November 14, 1862. Major-General Breckinridge, Murfreesborough, Tenn. : General i The general commanding desires that you will place Gen- eral Wheeler in command of all cavalry operations in your front. You wiU direct General Forrest to report in person at these headquarters for instructions. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, GEOEGE WM. BEENT, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant- General. Chat. XXXU] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. CONFEDERATE. 403 ElCHMOND, November 14, 1862. Lieut. Gen. E. Kjeby Smith, Commanding, tfcc, Knoxville, Tenn. : General, : In reply to a communication from Maj. Gen. Samuel Joues, of the 18th ultimo, I am directed by the Secretary of War to request you, as commanding general of the Department of East Tennessee, to designate the localities in your department in which the writ of habeas corpus should be suspended. Very respectfully, &c., JASPER S. WHITING, Assistant Adjutant and Inspector General. Speciax Orders, ) Headqttarters Department No. 2, No, 37. ) Tullahoma, Tenn., November 14, 1862. • *>•••• VI. . Johnson's brigade, Buckner's division, Second Corps, Army of the M ississippi, will march forthwith to Shelbyville. The officers command- iiig the brigade will take prompt and efficient measures to secure supplies of all kinds in that section, and forward them as rapidly as possible to the main depots on the Chattanooga and Nashville Railroad. VII. The Twenty-fourth Alabama Volunteers, Colonel Buck com- manding, is hereby transferred from the brigade commanded by Brig- adier-General Ja«kson to the brigade commanded by Brigadier-General I^uncan, Withers' division. VIII. The rest of the brigade, commanded by Brigadier-General Jack- son, will march to Bridgeport and garrison that place, relieving the Seventy-fourth [Sixty-third] Tennessee, Colonel Fain commanding. Colonel Fain on being relieved will report with his command to Lieut. Gen. E. Kirby Smith. By command of General Bragg: [GEORGE WM. BRENT,] Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant- General. TiTLLAHOMA, via CHATTANOOGA, November 15, 1862. (Received at Richmond, November 15, 1862.) General S. Cooper, Adjutant- General ; Generals Forney and Slaughter are both sick at Mobile. Something must be done. Acquaintance with artillery and engineering is essen- tial. Mackall is my only chance, Duncan being very ill. Could Whit- iug be sent! The enemy keeps closely within his lines at Nashville. We subsist our whole force here and send out a surplus. BRAXTON BRAGG. Richmond, November 15, 1862. Brig. Gen. John S. Williams, Commanding Dublin Depot, Ya. : GENERAii : I am directed by the Secretary of War to instruct you to post your forces where they can be subsisted during the winter, and as near as possible to the approaches by which the enemy, if they advance, will seek to gain the railroacL You will report what partisan corps shall 404 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. ICiiat. xxxn. be retained ; the other will be disbanded. You -will dismount such of your cavalry as is not required for service, and pasture the horses, send- ing them where they can be foraged. If, however, the §nemy advance, you will suspend the execution of these orders, and use your discretion in disposing of your cavalry. I am also directed to inform you that a major-general will be sent to command the entire forces. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, JASPER S. WHITING, Assistant Adjutant- General. MtTEFEEESBOEOTJGH, November 15, 1862. Brigadier-General Wheelee, Commanding : Genekax : Ton will order the following companies to report to Colo- nel Carroll, inspector-general, at Spencer's Springs, 3 miles west of Mur- freesborough, as I wish to form them into a regiment : Captain Miller's, Captain McCann's, Captain Carter's, Captain Ly tie's, Captain Harvey's, Captain Bruster's, Captain Perkins', and Captain Cofl'ee's.* And, as soon as you can, let Col. G. G. Dibrell's regiment come; I wish to give them new arms, equipments, &c. They will report at the same place. I would suggest that you order your brigade to Stewart's Creek, as there is a great deal of forage in that locality, and we ought to use that in l)reference to this up here, and there is a good blacksmith's shop there, and it is very diflScult to get shoeing done here. By command of Brigadier-General Forrest : M. J. M. MASOK, Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. General Oedees, » Headqtjaetees Depaetment No. 2, No. 14C. ) lullahoma, November 15, 1862. The consumption of grain by distillation within the limits of this de- partment is prohibited, except under a special license, to be obtained, specifying the time, place, and quantity. Immediate measures will be taken to suppress all distilleries now in operation. The supplies of grain and whisky will be seized and turned over to the proper staff" depart- ments. This action is necessary in view of the great evils of drunken- ness resulting from this speculation, and also to secure the necessary subsistence for the army and the people, now being consumed by ex- tortioners, than whom the country has no greater enemy. By'command of General Bragg : GEORGE WM. BRENT, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant- General. General Oedees, ) Headqttaetees Depaetment No. 2, No. 147. ) Tullahoma, Tcnn., November 15, 1862. 11. C. Tyler, colonel Fifteenth Regiment Tennessee Volunteers, is announced as provost-marshal to the army in the field, and will be respected and obeyed accordingly. By command of General Bragg : GEORGE WM. BRENT, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant- General. • These compauics foiiuctl Douglass' Tcunossoo Battiilion, Partisan liangers. Cdap. XSXIl.l CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — CONFEDERATE. 405 KiCHMOND, Va., November IC, 18G2. General Beagg: Your telegram just received. Send General Mackall to Mobile. Gen- eral Leadbetter is there as chief engineer. S. COOPER. SPECIAI4 Oedkbs, > Hdqes, Abut op Middle Tennessee, No. 21. ) Murfreesborovgh, November 16, 1862. • •••••• X. Information having reached these headquarters that bands of par- tisan rangers, claiming authority from the War Department, are im- pressing horses and committing depredations throughout the country, the attention of all cavalry organizations is called to the following special order from Headquarters Department Ifo. 2 : I. All organizations and bodies of troops i n Middle Tennessee are hereby placed under tbe command of Major-General Breckinridge, to whom they -will immediately report for orders. Parties acting without this authority will bo at once arrested, and tlio full punishment provided by law awarded to them. By command of Major-General Breckinridge : JOHN A. BUCKNEE, Lieutenant-Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General. EiCHMOND, November 17, 1862. General HtnuPHEEY Maeshaxl, Abingdon, Va.: Geneeal : In reply to your communication of 5th instant, I am di- rected by the Secretary of War to inform you that the Department did not mean to be understood as depriving you of any right to which yon are entitled under the regulations of the army, but simply to indicate that the union of the forces would not merge them permanently, but that each would retain its distinct organization, yon, of course, to di- rect the combined operations. Very respectfully, &c., JASPER S. WHITING, Assistant Adjutant and Inspector General. ITeadquaetees Depaetment of East Tennessee, Knoxville, November 17, 1862. (loneral S. Coopee, Adjutant and Inspector General, Richmond, Va. : Geneeal : I have the honor to call your attention to the fourth ]iara- graph, second section, of the act to establish rendezvous for conscripts, &c., and the peculiar condition of this department. Owing to the dis- loyalty of the citizens, tbe conscrii)t act cannot be enforced without the use of the troops- under my command. I have daily reports of many outrages arising from the manner of enforcing the act, and Ijieiitoiiaiit- Golonel Blake, the commandant of conscripts, has to require of 1110 con- 406 KY., MID. AKD Ji. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXn. stant assistance. It is essential to tbe proper management of tlie de- partment that tbe enrollment of conscripts should be under the orders of the commander of the department. I remain, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, ' ' E. KIEBY SMITH, Lieutenant- Oeneral, Commanding. [Indorsements.] NOVEMBEK 22, 1862. To Adjutani-Geneeal : There is weight in General Smith's suggestion. How had it best be accomplished ? Shall the whole matter be committed to him, or the enrolling ofiQcers merely be directed to report to him, and pursue any instructions he may give ? J. A, SEDDON, Secretary. To Seceetaky op Wae : I respectfully suggest that a special order bo issued in the following terms : Enrolling officers in the Department of East Tennessee will report through the commandant of conscripts to the general commanding the "department, who is hereby authorized to give such instructions, not inconsistent with acts of Congress, and to render such aid as may be necessary for the enforcement of the conscript laws. S. COOPER, Adjutant and Inspector Oeneral. The suggestions of the Adjutant-General approved. He will issue order conformably. J. A. SEDDON, Secretary. Office East Tennessee and Geoegia Eaileoad Co., Knoxville, November 17, 18C2. Lieut. Gen. E. Kieby Smith : Deae Sie : The condition of the engines and cars of this company is such that it will be impossible for us to do tbe work of the Confederate States more than sixty days longer. We must have two more good engines and at least fifty box cars. We have bought all we could find for sale, and paid exorbitant prices, and we are willing to purchase and pay cash for more at extravagant prices. This is an emergency with us, and, unless remedied immediately, will be felt severely within the next sixty days by the army. There are engines and cars enough in tlie South to sustain the main lines for the next three or four years. There are many branch roads that have cars and engines of no kind of use in these times to either the public or the Confederate States, but we have no power to force a sale. If the War Department will cause us to be supplied with the stock, we will cheerfully pay not only liberal but extravagant prices for it. I have never heard of any disposition being made of the engines and cars captured on the Louisville and Nashville road, and presume they are in possession of the Nashville and Chattanooga road. One of these engines, at least, is well adapted to our grades. I bavo brought this matter before the Quartermaster-General Chap. XXXXC.] COEEESPONDENCE, ETC. — CONFEDEEATE. 407 on more occasions than one, and liave had in reply that he had no power to help us. I feel that I have done my whole duty to the Government with the means I have had at my control. My stock is now so far gone that it will be useless before winter is half over. If there is a failure here, the responsibility will not be on me. Truly, yours, C. WALLACE, President. Geneeax, Obbebs, ) Headquaetees Depaetment No. 2, No. 149. ) Tullahoma, Term., November 17, 1802. I. The general commanding announces, with pain, the shameful fact that numerous officers and soldiers are absent from this array without leave or sanction. This evil, so injurious to the service, and discreditable to those who, wearing the uniform of the Confederate States, are now living in ease and idleness, instead of sharing the common perils and duties of their companions in arms, must be averted. Such dereliction of duty, whilst in the presence of an active and powerful enemy, calls not only for rebuke from the commanding general, but also for efficient measures on the part of the citizens of the South to secure the return of such delinquents to their commands. The commanding general orders that ofiQcers who continue absent without leave shall be brought before the examining board authorized by an net of Congress, entitled "An act to relieve the army of disqualified, disabled, and incompetent officers," in order that their names may be dropped from the rolls of the army whose glory they wish to reflect, but whose dangers and toils they are unwilling to encounter. II. All soldiers who continue absent will be treated as deserters and punished as such. Bv command of General Bragg : GEORGE WM. BRENT, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant- General. Abingdon, Va., November 18, 1862. Hon. Gboege W. Randolph, Secretary of War : SiE : I received yonr telegram two days since, suggesting, by way of inquiry, service for ray mounted force in Kentucky, in driving out hogs and cattle. As to the actual conversion of the soldiers into drivers, I fear it would not be a welcome task to the men ; but in taking positions and execut- ing movements which should protect and cover agents whose business it would be to drive, I think such service not only can be performed but would be the most useful in which these men could be engaged. I do not believe the Virginia troops would willingly re-enter Kentucky after all that has transpired. They, for the most part, went before with great alacrity ; but they do not yet understand the necessity for their retreat, and see in Kentucky service only the advance over rough and bleak mountains, to be quickly succeeded by hasty and inexplicable retreats, without a collision with the enemy. But, on the other hand, the Ken- tucky troops ardently desire to return to Kentucky, and they have little or no doubt that a very large force can, be raised iu that State with any 408 KY., MID. AND E. TRNN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. ICnAr. XXXIT. fair assurance that they will be permitted to operate in that State. I must say that whole companies, which subsequently deserted, marched with spirit and cheerfully when they supposed they were going toward the enemy in Kentucky. I think they would rejoin their standards in service to be carried on in Kentucky. The attempt to bring infantry recruits out of Kentucky was a signal failure, but 1 want you and the President to understand the matter. So far as I was concerned, no sort of chance was afforded to me to come in contact with the people of Kentucky, and I did not come into contact with any of those who inhabited my section of the State. I did not have a chance to go within 40 miles of my home, or to see my family and friends. It seemed as if an effort was sedulously made to take the com- panies which were seeking me into other commands, and I was flatly informed by General Bragg that all the powers granted me by your Department were superseded by his presence in the State, and troops were to be raised there only by his authority. I had no show at all ; no power, no chance to say or do anything. I saw before I reached Mount Sterling that our stay in Kentucky would be brief. I obeyed every order I received to the letter, and asked no questions. I obeyed with- out one murmur or dissentient suggestion against any order. My thoughts were my own, and my calculations were not deceived. After I reached Mount Sterling my command was marched and counter- marched nearly 200 miles, between Mount Sterling and Harrodsbnrg, and was not still at any one i>lace long enough to hold any intercourse with the people of any section. It is not my purpose to criticise the conduct of others, but to explain and excuse my own. Doubtless, the Government considers that my ability to raise recruits in Kentucky l)roved a dead failure. So do not I regard it ; but, on the contrary, when I had no opportunity to make an effort, I apprehend more recruits came to seek me than to any other person. I brought out, and have still, from my own section, one regiment of cavalry, nearly 800 strong, all recruits, both officers and men. My battalion of mounted rifles grew from 300 to about 700 strong, and all came out to this place. Tlie twelve-months' men I have mustered out, but many of them will re- enlist here. I shall spare the twelve-months' men, and if justice is done to the service and to me, I shall be able to make a regiment full of Kentucky mounted rifles, say 1,000 men, and all recruits. Capt. Ben. E. Caudill enlisted for me nine companies of infantry, whose muster-rolls I have forwarded to the Adjutant-General. Colonel Haw- kins has some three companies at Guest's Station, and Colonel Free- man has three here. These fifteen companies are saved, after all, out of the wreck, making, of mounted men and foot, at least 3,000 men, and this though I had no chance to call out the people among whom I have spent my life. I hope, sir, that the President and yourself will frankly consider the circumstances under which I was placed in estimating results. You cannot estimate the disappointment and chagrin I have suffered at all that has been done and said. I think it not impertinent, under all the circumstances, to ask whether the design of the Govern- ment is to abandon Kentucky or to suspend operations in that quarter, and, if there be such intent, then to know whether my instructions and powers survive or have lapsed. Your orders to me to place my troops near this road, so as to move at short notice, I promptly obeyed. Your order to lend Echols support should lie call on me for assistance, I have been constantly ready to obey, and liad an interview at Dublin Depot with General Echols, after which I sent one of my regiments to Eocky Gap, so as to relieve two of his, which were before Princeton. I sent a battalion of Georgia artillery to take position at JeffersonviUe Chap. XXSII.] CORREStOHDENCE, ETC. — CONPeDEKATE. 409 (whicli is an important military position), and I have a battalion of mounted rifles near there. I placed the Fifty-fourth Virginia at Wythe- ville, so as to be movable, by rail, to Dublin, New Eiver, or Saltville — east or west, as the case may require. I informed you I had left Colonel Hawkins on the Sandy. He retreated into Virginia before a superior force, which occupies Piketon, Ky., now, say, 900 strong. At Whitesburg my men have been constantly engaged with the Home Guards (about 600 strong), and, I hear, successfully engaged generally, though the other day a party of 40 came into Whitesburg and murdered several of the citizens, burned the houses of Captain Caudill and of his father and brothers, and carried his wife off a prisoner. I mention these things to show you that, in the border counties of Kentucky, the war is deadly and fiercely waged, ■although the parti(!i- pants are all mountaineers, and their numbers are comparatively small. I think it is not improbable that a dash of my mounted men and a light battery into the valley of the Sandy will be of great benefit in enabling me to relieve our friends and their families ; but I will be frank to say that the war must be carried on as they have chosen to make it, and as they do make it everywhere, or it had better not be begun. I declare to you that the people of Kentucky did not estimate it as above the pageant of an agricultural fair or a good cattle show wlicn oar army was in that country. I took the ground that all who were for us must go into the army ; all who were against us must go to tlicir own friends before our lines ; but 1 could not carry out my programme, and I do not want to re-enter the State in arms unless I can have tbe privilege to pursue my own policy in conducting the invasion. What we obtain we should organize and make our own permanently, and should rid it of people who are deadly hostile to our cause and its success. Kentucky is the best theater on which to defend Western Virginia. If you do not fight there they will come and fight here, and I assure you the mountain counties of Kentucky are as loyal to our cause as the mountain counties of Western Virginia. Subsistence is limited and scarce in both sections, but our people can probably get on, and our cavalry should be active and •' change its base" very often. I do not mean to weary you with suggestions. I have been so con- founded at the misunderstanding under which it would appear I have acted from the beginning, that I now confine myself to throwing out these hints rather to attract your consideration than to offer any views of my own. I am ready to do all in my power, but should my mounted force go into Kentucky and my infantry force remain here, I may nat- urally inquire where shall I go ? My command is now spread over 100 miles square. I inclose a letter handed me by tbe niter agent, in which it would seem some instructions will be proper. As I am not in command in this department, I have taken no steps in the premises. (Mislaid.) I shall have the honor to claim your attention also to a state of facts upon which I fear I shall have to ask your active interference, should General Kirby Smith not rectify what I have complained of to him. It is the marching off to Tennessee of about 300 mounted recruits by Cap- tain (now Major) Stoner, who were raised in Kentucky under my au- thority, and whose subsistence and forage were paid by my order all the way here, on their certificate, left for my quartermaster to take up. If such things can be successfully done we shall have no discipline, and, next, no army. I have officers now around my camp electioneering with the twelve-niontbs' men of my mounted battalion to get them off to other commands. I shall state the case in full to you, in order that the proper correction may be immediately applied. 410 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AKD SW. VA. Chap. XXXn. Please to say what arrangements as to compensation are to be made, should my mounted force call for hogs and cattle in Kentucky, or whether any is intended. Prices here for everything are perfectly ruinous to our currency and will be to our country. Has not the de- partmental commander a right to limit his disbursing ofl&cers to a stated price, and to take, where that is not received, and give a certificate as to the amount taken ? I shall await an answer to this, as also to a letter I addressed you some ten days since touching the basis on which you expected me to co-operate with General Echols, now with General Williams. I am, very truly, your obedient servant, H. MARSHALL, Brigadier- Generaly Provisional Army. Knoxville, Noveviber 18, 1862. General S. CooPEE, Adjutant and Inspector General : I cannot wait longer for answer to my dispatch of last Tuesday* to the Secretary of War. I have assigned General Heth to the command of the department during my absence. Hope this will meet with ap- proval, and that no change will be made in tlie order of assignment. E. KIRBY SMITH, Lieutenant- General, Commanding. EiCHMOND, November 18, 1862. Lieut. Gen. E. Kiebt Smith, Knoxville, Tenn. : Make such disposition of General McCown as your judgment shall determine. The order assigning him to the Trans-Mississippi Depart- ment having been revoked, he naturally falls back to your command. Maj. Gen. Samuel Jones has been separated from your command, and will not return to it. S. COOPER, Adjutant and Inspector General. Geneeal Oedees, ) Headquaetees Depaetment No. 2, No. 150. i Tullahoma, November 19, 1862. As soon as the transportation of the troops to this point shall have ceased, the commanders of corps will send and bring forward the tents left behind for the accommodation of their men. By command of General Bragg : GEORGE WM. BRENT, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant- General. RiCHMONB, November 20, 1862. Lieut. Gen. E. Kieby Smith, Knoxville, Tenn. : Atlanta is not within the Department of East Tennessee, but will probably be added to it soon. S. COOPER, Adjutant and Inspector General. * Seo Smith to Eandolph, p. 398. Chap. XXXILJ COEEESPONDENCE, KTC. — CONFEDEEATE. 411 Ttjllahoma, November 20, 1862. General J. C. Breckinridge : Commence the works. Movement of troops commences to-morrow. Our Secretary Kandolpli Las resigned; no loss. BRAXTON BRAGG. Headquaetees Army op Middle Tennessee, November 20, 1862. General Wheeler: Wharton's brigade has not arrived ; will be sent forward as soon as it comes. You had better retain Forrest's command until Wharton arrives. Will send to-morrow two regiments of infantry to relieve the two now with you. Parole prisoners in the front; do not allow them to come to the rear. JOHN A. BUCKNER, Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- Oeneral. TuLLAHOMA, November 20, 1862. General Wheeler: Can yon spare my brigade ? If so, order them up to Murfreesborough with the battery and all their transportation on Sunday. Answer. N. B. FORREST, Brigadier- Oeneral. General Orders, ) Headquarters Department No. 2, No. 151. i Tulldhoma, November 20, 1862. I. Brig. Gen. J. K. Duncan, provisional army, is assigned as chief of staff to the commanding general. His duties will be general, extend- ing to all the different departments of the service, and his orders and instructions, both written and oral, will be regarded {is official and by authority. II. Lieut. Col. George G. Garner will resume his duties as chief in the department of orders for Department No. 2. III. Lieut. Col. George William Brent is assigned as chief in the de- partment of orders for the forces operating in the field. IV. The three army corps, as at present organized for active opera- tions, will be designated by the names of their respective permanent commanders, viz. Smith's, Polk's, and Hardee's; the whole to constitute the Army of Tennessee. V. Polk's corps will take position near Murfreesborough ; Smith's in front of Manchester; Hardee's near Shelby ville. The cavalry brigades for these three corps (except one regiment for each) will take position in front of our lines, under the direction of the chief of cavalry. VI. Brigadier-Generals Morgan's and Forrest's brigades of cavalry will, as soon as practicable after being relieved by Wharton's command, proceed to the special service assigned them by the commanding gen eral. Much is expected by the army and its commander from the op- erations of these active and ever-successful leaders. VII. The foregoing dispositions are in anticipation of the groat strug- gle which must soon settle the question of supremacy in Middle Tenues- 412 KY., MtD. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND S\V. VA. [CnAr. XXXlt see. The enemy in heavy force is before us, with a determination, uo doubt, to redeem the fruitful country we have wrested from him. With the remembrance of Eichmond, Munfordville, and Perryville so fresh in our minds, let us make a name for the now Army of Tennessee as envia- ble as those enjoyed by the armies of Kentucky and the Mississippi. BRAXTON BEAGG. Abstract from field return of the Army of Tennessee, commanded by General Braxton Bragg, for November 20, 1862. * Present for doty. 3 ^ p a V £ to <) 43 g Command. Infantry. Cavalry. Artillery. a £ 1 £ p tt Polk's corps 1, 251 895 15, 189 0,274 57 8 7 900 120 132 54 31i 1,197 098 18, 001 11,844 144 22, 329 13, 079 105 35, 048 25, 053 IM 2,146 24,403 72 1,248 ^0 1,895 30,049 30, 173 GO, 884 Abstract from approximate return of tlie Department of East Tennessee, commanded by Lieut. Gen. E. Kirby Smith, Norember 20, 1862; headquarters Knoxville, Tenn. Conunand. Present for duty. m o a tE First Division : First Brigade Second Brigade Third Brigade Second Division : First Brigade Second Brigade Third Brigade First Cavalry Brigade t ..- On the line of Kentucky and Tennessee: Second Cavalry Brigade t At Sparta: Third Cavalry Brig.ido t Tliird Division : First Brigade Second Brigade Third Brigade (Smith's Legion) t Fourth Brigade Fifth Brigade (Hilliard's Legion) TTnattached : Thomas' regiment North Carolina Volnnteors t . 5th Regiment Tennessee Cavalry t Eucker's battalion Tennea.seo Ciivalry t 7th Battalion North Carolina Cavalry 5th Battalion North Carolina Cavclry Butler's regiment K*;utnclcy^ Cavalry t 16th Battalion Georgia I'ariisan Kaiigers 119 ICO 127 99 118 183 S3 138 149 07 Grand total 1,297 2,131 2,120 2,300 1,711 1,607 1,013 1,500 2,000 900 1,310 2,058 050 1,008 1,028 500 300 175 390 122 .'■|.-)0 245 3,020 2, 823 3,290 2,391 2, 147 2,123 1,500 2,000 900 1,823 2, 8(18 050 2,044 1,308 50O 300 175 4H0 150 550 288 24, 899 I 31, 390 4,413 3, 952 4,757 3, 480 2 075 2,887 1,500 2,000 900 3,348 4,797 050 3,052 2,071 500 300 175 551 233 ,550 407 43,804 * See Br.agK to Coojicr, 'November 24, 1862, p. 423. t Estimated. CuAi-. xxxu. J COKRESPONDENCE, ETC. — CONEEDERATJ:. 413 Organization of troops in tlie Department of East Tennessee, commanded by Lieut. Gen. E. Kirby Smith, November 20, ISGli. FIKST DIVISION. (In tho licld.) Maj. Gen. Carter L. Stevknson. First Brigade. Brig. Gen. Seth M. Barton. ;»Ui Alabama, Col. C. M. Slielloy. 31.st Alabama, Col. D. K. Hundley. ■KMli Georgia, Col. Abda Johnson. ' .'j'id Georgia, Col. William Boyd. 9lh Georgia Battalion, Maj. J. T. Smith. Botetourt (Virginia) Artillery, Cai)t. J. W. Anderiion. Second Brigade. Brig. Gon. James E. Rains. 42d Georgia, Col. R. J. Houdersou. 3d Georgia Battalion, Lieut. Col. M. A. Stovall. 29tb North Carolina, Col. R. li. Vance. 4tb Tennessee (Conl'edcruto), Col. J. A. McMurry. 11th Tennessee, Col. G. W. Gordon. Eufaula (Alabama) Artillery, Capt. W. A. McTyer. Third Brigade. Brig. Gen. Thomas H. Tayi.ou. 34th Georgia, Col. J. A. W. Johnson. 36th Georgia, Col. J. A. Glenn. 39th Georgia, Col. J. T. McConnell. 56th Georgia, Col. E. P. Watkins. 57th Georgia, Col. William Barkuloo. Cherokee (Georgia) Artillery, Capt. Max Van Don Corpnt. SECOND DIVISION. (In the field.) Maj. Gen. J. P. McCowN. Ilirat Brigade. Brig. Gen. E. D. Tkacy. UOth Alabama, Col. Isham W. Garrott. 2'M Alabama, Col. F. K. Beck. 4Gth Alabama, Col. M. L. Woods. 43d Georgia, Col. S. Harris. Alabama Battery, Capt. J. F. Waddell. Second Brigade. Brig. Gen. M. D. Ectok. lOtb Texiis Cavalry,* Col. C. R. Earp. llth Texas Cavalry,' Col. J. C. Burks. 14lh Texas Cavalry,* Lieut. Col. A. Har- ris. 15th Texas Cavalry,* Lieut. Col. J. A. Weaver. Texas Battery, Capt. J. P. Douglas. Third Brigade. Brig. Gen. E. McNaik. 4th Arkansas, Col. H. G. Bnnu. 30th Arkansas, Col. C. J. Turnbull. 31st Arkansas, Col. T. H. McCray. Ist Arkansas Rifles,* Col. R. VV. Harper. 2d Arkansas Rifles,* Col. J. A. Williamson. 4th Arkansas Battalion, Maj. J. A. Ross. Arkansas Battery, Capt. J. T. Humphreys. * Pismouiitcil. 414 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXxn. Tinno DIVISION. (At Cumberland and Big Creek Gaps, and on line of railroad.) Brig. Gen. Henry Hetu. First Brigade. Brig. Gen. W. G. M. Davis. Ist Florida Cavalry, Col. G. T. MaxwoU. 6th Florida, Col. J. J. Finley. 7th Florida, Col. M. S. Perry. 63d Tennessee, Col. K. G. Fain. Marion (Florida) Artillery, Capt. J. M. Martin. Second Brigade. Brig. Gen. A. Gkacie, Jr. 43d Alabama, Col. Y. M. Moody. f>5th Georgia, Col. C. B. Harkie. 58th North Carolina, Col. John B. Palmer, ti^d North Carolina, Col. E. G. A. Love. 64th North Carolina, Col. L. M. Allen. Newnan (Georgia) Artillery, Capt. G. M. Hanvey. Third Brigade {Smith's Legion). Col. S. J. Smith. Georgia Battalion, Lieut. Col. John S. Fain. Georgia Cavalry Battalion, Lieut. Col. John K. Hart. Fourth Brigade. Col. A. W. Reynolds. 39th North Carolina, Col. D. Coleman. 3d Tennessee (Provisioual Army), Col. N. J. Lillard. 3l8t Tennessee, Col. W. M. Bradford. 43d Tennesaco, Col. J. W. Gillespie. 59th Tennessee, Col. J. B. Cooke. 3d Maryland Battery, Capt. H. B. La- trobo. Fifth Brigade. Col. A. H. Bradford. Ist Alabama Battalion,* Lieut. Col. Jack Thoriugton. 2d Alabama Battalion,* Lieut. Col. B. Hall, jr. 3d Alabama Battalion,* Lieut. Col. J. W. A. Sanford. 4th Alabama ArtUlery Battalion,* Lieut. Col. W. N. Eoevea. Barbour (Alabama) Artillery, Capt. E. F. Kolb. First Cavalry Brigade. Brig. Gen. John Pegram. Alabama Cavalry, Col. J. E. Howard, let Tennessee Cavalry, Col. H. M. Ashby. 3d Tennessee Cavalry, Col. J. W. Starues. Tennessee Cavalry, Col. J. E. Carter. Tennessee Battery, Capt. W. E. Marshall. Second Cavalry Brigade. (On the lino of Kentucky and Tennessee.) Col. John H. Morgan. 2d Kentucky Cavalry, Col. Basil W. Duko. 7th Kentucky Cavalry, Col. E. M. Gano. 8th Kentucky Cavalry, Col. E. S. Cluke. 11th Kentucky Cavalry, Col. D. W. Chenault. Kentucky Battalion, Lieut. Col. W. C. P. Breckinridge. Amett's Kentucky howitzer battery. Third Cavalry Brigade. (At Sparta, Tonn.) Col. J. S. Scott. Ist Georgia Cavalry, Col. J. J. Morrison. Ist Louisiana Cavalry, Lieut. Col. J. O. Nixon. 12th Tennessee Cavalry Battalion, Maj. T. W. Adrian. Louisiana Battery, Capt. ^iUiam H. Holmes. * HUliard'a Legion. Chap. XXXn.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. CONFEDERATE. 415 UNATTACHED. 16th Georgia Battalion Partisan Rangers, Lieut. Col. F. M. Nix. 'M Kentucky Cavalry, Col. J. R. Butler. ."ith North Carolina Cavalry Battalion, Maj. A. H. Baird. 7th North Carolina Cavalry B.attalion, Lieut. Col. G. N. Folk. North Carolina liegiuiout, Col. W. II. Thomas. 5th Tunnossec Cavalry, Lieut. Col. G. W. McKenzie. IGth Tennessee Cavalry Battalion, Maj. E. W. Rucker. Headquarters Army of the Tennessee, Tullahoma, November 21, 1862. Brigadier-General Forrest, Commanding Independent Brigade of Cavalry : The general commanding directs that you will proceed, as soon as practicable, with your whole command to the west of the Nashville and Columbia road, for the purpose of carrying on operations against the enemy in the west of Middle, and, if practicable, in West Tennessee. A full regiment of Colonel lioddey's force, from North Alabama, has been directed to report at Waynesborough, subject to your orders. You are authorized to assume command of any force, not attached, which may be found in that section of country, and unite it with your own, or as- sign it to special service. Tou are further authorized to increase your force at any time to the extent of your ability to arm it, always prefer- iug to increase the rank and file of your old regiments to organizing new companies. Should you find it practicable, cross rapidly into West Tennessee, and faU suddenly and with power upon the enemy's depots and lines of communications, destroying them and capturing his guards and hospitals. A successful move of this sort would effectually frustrate his campaign, now commencing against Mississippi, and place his forces there in jeopardy. With the confidence he has in your euergy, zeal, and ability, the general has strong hopes of a brilliant result to this bold and hazardous expedition. You must expect to support your command in the country through which you pass, but in all instances you will pay the current market value for supplies of any kind, except to our enemies, and suppress marauding by all means in your power. Make reports as often as practicable, weekly at least, direct to these head- quarters. Keep yourself advised of the enemy's movements about Nash- ville, as long as you are this side of the Tennessee, and, should he ad- vance, fall suddenly on his lear, destroy his trains, and harass him to the extent of your ability. I am, general, yours, &c., GEOEGB WM. BEENT, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant- Oeneral, MuEFEEESBOROUGH, November 21, 1862. General Wheeler: Wharton's brigade has not arrived. Will be sent forward as soon as it comes. You had better retain Forrest's command until Wharton's arrives. Will send to-morrow two regiments of infantry to relieve the two now with you. Parole prisoners in the front ; do not allow them to come to the rear. JOHN A. BUCKNER, Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant-General. 416 KY., MID. AND E. TENK., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Obap. XXXIL TuLLAHOMA, November 21, 1862. Brig. Geu. Joseph Wheelee: Organize Forrest's commaud for immediate service, and concentrate tliem at Spencer's Springs, near Murfreesborough. Ketaiu General I\lorgan's brigade, if necessary, until you are re-enforced by Tcgram's cavalry. BRAXTON BRAGG. GlKCULAE.] HEADQUAETEKS RESEEVE DIVISION, Polk's Goeps, Aemy of Tennessee, Tullahoma, Tenn., November 21, 1802. This commaud will move to-morrow morning at sunrise toward Mur- irecsborongh by tbe Manchester road, right in front. Such of the troops as are without shoes, and are unable to march, will be encamped by brigade commanders in the woods near the railroad, uuder charge of an officer, to be taken ofi" by first train.' The senior ofd- cer left will ascertain as soon as possible, and report immediately to Major-General Cheatham, the number of men and location. if there are any wagons sent off by department commissary not yet leturned, a quartermaster will be left to take charge of them irom each brigade, and bring them forward. Any baggage that cannot be carried by transportation now in camp may be left for the wagons, a detail being left to load. By command of Major-General Withers : D. B. HUGER, Assistant Adjutant- General. IlEADQtrAETEES DePAETMENT No. 2, Tullahoma, Tenn., November 22, 1862. General S. Coopee, Adjutant and Inspector General, C. S. Army, Riclimond : SiE : You will perceive by my general orders that the troops are all in motion toward the enemy. The necessity, after our arduous duty of two months, for some little rest and reorganization, and for supplying necessaries to the men, such as clothing, shoes, &c., has detained us some, and the difQculties of transportation by the circuitous route, via Chattanooga, which we were compelled to take has delayed us as nrach. The whole of Generals Polk's and Hardee's commands are up to this point, and General Smith's are mostly on this side of the Tennessee River. The dispositions made of the infantry and artillery will enable me to meet the enemy at any moment, should he come out from his intrench- ments, and the cavalry will soon be so posted as to cut his communica- tions and deprive him of supplies. I hope thus to force him to fight or fall back. To assail his strong works, garnished with the heaviest guns, and defended by numbers superior to my own, would be an act of im- prudence, to say the least, which it seems to me would not be justified by any necessity now existing. Should the Department differ with me, however, I will undertake it, as I have troops ready to dare anything their leaders may order. The whole of Middle Tennessee south of the Cumberland is tributary to us, and we are drawing immense supi)lies of subsistence, with consid- erable amounts of clothing, leather, &c., from the region just vacated by the enemy. The people, with few exceptions, are loyal aud true, having CHAr. XXXn.l CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. CONFEDERATE. 417 ouce felt the yoke of Abolition despotism, aud are joining our ranks in large numbers. Prom information considered reliable, I feel satisfied the enemy have a force exceeding 60,000 now in and about Nashville, General Kosecrans in command. Out of his intrenchments we will meet him with confidence. The want of railroad transportation this side the Tennessee Kiver has been a serious drawback in moving troops and supi)lies. None of the branch roads were repaired, and the main trunk had but a meager supply of rolling stock. The former will soon be in order, under mv special instructions, and all the rolling stock the compaiiv could spare has been crossed to this side. The labor was great, and the risk is not small, but the progress of the bridge indicating a completion by the 15th December, I concluded to undergo both. Supplies will now go back rapidly, aud we hope not only to feed our forces, but to spare largely for other localities. My headquarters will be removed in a few days to Murfreesborough. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, BRAXTON BRAGG, General, Commanding. Headquaeters Army of Tennessee, Tullalioma, November 22, 1862. General S. Cooper, A(ljuta7it [and Inspector] General, Richmond : General : I inclose you a tabular statement of the organization of the army corps of LieutenantGeneralsPolk and Hardee, as now consti- tuted ; also the organization of the cavalry, in which I have made two independent brigades, tor ])artis;in service. Another corps, similarly organized from the troops now arriving from the Department of East Tenuessee, will be placed under the senior gen- eral who may accompany them. 1 have not the information yet on which to base a report, but will make one as soon sis possible. It will be perceived one division is commanded by a brig;idier-gen- eral, and seven brigades of infantrj- an Headquabtebs Akmy of Tennessee, No. 2. ) Tullahoma, November 22, 1862. * * « IF * * * III. The cavalry brigade under Brigadier-General Wheeler is hereby transferred 'from Polk's corps to Hardee's corps. The cavalry brigade ■* By Special Orders, Department No. 2, November 17, 1862, Col. E. C. Walthall, Twenty-ninth Mississippi Infantry, was ordered to report to Lieuteuant-General Hardee for assignment to commaiid of a brigade. CHiF. xxxn.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — CONFEDERATE. 421 under Brigadier-General Wharton is transferred from Hardee's corps to Polk's corps. Brigadier-Generals Wheeler and Wharton will report accordingly. * By command of General Bragg : GEOKGE WM. BRENT, Assistant Adjutant- General. General Orders, > Headquarters Army of Tennessee, ^"^o- 1- } TuJlahoma, November 23, 1862. I. The several regiments, battalions, and independent companies en- gaged in the ever-memorable battle at Perrvville, Ky., on the 8th of October, in which they achieved a signal victory over the enemy, numbering three to their one, and drove him from the field with terrible slaughter and the loss of his artillery, will inscribe the name of that field on their colors. The corps of Cheatham's division, which made the gal- lant and desperate charge resulting in the capture of three of the enemy's batteries, will, in addition to the name, place the cross cannon inverted. II. All officers and men who Jiave been delivered at Vicksburg, Miss., ui> to the 1st November have been duly exchanged as prisoners of war, anit will, without delay, join their respective regiments and corps. III. Corps commanders are authorized to grant furloughs to those who are entitled to a discharge under Paragraph V, General Orders of War Department, on re-enlisting for the war. By command of General Bragg: GEOEGE WM. BEENT, Assistant Adjutant-General. TuLLAHOMA, Tenn., November 24, 1862. His Excellency Jefferson Daa^s, President^ (tc, Richmond: My Dear Sir : Since reaching my command again, we have been constantly engaged in preparing the iroops for the operations intended, and in their transportation to the field of action. The process has been slow, for several reasons, but especially from the condition of the rail- roads. The Georgia and East Tennessee road is greatly deficient in rolling stock. The Nashville and Chattanooga had but a very limited supply this side the Tennessee, and was unwilling to risk more until the bridge was finished. The increased force now here has given confidence, and they are adding to the supply. The bridge is progressing well, and, if we are not disappointed in getting iron from the Tredegar Works, in Eichmoud, and timber promised from Georgia, will be finished in three weeks. Many of my troops were bare-footed and ragged, inducing me to spare them as much as i)0ssil)le from marching. More than half, however, marched from Bridgeport forward. T am happy to find the deficiency in clothing, shoes, and blankets is being rapidly supplied, and even now we are in very fair condition in thai respect, and are daily im])roving. Tiie health and general tone of my old Army of the Missis- sip])i (now Polk's and Hardee's cori)s) wia-e never better. The Tennes- seeans es])ecially are in fine condition, having been fitted out by their Mends. The ranks of tliose from tliis section, too, are rapidly filling. Having felt the Iniel of the tyrant, the people of this region are deter- mined to resist, and nobly furnishing us men and means. Smith's corps 422 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXII. is just coming up — nearly all being this side of tlie river. Composed mostly of new troops, it has suffered much more from sickness than the others, so that he brings only about 11,000 infantry, instead of 15,000, as he expected. Our whole effective force of infantry and artillery will, therefore, be about 40,000, with 5,000 cavalry (or, rather, mounted gun- men) in the three regular brigades; 5,000 morel send, under Forrest and Morgan, on partisan service, for which, and which alone, their com- manders are peculiarly and specially suited. My present dispositions are: Morgan to (ijierate with his cavalry bri- gade nortli of the Cumberland, on the enemy's lines of communication, wliicb, 1 am confident, will i)reveuttlie enemy from using the Louisville IJailroad, which is not yet in running order, and their wagon trains will be in (toustant danger. Forrest, with his cavalry brigade, is to work south of the Cumberland and wcs; of Nashville. With a tine buttery of rifle guns, he will destroy tlieir transports on botii rivers. lie is in- structed now to seek a ciossing, v, hicli he is confident of finding; throw his command rai)idly over tlie Tennessee Itivcr, and ])recipitate it upon the enemy's lines, break up railroads, burn bridges, destroy depots, capture hospitals and guards, and harass liiin generally. Thus we may create a diversion in favoi' of Pemberton, and, if successful, force the enemy to retire from Mississippi. • My infantry and artillery is concentrating in three corps at Murfrees- borough, and on the turnpikes leading thereto, on the right and left, within sujjporting distance, and ready for any move. The three regular cavalry brigades are in front of the advanced infantiy, ami always in sight of the enemy, giving me daily information. He is thus kept from foraging this side of the Cumberland. From the best information we get, the enemy numbers not less than (;0,000 in and abont Nashville. This we are prepared to meet at any time, and are confident of beating in the ojien field, and we shall spare no effort to draw him out. Tint it is a serious matter to assail such a fonie behind strong intrenchments, garnished with the heaviest artillery, with one much inferior in num- bers. My troops, however, are ready for any work assigned them, and will move to this, if I reqnire it, with alacrity and confidence. 1 shall go forward to-morrow with General Polk, wlio has just arrived, and remain with the front, as the slightest change with either party may pi-ecipitate an engagement at any moment. A rise in the rivers, of which there is yet no indication, might remler necessary a modifica- tion of my plans and a change in my dispositions. We are securing a rich harvest of sup))lies. Subsistence is abundant, not only for us, but a surplus may be had. Forage is abundant. Home horses and mules are to be had, and material for clothing and tents, and leather are also found in considerable quantities. It should be borne in mind, however, that we are now gleaning the country, and many of these articles, especially salt meat, will not lie rejiroduced during tlie war. We have not been enabled, with the limited means of transportation at our disposal, to move the stores as rapidly as obtained ; but hope soon to supply the want, and -nake up lost tinu^ All are safe, however, unless tlie enemy defeats us in a battle. On this subject it may not l>e imjiroper for me to remark, that economy and efficiency would, in my judgment, be consulteil if the agents of the subsistenc^c department were to operate in concert with my own. By the present independent ar- rangement, competition and collision will occur, in spite of all 1 can do, for it is human. The Government may rest assured that whatever is subject to my control will be divided, to the last pound, in promotion of the whole cause. Chap. XXXII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. CONFEDERATE. 423 Apprebensiou of any iiniiiL'iliate danger seems to have subsided at Mobile, and I cannot discover there was any real cause for alarm. Yet we may, no doubt, expect attack there, as at other sea-ports, during the coming winter, and we should neglect nothing which can. be done for a vigorous defense. 1 have sent a light battery and two regiiuenls of intaiitry, new, from East Tennessee to report to General Forney. His he:iUh, I regret to learn, is (luite feeble, imi)airing his nsei'ulness very much, and causing some ai)]>reheusion by the comunmity. I have offered him a short respite from duty, and hope ho will accept it. Rut I fear Mobile is iu more danger from the rear. The enemy is massing large forces against Pembertoii in Nortli Mississip))!, and will also assail liim by the river. He is not only short in numbers, but bad in condi- tion. Neither Tan Dorn, nor Lovell, nor Price will ever discipline vol- unteers, though they might tight them gallantly. I hear very bad accounts from our friends (citizens) in North IMissis- sii)pi. Many declare their preference for Yankee military rule to the terrors of tlie mob now around them ; thej' plead for discipline, and beg for men who will shoot marauders, if necessary, in their protection. I have ordered about 1,000 men from here to All I'emberton's Tenuessee regiments, and sent to him 3,000 of our Kentucky muskets from Atlanta. This lo about all we can well do, besides the raid upon the enemy's rear belbre mentioned. The loss of General Villei)igiie was a severe one to PemUerton ; he was by all odds his ablest support, and was fully equal, 1 think, to the best young men iu the service; he fell a victim to his devotion to duty, having had a sick leax'e since early in August, which he declined to use as loug as able to serve. The state of affairs in Louisiana is deplorable, and yet I see no remedy at present. My own home has been pillaged, my wile driven forth des- titute, and my negroes, stock, and all movables carried ofl'. It has been so loug anticipated that the reality is a sort of mental relief, when I learu that my wife, at least, is safe. Most respectfully and truly, yours, BRAXTON BRAGG. Headquarters Army of Tennessee, Tullahoma, Tenn , November 24, 1862. Adjutant-General C. S. Army : Sir : I have the honor to forward a field return of a portion (Polk's and Hardee's corps) of the Army of Tennessee.* Smith's corps is now vn route. I am unable to include the cavalry under Generals Forrest, ^Yheeler, Wharton, and Morgan, these officers now operating with their commands in the front ; it numbers about 1),000 effectives. 1 am. sir, very resjjectfallv, your obedient servant, BllxiXTON BltAGG, General, Commanding. Special Orders, ) Ad.jt. and Inspector General's Office, No. 27.J. } Eichvi07ul,Va., November '2-i, liiG2. III. General J. E. Johnston, C. S. Army, is hereby assigned to the following geographical command, to wit: Commencing with the Blue * Sec abstract from tbis leturu (Nowiiilier 20, 18fi-2), on ]i. 412. 424 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA , AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXIL Eidge rauge of mouutaius, ruuDiiig through the western part of North Carolina, aud, followiDg the liue of said mouutaius, through the north- ern part of Georgia to the railroad, south from Chattanooga; thence by that road to West Point, aud down the west or right bank of the Chat- tahoochee Eiver to the boundary of Alabama and Florida ; following that boundary west to the Choctawhatchee Riyer, and down that river to Choctawhatciiee Bay (including the waters of that bay) to the Gulf of Mexico. All that portion of country west of said liue to the JMississippi Eiver is included in the aboye command. General Johnston will, for the purpose of correspondence imd reports, establish his heiidf]uarters at Chattanooga, or such other place as in his judgment will best secure facilities for ready communication Ayith the troops within the limits of his command, and will repair iu person to any part of said command whenever his preseuce may, for the time, be necessary or desirable.* By command of Secretary of War; JNO. WITHEES, Assintunt Adjutinit General. Richmond, Va., November 1^4, 1802. General S. Cooper, Adjutant and Inspector General : Sir: I had the honor this afternoon to receive Special Orders, No. 275, of this date. If I have been correctly informed, the forces which it places under my command are greatly inferior iu number to those of the enemy opposed to them, while iu the Trans-Mississippi Department our army is very much larger thau that of the United States. Our two armies on this side of the Mississippi have the further disadvantage of being sejiarated by the Tennessee River, and a Federal army (that of Major-General Grant) larger, probably, thau either of them. Under such circumstances it seems to me that our best course would be to fall upon Major-General Grant with the troops of Lieutenant-Generals Holmes and Pemberton united for the purpose ; those of General Bragg co-operating, if practicable. The defeat of Major General Grant would enable us to hold the Mississippi, and permit LieutenantGeneral Holmes to move into Missouri. As our troops are now distributed, Vicksburg is in danger. Most respectfully, your obedient servant, J. E. JOHNSTON, General. General Orders, ) Headquarters Army of Tennessee, No. 2. f Tullahoma, November 24, 1862. I. Cavalry commanders will take immediate steps to su])ply them- selves with pack nudes, instead of wagons, for transportation. The al- lowance, including that for ammunition, will be one mule to ten men. The quartermaster's department will immediately supply the necessary pack saddles. II. The supply of anununitiou for the held will be 40 rounds in boxes aud 10(1 iu regimental train for -small-arms. For artillery the full allow- ance for ammunition boxes in batteries. All over that amount now in '■ Atlant.'i, Gil , embrat-ed iu this coimuaiul liv S]iecial Orders, No. 280, November 29 1862, p. 432. Chaf. xxxn.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — CONFEDERATE. 425 the hands of commanders will be returned to the ordnance depart- ment, to be placed at suitable points in depot. Surplus wagons from this arrangement will be returned to the quartermaster's department. 111. Two good four-mule wagons will be supplied immediately to each brigade for the transportation of hospital stores, and the field allowance to troops will be increased to one wagon to 70 men. By command of General Bragg : GEORGE WM. BRENT, Assistant A djutant- General. Headquarters Army or Northern Virginia, November 25, 1862. Geueral S. Cooper, Adjutant and Inspector General, Richmond, Va. : General : General Kirby Smith, in organizing his coDimand to oper- ate with General Bragg in Middle Tennessee, has left Brig. Gen. Henry Heth in command of the Department of East Tennessee, at Knoxville. General Heth, for particular reasons, is desirous of active field service, and has expressed to me the wish to join the Army of Northern Vir- ginia. I should be very glad of his services at this time, and if ordered to report to me I can give him a command. I understand that Geueral Heth's services are not essential at Knoxville, as there is another gen- eral officer there who can relieve him. I am, with great respect, j'our obedient servant, R. E. LEE, General. Abstract from report of Cavalry Brigade, commanded iy Brig. Gen. John A. Wharton, C. S. Army, for November 25, 1862. Comjuand. Present for duty. u a ^ General staff 3d Confederate Regiment 2d Georgia Regiment 4th Tennessee Regiment Tennessee battalion (Bledsoe's) 8th Texas Regiment White's section of artillery (6-povinder8) . Anderson's company of cavalry* 7 I. 106 , 1,473 j 2,347 I Total 113 I 1,473 : 2,354 General Orders, » Headquarters Army of Tennessee, 2so. 3. I Murfreesborough, November 26, 1862. i. All military organizations not completed in Middle Tennessee under the recent extension given for the formation of volunteers will not be recognized after the 1st proximo, and after that date all subjects liable to conscription will be required to select their regiments, and join for duty, or be assigned. * Reported on the return as " employed as couriers," and strength not stated. 426 KT., MID. AND E.'TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Cuap. XXXn. II. All cavalry arms in possession of infantry, sncli as carbines, Sharps rifles, &c., will be immediately turned over to the chief of ord- nance, and muskets will be drawn. III. Corps commanders will, without delay, cause all persons within their respective commands to be vaccinated who have not previously been. Medical oificers will rei)ort to the commanders when they have executed this order, which report will be forwarded to these lieadquar- ters. IV. The attention of commanders is called to the following' extract from General Orders, No. 17, from Adjutant and Inspector General's Department, dated Kichmond, March 27, 1802, and its strict execution enjoined: I. Heieaf'ter the rank aiul file of the Army will not be ]iermittefl to carry other sU\r- arms than those issned by the Government, or such as are ai)i)ropviate lo their arm of service. All side-arras now worn by dismounted troops will be turned into the Ord- nance Department, for which a fair valne will be jiaid. By order of General Bragg : GEOEGE WM. BRENT, Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General. Special Orders, \ Headquarters Army of Tennessee, No. (i. ) Mm-freesborovffh, Hiovember 26, 1802. I. His Excellency Isham G. Harris and the Hon. Andrew Ewing are announced as volunteer aides-de-camp to the commanding general. By command of General Bragg : GEORGE WM. BRENT, Assistant Adjutant General. General Orders, » Headquarters Polk's Corps, ^o. 1. / November 26, 1862. The lieutenant-general commanding assumes command of his corps. By command of Lieu tenant-General Polk : THOMAS M. JACK, Assistant Adjutant- General. General Orders, ) Headquarters Hardee's Corps, ^o. 1. ) Shelbijville, Tenn., November 26, 1802. Hereafter the divisions and brigades of this army corps will be desig- nated by the names of their permanent commanders. By command of LieutenantGeneral Hardee : T. B. ROY, Chief of Staff. Special Orders, > Headquarters Hardee's Corps, 2fo. 1. ) Shelbijville, November 20, 1862. I. The Thirty-second Regiment Mississippi Volunteers, Lieutenant- Colonel Tison commanding, is defaced on special duty, to guard the stations and bridges on the Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad be- Chai-. XXXII j CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — CONFEDERATE. 427 tween Xormancly and Fosterville stations. Colonel Tison will establish his headquarters at Wartrace. *♦**«•* By couiniaud of Licutenaiit-General Hardee : T. B. ItOY, Chief of Siaff. Headquaeteks Army of Tknnesske. Murfri'esborough, Tenn., November 21, 1SG2. Brigadier-General Wheeler, Chief of Cavalr}/, La Vergne : General: Your several coiiinmiiicntions, through General Breckin- ridge, did not reach us until yesterday. In future you will report direct to these headquarters. Your couiuiunication of yesterday, containing full and .satisfactory reports of your operations, also reached us. In reply, the general coai- niaudiug desires me to say you will attend to the promotion, &c., of the officers of cavalry, announcing them, when made, in orders. When any doubt exists as to their capacity or conduct, you will appoint a board of officers for their examination. Colonel Ilarrisoii may be an excep- tiou, but he should be announced. Captain Evans, it there is no major, must be lieu;euant-colonel until heard from. Tlie nextcaptain is major. General Wharton may take his old regimental stall', but should nomi- nate them regularly, through the proper channels, for promotion. Colo- nel Harrison must do the same for their successors. Announce in orders the acting aijpoiutments of Geiu'ral Wharton, and of the regi- ments when organized, and send the appointments up for the iuforma- tion of the War Department, specifyuig how the regiments are formed, &c. Major Davis' battalion will report as soon as relieved by Lieut. Gen. E. Kirby Smith. Have Captain Hamilton arrested as a deserter and brought to trial. You are authorized to increase Bledsoe's battalion to a legiment when practicable. Order up two companies of Third Confederate Cavalry, now with General Wharton. Bring Captain Gail- breaih's name before an examining board. He need not be present, if not available. The general commanding desires that you will forward the names of suitable officers to constitute the examining boards, in pursuance of the act of Congress entitled "An act to relieve the army of disqualified, disabled, and incompetent officers;" one for the examination of field officers and the other for company officers. Each board to consist of three members. Let a general officer be named as the president of the first board. You will send detachments of reliable officers and men with the least possible delay to bring in all absentees and deserters, who must be promptly brought to trial and punished according to the degree of their offense. You will send Colonel Scott's First Louisiana Cavalry Kegimeut to these headquarters immediately. I am, general, very respectfully, yours, &c., GEORGE WM. BEENT, Assistant Adjutant- General. Headquarters Morgan's Brigade, Cross-Roads, near Miirfreesborough, November 27, 1862. Brigadier-General Wheeler, Chief of Cavalry : Sir : Brigadier-General Morgan returned this morning, and I have the pleasure of forwarding the reports' you desired to be sent in ; also a 428 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CiiAr. XXXII. copy of the report sent in to headquarters, with the information gained during this scouting excursion. Brigadier-General Morgan requests me to state that he duly appre- ciates the very kind tone of your dispatclies, and is happy to have earned your good opinion, and I am ordered to assure you that nothing shall be wanting on his i)art to insure the duration of those feelings of cor- diality and esteem betwixt ofiBcers of the same arm which tend so much to the efficiency of the service. With respect to the reports, they are as yet incomplete. Colonel Duke's regiment and Major Breckinridge's battalion are at Fayetteville, as it was found impossible to ration and forage so large a force in this immediate neighborhood. General Morgan is anxiously expecting the arrival of his relief, as he requires from ten to fourteen da.^s to consolidate and organize the regiments and battalions which have been assigned to his command (according to orders received from General Kirbj' Smith), i)revious to commencing active operations against the enemj'. I have the honor to be, general, with the highest respect, your most obedient servant, G. ST. LEGEE GRENFELL, Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General. P. S. — By an officer belonging to this brigade, who left Castalian Springs yesterday (half-way between Hartsvilleand Gallatin), and passed the Cumberland last night, we learn that hundreds of deserters from the Federal Army are wandering through the country seeking some Confederate officer to parole them. They (the Yankees) state that all are sick of the war, and only desirous of returning home. From all accounts the number of these deserters is very considerable. Hdqrs. Army op Tennessee, November 27, 1862. Lieut. Gen. Leonidas Polk, Commanding Polk's Corps: General: The general commanding directs me to say that you will hold your command ready for action, as the enemy seems to be ad- vancing in force. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, GEORGE WM. BRENT, Assistant Adjutant- General. Special Orders, ) Heabquartees Army of Tennessee, No. 7. i Murfreesborough, November 27, 1862. *♦**•»• VI. Colonels BifiBe and Napier will, with their commands, report to Brigadier-General Wheeler for duty at La Vergne. By command of General Bragg : GEORGE WM. BRENT, Assistant Adjutant- General. Circular.] Headquarters Reserve Division, Polk's Corps, Army op Tennessee, Murfreesborough, Tenn., November 27, 1862. In obedience to General Orders,, No. 2, Headquarters Polk's Corps, of this date, the troops of this division will be held in readiness to march Chap. XXXII.] CORRESPONDE\CE, KTC— CONFEDEEATE. 429 against the enemy. Two days' cooked rations will be habitually kept on hand. On marching, 60 rounds of ammunition will be carried by each man. By command of Major-General Withers : D. E. HUGEE, Assistant Adjutant- General. MUKFREESBOROUGH, via CHATTANOOGA, November 29, 18C2. (Received at Richmond, November 29.) General S. Cooper : I have ordered a strong brigade from Mobile to Meridian. From there it can support Forney or Pembertou. One thousand gone from hereto Pemberton and 1,500 to Forney. The fleet from Pensacola has gone to 2few Orleans, and Mobile is in no immediate danger. The enemy has twelve divisions in our front, and we are skirmisbing daily. BRAXTON BRAGG, General, Commanding. Generax, Orders, J Headquarters Army of Tennessee, No. 4. ) Murfreesborough, November 29, 1862. Gratified beyond expression at the confident tone and fine discipline which pervades his troops, and full of admiration at their fortitude and patient submission to privations, united to their gallantry and heroism in the recent arduous and brilliant campaign, by which so much valu- able territory has been redeemed, and so many true and lo.val people liberated, the general commanding is induced to publish full pardon to all soldiers absent without authority who shall within a reasonable time return to their command and report for duty. They are urged to avail themselves of this iirivilege before the inanguration of the new system of military courts established by law as a vigorous and prompt administration of justice to all delinquents. Hereafter no excuse will be allowed those who abandon their colors and leave their comrades to perform their dutiesand defend their homes. Commissioned officers guilty of such ofl'enses are excluded from the benefit of tiiis amnesty, and will not be excused. They are held to be unworthy to command gallant men, and to merit exemplary punishment. Vigorous measures have been adopted to arrest all who fail to respond to this last and generous appeal, and they must expect full justice, tem- pered only with the mercy they have failed to show either to their com- rades or cause. By command of General Bragg: GEORGE WM. BRENT, Chief of IStaff and Assistant Adjutant-General. Special Orders, > Headquarters Army of Tennessee, No. 9. > MurfreesboTrough., November 29, 1862. »*»*♦*• IV. Captain Recce's company of cavalry, now at McMinnville, will report for duty to Brigadier-General Wheeler, at La Vergne, Tenn., without delaj'. VI, The officer commanding the Third Cavalry Brigade, of Smith's 430 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXU. corps, composed of Morrison's regiment and Scott's Louisiana cavalry, will report -with his command to Brigadier-General Wheeler without delay. By command of General Bragg: GEORGE WM. BREXT, Assistant Adjutant- Oeneral. Abitraci from weekly returns of BrecUnridg^s and Withers' divisions, Folk's corps, Army of Tennessee, for November W, 1862; at and near Murfreesbm-ough, Tenn. Command. BBXCKINBIDOE'S DIVISION. Inf antiy : First Brigade Second Brigade Third Brigade * Total infaotry Artilleryt CaTftlry Total of the diTieion WTTHBHS' DITIBION. Infantry : First Brigade Second Brigade Third Brigade Total infantry Artillery! Cavalry Total of the division Grand total Present. 1^ s c EH 2,077 1,708 640 2, 330 3, 261 1,865 2,613 795 I 1,158 4,425 482 142 557 153 7,032 712 182 5,- 049 5, 690 ,926 1,835 2,029 1,932 1,965 I 3,709 2,154 I 3,460 2.047 3,421 5, 796 334 122 6,166 341 128 10,690 418 157 6,252 , 6,635 11,165 11, 301 12, 325 1 19, 091 Abitract from, report of artillery in Reserve Division, Polk's corps, Armu of Tennessee, November 29, 1862. Robert.son's "battery . Ketchum's battery .. Waters' battery Gibson's battery §... Preoant. Animals. Ordnance. P * £ Command. 1 1 j 1 C D S b£ o ."-■ S S 1 t bl V s^ bo ^ -^ R C b£ to 5 3 Poo 2 c ft . w <} < w : 3 6 ^ £J 125 111 98 132 I 153 85 115 148 i 64 106 133 ' 05 12 28 30 Grandtotal I 334, 353 *l * Two regiments at La Vergne. t Three batteries. + Apparently five batteries. vS Detached with Jaclisbn's brigade. Chaf. xxxn.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. CONFEDERATE. 431 Organization of PoWs Corps, Army of Tennessee, about November 29, 1862. BRECKINRIDGE'S DIVISION. First Brigade. Col. K. W. HaNsok. 4l8t Alabama, Lieut. Col. M. L. Stansel. 2d Kentucky, Maj. J. W. Hewitt. 4th Kentucky, Col. R. P. Trabue. 6th Kentucky, Col. Joseph H. Lewis. 9th Kentucky, Col. T. H. Hunt. Cobb"s Kentucky battery, Capt. R. Cobb. Graves' Kentucky battery, Capt. J. In- gram. Roberts' Kentucky cavalry, Capt. B. E. Roberts. Second Brigade. Col. J. B. Palmer. 32d Alabama, Col. A. MeKiustry. 4th Florida, Col. W. L. L. Bowcn. 18th Tennessee, Lieut. Col. W. R. Butler. 32d Tennessee, Col. E. C. Cook. Dawson's Georgia battery, Lieut. R. W. Anderson. Moses' Georgia battery, Capt. S. A. Moses. Third Brigade. Col. F. M. Walker. 60th North Carolina, Col. J. A. McDowell. 20th Tennessee. 28tli Tennessee, Col. P. D. Cunningham. 45th Tennessee. Eldridge's Tennessee battery, Capt. J. W. Eldridge. Dure's Georgia battery, Capt. G. A. Dure. Not irigaded. Reserve Artillery Battalion, Maj. J. T. Montgomery. Cavalry companies : Company D, 2d (Woodward's) Kentucky Cavalry, Capt. Robert Bigga. Mississippi cavalry, independent company, Capt. E. M. Blackburn. Company K, 8th Kentucky Cavalry, Capt. Patrick Simms. withers' DIVISION.t First Brigade. Brig. Gen. Frank Gardner. 19th Alabama, Lieut. Col. S. K. McSpad- den. 22d Alabama, Col. Z. C. Deas. 25th Alabama, Lieut. Col. G. D. Johnston. 26th Alabama, Lieut. Col. N. N. Clement. 39th Alabama, Col. H. D. Clayton. Ist Louisiaua Regulars. 17th Battalion Alabama Sharpshooters (one company), Capt. B. C. Yan- cey. Robertson's battery, Lieut. S. H. Dent. Second Brigade. Col. Thomas W. WmiE.t 7th Mississippi, Col. W. H. Bishop. 9th Mississippi, Maj. T. H. Lynam. 10th Mississippi, Maj. James Barr, jr. 29th Mississippi, Lieut. Col. W. F. Brant- ly- Blythe's regiment, 44th Mississippi, Maj. J. C. Thompson. 9th Battalion Mississippi Sharpshooters, Capt. 0. F. West. Ketchum's Alabama battery, Lieut. James Garrity. • November 26, 1862. t November 29, 1862. t Assumed command November 27, in absence of Brig. Gen. J. R. Chalmers. 432 KT., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND S\V. VA. [Chap. XXXIL Fourth Brigade. Col. A. M. Manigault. 24tli Alabama, Lieut. Col. W. B. Dennett. 28tli Alabama, Col. J. W. Fiazer. 34th Alabama, Cai)t. J. N. Slaughter. 10th South Carolina, Lient. Col. J. F. Pressley. 19th South Carolina, Col. A. J. Lythgoe. Waters' Alabama battery, Lieut. C. W. Watkins. Not brigaded. Cavalrj' companies: Company G, ;iil Alabama Cavalry, Capt. D. P. Forney. Alabama cavalry, independent company, Capt. H. K. Gordon. WHARTOX'S CAVALRY BRIGADE.* 3d C'onlederate, Col. J. R. Howard. •2d Georgia, Col. C. C. Crews. 4th Teunessee, Col. Baxter Smith. Tennessee battalion, Maj. W. S. Bledsoe. 6th Texas, Lieut. Col. Thomas Harrison. Anderson's Tenues.see company, Capt. F. F. Anderson. White's Tennessee battery (one section), Capt. B. F. White, jr. Special Orders, ( Adjt. and Inspector General's Office, Xo. 280. i Richmond, V(t.,'Xovember 29, 1862. XXXIX. The city of Atlanta, Ga., will be iucluded within the depart- raeut under the command of General Joseph E. Jolinston.f Bv command of Secretary of War: JXO. WITHERS, Assistant Adjutant- General. [XovEMBER 30, 1802-. — For Pemborton to Bragg, in reference to re- enforcements, see Series I, Vol. XVII, Part II, p. 771.] Special Orders, ( Headquarters Army of Tennessee, Xo. 10. ]■ Mvrfree.shoroujj]!, Kovemhcr 30, 1862. II. MajorGeneral Breckinridge is hereby relieved from his local duties as commander of the to\vn of JMurfreesboroiigh. VI. Major Davis' battalion, now on duty at JIcMinnville, will, on being relieved by a battalion from Smith's cor])s, report to Brigadier- General Wheeler, at La Vergne, for duty with Brigadier-General Wharton. By command of General Bragg : GEORGE WM. BRENT, Assistant Adjutant- Gene>-al. ' November io, 1862. tSee Special Orders, No. 275, Adjutant and Inspector General's Office November 24 1862,p. 4'23. • .1^1, Chap. XXXII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — CONFEDERATE. 433 Abstract from field return of the Army of Tennessee, General Braxton Bragg, C. S. Army, commanding, for December 1, 18()2; headquarters, Murfreeeborough, Tenn. Present for duty. 1 t ■S'i Conimnnd. Infantry. Cavalry. Artillery. u t (D s o i o a Polk's corps* 1,282 9«8 14,564 10,991 19 8 347 127 47 34 1,143 690 17, 247 13, 015 12, 300 4,222 20, 128 14, 956 32, 9155 Hardee's corps 25,785 282 3,891 4,847 6,969 Grand total 2,260 25,555 309 4,365 81 1,839 46,784 39,931 65,709 Abstract from weekly return of Polk's corps, Army of Tennessee, for December 1, 1862. Present i 1 H f bo to ■< Command. > 1 be Infantry : 5,471 5,796 4,425 6,386 6,597 5.403 12, 091 11,356 7,550 15, 692 1 18, 386 30,997 Artaiery: 367 334 482 394 353 582 474 434 743 Total artUlery 1,183 1,329 1,651 Cavalry: BO 122 142 1,553 56 133 160 1,762 80 165 192 2,347 1,867 2,111 2,784 18, 742 21, 826 35,432 Headquarters Army of Tennessee, Murfreesborough, December 1, 1862. Brig. Gen. Joseph Wheeler, Chief of Cavalry, La Vergne: General: The general commanding directs me to say that you will relieve the command of Brigadier-General Morgan as soon as you can * But see Polk's return, following. . •, .,„„„„ a, ^ * Note on original return says, " Smith's corps, infantry, estimated at 12,300, efieot- ive." t See Polk's corps, in retnm preceding. 28 R R — VOL XX, PT n 434 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. IChaf. SXXIL get that of Brigadier-General Pegram's, with a siifBcient force, iu posi- tion. I inclose, for your information, a copy of instructions this day for- warded Brigadier- General Morgan.* I am, general, very truly yours, GEOEGE WM. BRENT, Assistant Adjutant- General. General Orders, ) Headquarters Department No. 2, No. 152. ) Murfreeshorough, Tenn., December 1, 1862. I. The names of all officers '' absent without leave" at any muster will be promptly reported through these headquarters to the i)aymasters of the army, to the end that their pay may be suspended until the ab- sence is satisfactorily explained. II. The attention of officers, especially of the quartermaster's depart- ment, is called to Paragraph I, General Orders, No. 81, dated Adjutant and Inspector General's Office, Richmond, Va., November 1, 1862, as follows : The payment of commissionecl officers by any otl)er quartermaster than the qaarter- master of the command to which they belong is hereby prohibited, unless they ex- hibit to the quartermaster to whom application for payment is made orders from their commanding officers, or from the department, showing them to be absent on detached duty or leave of absence from the commanding general under whom they are serving. Quartermasters who may pay absentees in violation of this order will be reported for stoppage of their pay, besides being amenable to trial by court-martial. By command of General Bragg : GEO. G. GARNER, Assistant Adjutant- General. General Orders, ) Headquarters Department No. 2, No. 153. i Murfreesborough, Tenn., December 2, 1862. The headquarters of Department No. 2 and of the Army of Tennessee are established at Murfreesborough, Tenn. By command of General Bragg: GEO. G. GARNER, Assistant Adjutant- General. General Orders, > Headquarters Army of Tennessee, No. 5. I Murfreesborough, December 2, 1862. I. The troops will be supplied at all times with four days' rations of subsistence, two of which will be cooked and in haversacks. II. In addition to the above, eight days' supplies will be kept in the depots for the several army corps and at the several stations between this place and Bridgeport. No excuse will be accepted for a noncompliance with these require- ments. Commanders and inspectors will keep themselves constantly informed, and report every instance of failure. By command of General Bragg : GEORGE WM. BRENT, Assistant Adjutant-, General. ' Not found. Chap. XXXII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — CONFEDERATE. 435 EiCHMOND, Va., December 3, 1862. Geueral Joseph E. Johnston, Chattanooga, Tenn.: Geueral Pemberton has fallen back from his positions by advance of very superior force of the enemy. General Holmes has been peremp- torily ordered to re-enforce him, but his troops may arrive too late. The President urges on you the importance of sending a sufiBcient force from General Bragg's command to the aid of General Pemberton. S. COOPER, Adjutant and Inspector General. Speciai, Orders, ) Hdqrs. Polk's Corps, Army of Tennessee, No. 8. 1 Murfreesboroitgh, December 3, 1862. • ••••»» III. Major-General Cheatham ^ill hold two brigades of his command ready to move at an hour's notice, with three days' cooked rations. Am- bulances and 10 wagons to a brigade will be allowed. IV. Major-General Breckinridge will hold Hanson's brigade ready to move at an hour's notice, with four days' cooked rations. Ambulances and 10 wagons to the brigade will be allowed. Bv command of Lieutenant General Polk : L. L. BUTLER, Assistant Adjutant- General. Headquarters Polk's Corps, Army of Tennessee, Murfreesborough, December 3, 1862. Brigadier-General Chalmers : General : General Wheeler reports an advance of the enemy on La Vergne. It may be, and probably is, a foraging expedition ; but you will keep your command in hand for any emergency. Bv command of Lieutenant-General Polk : THOMAS M. JACK, Assistant Adjutant- General. Brigade Headquarters, Columbia, Tenn., December 3, 1862. Brigadier-General Wheeler, Chief of Cavalry : General : I have received the report in person of Lieut. John W. Morton, jr., ordered to report to me by Colonel Hallonquist, and to take command of the horse artillery in my brigade. I have no objections to re- ceiving Lieutenant Morton in my command, provided he is willing to come under command of Captain Freeman; but I am unwilling to exchange Captain Freeman (who has made a reputation at Shiloh and before Nash- ville and proven himself a gallant and efficient officer) for any other officer. Rather than do so, I would prefer to return the battery. I hope the order has been madfe without your knowledge and consent, and that vou will not permit any changes, but allow my command to go on as 436 KY., MID. AKD E. TENN.j N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXIL organized. Tou are well aware of the trouble and dissatisfaction caused by these changes, and 1 hope none will be made. In a few days I hope to have the organization complete, and move off in the direction indi- cated by General Bragg. General, I remain, your obedient servant, N. B. FOEEEST, Brigadier- General, Special Orders, ) Headquarters Breckinridge's Division, No. 38. J Murfreesiorough, December 3, 1862. II. Commandant of Eogers' scouts, with his companj'^, will report as soon as practicable to Brigadier-General Wheeler, at La Vergne, for duty. • *••**« Bv command of Major-General Breckinridge : JOHN A. BDGKNEE, Idmitenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General. Chattanooga, Tenn., December 4, 1862. - General S. Cooper, Adjutant and Inspector General : Sir : I have received this morning your telegram of yesterday, inform- ing me that Lieutenant-General Pembertou is falling back before a very superior force; that Lieutenant-General Holmes has been "peremptorily ordered " to re-enforce him, but that as General Holmes' troops may be too late, the President urges on me the importance of sending a sufficient force from General Bragg's command to the aid of Lieutenant-General PembertOD. Three railroad accidents delayed my journey so much that I did not reach this place until after 12 last night ; consequently your dispatch was delivered to-day, too late for communication with General Bragg before to-morrow, when I shall visit his headquarters. I do not know General Pemberton's late positions. His march, 'I sup- pose, will be toward Vicksburg, where General Holmes' troops must cross the river. His movements, therefore, are facilitating the junction, while they daily render that of General Bragg with him more difficult. The enemy, too, is exactly between the latter and himself. It seems to me, consequently, that the aid of General Holmes can better be relied on than that of General Bragg. I therefore respectfully suggest that that officer be urged to the utmost expedition. Should the enemy get possession of Vicksburg, we cannot dislodge him. The Tennessee Eiver is a formidable obstacle to the expeditious march of General Bragg's troops into Mississippi. He may, besides, be compelled to take a cir- cuitous route ; of this, however, I am not fully informed, nor have I learned the enemy's attitude in Tennessee. It is to be presumed that all such information can be acquired at General Bragg's headquarters which I shall reach to-morrow. Most respectfully, your obedient servant, J. E. JOHNSTON, General. Chap, xxxh.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — CONFEDERATE. 437 Chattanooga, December 4, 1862. Lieutenant-General Pembeeton : Let me know by express which way yon are moving, and what your plans are. Urge General Holmes to quick movement. I am without the necessary information. Give it. J. E. JOHNSTON, Oeneral. Grenada, December 4, 1862. General Joseph E. Johnston, Chattanooga : I shall be in position behind the Talabusha to morrow. The advance is 3 miles off. Will write by courier at large. J. C. PEMBERTON, Lieutenant- Oeneral, Commanding. Chattanooga, Tenn., December 4, 1862.. Col. J. GORGAS, Chief of Ordnance, Richmond : From a dispatch just received from the Adjutant-General, I think Gen- eral Pemberton's suggestion should be adopted. I do not know the condition of things so well as the President. J. E. JOHNSTON, Gmieral. Chattanooga, Tenn., December 4, 1862. General Bragg, Tullahoma : The enemy is advancing on General Pemberton, who is falling back. Can yon delay the advance by throwing cavalry on enemy's rear ? I will join yon to-morrow. J. E. JOHNSTON. [Indorsement.] This dispatch was not received by General Bragg, who took the meas- ure silggested upon intelligence given him by Lieutenant-General Pem- berton, J. E. J. Chattanooga, Tenn., December 4, 1862. General S, Cooper, Richmond : The map convinces me that General Holmes' troops can re-enforce sooner than General Bragg's. Urge him again to press his troops for- ward. I shall be with Bragg as soon as possible, which will be to-mor- row. J. E. JOHNSTON. Chattanooga, Tenn., December 4, 1862. General S. Cooper, Richmond : I have only the cipher the President established with me last spring. I have no signal ofBcer ; shall know to-niorrow if General Bragg has. I 438 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXIL telegraphed General Pemberton this raorniug via Jackson, but have no reply. The march of Bragg's troops to Peinberton's present iiosition would require several weeks. J. E. JOHNSTOIS. [December 4. 1862.— For Pemberton to Bragg, sec Series I, Vol. XVII, Part II, p. 778.] Chattanooga, Tenn., December 4, 1862. General S. Coopek, Adjutant and Inspector General, Richmond, Va. : Can you give me General Pemberton's force, and that of the enemy ; the direction in which he is moving, and where he is 1 Use the Presi- dent's cipher of last spring. J. E. JOHNSTOK. Headqtjaetees Akmy op Tennessee, December 4, 1862. Lieutenant-General Polk, Commanding PoWs Corps : General : The general commanding directs that two brigades from Major-General Cheatham's division be ready to move at an hour's notice, with three days' cooked rations. Ambulances and 10 wagons to a bri- gade will be allowed. Also that Hanson's brigade be ready with four days' rations ; ambulances and wagons as above. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, GEOEGE WM. BRENT, Assistant Adjutant- General. Headquarters Cavalry Brigade, Nolensville, December 4, 1862. Brig. Gen. Joseph Wheeler, Chief of Cavalry, &c. : General : The enemy returned to tbeir camp last night. My pick- ets are at their usual stands. I send over a lieutenant-colonel, captured by one of Captain Blackburn's men, acting as a courier. Hear his account of the capture; it is interesting, and, I think, true. The man deserves the horse and saddle, if they are taken from the colonel, and I hope he will get them. The enemy foraged very heavily on the Granny White, Hillsborough, Hardin, and Charlotte pikes yesterday. Why is not Gen- eral Forrest, or some one else, ordered to Franklin 1 Most respectfully, general, your obedient servant, JNO. A. WHARTON, Brig. Gen., Comdg. Cavalry, FoWs Corps, Arniy of Tennessee. P. S. — I burned a fine lot of lumber, to prevent the enemy from re- building the bridge across Mill Creek, burned by orders. The lumber was in 100 feet of the burnt bridge. I think the lumber ought to be paid for. Let me know if I am right. Chai'. xxxil.i CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — CONFEDERATE. 439 General Orders, ) Department Headquarters, ^0. 1. ) Chattanooga, December 4. 1862. The undersigned assumes the command to which he is assigned in Special Orders, No. 275, dated Eichmond, November 24, 1862. The following officers constitute his staii', viz: Col. B. S. Ewell, adju- tant-general ; Lieut. Col. T. B. Lamar, assistant adjutant-general ; Maj. A. P. Mason, assistant adjutant-general; Col. Cliarles M. Fauntleroy, inspector- general ; Lieut. Col. E. J. Harvie, assistant inspector-general; Maj. Alfred M. Barbour, quartermaster; Lieut. J. BarroU Washington, aide-decamp; Lieut. "Wade Hampton, jr., aide-de-camp. J. E. JOHNSTON, General. Circular.] Headquarters Army of Tennessee, Murfreesborougli, December 4, 1862. 1st. Hanson's brigade will i)roceed as far as Baird's Mills, on the Lebanon pike, and remain two days, making a reconnaissance toward Nashville. 2d. Major-General Cheatham, with two brigades of his division, will move as far as the main body of cavalry, on the Nashville road; remain all night ; move early next day to the front, with Brigadier-General Wheeler, and make a forced reconnaissance toward Nashville, and return at night. The third day leave one brigade and return. Consult General Wheeler as to the position of this brigade, which is to support him. Until further orders, one brigade of this division will hold this position. 3d. The two regiments from Breckinridge's division now in front will rejoin it, and one will be stationed at Black's, 7 miles out oq the Lebanon pike. These infantry commauds will at all times be in readiness to sup- port the cavalry when called on, and will promptly attack and drive back marauding parties of the enem j', holding themselves ready to move at all times. 4th. Lientenant-General Hardee's corps will immediately take posi- tion at or near Eagleville, on the Nashville and Shelbyville pike, one brigade being kept in front at Triune, and a small regiment at Shelby- ville, as a guard to the depot from which the corps will be supplied. Eeconnaissances will be made to the front, and marauding parties of the enemy checked and punished. 5th. A battalion of 200 effective men from Wharton's cavalry brigade will be stationed at Franklin, to observe the enemy and prevent com- municatioB by citizens, which is now being carried on. This command will also scout the Hillsborough pike. 6th. Lientenant-General Smith's corps will move as soon as practi- cable by the dirt road to Eeadyville, 12 miles east of this point, where it will be located, its subsistence beyond what the country aflords being drawn from this point. 7th. Courier stations will be established by all the outposts at dis- tances of from 5 to 7 miles, to secure the rapid transmission of dis- patches. One horse at each station will always be kept saddled and the rider ready for service. 8th. Such infantry force from Hanson's brigade as may be required will report to and accompany Brigadier-General Morgan on the special service assigned him. After the completion of this duty it will rejoin its division. Bv command of General Bragg : GEOEGE WM. BRENT, Assistant Adjutant-General. 440 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Cuap. xxxn. EiCHMOND, Va., December 5, 1862. General Joseph E. Johnston, Chattanooga, Term. : Pemberton telegraphed yesterday from Grenada. His force, 21,000, at Yalabusha Eiver. Near by the enemy, 60,000, extending from his rear to Wolf Eiver. Daily skirmishing with rear guard, and with troops ou Mississippi Eiver, on his right. The word in cipher can be explained by one of General Bragg's signal ofi&cers. The President has not the cipher you refer to. If it is a dictionary cipher, please let me know the particular edition of the dictionary you have, that copies of the same may be obtained here, if possible, to work by. S. COOPEE, Adjutant and Inspector General. Hdqes. Dept. op Mississippi, East Louisiana, &o., Grenada, Miss., December 5, 1862. General Joseph E. Johnston, Commanding, &c., Chattanooga, Tenn. : Genebal : Your telegram of the 4th instant reached me at a late hour last night, and a brief message was forwarded in reply, indicating my present position. The large re-enforcements received by the enemy in West Tennessee within the last few weeks, and his concentration of forces to the amount, I believe, of not less than 60,000 at La Grange, Grand Junction, and other points between my position on Tallahatchie and his base, rendered it more than doubtful whether I should be able to hold so long a line with the very small force at my disposal. I was aware also that a considerable force (not much less than ray own) had been landed on the east bank of the Mississijipi Eiver, at Friar's Point and Delta. About the 27th November, the enemy commenced a simul- taneous movement of his armies in my front and from the Mississippi Eiver, threatening my rear. Gunboats and transports loaded with troops were also reported descending the river toward Vicksburg, and a demonstration from below was made at the same time against Port Hudson, on the successful holding of which point, together with Vicks- burg's defenses, depends the navigation of the Mississippi Kiver. Port Hudson is an isolated position, not naturally strong by its land ap- proaches, and at any time open to attack from below. It is by this time strongly intrenched, and garrisoned by about 5,500 effectives. Port Hud- son is distant 58 miles from the railroad dei»ot at Tangipahoa. These troops are not available on a sudden emergency for any otlier point, nor can it be readily re-enforced. Vicksburg is strongly intrenched, and about 0,000 of all arms are held in immediate viciuityfor its defense. My awny on the Tallahatchie, including artillery and cavalry, num- bered about 22.000 effectives, most of the cavalry being in advance and covering both flanks. Under the circumstances narrated above, I de- termined to withdraw from the Tallahatchie and to establish my line behind the Yalabusha Eiver. The movement was commenced on the morning of the 1st of December, the advance guard or a reconnoitering party of the enemy, consisting of five regiments of infantry, two of cav- alry, and two field batteries, having advanced to skirmishing distance from our advanced works. By the gross misconduct of the authorities of the Mississippi Central Eailroad, and the positive disobedience by them of my orders, a small amount of public property, say 300 rounds field ammunition, a few tents, &c.,' were burned before leaving. The Chap, xxxn.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — CONFEDERATE. 441 enemy's caralry and some mounted infantry Lave followed up our move- ment, occasionally skirmishing with our rear guard, without, however, delaying our march, which has progressed without the loss of a wagon or any description of property. General Price's corps is now being es- tablished between this point and the Tuscahoma Ferry. Van Dorn will occupy the ground on his right. The heavy rains which have fallen will, I believe, enable me to hold this position with my small force, unless a movement is made by the enemy to turn my right by the Mobile and Ohio llailroad. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. C. PEMBERTON, Lieutenant- General, Commanding. P. S. — The re-enforcements ordered by General Bragg will be retained for the present at Jackson. I have no hope of any assistance from Gen- eral Holmes, and have telegraphed fully on that subject to Richmond some days since. Respectfully, J. C. PEMBERTON, Lieutenant- General. MUBFREESBOEOUGH, December 6, 1862. General S. Coopee, Adjutant- General : General Eosecrans has an army of about 65,000 men in and around Nashville, and some 35,000 distributed along the railroad to Louisville and in Kentucky. General Bragg has about 42,000 men, besides irreg- ular cavalry, which in a few days will occupy Ready ville, this place, and Eagleville. We can cross the Tennessee only by ferrying, a very slow process, which Rosecrans would certainly interrupt. The movement to join General Pemberton would, by any route, require at least a month. From the information given me here I believe that the country between the Tennessee and General Pemberton could not support the trains our troops would require for a march through it. If I am right in this esti- mate, the President's object — speedy re-enforcement of the army in Mis- sissippi — cannot be accomplished by sending troops from Tennessee. To send a strong force would be to give up Tennessee, and would,^the principal officers think here, disorganize this army. Eosecrans could then move into Virginia, or join Grant before our troops could reach Pemberton's position, for the Tennessee is no obstacle to him. The passage of the Tennessee is so difficult and slow that we shall be unable to use the same troops on both sides of the river until next summer. Two thousand cavalry will be sent to break up the Louisville and Nash- ville Eailroad, and 4,000 will be employed in the same way in West Tennessee and Northern Mississippi. The latter may delay General Grant. Most respectfully, your obedient servant, J. E. JOHNSTON, General. Headqtjaetebs Wharton's Cavalry Brigade, Kolensville, December 6, 1862^3.30 p. m. Brigadier-General Wheeler, Chief of Cavalry : General: In reply to your dispatch just received, I have to report that the enemy are not, and have not been, in possession of Franklin 442 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. (Chap. XXXIL since I moved to tbis point. There bas been, and still is, a company sta- tioned on the Franklin pike, with orders to fall back on Franklin, and only to leave it when driven thence by a superior force of the enemy. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, JNO. A. WHARTON, Brigadier- General, Commanding Cavalry Brigade. Florence, Ala., December 6, 1862. Hon. James A. Seddon, Secretary of War : Dear Sir : In behalf of the good people of North Alabama, I take the liberty of calling your attention to their exposed condition, and saying that an order from you of a force adequate to their protection would be hailed with intense satisfaction and delight. They have no ygry good reason to apprehend an approach of the enemy in very large force, as points such as Chattanooga, Vicksburg, &c., of a stra- tegic character will be likely to engage more particularly their attention ; but that frequent raids upon our beautiful valley will be often attempted, as heretofore, there can be no doubt. We are, however, advantageously situated to resist these, had we a brigade of infantry to act in conjunc- tion with the two regiments of cavalry already stationed for our de- fense. It is unnecessary to relate to you the innumerable instances of pillage and robbery to which the people of North Alabama have already been subjected. Suffice it to say that they have been almost ground into the very dust by the tyrants and thieves. In this connection, permit me respectfuUj' to call your attention to the claims of Colonel O'Neal, of the Twentysixtb Alabama, to the ap- pointment of brigadier-general, and to say, further, that it would greatly subserve the interests of the country, and especially of this section, to have him in command of the forces for the protection of North Alabama. He possesses military skill and experience in an eminent degree. An early devotee of the rights of his section, he hesitated at no sacrifice in its behalf; was one of the first to relinqiiish a lucrative practice of his profession (of law) to engage for the war as a soldier, and bears honorable scars received upon the memorable battle-fields of Richmond. I may say of him that be is popular as a statesman, an orator, and a patriot. With sentiments of respect, I am, yours, trulv, JNO. E. MOORE. (Id closure.] Florence, Ala., January 6, 1863. To the Hon. Secretary of War of the Confederate States of America : The undersigned, citizeus of North Alabama, would respectfully make known to you that they have been greatly oppressed by the ravages of the Federal army during the past year; their property destroyed, wan- tonly and vindictively ; the privacy of their homes invaded ; citizens-car- ried off, ill-treated, and imprisoned ; their slaves carried oft' in very large numbers, declared free, and refused the liberty of returning to their owners, when, in many instances, they desired to do so. These and many other outrages of a similar nature reduced to poverty many of onrciti- Chaf. XXXII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — CONFEDERATE. 443 zeus who before abounded in wealth. But this was not the worst. The tyranny of the officers and men intimidated the people of the country, and had a tendency to make them submissive to a power tliey had not the means to resist or repel. This past experience, of oppression and insults, makes the citizens of this part of the State apprehensive. They believe that should the Confederate army, now in Middle Tennessee, be obliged to fall back, this country will be again overrun by marauding parties of the Federal army, more incensed against the local population than before, and nothing will save the people from ill-treatment but a general exodus to some remote district, there to suffer by starvation. The late conscription has left us without men, except the infirm and the aged. Women and children are now the chief population, and upon them will fall the fury of the enemy, incensed and inaddened by late defeats, and unrestrained by their officers. Under this, our helpless condition, we appeal to you for protection, asking an army sufficient to restrain the marauding parties of the enemy. Situated as this country is, with the Tennessee Eiver, a wide and rapid stream, running through our country, we believe from 5,000 to 6,000 men, composed of infantry, cavalry, and artillery, would be sufficient to keep an enemy from crossing the river above mentioned. It might be necessary for our citizens under such a protection to get to the side of the river protected, and abandon the other, but this would be greatly preferred to being obliged to abandon our country entirely. We have abundance of corn to support an army, but no meat, so that on the score of bread there can be no objection. We most earnestly solicit you to give us the protection asked for. We think ourselves entitled to it, as our able-bodied men are all, or nearly all, in the army, giving protection to other countries, not their own ; none at home to shield those most dear to them. N. H. EICE. H. C. WOOD. CHAS. H. FANT. WM. HOUGH. JAS. lEVINE. GEO. W. KANSNEE. E. W. WALKEE. EOBT. V. FOSTEE. JAS. W. STEWAET. J. B. SIMPSOl^. B. T. KANSNEE. B. F. FOSTEE. JOHN SIMPSON. S. 0. POSEY. M. HAEKINS. M. P. ASHEE. Engineer Bueeatj, Richmond, Va., December 7, 1862. Indorsement on letter of General Bragg, calling attention to verbal application when in Eichmond for a chief of engineer department ; re- quests that Captain Harris, Engineer Corps, be returned to him, &c. The Corps of En"ineer8 in tlie Army of the Confederate States embraces— colonel, 1 : majors. 4 ; captams, 8 ; total, 13. Of this number, 7 have been assigned to duty beyond the line of their immediate profession, leaving but 6 for engineer service, and these are in charge of operations from which they cannot be relieved without serious risk to the conntl-y. Recently Brigadier-General Leadbetter has been sent to Mobile on engineer duty, "and now directs the works for the defense of that place. To sup- plv Giueral Bragg, it became necessary to make a selection Irom the oBicers of the Pi-ovisional Corps of Engineers. Major Nocquet has had more experience as a mili- firv engineer than any one serving in the Western Department, and is intelligent in his'professiou. There is no available officer of sufficient experience to replace him. J. F. GILMEE, Colonel of Engineers and Chief of Bureau. 444 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXII. Headqtjaetees Army of Tennessee, Murfreesborovgh, December 7, 1862. Brigadier-Geueral WheelEr, Chief of Cavalry, Commanding : General : The geueral commandiug directs that you will send for Captain Rice's company of Fourth Tennessee llegiiueut [Recce's com- pany, Allison's squadron!], reported at Alexandria, between Lebanon and Liberty, and order it to join its regiment, with Brigadier-General Wharton. I am, general, verv respectfully, your obedient servant, GEO. G. GARNER, Assistant Adjutanl- General. Special Orders, ) Headquarters Army of Tennessee, No. 17. J Murfreesborough, December 7, 1862. I. Major Davis' battalion of cavalry is relieved at McMinnville, and will report at once to Brigadier-General Wharton. • ••##» • By command of General Bragg : GEO. G. GARNER, Assistant Adjutant- General. Murfreesboroxtgh, December 7, 1862. General S. Cooper, Richmond: Sixty thousand * Federals at Nashville ; forty thousand on railroad and in Kentucky. To send south would lose Tennessee and greatly disorgan- ize this army. Only route sotith {railroad) would take at least a month. Holmes can arrive much sooner. Will not send south unless ordered. I shall go to Mississipi^i in a, few days. J. E. JOHNSTON. Richmond, December 8, 1862. General Joseph E. Johnston, Murfreesborough, Tenn. : Your dispatch of yesterday, in cipher, cannot be read ; neither the President nor this office has the key. Who is the author, and what edi tion ? A signal officer to be immediately sent to you. S. COOPER, Adjutant and Inspector General. Murfreesborough, December 8, 1862. General Cooper, Richmond : Your dispatch of to-day received. The cipher was given to me by the President, and used last spring. Revised edition abridged from N- * Words in italics were in cipLer. Sec reply of Cooper, December 8, p. 444. CHAP. XXXII.] CORRESPONDENCK, ETC. CONFEDERATE. 445 Webster by W. G. Webster. I referred to it in a dispatch from Chat- tanooga. Morgan, the partisan, performed a brilliant feat yesterday, taking 1,800 prisoners— more than his own number, I recommend that he be appointed brigadier-general immediately. He is indispensable. J. E. JOHNSTON, General. General Orders, ) Headquarters Army op Tennessee, ^o- 9- ) Murfreesborough, December 9, 1862. Maj. J. W. Goodwin, assistant quartermaster. Withers' division, is assigned as military superintendent of railroads, on the staff of the com- manding general. Maj. H. B. Warren, now acting lieutenant in the engineer depart- ment, will report to Major Goodwin as an assistant. By command of General Bragg : GEOEGE WM. BUENT, Assistant Adjutant- Oeneral. Special Orders, » Hdqrs. Polk's Corps, Army op Tenn., No. 13. ) Murfreesborovgh, December 9, 1862. • •••••• V. Lieut. Col. T. P. Sevier is announced as assistant inspector-general to the lieutenant-general commanding. By command of Lieutenant-General Polk : THOMAS M. JACK, Assistant Adjutant- General. Headquarters Wharton's Brigade, Nolensville, December 10, 1862 — 9 p. m. Brig. Gen. Joseph Wheeler, Chief of Cavalry : General : I am in receipt of a dispatch from officer commanding my forces at Franklin, that an Irishman, named George More, had reached that place from Nashville this evening. He came by the Granny White road, and was also on the Hillsborough road, and reports no forces on the former and having heard of none on the latter. He further reports that General Eosecrans is to-day, and was yesterday, moving over to this side of the Cumberland ; also that all the troops had four days' rations cooked, as he supposes, for a general advance on Murfreesbor- ough. The Irishman professes to be in your confidence, and saj's he knows Major Hawkins, of your staff. I have thought it proper to com- municate this information just as I received it. Eespectfully, general, your obedient servant, JNO. A. WHAETON, Brigadier-General, &c. 446 KY., MID. AND p:. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. IChap. XXXII. Aistract from field return of the Army of Tennessee, commanded by General Braxton Bragg, Deeemher 10, 1862. Present for duty. s * 1 1 P. s w u 1 ConunaDd. Infantry. Ca-i airy. Artillery. £."3 ^•1 g o 1 o a o a i i t£ 1,264 935 728 112 U, 180 U,027 10, 127 931 18 G 342 124 39 30 968 721 16, 604 12, 909 10, 937 1,078 7,520 1,852 19, 372 14, 737 12,811 1,416 8,520 2,079 28, 975 24,200 19, 981 1,645 490 121 7, i47 1,695 10, 815 2,847 Escort headquai'ters 7 120 136 158 181 3 039 • SR 9fifi 1 fii9 9,428 09 1,689 51, 036 59, 093 88, 650 Abstract from return of Wharton's cavalri/ brigade, Army of Tennessee, for December 10, 1862. Command. l8t Confederate . 3d Confederate- 2d Georgia 4th Tennessee Bledsoe'a Tennessee battalion . 8tb Texas Gibson's Georgia battery Section of artillery Cavalry company (couriers) Total. in 186 448 342 163 194 396 67 25 1,771 272 .506 176 205 491 UD <1 313 539 427 190 225 531 90 29 Rcmiirks. 2,344 T'n'o companies on detached service. Two companies on detached service. One company in Virginia and one with General Cbentnam. Six companies on detached service. General Oedees, No. 10. Headquaetees Aemy of Tennessee, Murjfreesborough, Tenn., December 11, 1862. II. The country for miles around our military stations is full of ofll- cers and soldiers, visiting, loitering, and marauding. Many of them quarter themselves on the people of the country, claiming as a right that they should be entertained. Such parties are not only not author- ized, but are denounced as highly pernicious to the discipline and effi- ciency of the army, and the general calls on commanding officers and citizens to aid him in the suppression of this evil. Any non-commissioned officer or soldier found 1 mile from his camp ■without leave in writing, and any officer or soldier who shall be out of his quarters or camp without leave of his superior officer, is liable to trial and punishment, under the Forty -first and Forty-second Articles of War. •Artillery and cavalry in; Smith's corps not reported, t Reported in Wheeler's division. Chap. XXXII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. CONFEDERATE. 447 None but brigade commanders and commanding officers of separate posts and their superiors shall grant such permission. The commanding general requests, as a favor, that citizens will report to him all acts in violation of this order, not only that he may protect them, but that discipline may be enforced and the efficiency of the troops may be preserved. By command of General Bragg : GEORGE WM. BRENT, Assistant Adjutant- Oeneral. Special Orders, ) Hdqrs. Polk's Corps, Army of Tenn., No. 15. ) Murfreesborongh, Becemher 11, 1862. I. Surg. W. C. Cavanaugh is announced as the medical director of this corps. By command of Lieutenant-General Polk: THOMAS M. JACK, Assistant Adjutant- Oeneral. General Orders, J Headquarters Army of Tennessee, No. 12. ( Murfreesborough, Tenn., December 12, 1862. Recognizing our dependence on the providence of Almighty God, and mindful of our obligations for his mercies and grace to us individually and as a people, it is our bounden duty, on all suitable occasions, to bow with reverence before His throne, to acknowledge our submission to His moral government, to confess our sins unto Him, " to render thanks for the great benefits that we have received at His hands, to set forth His most worthy praise, to hear His most holy word, and to ask those things which are requisite and necessary as well for the body as the soul." To encourage and cultivate the affections appropriate to the due per- formance of these reasonable duties. He has set apart one day in seven, and although it is not at all times practicable to dispense with military duty on the Sabbath, there is an extent to which these duties may be curtailed. Commanding officers of all grades are, therefore, earnestly exhorted to issue their orders so as to give to all officers and soldiers an opportunity to attend Divine service that day. Experience supports the teachings of the Divine law, that one day in seven is regarded as a day of rest for man and beast. Policy, there- fore, as well as religious duty, calls upon us to reverence this Divine appointment. All military duty not required for discipline and defense, or the neces- sary collectioil and preservation of supplies, will be dispensed with on the Sabbath, while the enemy is stationary, and every facility and con- venience practicable will be afforded chaplains for the celebration of Divine service, and officers and men will be encouraged lo attend. BRAXTON BRAGG, General, Commanding. Special Orders, \ Headquarters Army of Tennessee, No. 22. ) Murfreesborough, December 12, 186S I. The following changes of organization and assignments are made, to take effect immediately : 1st. Breckinridge's division is transferred to Hardee's corps, and its commander will report accordingly for further orders. 448 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. (Chap. XXXTL 2(1. Anderson's division is broken up, and the troops assigned as fol- lows: Twenty-fourth, Twenty-seventh, Thirtieth, Thirty-seventh, and Forty-first Mississippi, Forty-fifth Alabama, and Nineteenth and Twen- tieth [Twenty-ninth] Tennessee Eegiments,* with Barret's battery, to Polk's corps. The Thirteenth, Sixteenth, Twentieth, and Twenty-fifth Louisiana, First and Third Florida, First Arkansas and Twenty-sixth Tennessee Eegiments, Major Austin's battalion of sharpshooters, and Slocomb's battery to Hardee's corps. 3d. The corps commanders will organize and assign these troops to proper brigades and divisions, and order them to their proper stations. 4th. Palmer's and Lumsden's batteries will join the reserve artillery at this post. 5th. The company of cavalry attached to Anderson's division head- quarters, and Captain Forney's company, serving at Withers' division headquarters, will report at once to Brigadier-General Wheeler, at La Vergne. 6th. By direction of the President, Brig. Gen. William Preston is assigned to the brigade in Breckinridge's division now commanded by Ool. E. W. Hanson. Brigadier-Generals Maxey, Adams, and Brown are assigned to Har- dee's corps. Brig. Gen. Patton Anderson is assigned to Polk's corps. They will report accordingly, and in person. • ***•«• By command of General Bragg : GBOEGE WM. BEBNT, Assistant Adjutant- Oeneral. Headquarters Cavalry Brigade, Nolensville, December 13, 1862 — 6.30 p. m. Lieut. Gen. Leonidas Polk, Commanding, cDc. : General : Colonel Smith writes me from Franklin that a lady, whom he has known for years, and knows to be true, told him to-day that General Campbell informed her day before yesterday that a great battle would take place in a few days on the Murfreesborough pike, between Nashville and Murfreesborough, and that by far the greater portion of the Federal forces were encamped on this and the Murfrees- borough pike. This latter statement I know to be a fact. I am very desirous of visiting Murfreesborough, on important business. 1 desire a personal interview with you. Please send me, by return courier, a permit for three days. Colonel Harrison will be in command. The reason I ask for the leave to be sent by return courier is that I desire to leave for Murfreesborough early in the morning. I have not had a night's rest since I have been stationed here. All quiet in front. Colo- nel Smith killed 9 Federals in his fight at Franklin. Most respectfully, general, your obedient servant, JNO. A. WHAETON, Brigadier- General, Commanding Cavalry Brigade. ' Twenty-ninth instead of Twentieth Tennessee, by Special Orders, No. 30. Decem- ber 20,1862, p. 458. > J i- . , W3111 Chap, xxxn.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — CONFEDERATE. 449 Speciax, Orders, ) Headquarters, No. 2. ) Chattanooga, December 13, 18C2. Brig. Gen. G. J. Pillow, who has reported, iu obedience to Special Orders, No. 289, Adjutant and Inspector General's Office, is assigned to General Bragg's command, to whom he will report for duty. By order of General Johnston : BEN J. S. EWELL, Assistant Adjutant- General. Special Orders, ) Headquarters Army of Tennessee, No. 23. S Murfreesborough, December 13, 18G2. * • * • • * « II. Capt. R. D. Allison, commanding squadron of cavalry, is assigned to duty with General Wheeler, and will report in person to him, at La Vergue, without delay. By command of General Bragg : GEORGE WM. BRENT, Assistant Adjutant-General. [December 14, 1862. — By Special Orders, No. 62, Headquarters De- partment No. 2, of this date, Maj. Geu. S. B. Buckner was assigned to (command of the District of the Gulf, and Maj. Gen. Franklin Gardner and Brig. Gen. S. B. Maxey were ordered to Jackson, Miss., for duty, under Lientenant-General iPemberton. See Series I, Vol. XVII, Part II, p. 796.] Special Orders, ) Headquarters Army of Tennessee, No. 24. ) Murfreesborough, December 14, 1802. III. The following promotions and assignments are announced to the Army : 1st. Maj. Geu. P. E. Cleburne will report to Lieutenant General Har- dee for assignment. 2d. Brig. Gen. R. W. Hanson will report to Lieutenant General Har- dee for assignment. 3d. Brig. Gen. L. E. Polk will report to Lieutenant-General Hardee for assignment. 4th. Brig. Geu. E. C. Walthall is relieved from duly witli Hardee's corps, and will report to Lieutenant-General Polk for assignment. 5th. Brig. Gen. Z. O. Deas will report to Lieutenant General Polk for assignment. Bv command of General Bragg : GEORGE WM. BRENT, Assistant Adjutant- General. Chattanooga, December 15, 1862. Hon. James A. Seddon, Secretary of War : Returned to this place from Murfreesborough last night ; found troops there in good condition and line spirits. Enemy is kept close in to Nashville, and indicate only defensive purposes. Cavalry expeditions 29 R R— VOL XX; PI n 450 K\'., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA , AND S\V. VA. [Ciiai-. XXXII. are projected to break up railroad communication between Louisville and Nashville, and between Mempbis and Grant's army. General John- ston will go immediately to Mississippi, and will, with the least delay, re-enforce Pemberton by sending a division, say 8,000 men, from the troops in this quarter. isTo recent intelligence from Pembertou's army. I will proceed in the train of to-day, unless your answer to my disi)atch of last night should turn mc back to Richmond. The feeling in East Tennessee and North Alabama is far from what we desii'e. There is some hostility, and much want of confidence in our strength. JEFFERSON DAVIS. Abingdon, Va., December 15, 18G2. Hon. James A. Seddon, Secretary of War, G. 8. A.: Sir : I received your telegram, requiring me to send two Virginia regi- ments from my command to report for duty at Richmond City. Accord- ingly, I have ordered the Fifty-fourth and Twenty-ninth Regiments and the Twenty seventh Battalion (dismounted) to move. The whole should give, rank and file, 1,800 men, though absentees may diminish this num- ber. If so, they shall be sent forward as soon as practicable. I have another Virginia regiment I can send forward, if desired. I have or- dered it to the railroad, so as to be in readiness, if you wish it. There is a battalion of infantry (Kentuckians) left in my command, the other Kentucky Infantry being in Kentucky, as you were advised. Your let- ter to me indicated your concurrence in the views I had expressed in oral communications to you, and, I presume, it will now be your object to assign me with the troops remaining in my command to some field of service like that suggested in these communications, and to intrust to me the pursuit of the policy indicated in our conversation. I trust you will make no delay in doing so, for the Kentuckians left in that State should be either supported or disbanded. I am, with great esteem, yours, &c., H. MARSHALL, Brigadier- General. Headquaetees Aemy of Tennessee, Murfreesboroiigli, December 10, 1862. Lieutcnant-General Polk, Commanding PoWs Corps: General : The general commanding directs that Gardner's, now Deas' brigade, under Brig. Gen. E. C. Walthall, will march at 12 m., with three days' rations, to cover a train to Lebanon, for the purpose of (.•ollcetiiig and bringing back a large quantity of wheat. The expedition will encamp to-night on the road, so as to reach Lebanon to-morrow, and load and return next day. Its front will be covered by a regiment of cavalry of Pegram's brigade, and the flank toward the eneuiy will be also covered by Pegram's pickets. On its return, the brigade will en- camp at or near the crossing of Fall Creek by Lebanon pike, so as to serve as a support to Pegram's cavalry, and to cover and protect the Baird Mills, now in our use. The Mississippi regiment now at Black's Mills will accompany this expedition, and return to this point with the train and join its brigade. I am, general, respectfully, yours, GEORGE WM. BRENT, Assistant Adjutant-General. (Copy sent to General Wheeler, chief of cavalry, for his information.) Chap. XXXII.) CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — CONFEDERATE. 451 Chattanooga, Tenn., December 1G, 1862. Hon. Secretary of War, 0. S. A.: Sir : I take the liberty of inclosing tbe within letter of Col. H. Haw- kins, who is a most intelligent and skillful officer, and of recommending to your most favorable consideration and speedy attention the sugges- tions therein contained. I have had an opi)ortunity of knowing the people and the troops to which Colonel Hawkins retWs, and unite ray testimony to his. Very respectfully, E. HAWES, Provisional Governor of Kentucky. [iDcloanre.l Abingdon, Va., November 23, 18G2. Governor Hawes: Dear Sir : I regard you as the rightful Governor of my State, and think it not onlj' a privilege, but a duty, to submit to you my views i» reference to the condition of affairs in Eastern Kentucky, and the best method, in my opinion, to remedy the evils and promote the cause of the South in that section of our State. If you concur with me, I shall hope to have your aid and influence with the Government at Richmond to have those views carried into eflect. Eastern Kentucky is now in the hands of the enemy, except on tlic Kentucky River Colonel Caudill has a small force. John Dils, jr., the leader against us in that country, has from 400 to GOO troops and Home Guards on the Sandy. If to this number the Homo Guards of Pilie, Floyd, Johnson, Lawrence, C.irter, Rowan, Morgan, Wolf, Magoffin, Perry, Breathitt, and Letcher Counties be added, it will swell the num- ber to more than a full regiment, armed and equipped. Their jwlicy is to organize these mountain counties as speedily as possible against us. Taking advantage of our retreat from the State, they are trying to con- vince the people that we have given tbe State u]). In this way tlicy seduce many into their Home Guard organizations. They threaten others that they shall abandon the State unless 1 hoy join them and take up .inns against the South. In this way they are fast subjugating the peo- j)le, and, if jtermittcd to pursue their i)olicy undisturbed until spring, that whole country will be organized against us. They have adopted the wise policy of buying up our country, by paying,feeding, and cloth- ing these soldiers and letting them remain in their native hills to hold them against us, and will succeed unless we checkmate them l)y a sim- ilar jiolicy. They cannot enlist them and carry 1 hem from theirconntiy, and neither can we, and leave the enemy in possession of it. We have both tried this and failed. I am, i)erhaps, as well acquainted with these people as, and know their wants and what can be done with them better than, any officer in tiic army, for I have been with them more, in con- tact with them oftener, and in command among them longer tlian any officer in the service, and I am convinced that they prefer to be with us, and fight for us; but they cannot quit tlieir country and leave it in the hands of the enemy without tlieir familiessnfl'ering, many of f liem turned outof doors, otliers in penury and want, and surrounded by an insulting and barbarous foe — the Honjc (luards. As a proof that fhey i)reffr t<» be with us and light for us, I need but state the fact that, although the enemy has had his army in that country much longer than we, he has failed to enlist as many by half as we have. "We have enlisted men enough from that region to form a good brigade ; but where are they 452 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND S\V. VA. IChap. XXXn. now ? At least 1,500 of tbem are iu those bills, willing to advance bat lor tbe reasons above given ; they refuse to retreat ont of the State. Will not our Government at Kicbmond be as wise as the Governni^cMit at Washington, and order at once the organization of Eastern Ken- tucky, by mustering all the recruits who will enlist for special Kentucky service 1 Many in that country believe the Confederate States will not struggle to bold tbe State. By tbe system I propose they will be con- vinced differently, and why ^yiIi not the Govornnientpermitrccruitingfor special service in Kentucky ? What objection can be urged against it ? Is not Kentucky in tbe bands of our enemies ? Do we not expect to need troops in Kentucky as long asthe war lasts? If so, 1 can see no good reason why my views, or some similar policy, sbonld not at once be carried into effect. Time is precious, especially in this case, for our enemies are at work. Will you consider these matters, and, if they meet your ap- proval, lay them before the Department at Richmond 1 And as 1 am tbe ranking officer in the army from Eastern Kentucky, so far as I know, I should like to have the honor, taking my regiment as a nucleus, of raising a brigade for this special service, which I feel convinced I could do; but if I should fail to raise a brigade, and be driven from tbe State, I am well satisfied that I would make it cost the enemy five times tbe number of troops and treasure necessary to confront my present force in any other field of service. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, H. HAWKINS, Colonel Fifth Keniuclcy Regiment. Montgomery, Ala., December 17, 1862. General Bragg, Murfreesborough : General Pemberton reports enemy on railroad to Columbus. Hurry your cavalry operations and hasten the troops this way. J. E. JOHNSTON. Headquarters Army of Tennessee, Murfreesborovgh, December 3 7, 1SG2. Brigadier-General Wheeler, La Yergne: General : In reply to your communication of the 15tb instant, the general commanding directs me to say that an infantry brigade has been ordered on tbe Lebanon pike to cover Baird's Mills. Your sugges- tion in regard to the re-establishment of General Pegram's line is ap- proved. I am, general, very truly, yours, GBOEGE WM. BRENT, Assistant Adjutant- General. Headqxtarters Wharton's Cavalry Brigade, Nolensville, December i 7, 1802. Lieut. Gen. Leonidas Polk, Commanding PoWs Corps d'Armcc, Army of Tennessee : General: Through a dispatch from Colonel Smith, commanding at Franklin, lara informed thata lady just from Nashville reports the enemy as sending some of their heavy guns toward Bowling Green, and other indications that tbe enemy intend a backward movement. The colonel CiiAr.xxxrr.] correspondence, etc. — CONFEDERATE. 453 also reports the picket force iu direction of Franklin as being increased. A party of gentlemen arrived in Franklin this morning from Nashville, accompauymg the remains of Hon. William U. Polk for interment in Columbia. They bring Federal news of the battle at Fredericksburg. General Buriiside lost 5,000 men iu taking our first line of ibrtifications, and It was estimated that they would lose 30,000 to take the second. liurnside recrossed the river and destroyed the pontoon bridges. It was believed at Nashville that Burusidc was badly whipped. The same party ot gentlemen say they passed a regiment of infantry this side of iJrentwood, on the Franklin pike, going in that direction, and saw one going the other way. They report the enemy as being encamijcd on the J^ranklin pike, from Brentwoocf to Nashville all the way. I have the honor to be, yours, respectfully, JNO. A. WHAETON, Commanding Cavalry Brigade. Special Orders, ) Headquarters Department No. 2, ^o. 66. ) Murfreeshorough, December 18, 18G2. I. Stevenson's division, Smith's corps, will immediately move to Chat- tanooga, thence to Mississippi (via Mobile), and report to Lieutenant- General Pemberton. The baggage train, artillery horses, and horses of forage officers will be seut by an interior dirt road to be designated by the corps commander. II. All paroled prisoners who have been or may hereafter be deliv- ered at Vicksburg, are declared by the agent at that point as exchanged. They will, therefore, promptly report for duty with their respective reg- iments. By command of General Bragg : [GEO. G. GAENEE,J Assistant Adjutant-General. Special Orders, ) Headquarters Army of Tennessee, No. 28. / Murfreeshorough, December 38, 1862. IV. Commissaries and their agents will observe strictly the following regulations : 1st. The authority to impress supplies for the army is limited, first, to supplies bought by merchants and traders, and withheld from market for purposes of speculation on the future wants of the Government or the people; second, to surplus supplies (beyond a full and liberal al lowauce for domestic use) in the hands of planters or farmers, who refuse to sell lor Confederate notes, or from motives of hostility to the Confed- erate Government. 2d. In all cases of seizure it must be done by the commissary or his authorized agent in person, and not by employes in their service, and the supplies seized shall be paid for at the time at the established rates. 3d. Commissaries and their ageuts are prohibited from seizing and taking possession of stores bought by other purchasing officers and held at depors or in transit. By command of General Bragg : GEOEGE WM. BEENT, Assistant Adjutant- General. 454 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. (Chap. XXXIL General Orders, ) Hdqrs. Polk's Corps, Army of Tenn., No. 6. ) Murfreesborough, December 18, 1862. I. For the greater efficiency of tbe service, companies of regiments will be consolidated so as to reduce them as far as possible to half their present number. The battalions thus formed will be nnited into regi- ments. The field officers, and so many of the staff as may be necessary for the new regimental organizations, will be selected from the officers of the battalions united. The rest of the officers will be relieved, and ordered to report to corps headquarters for detached service. The bat- talions so formed will maintain their separate organizations for all pur- poses except for drill and field service*. Each battalion will retain its own colors. By command of Lieutenant-General Polk : THOMAS M. JACK, Assistant Adjutant-General. Special Orders, ) Headquarters Breckinridge's Division, No. 50. f Miirfrcesborough, December 18, 1862. HI. The troops of this division will move by the Shelby ville turnpike to morrow, the 19th instant, at 9 o'clock a. m., to an encampment near the road, about 10 miles south of Murfreesborough. The order of march will be left to brigade commanders, each brigade moving independently. A staff officer will designate the ground for each encampment. Bv command of Major-General Breckinridge : JOHN A. BUCKNEE, Assistant Adjutant- General. Jackson, Miss., December 19, 1862. Maj. Gen. Martin L. Smith, Vicksburg : President Davis and myself leave here by train this evening for Vicks- burg, with 6 staff officers. J. E. JOHNSTON, General. Headquarters Army of Tennessee, Mnrfreesborovgh, December 19, 18G2. Brigadier-General Wheeler, Chief of Cavalry : General : The general commanding directs that hereafter flags of truce from our linos to those of the enemy will be restricted to Mon- days and Thursdays. He will communicate with General Eosecrans on this subject, limiting the number of flags from his lines, and fixing the days on which they will be received. You will be advised accordingly. . I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, GEOEGE WM. BRENT, Assistant Adjutant- General, CHAr. XXXII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — CONFEDERATE. 455 Headquarters Cavalry, La Vergne, Tenn., December 39, 18G2. Oapt. D. G. Reed, Assistant Adjutant-General, Cavalry: Captain : I have the honor to state that, agreeably to instructions, I, on the ISth and 19th instant, visited and inspected 'the line of pickets extending from the Murfreesborough and Nashville pike to the Frank- lin pike. The chain from the former to the Nolensville pike is well posted, both as to position and continuity, and the vedettes understand and perform their duties well. From the Koleiisville pike to Franklin the roads alone are picketed, and the line is kept up by patrols; (he length of the tine and the small force rendering it impossible to make one continuous line. Around Franklin the pickets are well posted, and, in my opinion, it would be almost impossible for the enemy to advance upon the main guard without timely notice from the outpost. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, W. E. HILL, Lieutenant and Aicle-de-Camp. General Orders, } Headquarters Army or Tennessee, No. 20. / Murfreeslorough, December 19, 18G2. The following assignment of the general hospitals in the rear of the army is made for the greater convenience and more perfect control of the same : Patients. Polk's corps, Rome, Ga 1,000 Polk's corps, Atlanta, Ga 1,200 Polk's corps, Chattanooga, Tenn COO Total 2,700 Hardee's corps, Ringgold, Ga 700 Hardee's corps, Tunnel Hill, Ga 250 Hardee's corps, Dalton, Ga 500 Hardee's corps, Catoosa Springs, Ga 800 Hardee's corps, Chattanooga, Tenn 500 Total 2,750 McCown's division, Cleveland, Tenn 600 At Atlanta and Dalton will be wayside hospitals, for transient sick, with 200 and GOO beds, respectively. The three hospitals in Chatta- nooga will be reserved for patients too sick for transportation beyond that point ; the one nearest the railroad depot as a receiving and dis- tributing hospital. All sick sent from the army will rei)orl at the reception lio.«|)ital, near the depot, in Chattanooga, where transportation has to be changed. They will then be furnished with i)roper diet, have tiieir names, &c., recorded. Such as are too sick for liutiier transportation will be as- signed accommodations, and the balance at once assigned by the super- intendent of hospitals. Guards of well disciplined and ofiicered troops will be sent to these hospitals as follows : To Rome, Ga 1(K) To Ringgold, Ga 70 To Dalton, Ga 70 To Tunnel Hill, Ga 25 To Atl.infa, Ga 100 To Catoosa Springs, Ga 80 To Cleveland, Tenn 50 Each of the hospitals at Chattanooga, Tenn 30 456 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. fCiiAr. XXXII. The distributing hospitals to be guarded by Hardee's corps. Besides the regular ofiBcers belonging to these troops, assistant com- missaries and assistant quartermasters will be detailed by the coi'ps commanders for service at these hospitals, and a number of supernu mei-ary field and company officers will be stationed at each for the com- mand, discipline, and instruction of convalescents, and for the purpose of conducting them, when well, to their regiments. • Commanding officers will immediately establish convalescent camps, and introduce a rigid system of police discipline and instruction, which will tend largely to the restoration of health. Though not expected to interfere with the duties of medical officers, they will be held responsi ble for the faithful discharge of all duties at their station, and for the prompt enforcement of order and discipline. The details of officers and troops will be reported to these headquar- ters immediately, that orders may be issued for their movement. The attention of commanders is called to existing orders on the sub- ject of transporting sick, furnishing cooked rations, and sending their descriptive rolls. By order of General Bragg : GEOEGE WM. BRENT, Assistant Adjutant-Oeneral. Speciax, Oedees, ) Hdqes. Habdee's Coeps, Aemy of Tenn., No. — . ) Near Eagleville, Tenn., December 19, 1862. The following is announced as the organization of Breckinridge's division, Hardee's corps, Army of Tennessee: Adams' Brigade. BriK. Gen. D. AV. Adams. 3"2d Alabama. 13 til Louisiana. IGth Louisiana. SOth Louisiana. 25th Louisiana. Slocomb's battery. Brown's Brigadt. Brig. Gen. John C. Brown. Hanson's Brigade. Brig. Gen. EoGiiR W. Hanson. 41st Alabama. 2(1 Kentucky. 4th Kentucky. 6th Kentucky. 9th Kentucky. Cobb's battery. Preston's Brigade. Brig. Gen. William Preston. 18th Tennessee. Ist Florida. 2Gth Tennessee. 3d Florida. •28th Tenneesee. 4th Florida. 32d Tennessee. 60th North Carolina. 4rith Tennessee. 20th Tennessee. Moses' battery. Wright's battery. By command of Lieuteuant-General Hardee : T. B. ROY, Chief of Staff. Headqtjaetees Depaetment op Westeen Vieginia, Dublin Depot, W. Va., December 19, 18UL'. Brig. Gen. Heney Heth, Commanding Department of East Tennessee: General : As our departments join at an important point (Cumber- land Gap), it is desirable that I should have the earliest information of any serious demonstration by the enemy on that point, as it may, per- haps, be in my power to aid the officer commanding at the gap, in the Chaf, xsxii.) COREESPONDENCE, etc. — CONPEDEBATE. 457 event of his beiug seriously threatened or attacked. Will vou have the kuiaiiess to keep me informed of the movements of the enemy in that direction ? I will give you any information of their movements which you would desire to know. I find it necessary to send some of the horses and mules belonging to this department to the rear, for the convenience ol procuring forage for them. It may be for the interest of the service that they should be foraged in counties of Western North Carolina or East Tennessee, bordering on Virginia. General Marshall informs me that some arrangements of the kind which he had made were objected to by ofiQcers of your department, and the animals ordered away. In turn. General Marshall had prohibited the officer at Cumberland Gap from drawing forage from Lee and the adjoining counties in Virginia. It seems to me desirab^p that the supplies in the country should be pro- cured and applied to the use of the Government where it can be done with the least trouble and expense to the Government, without being restricted too closely by the dividing lines of departments. Some of the counties in North Carolina and Tennessee are more conveniently situated to the troops in this than in your department. I shall be glad to recii)rocate any favor of the kind. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, SAM. JONES, Major- General. Heabquaetees Aemy of Tennessee, Murfreesborough, Tenn., December 20, 1862. Brig. Gen. Joseph Wheelee, Chief of Cavalry : Geneeal: The general commanding directs me to say that circum- stances concur to induce the belief that the enemy is preparing to evac- uate Nashville. He therefore desires that you will press forward your lines, in order to ascertain the true condition of things, and report fully and promptly. I am, general, very truly, yours, GEOEGE WM. BRENT, Assistant Adjutant-General. Geneeax, Oedees, ) Headquaeteks Depaetment No. 2, No. 157. i Murfreesborough, Tcnn., December 20, 1802. The general commanding announces with deep regret the death of Brig. Gen. J. K. Duncan, chief of staii'. He died at Knoxville, Teuu., on the 18th instant, after a painful and protracted illness. The army and the country will lament the loss of this distinguished soldier, at a time of life when he might, with reason, have looked forward to a long career of usefulness and honor. An educated officer of lino attainments, he was among the first in this struggle to enter the service, and was con- tent with a subordinate position. By his zeal, efficiency, and gallantry, he had so won the confidence of his Government and the admiration of his associates in arms as to attain a position second only in importance to that of commander-in-chief of an army. His heroic defense of the forts below New Orleans is known to all, and his name has gone down to history. Dead to his family and friends, he will still live in the hearts of his countrymen as among the brightest and bravest spirits of the many who have given their lives to the holy cause of freedom. By command of General Bragg: GEO. G. GAENEE, Assistant Adjutant- General. 458 ky., mid. and e. tenn., n. ala., and sw. va. [c»ar. xxxil Special Orders, ) Headquarters Army op Tennessee, No. 30. I Murfreeshorongh, December 20, 1862. • •*»*** J I. Subdivision 3, Paragraph 1, Special Orders, No. 22, dated Decem- ber 12, 1862, from tbesc Iieadquarters, is aunounced as follows : Audersou's division is broken up, and the troops assigned as follows: Twenty -fourth. Twenty-seventh, Thirtieth, Thirly-seventli, and Forty- first Mississippi, Forty-fifth Alabama, Nineteenth and Twenty -ninth Tennessee Eegiments, with Barret's battery, to Polk's corps. The Thirteenth, Sixteenth, Twentieth, and Twenty-fifth Louisiana, First and Third Florida, First Arkansas, and Twenty-sixth Tennessee Kegi- ments, Major Austin's battalion of sharpshootars, and Slocomb's bat- tery, to Hardee's corps. By command of General Bragg : GEOEGE WM. BRENT, Assistant Adjutant- General. Headquarters Army- of Tennessee, Murfreeshorovgh, Teiui., December 21, 1862. Brig. Gen. Joseph Wheeler, Chief of Cavalry, La Yergne : General: The general commanding directs that hereafter flags of truce shall be sent only on Mondays and Thursdays, between the hours of 12 ni. and 4 p. m., and that they shall be received at no other time. Tlie flag should remain out the shortest possible time, and should not await answer from Nashville. Should there be a forcible detention, as in case of Lieutenant-Colonel Hawkins, on the 15th, the flag must not be kept up, but be declared down, and the officer in charge proclaim himself a prisoner captured under the flag. The regulation in regard to time of sending and receiving flags will go into effect to-morrow, Monday, 22d instant. General Eosecrans has been notified in one of the communications accompanying this. Eespectfully, J. STODDAED JOHNSTON, Lieutenant- Colonel and Aide-deCamj). Headquarters Oavalry Brigade, Nolensville, December 21, 1862—9.30 a. m. Lient. Gen. Leonidas Polk, Commanding PoWs Corps, Army of Tennessee : General: General Thomas' corps arrived in Nashville yesterday and day before, and is encamped on tlic Charlotte and Franklin pikes. My information is that the enemy arc receiving large quantities of supplies daily; also re-enforcements. There are no indications of evacuating Nashville. On the contrary, the entire force is now on the Nashville side of the river. I sent a regiment yesterday as far over as the Chnr- lotte pike, with orders to attack any foraging train, but none were out. Colonel Smith, who commanded, writes uie that tlie enemy have not foraged on the Charlotte pike for ten days. Most respectfully, your obedient servant, JNO. A. WHAETON, Brigadier- General. Chap. XXXII.) CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — CONFEDERATE. 459 General Orders, > Headquarters Department No. 2, No. 158. >* I Murfreesborovgh, December 21, 1862. The piHctiee of subordinate officers publisliing orders, &c., in news- l)npers is disiii)proved, and will be discontinued. Several instances re- cently Lave occurred where valuable information as to the ])ositiou of our troops has been thus conveyed to the enemy. No such publications will be allowed unless approved at general headquarters. r>v command of General Bragg: GEO. G. GAENEll, Assistant Ailjutant- General. General Orders, i IIeadiiuarters Army of Tennessee, No. 23. f Miirfreeshorough, December 21, 18G2. The regiments of the brigade of Brigadier-General Wood, which, on the memorable field of Perryville, participated in the gallant and des- perate charge resulting in tlie capture of the enemy's batteries, will, in addition to the name of the field on their colors, place the cross-cannon inverted. By command of General Bragg : GEOEGE WM. BEENT, Assistant Adjutant- General. Special Orders, \ Hdqrs. Hardee's Corps, Army of Tenn., No. 17. i Near Eagleville, December 21, 1802. I. Brigadier General Preston is assigned to duty with Breckinridge's division, and will report to Major General Breckini'idge. II. The Thirty -second Alabama Eegiment is assigned to duty with Preston's brigade, Breckinridge's division, until Adams' brigade can join the division. By command of Lieutenant-General Hardee: T. B. EOY, Chief of Staff. ViCKSBURG, Miss., December 22, 1862. Mr. President : From such information as I have been able to obtain, I think that we shall require, to hold this department and the Mississippi Elver, an active army of about 40,000 men to oppose the troops of Grant and Banks, and garri.sonsat Vicksburgand Port Hudson capable of holding those places against combined attacks until succored by the active army. MajorCJeiu'ral Smith has about 5,800 artillery and infantry for duty, to defend a line of 10 miles, exclusive of the po.sition of Snyder's Mills, which 7equiies three of his eight regiments. Should the enemy attack by land as well as by water, which is highly probable, almost certain, we wonld require at least eight more regiments, of 500 or 600 men each. I have not seen Port Hudson, but ii inap of the ground gives me the ()l)inion that it requires a garrison as strong as that necessary here. It now amounts to about 5,500 of all arms, so that an addition of as many more will be required there, in all 11,000 or 12,000 men. For the active force, we have now 21,000 men near the Yalabusha. About 9,000 have been ordered to this department from Lieutenant-Gen- eral Smith, and it is supposed that an equal force is on its way from Arkansas, 460 KY., MID. AND E. TENX., N. ALA., ANl) SW. VA. (CiiAr. XXXH No more troops cau be taken from General Bragg without the danger of enabling Rosecrans to move into Virginia, or to re-enforce Grant. Our great object is to bold tbe Mississippi. The country beyond the river is as much interested in that object as this, and the loss to us of the Mississippi involves that of the country beyond it. The 8,000 or 10,000 men which are essential to safety ought, therefore, I respectfully suggest, to be taken from Arkansas, to return after the crisis in this department. I firmly believe, however, that our true system of warfare would be to concentrate the forces of the two departments on this side of the Mississippi, beat the enemy here, and then reconquer the country beyond it, which lie might have gained in the mean time. I respectfully ask Your Excellency's attention to the accompanying letter* of Major- General Smith in relation to the inadequacy of the garrison of Vicks- burg, begging you to take his estimate of the force needed, instead of mine, as his is based upon accurate calculation. t Most respectfully, your obedient servant, J. E, JOHNSTON, General. Special Orders, ) Hdqrs. Hardee's Corps, Army of Tenn., No. 18. ( Ifear Eagleville, Tenn., Decemler 22, 1862. • * * * * * * II. Major-General Breckinridge will detail from his command a regi- ment, not less than 250 strong, to relieve Colonel Lowrey, Thirty-second Mississippi, in guarding the line of railroad between Normandy Sta- tion and Fosterville. The commanding officer of the regiment detailed for this duty will report at Wartrace to Colonel Lowrey, who will trans- fer his orders and instructions to him. Upon being relieved. Colonel Lowrey, with his regiment and the Third Confederate, will rejoin his brigade, near these headquarters. By command of Lieutenant-General Hardee : T. B. KOY, Chief of Staff. Headquarters Army of Tennessee, Murfreeshorough, Tenn., December 23, 1862. Brig. Gen. Joseph Wheeler, Chief 5th Georgia, Col. C. B. Harkie. Smith's Legion (infantry battalion), Lieut. Col. John S. Fain. G3d Tennessee, Col. R. G. Fain. Sappers and Miners, Capt. G. R. Margrave. Mabry (Tennessee) Artillery, Capt. W. C. Kain. Newnan (Georgia) Artillery, Capt. G. M. Hanvey. Rhett (Tennessee) Artillery, Capt. W. II. Burroughs. EN KOUTE TO STItAWBERRY PLAINS AND MORRISTOWN. Brig. Gen. W. G. M. Davis. 1st Florida Cavalry,* Col. G. T. Maxwell, fith Florida, Col. J. J. Finley. 7th Florida, Col. M. S. Perry. Tennessee Battery, Capt. H. L. W. Mc- Clung. DIG CREEK GAP. Col. J. B. Palmer. Hilliard's Alabama Legion, let Battalion, Lieut. Col. .1. Thorington. Hilliard's Alabama Legion, 4th Battalion, Ma.]. W. N. Reeves. Smitli's Georgia Legion (cavalry battal- ion), Lieut. Col. John R. Hart. 5th North Carolina Cavalry Battalion, Capt. S. W.English. 58th North Carolina, Col. J. B. Palmer. Big CREEK gap— Continued. 64th North Carolina, Col. L. M. Allen. Barbour (Alabama) Artillery, Capt. R. F. Kolb. CLINTON. Hilliard's Alabama Legion, 3d Battalion, Lieut. Col. J. W. A. Sanford. SCOTT COUNTY. 5th Tennessee Cavalry Battalion, Lieut. Col. G. W. McKenzie. KNOXVILLE. Marion (Florida) Artillery, Capl. J. M. Martin. GUARDING RAILROAD BRIDGES. C2d North Carolina, Col. R. G. A. Love. ATLANTA. Provisional Guards, Col. G. W. Lee. CARTER COUNTY. 7tli Nortli Carolina Cavalry Battalion, Liont. Col. G. N. Folk. ON CONSCRIPT DUTY. ICth Tennessee Cavalry B.attalion, Maj. E. W. Kucker. IN MOUNTAINS OF NORTH CAROLINA. North Carolina Regiment, Col. AV. H. Thomas. MONROE COUNTY. North Carolina Battalion, Lieut. Col. W. C. Walker. Chattanooga, December 28, 1862. General S. Cooper: The following dispatch received this morniug : MuRFREESBOROUGii, December 28—10 a. m. Col. B. S. 'Ew^LT., Assistant Acljuiant-Gcneral : Enemy stationary, 19 miles in our front. My troops all ready and couiideut. Nash- ville and Louisville Railroad broken up, in Kentucky, by our forces on the 2sth. BRAXTON BRAGG, General, Commanding. BEN J. S. EWELL, Assistaiit Adjutant- Oeneral. * Disu(ounted. Ohap. XXXU] correspondence, etc. CONFEDERATE. 467 Richmond, December 28, 18G2. General E. Kieby Smith, Knoxville : General Bragg reports the enemy advancing on him iu heavy force, and asks for all available assistance. Itclying on your judgment to determine, it is desired by the Department that you render all the aid in your power to spare with safety. S. COOPER, Amutant and Insjiector General. Richmond, Va., December 28, 1862. Col. B. S. EWELL : It has been represented to the Department here that there are from 8,000 to 10,000 conscripts in camp of iustruction at McMinnviile, Tenn. Please ascertain and let me know by telegraph. Your dispatch of yes- terday received. I have telegraphed General Kirby Smith, at Knox- ville, for snch aid as he can spare. S. COOPER. Salem, December 28, 1802— 8 p. m. Lieut. Gen. Leonidas Polk, Commanding PoWs Corps : General : The following is a copy of a dispatch just received from Colonel Smith : Eaglevillk, December 28, 1862—3.30 p. in. General: My scouta are jnst in from Seals, GJ miles from Triune — tlio road that you went. The enenjy, embracing about 1,500, came to that poiuttbis morning, and remained a short time, and all went back toward Triune. Tliey had two reginienis of infantry and about 300 cavalry, and section of artillery. They sent this party ont scouting or reconnoitering, and they returned to headqu.irtcrs at Triune. This is entirely reliable. I am expecting information from my scont that I sent by your order to Franklin and Columbia. Most respectfully, your obedient servant, BAXTER SMITH, Colonel, Commanding. This settles, in my opinion, the flanking question. I have communi- cated the above intelligence to General Bragg, and told him, without he ordered to the contrary, I would place my headquarters on the Wil- kinson pike, my right resting on Wheeler's left and my left on this pike. This is my proper position as your cavalry officer, and I hope you will see that it is done. I am satisfied that what I told you to night was true, viz, that they went that far to develop General Bragg's de- sign. My falling back on this place convinces them that General Br.agg will fight here. JMost respectfully, general, your obedient servant, JNO. A. WHARTON, Brigadier- General. ClECULAE.] HEADQUAKTEES AEMY OF TENNESSEE, Murfreesborough, December 28, 1SG2. The general commanding directs that the infantry brigades on the Lebanon and Nashville roads will rejoin their divisions here tonight. By command of General Bragg : GEORGE WM. BRENT, Assistant Adjutant- Qeneral. 468 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA.; AND SW. VA. (Chap. XXXIL Headquaeters, Chattanooga, December 29, 1862. General S. Coopek, Adjutant and Inspector General : No information as to McMinnville. General Bragg telegraphs enemy 5 miles in our front. Coleman's regiment too late ; stop it at Duck Eiver Bridge. This is a regiment sent by General E. K. Smith to re-enforce General Bragg — the only troops he conld spare. BENJ. S. EWELL, Assistant Adjutant- General. [Decembee 29 (?), 1862.] Major-General Polk: General : Wheeler is evidently premature, and will probably pre- vent any attack to-day. He was deceived by the heavy guns we heard about 9.30 a. m. We have no new developments from any direction. Should it prove no enemy is in front of McCown, I propose withdrawing two of his brigades as the reserve; now I have none. Yours, very truly, BEAXTON BEAGG. Knoxville, December 29, 1862. Maj. Gen. Samuel Jones: A courier from Pattonsville, Va., bearing dispatches to be telegraphed to General Marshall, arrived tonight at Morristowu. He states that the enemy's cavalry, 4,000 in number, passing 35 miles above Cumberlfind Gap, arc advancing on Bristol. They passed Pattonsville, Va., at 1 o'clock today, and liad captured several prisoners. This department has been stripped of troops, and I have none to send to Bristol. I have but about 200 infantry and cavalrj' here, and these form the city guard, and perform courier duty. Can you not send prompt relief? If you have the cipher, send by mail some key-word which we can use in corre- spondence. E. KIEBY SMITH, Major- General, Comm anding. Abingdon, December 29, 1862. Maj. Gen. Samuel Jones : Dispatch just received from Captain [S. P.] Larmer,of Triggs' Eaugers, Pattonsville, in Scott County, Virginia, announcing 4,000 cavalry of the enemy witbin 45 miles of Bristol to-day, 1 p. m., marching on that point. I have ordered my batteries at Wytheville to Abingdon, and shall order the Georgia battalion to fall back to Saltville immediately. A regiment of infantry and a battalion of horse of mine within 4 miles of Bristol ; one battalion of infantry here; one regiment of cavalry in front of Uyter's Gap covers Saltville. H. MAESHALL, Brigadier -General. CuAT. xxxn.l CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — CONFEDERATE. 469 Jackson, Uihs., December 30, 1862. Geiifial Bragg, Murfreesborough, Tcnn. : Van Dorn Las destroyed tbe depot at Holly Bpriugs. Graut Las re- crossed ILeTallaLatchie. I wisL to uuite Forrest and lloddey with Van Dorn for further operations. Please inform them, and tell where thev are. J. E. JOHNSTON, General. Headquarters in the Field, December 30, 1862—9.50 a. m. Lieu tenant-General Polk : General : The dispatch of General Wharton is received. The gen- eral commanding directs me to say that the indications of the enemy now are to cross the river in front of General Hardee. Respectfully, GEORGE WM. BRENT, Assistant Adjutant-General. [iDiloraemcnt. 1 Received in answer to a dispatch from General Wharton, announcing that the enemy's right did not extend as far as our left at 10.25 a. m. December 30, 1802—2.30 p. m. (Received 2.45 j). m.) Lieutenant-General Polk : General : I have three regiments in the enemy's rear ;. the remainder are held to prevent a movement on our left. As yet the enemy are not farther left than Manigault's center. As soon as they develop their left I will do all I cau to ruin tLem in tLeir rear. General Cheatliam will be advised promptly. Respectfully, JNO. A. WHARTON, Brigadier- General. Headquarters Army of Tennessee, Murfreesborough, December 30, 3802 — 1.50 p. m. [Mn jor-General Withers :] General: The general commanding directs that a vigorous assault be made by our left on the right of the enemy tomorrow morning as early as it is light enough to see. Your right will remain stationary, and be the pivot on which the movement will be made. Your left will swing around and correspond with the movement of General McGown's divisTon on your left. In making this movement, the general desires that your attack shall be vigorous and persistent. In so doing, keep up the touch of elbows to the right, in order that the line may be unbroken. The movement of the second line will correspond with that of the first. Very respectfully, GEORGE WM. BRENT, Assistant Adjutant- General. 470 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXII. KNOXviLLii, December 30, 1802. General S. Cooper, Adjutant and Inspector General : The enemy iu force have made their appearance near Big Creek Ga]). A large cavalry force, reported 4,000 men, has crossed the mountain 35 miles above Cumberland Gap, and are marching through Lee County, Virginia, on Bristol. I have not 600 men on the line of the railroad, and less than 4,000 men along the Cumberland Mountain, and not more than 0,000 troops iu the whole department. Nearly all the cavalry of my command has been detained in Middle Tennessee by General Bragg. E. KIEBY SMITH, Lieutenant-General, Commanding. Abingdon, December [30], 1862. Maj. Gen. Samuel Jones: General : Enemy withiu 3 miles of Bristol, supposed 2,000 strong ; moves on Watauga Bridge, doubtless. I telegraphed for my batteries last night at Wytheville, and have just received reply that they will be iorwarded to-day. Trains were here from Bristol, and were ordered back by Dodamead. 1 have sent for them again, and will go to Bristol this evening and take command, on' arrival of artillery. H. MARSHALL, Brigadier- General. Abingdon, December [30], 1862. Maj. Gen. Samuel Jones : General : I have this moment secured a train for Bristol. The train reports the enemy some 2,500 to 3,000 strong. Watauga Bridge burn- ing. jSTo artillery yet arrived at Wytheville. I shall order it on, if it arrives to-night. I carry 350 men. My total, 850 infantry, 500 to 600 mounted men. If my artillery arrives, I can "defend ; if they tarry, 1 can, with your assistance, attack. H. MAESHALL, Brigadier- General. Bristol, December 30, 1802 — 11 p. m. Major-General Jones : The force of the enemy is three regimeuts of cavalry, under General Carter, of Tennessee ; in all, about 2,000 men ; no baggage or train. They moved to Blountsville; thence to Union and to Carter Station, 20 miles Iroui this. They left Union to-night before dark. My pickets have been to Blountsville. The impression here is that the enemy will leave as lie came. Bridge at Union they burned at 1 today. They came through Pendleton Gap on the 28th. H. MARSHALL, Brigadier-General. CnAp. XXXII.] eOEEESPONDENCE, ETC. — CONFEDERATE. 471 HEADQUAKfEKS DEPARTMENT OF WESTERN VIRGINIA, lh(blin, December 30, 1862, Lieut. Gen. E. Kirby Smith, KnoxviUe : Your telegram just received. I immediately ordered Brigadier-Gen- eral Marshall, with all available troops, to Bristol. Will send an aide by to-day's train to Abingdon, to ask General Floyd to cooperate. I have no cipher. SAM. JONES, Major -General. Headquarters Department op Western Virginia, Dublin, December 30, 1862, [Brigadier-General Floyd?]: General : I have just now received telegrams from Lieutonaut-Geu- eral Smith, at Knoxville, and Brigadier-General Marshall, at Abingdon, informing me that the enemy's cavalry, 4,000 strong, were in Scott County, and within 45 miles of Bristol at 10 p. m. yesterday. Lieu- tenaut-General Smith informs me that he has no troops to send to Bris- tol. Brigadier-General Marshall has a regiment of infantry and a bat- talion of cavalry 4 miles from Bristol. He has ordered his artillery from Wytheville to Bristol, and I have directed him to send a battalion of infantry with it. I will send immediately to Bristol 500 or 600 of Jen- kins' dismounted cavalry. Marshall has ordered the Georgia battalion to fall back to Saltvillo.' I communicate this information to you, general, knowing that you will gladly give all tlie aid you can to protect this important line of railroad, and to drive back and punish the invaders. I do not know the strength or position of your command, and, therefore, cannot venture any sug- gestions as to the best disposition you can make of it. Your own judg- ment and knowledge of the country will, I am sure, enable you to do all that can be done under the circumstances. This will be handed to you by my aide-de-camp, JLiieutenant Warwick, whom I desire to introduce to you. With great respect and esteem, your most obedient servant, SAM. JONES, Major -General.. Ueadquarters Department of Western Virginia, Dublin, December 30, 1862. Brig. Gen. Humphrey Marshall, Abingdon : Your telegram this instant received. Presume you have given the ofiicers commanding the troops within 4 miles of Bristol notice of the movements of the enemy on that point, with the necessary directions for meeting them. If you have not done so, do it immediately. Send the battalion of infantry from Abingdon to Bristol, and go there yourself. Assume command, and make the best disposition you can for the defense of the place. I will send you 500 or 000 of Jenkins' men, dismounted. Telegraph promptly all the information you get. ^ ^ SAM. JONES, Major-General. 472 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND 8W. VA. [Chai-. xxxn. Headquartees Department of Western Virginia, Dublin, December 30, 1862. Brigadier- General Jenkins, Salem: Have your men ready to move at once to Bristol. I have telegraphed the railroad superintendent at Lynchburg to iirovidc transportation. You will have four days' rations prepared. About 200 of your men, now at Central Depot, will join yon. You will be notified from this point when to expect the trains for 700 at Salem and 200 at Central Depot. SAM. JONES, Major- Oeneral. Headquarters Department op Western Virginia, December 30, 1862. Brigadier-General Jenkins, Salem: The major-general commanding directs you to proceed at once to Bris- tol, Tenn., with all the effective men you have. If unable to go yourself, you will send them in command of the next ranking ofQcer. The com- manding officer will report to Brigadier-General Marshall for temporary duty. Respectfully, &c., CHAS. S. STRINGFELLOW, Assistant Adjutant-General. Headquarters Department op Western Virginia, Dublin, December 30, 1862. Col. J. M. Corns, Commanding, dec: Colonel : The general commanding directs me to say that you will prepare immediately, on the receipt of this, four days' cooked rations. You will proceed with your command at once to Central Depot, there to await transportation to Bristol. You will leave 30 men to guard the bridge and 20 to take care of the horses. The rest of your command, 200 strong, you will take with you. I am, colonel, your most obedient servant, WM. B. MYEES, Assistant Adjutant-General. Jackson, December 31, 1802. (Received January 1, 1803.) General Cooper: General Bragg attacked the enemy at 7 o'clock this morning ; drove I)im from all his positions except his extreme left, taking thirty-one pieces of artillery and 4,000 prisoners, including two brigadier-generals and 200 wagons and teams. J. E. JOHNSTON, General. Jackson, Miss., December 31, 1802. General Br &.GG, Murfreesborough, Tenn.: Lieut. Gen. E. Kirby Smith telegraphs enemy have appeared in force near Big Creek Gap. Four thousand cavalry rejjorted to have crossed Chat. XXXHl CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — CONFEDERATE. 473 the luountaiiis, 35 miles above Cumberland Gap, aud marcbiug through Lee County, Virginia, on Bristol. This is one argument for your fight- ing. J. E. JOHNSTON, General. Jackson, December 31, 1862. Lieut. Gen. E. Kieby Smith, Knoxville, Tenn.: Your dispatch received. Concentrate all the troops you can. Tele- graph General Bragg and Maj. Gen. Sam. Jones in Western Virginia. J. E. JOHNSTON, General. Headquakteks Department of Western Virginia, Dublin, December 31, 1862. General S. Cooper, Adjutant and Inspector General, Richmond : General Marshall reports that a brigade of the enemy's cavalry, esti- mated from 2,000 to 4,000, passed Pendleton Gap on the 28th instant, aud burned the bridge over Watauga, at Union, East Teun., yesterday. I have sent all my troops immediately available to General Marshall, to protect the salt works and the road within this department, and, if pos- sible, to intercept the enemy. SAM. JONES, Major- General. Headquarters Department of Western Virginia, Dublin Depot, December 31, 1862. Hon. James A. Seddon, Secretary of War : Sir : If the troops recently ordered from this department to Rich- mond are no longer needed for the defense of the capital, or if the gen- eral interest of the service will permit, I respectfully ask that they, or an equal number of other troops, be sent to me. All, and more than all of the troops I found in this department are needed for the defense of the lines we now hold. If I may rely on the comments and tone of the Northern papers, the recent disaster at Fredericksburg and the failure of General Foster's expedition in North Carolina will, in all prob- ability prevent any other general movement on Eichmond this winter. Thev may in the mean time make attempts to reach and destroy the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad and the salt works in Wythe and Smyth Counties, and also to advance their lines so as to embrace a larger portion of Western Virginia than they now have. This last sup position is strengthened, I think, by the passage of the bill admitting Western Virginia as a separate State into Mr. Lincoln's Government. I am extremely reluctant to leave the counties of Greenbrier aud Monroe so exposed as I found, them on a recent visit. If the troops I ask for are sent me, I think, from the information I have of the enemy's forces, I can at least protect the railroad aud hold the enemy's outposts where they now are. It will be of great advantage to ns to have undisputed 474 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND S\V. VA. [Chap. XXXIL possession of the rich lauds of Greeubiier ami Monroe when the spring opens. I should prefer having some other troops than those I seut from the department. I do not mean bj' this to reflect injuriously on those troops, but I think they would be more serviceable at a greater distance from their homes. With great respect and esteem, your obedient servant, SAM. JONES Major-Oeneral. Headquarters Department of Western Virginia, Dublin, December 31, 18G2. Brigadier-General Marshall, Bristol : Nine hundred of Jenkins' men have passed here in the cars for Bristol, Colonel Dunn commanding, and ordered to report to you. They ought to be at Bristol to-night. If it is possible to intercept the enemy, besides defending the road and salt works, I am sure you will do it. SAM. JONES, Major- General. Headquarters Department of Western Virginia, Dublin, December 31, 1862. Brigadier-General Jenkins, Salem : Your note by Major Whiduey received. Do not start to join your men at Bristol unless your health will fully warrant it. The enemy has no baggage or train, and will probably start back before we can attack them. I am much pleased with the prompt movement of your command. SAM. JONES, Major- General. Headquarters Department of Western Virginia, Dublin, December 31, 1862. Brigadier-General Marshall, Commandiny : General : The general commanding directs me to say that he had just sent the following telegram to you when he was informed by the operator that you had caused the operator at Bristol to be arrested. He therefore directs me to send it by mail : DuuMN", Dccemhcr 31, 1862. Brig. Gen. Humphrey Marshall, Bristol : Nine hundred of Jenkins' men have passed here in the cars for Bristol, Colonel Dunn commanding, and ordered to report to yon. They ought to bei at Bristol to-night. If it is possible to intercept the enemy, besides defending the road and the salt works, I am sure you will do it. SAM. JONES, Major-Genet-al. The general would suggest that you will have the operator at Abing- don sent to Bristol. You, however, being on the spot, can judge best. Very respectfully, &c., WM. B. MYERS, Assistant Adjutant General. Chap. XXXII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — CONFEDERATE. 475 Sctum of the Department of East Tennessee, commanded bii Lieut. Gen. E. Kirhy Smith, for Deceinher, 1862; headquarters Enorville, Temi. Present for duty p i t 1 4a P Command. Infantry. Cai £ S •airy. ArUUcry. ^1 1 1 p i o Dopartmes t etafif IC 9 2,620 1,970 352 384 854 3,051 District, Brig. Gen. U. Hetli commanding.. 9 Cumberland Gap, Brig. Gen. A. Grade, ji;., commanding. Big Creek Gap, Col. J. B. Palmer, com- manding. Clinton 122 90 17 1,615 043 247 13 28 201 329 4 5 98 79 4,664 3,631 528 Scott Connty 29 15 20 3J8 149 200 €65 I'irst Brigade, en route to Stawberry Plains find Monistown, Brig. Gen. W. G. M. Davis. DetacUmeuU infantry, cavalry, and artil- lery 39 112 355 ■J 2 57 55 1,870 4,052 Grand total 380 5,241 105 1,207 14 289 9,208 16,435 Jackson, Miss., January 1, 1863. General Bragg, Mur/reesborough : I cougratulate you on your glorious termination of last year. Direct Forrest and Eoddey to send to GreniTda for my instructions. J. B. JOHNSTON, General. Headqttabtees Department of Western Virginia, Dublin, January 1, 1863. Lieut. Gen. E. Kirby Smith, Knoxville: General: Your telegram of the 29th was received about 10 o'clock the next morning. One from Brigadier-General Marshall was received at the same time. I immediately ordered all my available troops, Briga- dier-General Marshall commanding, to Bristol, and communicated the information to Brigadier General Floyd. Marshall reports that he is in pursuit of the enemy. Floyd is also moving against them, and if they attemjjt to escape into Kentucky by way of Pound Gap, I have strong hope that they will be overtaken and severely punished. I regret ex- ceedingly that I did not receive earlier information of this movement of the enemy, and of your inability to meet them with a sufficient force. I was under the iini»ression that one of your general officers was command- ing at Cumberlaml Gap, and I supposed with a sufficient force either to have preveuted the passage of so large a body of cavalry so near the gap or to have giveu information of their approach. On the 19th in- stant I addressed a letter to Brigadier-General Heth, commanding De- jiartment of East Tennessee, suggesting that it was desirable I should have the earliest information of any movement of the enemy in that di- rection, and asking that he would keep me advised on that point, but have not heard from him in reply. I shall send, by the train to daj-^, to Bristol, Captain Kobinson, of the engineers, on my staff, to examine and report the extent of the damage done the railroad in East Tennessee, and to make an estimate of the time and cost of r^airs. I am sure you 476 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Ohap. xxxn. will pardon nie for scDdinj,' an officer into your department on that duty. The interest of the service seems to me to require it. (Captain Robinson is an accomplished engineer, and he will, of course, not interfere with any one you may have sent on the same duty. Very respectfully, &c., SAM. JONES, Major- General. Bristol, via Abingdon, January 1, 1863. (Received at Dublin, January 1.) Maj. Gen. Samuel Jones: General: The enemy burned the Watauga Bridge last night, accord ing to report, and to-day has crossed the Holston to the neighborhood of Blountsville, 10 miles from this place. I have commenced a move on Blountsville at dusk to-night, and, though my force is inferior, will bring him to action, if I can. 1 arrested the telegraphic operator here, and have to send this by courier to Abingdon. Yours, H. MARSHALL, Brigadier- General. Bristol, via Abingdon, January 1, 1863. (Received at Dublin, January 1 — 9 p. m.) General Samuel Jones: Enemy, 2,000 strong, has commenced retreat to-night, by way of Moc- casin Gap. I have 1,000 in full pursuit, 800 infantry and four pieces of artillery following; will do all in man's power to overhaul him before he crosses the Kentucky line. H. MARSHALL, Brigadier- General. Murfkeesboeough, Tenn., January 2, 1863. General S. Cooper: The expedition under Forrest has fully accomplished its object. The railroads in West Tennessee are broken in various places. Large amounts of stores destroyed, many arms captured, and 1,200 prisoners paroled.* Morgan has also done his work, but the full effect is not known. The enemy in Tennessee and Mississippi are without railroad and telegraphic communication with their Government. BRAXTOISr BRAGG. Jackson, January 2, 1803. General Bragg, MurfrccahoroKgh : I congratulate you upon tlie success which has attended all your opera- tions. Press them vigorously I want Forrest and Roddey on this side of the Tennessee. Direct them to send to mo for orders. J. B. JOHNSTON, General. ' See Series I, Vol. XVII, Part I, p. 593. CHAr. XXXll.i CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — CONFEDERATE. 477 Jackson, January 2, 18C3. General Bragg, Murfreesborough : Send the First Georgia, First Louisiana, and Adrian's battalion to report to General E. K. Smith, and such other of his troops as may be required, to repel raid in East Tennessee. J. E. JOHNSTON, Oeneral. Hdqrs. Walthall's Brigade, Withers' Division, Polk's Corps, Army of Tennessee, In Line, January 2, 1863 — 10.45 p. m. Maj. D. E. Hugeb, Assistant Adjutant-General : Major : Soon after dark tonight I sent out a stafl' officer to the major- general commanding division to inform him of my present position. I directed him to say that I was immediately in front of the enemy, with no infantry support on right or left. He informs ine that Major-General Breckinridge was present when he delivered the message, and stated to the lieutenant-general commanding the corps that supports had been ordered to take position on my right and left, and that they were then in position. I deem it proper to state that since the return of my staff officer I have, iu company with other officers, made a personal recon- naissance of the position, and find no infantry on my right, and none on my left, nearer than 800 yards distant. The enemy is immediately in front of this interval. A battery on my left in some measure com- mands the approach to this interval, but not entirely. General Breck- inridge not being present, I desire to inform the major-general command- ing division of these facts. T am, major, very respectfully, your obedient servant, PATTON AJSfDEESON, Brigadier- General. Circular.] Hdqrs. Withers' Division, Polk's Corps, Army of Tennessee, In the Field, January 2, 1863. Brigade comuiauders will keep a list of all men who straggled from the battle-field, and of all who continued to face the enemy as became soldiers. Thej- will also keep a list of all officers who failed to discharge their duties properly. These lists Avill be called for hereafter. By command of Major-General Withers : D. E. HUGER, Assistant Adjutant- General. [IndorsomcDt. } Regimental commanders will take steps to gain the information nec- essary to enable them to make the reports alluded to above, which will be called tor at an early day. By order of Colonel White : W. A. GOODMAN, Assistant Adjutant- General. 478 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXII. Augusta, January 2, 1863. • Hon. Jamks a. Seddon, Secretary of War : Enemy, 2,000 strong, under General Carter, reported to have made an incursion through Pendleton Gap, to have burned the Holston and Watauga Eailroad bridges, and to be at Jonesborough, Avith design of destroying Saltville. Suggest that arrangements be made at once to capture the incursionists by Marshall's corps and other available forces. JEFFERSOISr DAVIS. EiCHMOND, January 2, 1863. Maj. Gen. Samuel Jones : A telegram from the President, referring to the reported movements of the enemy on Holston and Watauga Railroad, says : " Suggest ar- rangements to be made at once to capture the incursionists by Mar- shall's and other available force." J. A. SBDDON. Glade Spring, January 2, 1863. Maj. Gen. Samuel Jones : The last accounts are that the enemy is retreating westward. I am informed that a large force is at Pound Gap. This seems to be confirmed by a Cincinnati paper. If true, the force in this section is not suflBcient to hold it. Can yoii not come to Abingdon to-night 1 JOHN B. FLOYD, Major-General^ Virginia State TAne. Headquaktebs Department of Western Virginia, Dublin, January 2, 1863. Col. John McCausland, Commanding, &c. : Colonel: The major-general commanding directs me to say that he has received information leading him to believe that the enemy are in strong force at Pound Gap. He goes forward to-day to make more dili- gent investigations. You will, therefore, hold your command in readi- ness to move at short notice, and, in the eveiit of Colonel Wharton being ordered from the Narrows, yon will fall back and take position at that point. Very respectfully, &c., CHAS. S. STRINGFELLOW, [Assistant Adjutant- 6 ener ah] Headquarters Department of Western Virginia, Dublin, January 2, 1863. Col. G. C. Wharton, Commanding, &c. : Colonel : The major-general commanding directs me to say that he has received information leading him to believe that the enemy are in large force at or near Pound Gap, and he goes today to Bristol, &c., to make more diligent investigation. You will, therefore, hold your com- mand in readiness to move to this point at short notice for the protec- tion of the railroad. Very respectfully, &c., ■CHAS. S. STRINGFELLOW, Assistant Adjutant- General. CHAP. XXXII.) CORRESPONDKNCE, ETC. — CONFEDERATE. 479 Dublin, January 2, 1803. Geueral S. Cooper, Adjutant and Inspector General : Telegram from General Floyd reports enemy in force at Pound Gap. I go immediately to Abingdon. If I need tbem, can I get any troops temporarily from Richmond ? Answer at Abingdon. SAM. JONES, Major- General. Jackson, January 3, 18G3. Colonel EwELL, Clmttanooga, Tenn. : Tbe movement of Stevenson's troops has been i)ul)lished in the Chat- tanooga Eebel. Urge upon the editors there the importance of not making snch publications in future. J. E. JOHNSTON, General. Headquarters Polk's Corps, January 3, 18C3 — 10 p. m. General Cheatham : General: General Withers will move at 11 o'clock to-night— one hour hence — with his infantry and artillery. He will leave his skir- mishers ill position until 2.30 o'clock, when they will be relieved by cavalry pickets from General Wharton's command, who will, in turn, retire at daybreak. Your own troops, infantry and artillery, will leave at 1 o'clock tonight. Your skirmishers will be relieved at 2.30 o'clock by the cavalry under the command of Colonel Carter. Colonel Carter has received his orders to be on hand for that purpose even at an earlier hour, but the infantry skirmishers will not leave until 2.30 o'clock, when they will join their command. Colonel Carter's command will leave at daybreak, and report to my headquarters for further orders. Geueral Wharton will cover your retreat on your right and rear. L. POLK, Ltcittcnant-Gcncral, Commanding. Headquarters Withers' Division, Wilkinson Pike, January 3, 1SC3. [Colonel White, Commanding Second Brigade :] Colonel: The general directs that I send you the following extract for your guidance : White ami Coltart to hold their ])resent positions, and throw forward a strong line of skirmishers, to drive out the enemy from the cedar cover toward the hospital. They will throw out their lines so soon as these covers of wood have been well shelled by the batteries. The batteries to do this will be Games' and Scott's. I am, colonel, respectfully, &c., D. E. HUGEE, Assistant Adjutant- Genera I. Headquarters Withers' Division, In the Field, January 3, 1803 — 11.37 a. m. Colonel White, Commanding Second Brigade : Colonel: The contents of your dispatch Lave been forwarded. The 480 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXII. major-general commanding directs that you hold the position at all hazards, until instructions are sent you. I am, colonel, respectfully, D. E. HUGEE, Assistant Adjutant- General. Headquarters Withers' Divisiorf, In the Field, January 3, 1863. Colonel White, Commanding Brigade : Colonel : If the enemy succeed in getting such a battery into posi- tion as you describe, and if it be beyond the range of your guns, you will withdraw your troops and battery, I mean the battery on the left; also that on the right, if it be exposed the same way. The above are orders from General Polk, forwarded to you by Gen- eral Withers. Yours, respectfully, D. E. HUGER, Assistant Adjutant- General. Headquarters Department of Western Virginia, AMngdon, January 3, 1863. Lieut. Gen. B. Kirby Smith, Knoxville : General Marshall is pursuing the bridge-burning party, who are re- ported retreating to Big Creek Gap, where they say there is a force ready to march on Knoxville. I am anxious to give you any assistance in my power, but cannot hear a word from you. I telegraplied you last. What is the latest news from General Bragg's army ? It is important that I should know. Answer me here. SAM. JONES, Major-General. Knoxville, January 3, 1863. General Humphrey Marshall : Information is received that the enemy's cavalry remained all day yesterday at Kingsport. I have no cavalry, and am wholly dependent upon your efforts for keeping up the pursuit of them until driven across the mountains. E. KIRBY SMITH, Lieutenant- General, Commanding. Knoxville, Tenn., January 3, 1863. General Samuel Jones: Six regiments of infantry, under General Baird, left Nicholasville for Cumberland Gap. The cavalry force, under General Carter (1,500), after destroying bridges, were to co-operate on this side of gap with Baird's. I have about 2,000 pffectives at the gap. Bragg has my cavalry, and the department is stripped of troops for the Mississippi and Middle Tennessee armies. Direct your cavalry to push Carter till he has been driven across the mountain. Can yon spare any troops to cooperate with the command at Cumberland Gap ? I have none to re-enforce with. The guards at the bridges are no stronger than under your admiuistra- Chap. XXX1I.1 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — CONEEDERATE. 481 tion. Bragg routed the cueuiy right and center on 31st. On the 1st, Rosecraus was in full retreat ; Bragg following. Our cavalry in enemy's rear. E. KIRBY SMITH, Lieutenant- General, Commanding. Bristol, January 3, 1803. General Samuel Jones, Abingdon : Courier just arrived from Moccasin Gap for provisions. Colonel Dunn at the gap with 1,500 infantry and two pieces of artillery. At 11 a. m. scouts reported enemy 3 miles of gap, ou the Kingsport road, approach- ing the gap. No dispatch from Colonel- Dunn, except for provision. Courier did not know whereabouts of General Marshall's command. T. W. W. DA VIES, Major, Commanding Post. Headquarters Department of Western Virginia, Abingdon, January 3, J 803. Brig. Gen. Humphrey Marshall, via Bristol : Lieut. Gen. E. K. Smith telegraphs me from Knoxvillc that General Baird left Nicholasvillc for Cumberland Gap with six regiments of in- fantry. The cavalry, under General Carter (1,500), after destroyuig bridges, were to co-operate ou this side of the gap with Baird; that he (Smith) ha.s about 2,000 ettectivc men at the gap, and he wishes our cavalry to push Carter until he is driven across the mountain, and then wishes all my available troops to co-operate with the command at Cum- berland Gap. I wish you to carry out the requests of General Smith, with the force under your command, as eft'ectually as you can. Call on your quartermasters and commissaries for such transportation and sup- plies as you need. All that the department can supply is at your scrv ice. Communicate to mc what you have done, and are doing. Bragg defeated Rosecraus on the 31st, and was in pursuit of him on the 1st. SAM. JONES, MajorGeneral. Headquarters Department of Western Virginia, Abingdon, January 3, 18C3. Lieut. Gen. E. Kirby Smith, Knoxville: 1 have ordered General Marshall, who is following Carter, to push him across the mountain, and then co-operate with all his force (about 2,500) with your ibrce at Cumberland Gap. Keep mc informed of the latest news you have from Bragg's army; if he has defeated Rosecraus com pletely. I ought to have some information [of] the enemy's movements on Cumberland Gap. t<-.t.tt.c< SAM. JONES, Major-General. Richmond, January 3, 1803. General Samuel Jones: It is impossible to send you troops from here. ^ S. COOPER, Adjutant and Inspector General. 31 R R— VOL XX, PT 11 482 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [OiiAr. XXXII. January [3], 18C3. Assistant Adjutant-General Jack : Issue orders immediatelj- to General Withers to return to Shelbyvillc with his division, and take up liis former position, or such other posi- tion as may be assigned him. Send a dui)licate of the order by way of Allisona; thence, via Vaughn's, to Hunicanc Church, on to Shelbyville road, and another, by the route we came, across Elk Elver, to Vaughn's, and so on back. x\lso say to Withers that his transportation will be sent back to hiui immediately. Issue orders also to Major Mason to remove the whole of tlic general train back to Shelbyville, taking tliat of McCown, Cheatham, and Withers, and pursuing such routes as are the best. Also order Major Botts to return with Wharton's wagon train back to Duck Elver at the place we crossed, Shaufner's [?] Bridge. Let these instructions be put into the hands of the best couriers you have, and get them off as soon as practicable. L. POLK, Lieutenant- General, Commanding. Shelbyville Turnpike, [January 3] — 11.40 a. m. Lieuteuant-Geueral Polk : The enemy's cavalry are 4 miles this side of Murfreesborough. Please inform me where I must order my brigade wagons to. Wheeler dis- patches me that this morning he is on the Manchester pike, 3 miles from Murfreesborough. Most respectfully, JNO. A. WHAETON, BrigadievGenera I. Shelbyville Turnpike, [January 3] — 1.30 p. m. Lieut. Gen. Leonidas Polk: General: Do you wish the bridge over Duck Eiver, near Wartrace, destroyed ; if so, wheu ? Nothing new from the enemy. Please let mo know when you will leave Shelbyville, and by what road. Most respectfully, general, your obedient servant, JNO. A. WHAETON, Brigadier- General. ,^ , , Jackson, January 4, 1863. General Bragg, Murfreeshorough : Where is Forrest ? I wish to use Jiim under Van Dorn. I send orders to Eoddey to come into Mississippi. J. E. JOHNSTON, General. Headquarters Wharton's Cavalry Brigade, Alc.ra7idcr% January 4, 1863—1.30 p.m. Lieutenaut-Geueral Polk, Commanding J'o/A's Corps d''Armi'c : General: Up to 9 o'dock the enemy had nu^de no move toward Murfreesborough. I left Colonel Cox-in Murfreesborough. Have had CHAi-.xxxil.) COKRESPONDKNCE, ETC. — CONFEDERATE. 483 no report from him as to whether they yet occupy their camp or uot. I expect a report soon, and will immediately advise you. 1 have the honor to be, your obedient servant, JjSIO. a. WHAliTON, Brigadier- General, Commamiing Cavalry Brigade. Headquaetees Whaeton's Oavaley Brigade, Ten miles from Murfrcesborovgh, January 4, 1803 — C ]>. m. [Major-General Cheatham:] Geneeal : At 2.30 o'clock this afternoon the enemy were advancing upon Murfreesborough very slowly and with great caution. I h.ave three regiments C miles this [side] of the town, where they will remain to- night, and the balance of my command 1 have with me here, 10 miles from town. You need feel no uneasiness, and your coinmand can rest in perfect security. Your rear is well guarded. All stragglers I keep before me. I will advise you promptly of any movement of the enemy. The above in regard to the enemy's advance on Murfreesborough is reported to me, but 1 don't believe it. Please send tbis to General Polk. 1 have the honor to be, your obedient servant, JNO. A. WHAETON, Brigadier- Genera I. [Tndoraemcnt.] Headquaetees Fiest Division, January 4, 18C3. Lieutenant-General Polk : Sie: My commaud will move forward promptly at daylight in the morning. Yours, respectfully, B. ¥. CHEATHAM, Major- General, Commanding. Abingdon, January 4, 1803. Maj. T. W. W. Daties, Commanding Post, Bristol : A telegram from Bristol to a gentleman here reports that Marshall has cutoff the bridge-burners (Carter's men), and that it is thought they (Carter's men) will attempt to come by Bristol. Give me the latest news from Marshall and Colonel Dunn, and the movements of Carter's men. If they are attempting to come by Bristol, General Floyd can send a force to meet them. Answer immediately. SAM. JONES, Major-General. War Depae'j'ment, C. S. A., Eichmond, Va., January 4, 1803. Lieut. Gen. E. Kieby Smith, General Commanding, &v. : Sie : I have received your telegrams, giving information of the recent foray of the enemy's cavalry in East Tennessee, and tlic burning of the bridges on the East Tennessee and Virginia Railroad. The occurrence is greatly to be regretted, and must subject the Government to serious inconvenience, but no censure is attached to you by the Department on 484 KY., MID. AND E. XENN., N. ALA , AND SW. VA. [Uhai-. XXXIL account of it. The explanation aflorded by the removal of your forces, and especially of tbe cavalry, -which should have guarded the passes of the mountains and either resisted or given timely notice of just such attempts, against your wish, naturally accounts for the apparent remiss- ness on your part. The truth is, I suppose, that too much reliance has been felt by Gen- eral Bragg, and later by General Johnston, on the expected interruption of movements in your. department by the winter, and on the want of such enterprise heretofore by the enemy, and you have been stripped of adequate forces to sustain the more important operations in Middle Tennessee and Mississippi. We must find compensation for this reverse in the brilliant success that has been achieved in Middle Tennessee, and by the prospect of, perhaps, more decisive triumphs in both quarters. Meantime I hope the bold marauders will not have escaped scathless. General Samuel Jones was at once telegraphed to lend all aid with his and General Marshall's forces in chastising the enemy, and, limited as were your forces, the Department is not without the hope that your energy and skill have availed to make such as yon could command effective in intercepting the enemy's retreat. No time must be lost in restoring the communication. The bridges must be at ouce replaced, if need be, by the Department. I have or- dered the Chief Engineer at once to send one of his most efficient offi- cers to direct and press the work. He shall have full authority to impress, if necessary, labor, to make all requisite contracts, command supplies, and, in short, to replace the bridges at the earliest practicable time. You will aid him with your authority, and lend all assistance and facilities he may Jieed. Make any preparation you deem judicious before his arrival. With high consideration and esteem, most respectfully, your obedient servant, J. A. SEDDON, Secretary of War. Chattanooga, January 1, 1863. General S. i^oovEU, Richmond : General Bragg has retreated from Murfreesborough, and was by last accounts at Shelbyville. No details. I believe there is no doubt of this. BENJ. S. EWELL. liiCHMONB, Va., Jamtary 5, 1863. Col. 1>. S. Ewell: Your dispatch of yesterday, in cipher, received. Have you any direct intelligence from General Bragg, and whence do you gain the informa- tion you have given ! S. COOPEK. Chattanooga, January 5, 1863. General Cooper: Retreated from Murfreesborough in perfect order. All the stores saved. About 4,000 Federal prisoners, 5,000 stand small-arms, and 24 (;aiinon, brass and steel, have already been delivered here. BfiNJ. S. EWELL, Assistant Adjutant- General. CiiAr. XXXII. 1 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.— CONFEDERATE. 485 Chattanooga, January 5, 1803. „ . (Received Jamiary G.) General S. Coopee, Adjutant and Inspector General : A telegram was sent to you this morning by General Bragg, announc- ing his retreat. I heard it yesterday from so many sources I could not donbt it, and thought it right to give the information. Respectfully, BEN J. S. EWELL, Assistant Adjutant- General. EsTELL's Mill, on P]lk Eivee, January 5, 1863. Lieutenant-General Polk : General : I am directed by General Bragg to report the condition of the crossings on Elk River. The roads, as seen in .accompanyiug sketch,* diverge about 200 yards from the house of Mr. Vaughn. Tbc left crossing, at Estell's Mill, is a good ford, and has about 3 feet of water. There will be no need of repairs at this crossing. On the right- hand road, at Vaughn's, you will find a good ford with about '2i fuet of water ; but there is a short place before you get to the ford (about lOO feet) which will need causewaying, to prevent miring the wagons. Gen- eral Bragg directs that you send your sappers and miuers to repair the lower ford, and divide your trains at Vaughn's and cross at both fords. By command of General Bragg : S. W. STEELE, Captain and Acting Chief Engineer. Headquaetees AVhaeton's Cavaley Beigade, Eight miles from Shclhyville, January 5, 1803—10 a. m. Lieut. Gen. Leonidas Polk, Commanding PoWs Corps d'Armee, Army of Tennessee : Geneeal: I have received your dispatch, and have sent it to General Wheeler. I don't know where General Wheeler is. I have sent a scout this morning to Murfreesborough, and I have three regiments on this pike within 10 miles of Murfreesborough. I have three companies on the Eagleville road ; I have the balance of my command Avith me here. I sent General Buford with his command to the Eagleville pike this morn- ing. I find some difficulty to know what disposition to make of my forces, not knowing the movements of the army. You will please in- form me what road you will retire by, and when. I inclose you a com- munication from Mr. White,t who is a relative of mine, and a very re- liable man. I have the honor to be, your obedient servant, JNO. A. WHARTON, Brigadier-General, Commanding Cavalry. 'Sketcli oiiiitteil as iinimporl-nnt. ' , , .tNotfoiuul. ' 'I'.V '■>■: 111 486 KV., MID. AND K. TRNN., N. AI.A., AND SW. VA. [Oi.Ar. XXXII WiKOUEBTEl!, [Jiuiuun/] 5, 1803. (Joloiiel [En. . S. EWELL, Assistant Adjutant-General, Chattanooga, Tenn.: Colonel : I inclose you the correspondence of Lieutenant-General Smith with Brigadier-General Helm,* the commander of my depot at Chattanooga. A short time since the chief quartermaster and chief commissary of General Smith's department gave orders for the brealc- ing up of ray dejwt of supplies at Chattanooga, and the transportation of my stores to Knoxville. Had not my ofiQcers disobeyed tliese orders, my army would have been starved and compelled to fall back. I will not be responsible for any army thus situated. If General Smitli is to regulate my command, I shall promptly fall back and yield my com- mand. I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant, BRAXTON BEAGG, General, Commandind. Geneeal Oedees, > Headquaetees DErAETJiENT No. 2, No. 1. f Winchester, Tenn., January 7, 18G3. Capt. P. H. Thomson, assistant adjutant-general, is announced on the staff of the general commanding, and will be obeyed and respected accordingly. By command of General Bragg: GEO. G. GAKNEE, Assistant Adjutant- General. Geneeal Oedees, ) Headquaetees Aemy of Tennessee, No. 1. / Winchester, Tenn., January 7, 1863. Capt.Kinloch Falconer, assistantadjutant-general. Provisional Army Confederate States, is announced on the staiiof the general command- ing, and will be respected accordiugly. By command of General Bragg : GEORGE WM. BRENT, Assistant Adjutant- General. CiEcuLAE.J Headquaetees Aemy of Tennessee, Winchester, Tenn., January 7, 18G3. Brigadier-Generals Wharton and Buford are ordered to cover the front of the army. Brigadier-General Wheeler, with such of his cavalry as he cantake,and all of Morgan's command, will proceed immediately to oper- ate on the enemy'^,flapki and rear. General Morgan will establish his * Not imiiid. CiiAr. XXxn.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — CONFEDERATE. 489 headquarters aud depot at McMiuuvillc, aiid when not specially euga^ed will be responsible for a thorough patrol of the lines toward Knoxville and across the mountains into Sequatchie Valley. By command of General Bragg : GEOEGE WM. BRENT, Assistant Adjutant- General. Special Okdees, ( Headquarters Army of Tennessee, • No. !i. ) Winchester, Tenn., Januari/ 1 , 1863. 1. Brig. Gen. J. K. Jackson, with his command, will return to Bridge- l)ort. His command is extended so as to include the troops, depot, and liospitals at Chattanooga, to which point he will repair, and inspect and regulate matters. Bv command of General Bragg : GEOEGE WM. BRENT, Assktant Adjutant-General. Jackson, Miss., January 8, 18C3. The President, liichmond : I am much relieved to find our troops arc on Duck River, not at Decherd. J. E. JOHNSTON, General. Jackson, Miss., January 8, 18C3. General Bragg, Becherd, Tenn. : As soon as your change of position was known, I telegraphed to you to keep Forrest and Roddey, and have repeated more than once. I am very glad you hold Duck River. J. E. JOHNSTON, General. Jackson, Miss., Jamiary 8, 18C3. General Cooper, Richmond : I have plenty of miscellaneous employment for Major Banks. He will be valuable. Lientenant-General Smith reports that a large cavalry force is fitting out in Kentucky to operate in East Tennessee, to burn bridges and pork-bouses. Might General Marshall's force be put at his disposal for the time? J. E. JOHNSTON, General. Jackson, Miss., January 8, 1803. General Bragg, Winchester, Tenn. : I telegraphed several days ago that you should keep all your cavalry. If Roddey is to remain on this side of Tennessee he will be more effective under Van Dorn, where I intended to i)ut him. Answer. '^'"■J:E. JOHNSTON, General. 490 KY., MID. AND K. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. rn.iAr. XXXII. Athens, Tknn., •hnuiarii 8, 18G.J. His Excellency Jeffebson 1:)avis : Dear Sir: From all 1 know and hear, it seems to me that the pnblic service would be best served by the transfer of General Marshall to some other line. I would incline to think that he would wish to change his position, but have no knowledge. There exists in this column of tiic army a dissatisfaction and want of confidence which is hurtful to the service. I think it probable that the State of Virginia, as well as the Confederate Government, would unite in some measure to turi> over General Floyd's command to its proper position in the Confederate line. If this be desirable, and can be done, the command of General Floyd being posted as to the topography of the country, and deeply interested in its protection, would do the best service, or at least inspire the most confidence. It is with much diffidence that I enter upon these sug- gestions, referring the matter to your better judgment. Very trulv, yours. It. HxVWES. Special Orders, \ Headquarters Army of Tennessee, No. 3. I Winchentcr^ Tenn., Jamiary 8, 1SG3. II. General officers, on being relieved, will direct all general staff offi- cers serving with them to report immediately to their successors. In no case will they remove them from their positions without special au- thority. The aides of a general are the only exceptions to this rule. Bv command of General Bragg : (JEOEGE VVM. BKENT, Assistant Adjiitant-Ocneral. Charleston, S. C, Janvarij S, 1803. General Braxton Bragg, Winchester, Tenn. : Sorry can't help you. My forces for all this department less than half of effectives at Shiloh first day, and this coast is threatened by overwhelming force. Can you send me some rifled or Napoleon caj)- tured guns ? G. T. BEAUItEGAED. Headquarters Department of Western Virginia, Dublin Depot, Jamiarji 8, 18G3. General S. Cooper, Adjutant and Inspector General, Richmond, Va. : General : Brigadier-General Marshall reports that he followed the (tavalry that recently burned the bridges in East Tennessee to Jones- ville ; but the enemy liaving reached the same place some two hours in advance of him, passed out of Virginia into Kentucky by way of Crank's Gap, some 4 miles beyond Jonesville. Lieutenant General Smith informed me, whilst I was at Abingdon, that he had reason to believe that ihe enemy was moving on Cumber- Chai'. xxxii.) correspondence, etc. — CONFEDERATE, 491 liuul Giip, and asked lue, after driviug the cavalry beyond tbe uiouiit- aius, to permit a part of my troops to cooperate with tbe troops at Cumberland Gap. 1 instructed General Marshall accordingly, and be informs me that he has now a part of his forces at Jonesvilie for that purpose. I liave received no confirmation of tbe report that the enemy was moving either on Cumberland or Pound Gap, and think it was more than probable that tbe report was started by the enemy to divert at- tention from their real designs on the bridges of Tennessee. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, SAM. JONES, 31ajor- General. Headquartet!S Department of Western Virginia, Dithlin Depot, Jamtary 8, 1803. Lieut. Gen. E. Kirby Smith, Comdg. Department of Hast Tcnncsucc, Knoxville : General: On tbe receipt, some days since at Abingdon, of your telegram, asking that a part of my force would co-operate with your force at Cumberland Gap, in repelling a contemplated attack, I directed General Marshall, after driving Carter's force beyond the mountains (if be could not capture it), to hold his troops iu position and readiness to co-operate with tbe command at Cumberland Gap. General Marshall reports to me that tbe principal part of bis force is now at and near Jonesvilie, in Lee Couuty, where tbey will remain until further orders. Please inform me if you still anticipate an early movement of the enemy on the gap, or if you have any iuformatiou rendering it necessary or desirable that any of my troops should remain in Lee County. I take it for granted the Government will order tbe re- building of the bridges recently burned iu your department. I will give all tbe assistance in my power iu rebuilding them. Very re.spectfullv, &c., SAM. JONES, Major- General. Jackson, January 0, 1803. Lieut. Col. C. E. Earteau: Please send this order to Colonel Eoddey, commanding cavalry in North Alabama : Sly locent order, coDimnuicateil tliroiigli C'oloiifil ]>:irti;au, is rocalkd. You will tiiko voiir orders from General Brag;!;- J. V). JOHNSTON, General. Jackson, Jamtary 0, ISO.'!. General Bragg, Winchester, Tenn. : 1 do not understand your dispatch of yesterday [7tb]. If yon require coiiiinand of Chattanooga you shall have it. If you niean tlint General Smith or yourself must be relieved from bis department, 1 Ila^•e no Dower Yon have no ground of complaint against me. Answer. ' M M J. E..:JOnNSTON, General. '1 92 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. AEA., AND SW. VA. rciiAi'. XXXII. General Okdeks, ( Headqua)iteks xVkmy i»e Tennessee, No. 2. j Winchester, Jamiary 9, 18Gj. The general commanding has perceived with surprise and paiu that some of the troops of this army have been engaged in the indiscriminate destruction of fences and houses, devastating a fair and fruitful country, on the productions of which our salvation depends. Fields of growing wheat have been left without fences, and property, which even a rapa- cious enemy had respected, has been needlessly destroyed. Such wanton acts of waste are unworthy the character of Confederate soldiers, injurious to the holy cause they defend, and are alike destruc- tive of personal honor and military discipline. This growing evil must be checked, and commanders and inspectors are enjoined to take all proper precautions in future to prevent such disgrace to our fair name. Inspectors will, in all cases, report to these headquarters by what troops such injuries have been inflicted. They will cause a rigid scrutiny into all such acts, and bring to punishment all offenders. Citizens are invited to bring in their accounts for such injuries, when they will be audited and paid, and the amount charged against the re- sponsible commander. Bv command of General Bragg : GEOEGE WM. BEBNT, Assistant Adjutant-General. Decheed, January 10, 1803. General S. Cooper, Ailjutant and Inspector General : 1 have this day }emoved my headquarters to Tullahoma. BRAXTON BEAGG. AbslracI from return of ihti Second JJivisiov, Smith's corps, Maj. Gen. J. I'. MeCown com- manding, for Jumianj 10, lHti3; headquarters fShelbyviUc, T6nn. CoTDmand. First Brigade, Brigadier-General Kctor SecoDd Brigade, Colonel Vaneo Third Brigade, Brigadier-Geucral McNair. Uoiiglas' battery... l-]ulaula Battejy Uumphreya' battery- Kseort, Captain Hardy Grand total . Present for P -.A a r duty. 07 % . P.O s « SE £ ■ fr "■g tc^ ,2 s tt «n ta " to txj fcu O [ 3 -<1 1,210 < 2,402 < 73 ; 899 2,470 98 ],l-iO 1,458 2, 493 2,503 80 872 1,064 2,183 2, CCl 4 79 88 98 90 2 1 130 138 17C 17,'-. ri 103 123 130 130 "1 80 170 261 204 269 j 3,295 4,257 7,7-13 8,299 Headquarters Army of Tennessee, Tullahoma, Tenn., January 11, 18G3. General Joseph E. Johnston, Jaclison, Miss. : Dear General: I replied promptly to your dispatch about the coiiimaud of my depot at Chattanooga and of General Smith's deiiart- ment in East Tennessee. I regret exceedingly that my meaning was so imperfectly expressed as to convey any idea of dissatisfaction with you or any desire on my part to supersede General Smith. My sole object was to convey to you my most decided and em])hatic conviction tliat (JnAi-. xxxil.i COERESPONDKNCE, ETC. — CONFEDERATE. 493 this army could uot be maintained bere witli its main depot and base of operations iinder the control of a subordinate commander, whose staff officers were unceasingly interfering with my orders, and diverting supplies of vital importance. So well was General Smith impressed with the same conviction when in Murfreesborough with me, that ho promised to apply to the President to detach that portion of his terri- tory from his command and assign it to me. When in Richmond last October, I called on the Department to give me some base of operations and connecting line of communication be- tween my army in Middle Tennessee and that part of my command in South Alabama. The President assured me it was never intended to change my original department, which was bounded by the line of rail- road from Cleveland, Tenn., to Atlanta, Ga. Think, then, of my em- barrassments and disappointment upon receiving the written orders to General Smith declaring Chattanooga in his department, and my exer- cise of authority there an assumption. It was to avoid this very evil, general, that induced me in Eichmond to ask of the Department, in writing, that you be assigned to the whole command in the Southwest, with plenary powers. It was then refused, and I was assured the orders about to be issued would remove all diflQculties and satisfy every de sire. 1 left, and at Knoxville received the orders which only tended to complicate matters still further. After consultation, 1 sent General Polk on, to renew my remonstrance, and again appeal for your assign- ment. The order to you followed, and I hoped the power with it to cor rect the evil, but I find no change in my command, and that I cannot subsist my army surrounded by such drawbacks. For this state of affairs in liichmond, general, 1 do not, and cannot, blame you; upon the contrary, I am grateful for the support, personnl and official, you have given me. But it will occur to any military mind that this army and its depot at Chattanooga must be under one com- mander. I learn that Geueral Smith has been called to Eichmond, probably with the view of giving him both. I shall be content. When- ever and wherever I am iu the way of a better man, let me be put aside. I only ask to serve the cause where I can do it most good, even should that be in the ranks. The unfortunate withdrawal of my troops, when they were not absolutely necessary elsewhere, has saved Rosecrans from destruction. Five thousand fresh troops, as a reserve on the first day's battle, would have finished the glorious work. I told the Presi- dent Grant's campaign would be broken up by our cavalry expeditious in his rear before Stevenson's command could meet him in front, but h-j was inexorable, and reduced me to the defensive, or, as he expressed it, " Fight if you can", and fall back beyond the Tennessee." T have now, besides mv caA-alrv, but 20,000 effective infantry and 1,500 artillery. My losses," from killed, wounded, missing, and sickness from a week's exposure under arms day and night in the cold rains of winter, will not fall far short of 12,000. To have remained longer at Murfreesborough, after knowing the enemv was being largely re-enforced from Kentucky, would have been suicidal. We shall fight him again at every hazard if he advances, and harass him daily if he does not. I shall be pleased to hear from you on this and all other subjects, and assure you of a cordial support in any measure -jou propose. Most respectfully and truly, yours, &c., ' BRAXTON BRAGG, General , Commandinq. P s —From official returns oaptuiHid on the field, it is certain the enemy's force was over 70,000. My infantry and artillery was not 31,000. 4i)4 KY., MID. AND K. TliNN., N. ALA., ANU SW. VA. [Uiiai-. XXXII. Jackson, January 11, 1803. Col. B. S. EwELL, Chattanooga, Tenn. : Issue au order puttiuj; Chattaiiooga uuder General Braj^g's coiu- maud. J. E. JOHNSTON, General. General Ordees, ) Headquarters Army of Tennessee, No. 3. ) TuUahoma, Tenn., January 11, 18G3. Tlic practice of seizing the i)rivate property of citizens, especially horses and mules, under pretense tbat they are required for the public, has become an intolerable nuisance, and must cease. Commanders are earnestly requested to institute a rigid scrutiny, and use all means in their power to suppress the evil. All members of the cavalry found absent from their commands with- out proper written authority will be dismounted and deprived of their horses and equipments, which will be turned over to the chief of cav- alry, to bo assigned to useful and efiicient men. The men thus dis- mounted will be immediately assigned to the nearest regiments of infantry from their respective States. By command of General Bragg : GEORGE WM. BRENT, Assistant Adjutant-General. CmCULAi:.] llEADQXTARTERS ARMY OF TENNESSEE, Tullalwma, January 11, 1863. The general commanding earnestly desires and requests the com- manders of regiments to suspend elections for vacancies in the ofBce of second lieutenant, in order that recommendations may be made for pro- motion of non-commissioned officers and privates to that position, in cases of extraordinary valor and skill, as provided in General Orders, No. 53, as this is the ouly mode in which those who have distinguished themselves on the field of battle can be rewarded. Bv command of General Bragg: KINLOCH FALCONER, Assistant Adjutant- General. General Orders, ) Headquarters Army of Tennessee, No. 4. ) TuUaJioma, Tenn., January 12, 1863. Hereafter, before any resignations will be acted upon at these head- quarters, the officer offering his resignation will be required to certify that he is not indebted to the Confederate States; that he has no Gov- ernment property in his possession ; that he has not been absent with- out leave, and that there are no charges against him which can affect his pay. ******* By command of General Bragg : GEORGl'] WM. BRENT, Assistant Adjutant-General. CHAi'. xxxil.i COEEESPONDENCE, ETC. — CONFEDEEATE. 495 Jackson, Miss., January 12, 1863. Geuoral S. Cooper, Riclimond : Sir : General Bragg tliinks 20,000 more ineu necessary to enable him to hold Middle Tennessee. Lieuteuant-General Smith's force in East Tennessee is not more than sufficient to prevent raids. Lieutenant- General Pemberton informs mo that there are 42,000 artillery and in- fantry in this department, of which he regards 24,000 absolutely neces- sary for the immediate defense of Port Hudson and Vicksburg. Grant's army is estimated at 38,000; that Avhich attacked Vicksburg at 30,000, and Banks is supposed to be assembling 25,000 at Baton Kouge. Should a large portion of these lorces act upon the river, they may invest our two positions, which would fall in the course of time, unless wo have an active army to break the investment. The condition of thb country, and the breaking of railroads by our cavalry, have compelled Grant to fall back, but we must expect him to advance again as soon as practi- cable. Should Banks and Sherman move at the same time, we could not oppose such a combination with our present forces. The country will probably be in its present condition for several months ; in the mean time Grant maj^ re-enforce Eosecrans. I make these statements to show how much these three departments need i-e-euforcements, and to ask if there is any hope of receiving them during the winter. Lieutenant-General Holmes has informed me that all his forces are required in his own department. J. E. JOHNSTON, General. Jackson, January 12,3863. (Received at llichmond January 13.) General S. Cooper : I respectfully suggest that East Tennessee be added to Geneml Bragg's department, and Alabama soutli of the inountains lo Lieuteu- ant-General Pemberton's. J. E. JOHNSTON. [iDilorscment.] * Has been before the President. Instructions giveii. [January 12-13, 1SG3. — For Breckinridge, Hardee, and Cleburne to Bragg, in reference to retreat from Murfreesborough, see Part I, pp. 682-684.1 General Orders, > Headquarters Army or Tennessee, No. 5. ) Tullahoma, January 13, 1863. Information has reached these headquarters that information is daily being given the enemy by persons who are permitted to pass our lines on varioiis and frivolous pretexts. To check this evil as far as possible, it is ordered timt no passes of any kind be granted beyond our infantry outposts, excQpt at these headquarters. By command of General Bragg : GEOEGE WM. BllENT, Assistant Adjutant-General. 496 KY., MID, AND E. TENN , N. ALA., AND S\V. VA. [CiiAi'. XXXII. Special Ordees, » Headquarters Army ov Tennessee, No. 7. ) Tullahoma, January 13, 1863. ******* Vn. Cadets appointed to regiments are, by law, assigned tliere as schools of instructions, and will not be removed by commanders for any purpose Avhatever ; especially is the assignment for them to duty on the staff of general oflicers prohibited. They are boys and students, to be taught, not teachers of men, their superiors. By command of General Bragg : GEOEGE WM. BEENT, Assistant Adjutant- General. General Orders, > Headquarters Army of Tennessee, No. G. / Tullahoma, January 14, 1863. Brig. Gen. G. J. Pillow is relieved from duty in Hardee's corps, and is assigned to the supervision of the gathering of conscripts, securing vol- unteers, aud arresting stragglers for the regiments in this department. He will report at these headquarters, and establish his ofidce and make his requisitions for all that may be necessary in the way of personnel and materiel for the prompt and efficient discharge of the important duty assigned to him. All officers and men detailed for duty in this branch of the service will report to Brigadier-General Pillow, and all reports from them will be made to him. List of absentees from every regiment in the department will be promptly made out and forwarded to him. By command of General Bragg : GEOEGE Wil. BEENT, Assistant Adjutant- General. Special Orders, ^ Headquarters Army op Tennessee, No. 8. ) Tullahoma, Tcnn., January 14, 1863. VIII. Three officers aud three competent men from each regiment in this army (not raised in territory now within the enemy's lines) will be detailed for the purpose of enrolling and bringing in conscripts. Com- manding officers will immediately forward to these headquarters names of parties suitable for the purpose mentioned. When practicable, in- valid and wounded officers and men Avill be detailed. Letters of instruc- tion, &c., will be given at headquarters. By command of General Bragg : GEOEGE WM. BEENT, Assistant Adjutant-General. Circular.] Headquarters Withers' Division, Polk's Corps, Army of Tennessee, Shelbyville, Tcnn., January 14, 1863. The brigadier-ga»eral «ouiHaanding has noticed, with surprise and regret, the continued disregard of existing orders relative to the pro CuAi. xxxn.] CORUESPONDKNCK, ETC.— CONFEDERATE. 497 tcctiou of privsitc property manifested by tlio troops. Such wanton (lostrnction would be a high military oftense if committed in the coun- try of an enemy ; among our friends and fellow-citizens it is an unpar- donable outrage. Commanding ofiicers will hereafter be held to a strict pecuniary responsibility for all injuries to private pro])erty by the troops under their command. The burning of rails is strictly forbidden. By command of General Patton Anderson : I). E. UUGEK, Assistmit Adjidant- General. ypEciAL Orders, » IJeadquaeters Army of Tennessee, No. 9. * ) Tullahoma, January 15, 18G3. VI. The general commanding has heard, from several sources of infor- mation, that many soldiers of this army exchanged their arms on the held of battle, thus causing a want of uniformity .in the armament of their corps. He therefore directs that corps commanders will immedi- ately institute a rigid inspection of their commands, and take the neces- sary means to correct this evil. They will, as early as practicable, re- port to these headquarters the armament of this [their] corps, in order that the ordnance department may be enabled to furnish iiroper ammu- nition. By command of Gener.al Bragg: GEOEGE \VM. BEENT, Assistant Adjutant-General. Special Orders, ) Hdqrs. Hardee's Corps, Army of Tenn., No. 20. f Tullahoma, Tenn., January 15, 18G3. I. Brig. Gen. Marcus J. Wright, having reported at these headquar- ter.s, iiursuant to Paragraph VII, Si)ecial Orders, No. C, dated Headquar- ters Army of Tennessee, Tullahoma, Tenn., January 12, 1803, is assigned to duty with Breckinridge's division, and will report to Major-General Breckinridge. By command of Lieutenaut-Geueral Hardee : T. B. EOY, Chief of Staff. Special Orders, ) Hdqrs. Breckinridge's Division, No. 66. ( TullaJioma, Tenn., January 15,- 18C>3. II. Brig. Gen. Marcus J. Wright, having reported at these headquar ters, i)ursuaut to Paragraph I, Special Orders, No. 26, dated Headquar- ters Hardee's Cori)S, Army of Tennessee, Tullahoma, Tenn., January 15, 1863, is assigned to the command of the brigade' commanded by Col. 11. P. Trabue." Colonel Trabue is relieved from the command of the brigade, and will resume command of his regiment (Fourth Kentucky). By command of Major-General Breckinridge: T. O'HAEA, Actinf) Assistant Adjutant-General. 32 R R — VOL XX, PT II 498 KY , MIU. AND K. TKNN., N. ALA., AND S\V VA. K-Jn^i'- XXXII. Jackson, via Montgomeky, Jamumj IG, 18G3. (Eeceived at lliclimoiul, January 17.) Geueial S. Coopee : General Bragg reports that Eosecraiis has been re-enforced by 25,000 men, and is repairing railroad from Nashville. Can any troops be sent to General Bragg from tbe east ? It is of great importance. J. E. JOHNSTON. Special Orders, ) Hdqrs. IIakdee's Coeps, Akmy of Tenn., No 27. I TitUahoma, January IG, 18G3. I. Brigadier-General Pillow, Laving been relieved from duty with . Breckinridge's division by General Orders, No. G, dated Headquarters Arn)y of Tennessee, Tnllahoma, January 14, 18G3, Brigadier-General Preston will assume command of the division during the temporary ab- sence of Major-General Breckinridge. II. Brigadier-General Brown will reportto Brigadier-General Preston, commanding Breckinridge's division, to assume command of his brigade, previously commanded by Brigadier-General Pillow. By command of Lieutenant General Hardee: T. B. EOY, Chief of Staff. Headquarteks Army or Tennessee, Tnllahoma, Tenn., January IG, 18C3. Under the instructions of the War Department of the Sth instant. Brig. Gen. G. J. Pillow has been directed to organize a volunteer and conscript recruiting bureau for the army. For the execution of this important duty, commanders of army corps and detached brigades and legiments will detail, upon his written ajjplication. as recruiting ofiacers, tlnee field officers from each army corps, and one cai>tain and six sub- alterns from each regiment, in their respective commands, who shall ])romptly rei)ort for instructions and duty to General Pillow. Major Cheatham, acting quartermaster, will report to him immediately. Ma- jor Guy, acting commissary of subsistence, will, as soon as he arrives, report for same duty. General Pillow will select from the other officers, to report to him, such as he may deem proper to serve on his staff or in his office. He will be allowed to receive volunteer recruits for existing regiments from all sections, who will be entitled to all allowances here- tofore granted volunteers, volunteer companies from sections of the country occupied by the enemy, or from behind his lines or positions, and to enforce the conscript law in all sections of the country in our l)ower, and from which wo have, with the army existing, regiments, bat- talions, or companies. He will order suitable localities as rendezvous for volunteer recruits and conscripts, will observe as his guide the con- script law with all exemptions, and will be furnished, upon application, with surgeons for inspecting volunteers and conscripts. He will report his orders, instructions, and wants to these headquarters. Such force of cavalry as may be necessary will be placed at his disposal upon appli- cation. Commanders of corps having cavalry with their corps, and commandcfs of bodies of cavalry for local and temporarj- want, will furnish him with one or two companies of cavalry for service in tbe vicinity of the headquarters of such corps, upon his written .application, who, when the temporary service is rendered, will return to duty with CiiAv. XXXU.] COKRESPONDENCE, ETC. — CONFEDERATE. 499 their respective corps. As fast as volunteer recruits and conscripts are in hand, and received, they will be reported to and turned over to com- manders of corps. He -will keep a record of all his orders and instruc- tions in a well-bound book, with which he will be furnished by [the] quartermaster of the army, which book will be, when the service is per- formed, turned over to these headquarters. He will be allowed to have printed his orders and instructions on public account. He will cause to be apprehended and sent to their respective commands, under guard, all stragglers and men absent from their commands without proper orders, and, for the better execution of this, will invoke the aid of the civil authorities. His orders for transportation of himself and staff, recruit- ing ofldcers, and recruits and conscripts upon railroads will be respected and obeyed. By command of General Bragg : GEOEGE WM. BEENT, Assistant Adjutant-General. Jackson, January 17, 18C3. General S. Cooper, Richmond : Can conscripts be sent to fill General Bragg's regiments? Those of this State are assigned to General Peniberton, I am told. General Bragg wants them most. Please let them go to him. J. E. JOHNSTON. Special Orders, ) Adjt. and Inspector Genekal's Office, No. 14. ) Richmond, Va., January 17, 18C3. » * * • * * * XII. Brig. Gen. D. S. Douelson is assigned to the command of the Department of East Tennessee, which will hereafter include within its limits the counties of Washington, Eussell, Buchanan, Wise, Scott, and Lee, in Virginia. The command of Brig. Gen. Humphrey Marshall will be considered as embraced within this department. XIII. Brig. Gen. Henry Heth, now in command of the Department of East Tennessee, on being relieved by Brigadier- General Donelson, will repair to Fredericksburg, Va., and report for duty to General E. E. Lee, commanding, &c. * * m * If * * By command of the Secretary of War : JNO. WITHERS, Assistant Adjutant-General. General Orders, ) Headquarters Akmy of Tennessee, No. 7. ) TnUahoma, January 17, 1803. I. The previous orders in regard to the assignment of artillery to bri- gades will be rigidly adhered to as follows : One battery of four guns to each brigade of infantry, and to the two regular brigades of cavalry, Wheeler's and Wharton's. Eobertson's battery of six guns and Slocomb's of six guns, one in each corps, to be exceptions. Semple's battery of five guns will be reduced to four. The extra gun will be turned in to the proper department. The two independent cavalry brigade of Forrest and Morgan will be furnished a six-gun battery each. 500 KY., MID AND K. TENN., N. ALA., AND S\V. VA. [Ouap. XXXII. Ko change from this aiTaugement, cither iu inimber or kiud of guus, will be allowed, without orders from these headquarters. II. The following Exchange Notice is published for the information of the Army : KlCllMOXD, Va., Januaii) 10, 18G3. Tbo fol]owiii<; officers and men liavo been duly excLanged, and arc- hereby so de- clared : 1st. All officers and ineu captured iu Keutuclcy, Tennessee, Alabama, Florida, Mis- sissipj)]^ Georgia, and .South Carolina up to December 10, 18(!2. yd. All officers aud men captured iu Missouri, Kansas, Now Mexico, Arizona, Ar- kansas, and Louisiana up to January 1, lt!(i:!. M. The loregoing sections apply not only to officers and nion of tlie Con/'cdorale service, but also to all persons captured iu arms or hostile array against the United States, whatever may have been tlie character of the military organizations to which they were attached, and whatever may have been the terms of the paroles givcu by them. 4th. If any arc iu Federal prisous Ihey are to be immediately released and deliv- ered to the Confederate authorities. * * • 5th. All Confederate officers and men who have liecn delivered at Vicksbnrg up to December 23, 18Ga, and including said date. Cth. All paroled Confederate officers and men recei[itcd for at Vicksbnrg uji to De- cember 23, 1862, and including said date. By command of General Bragg : GEOIIGE WM. BBENT, Assistant Adjutant- General. Special Oiiders, No. 11. Headqjjaiiters Army of Tennessee, TuUahoma, January 17, 18Co. V. The chief of subsistence is authorized to direct (he exchange of sugar, molasses, aud rice for bacon aud other army supjdies, ou such terms as may be prescribed by him; but no conuuissary -will be allowed to make exchanges except on the written order of the chief of subsist- ence. VJ. Brigade and regimental commissaries, not engaged in purchasing army supplies, arc directed to turn over all sirbsistence funds iu their hands without delay to the chief commissaries of the corps to which Ihey belong, and said corps commissaries will report the amount so transferred to the chief of subsistence of these headquarters. Bv command of General Bragg: GEOEGE WM. BliENT, Assistant Adjutant- General. Abstract from return of the efftciivc streiiglh of McCown'a dii-isioii, Smith's corps, Armij of Tennessee, Mnj. Gcii. John P. McCown commanclUuj, Shclbyrillc, Tcnn., January 17, 1863. Cominaud. First Britrailc, CriEc.idier-Gciieral Ector.. . Set'Ond IJiii^adc, CoIodoI Vanrc. ... Third Brifradi', IJri^iudior-Gcncral McXair. "Mct'own's lioiiy ^uiird, Ca^it. -T. J. I'artin. Arms. j Horsca. ].09:i 1,200 1,414 l,0(il 1 103 2,390 2,440 2, 20S 2G1 1,100 1 1 1,151 1 21 9(0 1.... 202 ! 12 1 81,392 30, 7SG 104, 000 11,45.'') I ...' 1,330 1,033- 143- |.-..| L-..1 --.201 1 1 "u Cii.vr. XXXll.i CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — CONFEDERATE. 501 Abstract from return of tlic (fftctiic utrciisth of AJcCowu's ilivisluii, s a U2 a 22 210, 173 i3T"i),'455 201 I U 201 14 18 2,310 filC 007 887 ('IRCULAR.] Headquarters Army op Tennessee, TuUahoma, January 18, 1803. The great mimljer of officers and men reported "absent with leave" surprises the general commanding, and renders some explanation neces- ■sary. By General Orders, No. 137, issued from Headquarters Depart- ment No' 2, Kuoxville, October 25, 18C2, all authority to grant leaves of absence was [reserved] to these headquarters; still, there are now re- ported over 2,200 "absent with leave." ' To correct this, it is ordered that a full report, by name, of each officer and soldier reported " absent with leave " will be immediately made to these headquarters, stating the time he left this command, by whose order he is absent, and for wliat length of time the leave was granted. Special attention is called to the prohibitory order, and commanders are earnestly invoked to aid the efiorts of the commanding general to strengthen the ranks of the army, as all sources liave failed except fiiose at our own control. By command of General Bragg : GEORGE WM. BRENT, Assistant Adjutant- General. GENERAL Orders, ) Headquarters Army op Tennessee, jfo. S. ] TuUahoma, January 10, 1803. .^tost of the troops of this army not having been mustered on 31st ultimo, owing to the pressing necessities of the service at that time, commanders will cause that important duty to be performed as early iis practicable for the period of the two months of November and De- cember. ^ ., , The quartermaster's department will be prepared to pay the troops as .soon as the musters can be completed. By command of General liragg : GEORGE WM. BRENT, Assistant Adjutant- General. * 0-ponnderH. t l2-ponii(1nrs. t;!-incli riilna. 502 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND S\V. VA. [CiiAr. XXXII. General Okdeks, » Headquartees Army of Tennessee, IS^o. ',). ) Tullahoma, January 19, 1863. The examining board establisbed in pursuauce of Paragraph III, General Orders, No. 80, Adjntant and Inspector General's OfiBce,Eich- mond, October 30, 1862, to examine candidates in the army for appoint- ment as artillery officers for ordnance duty, will meet at TnlJahoma, Tuesday, January 20, 1803. The following-named ofiBcers will constitute, with Lieut. Col. W. Leroy Brown, superintendent, the board of examiners : J. M. Kennard, major artillery and chief of ordnance Hardee's corps ; E. E. D. Eiley, captain artillery and chief of ordnance Withers' division. All applicants for appointment will present themselves before the board for examination. General Orders, No. 08, dated Adjutant and Inspector General's Oflttce, Eichmond, September 17, 1862, will furnish the applicants information iu regard to qualifications requisite to pass satisfactory examination. By command of General Bragg : GEOEGB WM. BEENT, Assistant Adjutant- General. General Orders, ) Headquarters Department No. 2, No. 4, j Tullahoma, January 19, 1803. I. Owing to the great abuses practiced at tlie general hospitals in granting furloughs, under the provisions of Paragraph IV, General Orders, No. 72, dated Adjutant and Inspector General's Oflice, Eich- mond, September 29, 1862, the authority to grant such furloughs is sus- pended until further orders, that a thorough inspection and report may be made. No army can exist under such a system so loo.sely applied. II. The commandant of the post, or, where there is no regular aj)- pointed officer, the senior surgeon, will immediately make a report of all furloughs granted to these headquarters, stating name, rank, company, and regiment in each case, the length of furlough, where permitted to go, and the cause rendering a furlough necessary. III. The reports will be furnished without delay. By command of General Bragg : P. H. THOMSON, Assistant Adjutant- General. War Department, 0. S. A., Michmond, Va., January 20, 1803. Hon. J. E. Moore and others, (Care of Hon. T. J. Foster.) Gentlemen : I have received your letters in reference to the ex- posed condition of North Alabama, presented by the Hon. T.J. Foster. In reply, I beg to assure you of the sympathy of the Department and of the anxiety to aflbrd you all the protection Avithin its power. An engi- neer officer has been sent to examine the shoals in the Tennessee Eiver, with a view to placing obstructions at that point if practicable. Tlie Department believes that you have no reason to fear General Grant's movements, as he will probably be fully occupied iu Mississippi. The cavalry force you liave is sufTiciciit to iirotect your country from raids- CiiA,.. xxxil.) CORliKSPONOENCE, KTC. CO!>!FE]>EliATE. 503 aiul if joii sboukl be tbrcaU'iied by a sorious attiick, tlit' Go\erniuent will endeavor to afford you protection, if it can be done witliout en- danyeriug even more vital points. Your obedient servant, J. A. SEDDON, Secretary of War. Abstract from iri-montMi/ return of the Jniii/ of Tennessee, commanded bij General liraxion liragg, January ao, I'iSi ; headquarters Tullahoma, Tciin. Present for clutj- Ai 09 aj u e o 33 28 7 5 tiUery. i d 1 "a 952 000 1 83 : 134 49 c o > 1 w 17, 033 12, 617 1,005 2,343 2,207 1,709 2,240 €87 IJO a. t bO tL <1 21,113 15, 351 1,350 2,734 2,879 2,093 2,605 840 125 .h3 a Command. Infantry. ; Cavalry. -1 £ U m o ' S ■ p. 1 § > a < Polk's corps Hardee's corps Jackson's brigade 1,2CU 990 100 14,802 ' 11 li^l 10,460 ! 7 38 710 37, COO 27, 208 2,250 4, 226 Wharton's brigade* Wheeler's brigade 1 iC3 2;054 118 1 C''9 4,135 2, 795 '■ 131 2 209 3,194 Butbrd's brigade ' fil or,'?. 1,130 lieueml Bra"'<'''s escort . . 5 90 1 185 Grand total 2,350 20, 052 1 690 1 8, 903 1 74 1,884 40, 027 49, 002 82,783 Chattanooga, January 21, 18C3. General Joseph E. Johnston, Commanding^ tCc. ; Sir: The following is the aggregate and distribution of the force in tbe Department of East Tennessee present for duty : Aggregate, 8,520, of wbich G,13C are infantry, 348 artillery, and 2,03G cavalry ; distributed tbus — Cumberland Gap: Infantry, 1,G43; artillery, 207 ; cavalry, 203 ; total, 2,113. Big Creek Gap : Infantry, 1 ,037 ; artillery, 84; cavalry, 353 ; total, 1,474. Scattered: Infantry, 3,450; artillery, 57 ; cavalry, 1,420; total, 4,933. This is sent to enable you to decide more readily on Gen- eral Hetb's proposition. In tbe artillery at Cumberland Gap are in- cluded a company of sappers and miners, 55 strong. Tbe numbers are accurate, Pegrani's brigade excepted, which is supposed to contain 1,200 effectives at least. Kespectfully, your obedient servant, BENJ. S. EWELL, Assistant Adjutant- General. IlDQRS. Wright's Brig., Cheatham's Div., Polk's Corps, Army of Tenn., TuUalumia, April 10, ISfl;!. Ma,tor : I have tbe honor to acknowledge tbe receipt of your note of 13th in.stant, informing nic that tbe ninjor-general commanding di- rects mc to furnish the names of " two Tennesseeans of this brigade 'For abstract Aoiu iield letuvn of Wli.arioii',i liii};;i(l(i for .Tainiary 11, 1803, seo RfirieH I, Vol. XVII, Pnrt 11, p. 8?,r,. 504 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. (Chap. XXXII. who fell at Murlreesboroiigli and reiTy\ille, couspicuoua lor their gal- lantry," for the purpose of making appropriate inscriptious ou the guns of Maney's brigade. I respectfully forward the names of Col. William L. Moore, of the Eighth Regiment Tennes.see Volunteers, aud Oapt. B. H. Holland, of Company C, Thirty-eighth liegiment of Tennessee Volunteers, both of whom were killed at tbe battle of Murfreesborough, and both of whom were conspicuous for their gallantry disi)layed upon that ever-memo- rable field. I am-, sir, respectfully, yonv obedient servant, MAECUS J. WRIGHT, Brigadier- General, Commanding. Maj. John Ingram, Assistant Adjutant- General. Joint resolution ofthanhs to General John II. Morgan, officers and men of his command. Resolved by the Congress of the Confederate States of America, That the t banks of Congress are due, and are hereby tendered to General John H. Morgan, ofticers and men of his command, for their varied, heroic, aud invaluable services in Tennessee and Kentucky immediately pre- ceding the battles before Murfreesborough — services which have con- ferred upon their authors fame as enduring as the records of the struggle which they have so brilliantly illustrated. Approved May 1, 1863. Joint resolution of thanks to General Wheeler and the officers and men of his comma:'.d. Resolved by the Congress of the Confederate States of America, That the thanks of Congress are due, aud are hereby, tendered to Brigadier General Wheeler and the officers and men of his command, for his dar- ing and successful attacks upon the enemy's gunboats and transport.'^ in the Cumberland River. Approved May 1, 18G3. A.pr>EisrDix. Embracing documents received too late for insertion in proper sequence. TJN"ION" CORRESI>0]Srr>ICTCCK, ETC. [List of the field and staff officers and members of the Fifteenth Pennsyl- vania Cavalry (or more familiarly Icnoirn as the ^'■Anderson Cavalry"), who went to the front and were engaged in the battle of Murfrees- bo7-ough.*] [Made from the official report to General Eosecrans; compared ■with and confirmed by the official records of the Adjutant-General's Office, War Department.] Field and staff. — Lieut. Gol. William Spencer; Majs. Adolpli G. Eosen- parten niid Frank B. Ward ; Adjt. James Blackstone; Surg. Joseph W. Alexander; Asst. Surg. George F. Mish ; Sergt. Maj. Washington Airey ; Commissary Sergt. Cliarles S. Hiuchniau ; Hospital Stewards James L. Anderson and Charles P. Sellers. Company B (commanded by Capt. James A. Lashell and Lieuts. James C. Spronl ajid Allison McDowell). — Sergts. Comly J. Mather, Henry C. Butcher, William Wagner, Charles A. Galloney, Charles H. Stewart, and Edmund Throcktnorton; Gorpls. William Thompson, William li. Dillcr, Charles L. Hayden, George J. French, and James L. Hamill ; Privates Thomas C. Babb, Eobert E. Bnzby, John Burton, George M. D. Boutcher, Arthur H. Craig, Nicholas Lennig, Joseph D. Little, Stuart Logan, Edwin AI. Mehl, Horatio W. Pharo, Henry E. Itoljerta, Peter J. Donnelly, William P. Ellis, Horace Evans, Eobert Edge, Joseph P. Fullerton, William K. Hile, Josiah C. Eeiff, James A. Eothermol, John C. Sinclair, Theodore H. Stauffer, John Tweedale, John C. Fleming, John M. Gilmour, George F. Headly, Henry D. Hirst, Harry C. Johnson, Charles E. Taylor, Henry C. Williams, William Walsh, Thomas C. Warren, and George P. Yocum. Company C (commanded by Capt. Alfred Vezin and Lients. William F. Proser, Christian Musselmau, and M. L. De Coursey). — Sergts. Will- iam H. Kimber, Henry C. Blake, William P. Eockhill, jr., and David Holmes; Corpls. Annesley N. Morton, William F. Colton, Frederick S[)ang, and Joseph E. Thomas ; Privates George W. Lukens, Joseph B. Mears, James E. Negus, jr., Frank E. Eeniout, Frederick S. Schrack, Edward C. Smith, Jacob E. Steinmetz, Edward F. Evans, John A. Gul din, Philip S. Jacoby, Samuel E. Jamison, Henry C. Johnson, Wilfred H. Keely, Joseph E. Lohabaugh, Orlando Weikel, Henry W. Arnold, John Wesley Bowen, James W. Caldwell, Mathias B. Colton, Walter B. Crawford, Abram G. Si)idle, and Albert B. Cummings. ■ See pp. 345-380. (505) 506 KY., MID. AND K. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. FCnAr. XXXlI. Company U (Capt. Noriuau M. Smith tuid Lieut, l-jilwaid Mars(iall). — Sergts. Cbarles F. Blight, William II. Wayne, jr., Joseph 11. Seal, Samuel G. Burrough, and Harry K. Weaud ; Corpls. William ]\I. Field and John D. Lewis; Privates Francis J. Koesterer, Henry Helling, Everett W. Anderson, Frank F. Adams, David 11. Connard, Harry G. Dennis, James L. Dunn, Abncr Evans, James S. Fcniiiiore, John W. Johnson, Joshua Johnson, Sarutiel A. Lewis, Ferdinand (K Linic, Henry H. Myers, Smith Newcomer, John Overholt, James E. IJegna, Horatio D. Snyder, John J. Shelmire, Louis A. Stallman, Albert M. liihl, Sam- uel T. Tyson, and Harry S. Vandyke. Company E (commanded by Lieuts. John W. Jackson and Joseph Anderson). — Sergts, Charles M. Betts, George W.Hildebrand, Edward Sellers, William Conrad, and John S. Bower; Corpls. Hany Paschall, Charles H. Kirk, John F. Conaway, Paul Hersh, Joseph T. Sullivan, and Adam T. Drinkhouse; Privates William Armstrong, "William W. Barnilz, John E. Benner, Howard Becker, Samuel C. Black, Geoi'ge W. Bleyler, Charles M. Brough, Henry H. Brongh, John E. Browne, George W. Bishop, Andrew J. Buchanan, John G. Bourke, It. W. Chase, Will- iam Beverly Chase, Daniel A. Clark, Albert 15. Coleman, James Cona- way, James H. Cornwell, Alexander McNair, John McLaughlin, Will- iam J. Mullin, George W. Naglc, Bichard Pancoast, James G. Paxsou, Joseph Pontius, Joseph liue, David Shaetter, Beniah C. Snyder, Warren Supplee, David Tawney, Lancaster Thomas, James A. Weir, James Welty, Mahlon H.Williamson, John M. Willard, William F. Bowers, Hiram P. Eves, Thomas H. Franklin, Edward M. Fullerton, Thomas W. Gitt, Arthur Granger, William H. Hergeshimer, Joiin C. Hirst, Oliver Hongli, David F. Howe, Joseph li. Jackson, David C. King, Jacob Kitzmiller, George W. Kinter, Simon Lord, jr., Andrew E. Lowe, John Knox ^Marshall, John A. Martin, Joseph Meals, John Moore, Francis W. IMurphy, Horatio N. Oliver, William F. Patterson, Will- iam H. Pierce, David Peeseman, William G. Scliaefl'er, William H. Small, George W. S])encer, William Tarr, Augustus Taylor, Samuel Wampler, Jolin W. Wierman, Isaac White, Willi;im Wilson, and Nich- olas F. Wigle. Company F (commanded by Lients. Charles S. Deriand and Coleman U. Watts). — Sergt. Francis McCarty; Corpl.Eobert VV. Brownlee; Pri- vates Periey J. Aiken, James S. Boies, Louis B. Cross, James Collins, Robert E. Taylor, Samuel Weir, David Clarke, Edward Corns, William Long, Samuel li. Fairchilds, William A. Hettiey, John S. II. Overholt, and Seldon L. Wilson. Company G (commanded by Capt. Henry O. Tintsmau and Lieut. Bruce Lambert). — Sergts. Anthony Taylor, James H. Lloyd, and Isaiah U. Btratton; Corpls. Elisha P. Alexander and D. Spencer Bates; Pri- vates William Anderson, Charles E. Beck, D. ]<]ugene Bigler, Charles S. Clark, John P. Gemmill, Abraham It. Godshall, Abraham Hartranft, Edward W. Johnson, Thomas A. Jones, John F. Turner, John B. Kreider, John A. Laughridge, James F. Murphy, John F. McFarlane, Henry F. Mason, Herbert H. Piatt, Edward Pattisou, jr., Milton Eyan, Alexander Eamsey, Henry B. Eiehls, Thomas Sale, Hugh Q. Turner, John B. Wright, and George S. Yerkes. Company H {commainled hy Lieuts. Alexander M. Parker, William G. McClnre, andL H. Isett).— Sergts. Oscar W. Vezin, William J. Cnr- rin, and Levi Sheffler; Corpls. Wilmor W. Blackmor, Daniel 11. Hart- man, WiUlam DeBree, and John V. Horn ; Privates James M. Adair, William Andrews, jr., Edmund H. Boice, George Fisher, John v! French, Charles II. Fox, Ezra E. tiriflilh, Josei)h llilty, David A. Hun- CiiAi'. XXXII.] COKRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 507 ter, Samnellt. Heiuy, (jcorgo N. Hoke, John Jay Job, David 0. Jolin- soD, Jesse Jenkins, LeviL. Branthover, William L. Bratton, William J. Brown, Keynold F. Kelly, Anthony E. Kintigli, George (J» Laws, Ephraim Lamborn, Benjamin P. Mewliirter, Thomas O. McConnoll, Andrew Megee, John Pinkerton, William S. Moore, Charles 15. Magee, William H. B. Stuart, William N. Crumpton, William U. Crawford, Andrew T. Deemer, John L. B. Sherrick, Samuel C. Stout, William C. Sloan, llobert E. Sloan, John G. Schienle, Samuel Trimble, Tliomas B. Taylor, Alfred Wise, Alfred Woodward, and Josiah Ward. Gompani/ 1 (commanded by Capt. Braden Hnrst and First. Lient. Roland Seeger). — Sergts. Adam Kramer, Samuel T. Hamilton, Hfirry Walters, Francis P. Drinker, Goiirey P. Dennis, Ebeu Allison, and Samuel A. Kelsey; Corpls. Charles C. Ketler, David Barnhart, Jacob n. Isett, and Samuel Murphy, jr.; Privates Wilmer H. Baldwin. W. Wallace Borst, John II. Boyer, Charles H. Bradford, John W. Eckman, llobert F. Gant, Jacob B. Garber, jr., John Willis Hall, Abraham Horn, Edward E. Lynch, Arthur P. Lyou, Jacob W. Miller, Josiah Moats, John Richards, Thomas Serrill, John Sunday, Webster K. Setzler, Rob- ert Sowersby, John Shonfield, John M. Sease, George Wright, John W. Buttarf, and Abraham C. Miller. Company K {commAuCied by Capt. Jacob R. Hewitt and Lieut, James N. Rae).— Sergts. David C. White, Sealy S. Bayrd, William P. Smith, Alexander S. Drake, and Josiah Turner; Corpls. Richard Worthington, Clement Ritchie, Edward W. Wood, and Eli Hewitt; Privates William B. Murdock, Jesse Franklin Gwynn, William Brooks, Allen D. Franlc- enbury, Jacob Hewitt, Edwin Hartzell, Albert M. Johns, Wilbur F. Jameson, James Messenger, James McCormick, James Melvin Pyles, William McGee, Abel Turner, and Bennet Rinehart. Company L (commanded by Lieuts. James B. Curtin and Robert A. Henderson). — Sergts. Henry McAllister, jr., Edwin Middleton, jr., Har- vey S. Lingle, Samuel Phillips, and Si'las F. Herring; Corpls. Tbe- op'hilns E. Clapp, John C. Wilson, Harry C. Potts, Russell A. Olin, and Charles E. Scheide; Privates James Aguew, George W. S. Allen, Cyrus J. Albright, Benjamin Bartram, Joseph S. Bunting, William K. Burchi- nell, Reuben Beisel, Rowland Cox, Harris J. Chilton, William R. Car- lisle, George S. Clark, Samuel Y. Curtis, Hezekiah Camp, Calviu W. Creager, William P. Campbell, James H. Castle, Edmund W. Dysart, C. Lewis Diehl, jr., Joshua H. Dunham, John H. Duncan, Hiram W. Esbenshade, Daniel B. Esbenshade, Jacob E. Esbenshade, Harry E. Ecky, Frank S. Eaton, Oliver Edwards, Albert Foulkes, Abraham B. Garner, Robert Gordon, Thomas Humphrey, Johnson Hubbell, William Hart, L. B. Holt, William E. Irwin, Marshall L. Jones, Henry H. Jacobs, John Liugerfield, jr., William Loan, Clarence S. Longshore, Joseph W. Longmire, James W. Moyer, Emanuel S. Miller, John G. Marshall, William H. Morris, Josiah W. Morris, Jacob E. Moore, Thomas H. Mills, Oliver Martin, Augustus W. Marker, Michael Musser. Edward L. Mills, David McKinney, William T. Nieman, W^illiam O'lJ^iel, William H. Powell, Edward C. Parry, Frank J. Quinn, Alexander H. Robinson, Job W. Richards, James H. Sherts, Nathaniel W. Sample, George H. Slirevo, Edwin T. Stevens, Charles S. Sharps, Lycurgus G. Lingle, Coriu F. Smith, John Torbert, George Ulrich, Charles T. Wilson, John M. Will- iams, Augustus D. Wagner, Wilbur Watts, Edward P. Williams, Samuel A. Watsou, John A. B. Williams, and Isadore Weiler. 508 KY., MID. AND K. TENN., N. ALA., AND S\V. VA. [Ci'av. XXXII. CONirKr>KIlA.TE CORKP:Sr'ONr)TT;:N'CE, KTC. llnclosuio Ko. y.J' List of general officers absent and detached from the Army of flic Mis- fiissqjj)!. Maj. Gen. Samuel Jojtcs.— Detacbed, and ordered to Mississippi to Lient. Gen. John C. rcmberton. Tbis division is now commanded by Brig. Gen. Anderson. Brig. Gen.L.M. WaRer. — Absent on sick leave. Imputations now rest on tbis officer, wbicb will cause bis case to "be placed before the ex- amining board. Application for transfer to Arkansas approved. Brigadier-General Broicn. — Absent. Wounded at Perri-ville. Brigadier-General Duncan. — Assigned as cliief of staff to command- ing general. Brig. Gen. B. E. Helm. — Disabled, and assigned to duty as post com- mander at Chattanooga, Tenn. Brig. Gen. W. B. Bate. — Disabled and unlit for field duty. Assigned to duty at Huntsvillc, Ahi. Brigadier-General Carroll. — Unfit for service. Now before examining board. Brigadier-General Maxey. — Before examining board. BRAXTOX BEAGG, General, Commanding. [Inclosure Xo. 4.] Hdqks. Withers' Division, Polk's Army Corps, Akmy of the Mississippi, Tullahoma, Tenn., November 21, 1SG-. General S. Cooper, Adjutant and Inspector General, Richmond, Va.: General : I respectfully recommend for promotion to the rank of brigadier-general E. C. Walthall, colonel of the Twenty-ninth Missis- tiippi Itegimeut; Z. C. Deas, colonel of the Twenty-second Alabama liegiment ; A. M. Manigault, colonel of the Tenth South Carolina Eegi- ment. Thevse officers have been connected with this command for many months, and creditably represent their respective States. Bold, ener- getic, and capable, they have served the country well and proved them- selves worthy. In the camp, on the march, and before the enemy they have been tried and not " found wanting." I but discharge a duty in ])resenting their names for the favorable consideration of the (ii)vernment. [ am, general, verv respectfully, your obedient servant, J. M. WITHERS, Major-General, &c. [Inclo3nro No. 5.] List of names submitted for general officers. For major-general : D. S. Donelson, brigadier-general, Tenuessee. V. It. Cleburne, brigadier-general, Arkansas. DoneLson is the senior, a graduate of West Point, and much the older man. He is ever devoted to duty, and conspicuously gallant. : to Cooper, \u 417. CiiAi'. xxxil.i OliOANIZATlONS SIKNTIONEU. 509 Cleburne is youug, ardent, exceedingly gallant, but sulUeiently prudent; ii line drill ofScer, and, like Donelsou, tlio admiration of his command as a soldier and a gentleman. For brigadier-general of inftintry : 1. I?. W. Hanson, colonel, Kentucky, li. E. G. Walthall, colonel, Mississipiji. 3. Z. C. Deas, colonel, Alabama. 4. A. M. Manigault, colonel, South Caroliua. a. Thomas II. Hunt, colonel, Kentucky. G. Lucius [E.] Polk, colonel, Arkansas. For brigadier-general of cavalry : 1. J. A. Wharton, colonel, Texas. 2. John H. Morgan, colouel, Kentucky. BRAXTON I!UA(iG, General, Comiiiaucling. ALTERNATE DESIGNATIONS OF ORGANIZATIONS MENTIONED IN TUIS VOLUME.* Abbott's (E. P.) Ai'tillery. See Tennessee Troops, Union, Isi Battalion, Uatta-i; A. Adrian's (T. W. ) Cavalry. See Tennessee Tioox>s, Confederate, 1-Ztli, Bullalion. Aleshire's (C. C.) Artillery. See Ohio Troox)s, ISift ISatterij. Allen's (L. M.) Infantry. Sec North Carolina Troops, Gitli Itcgimcni. Alliu's (P. T.) Sharpshooters. See Tennessee Troops, Confederate. Allison's (U. D.) Cavalry. Seo Tennessee Troops, Confederate. Amis' (Christiau) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, Wlh Regiment. Anderson Cavalry. See rennsjlcfinia Troops, 15tli Regiment. Anderson Troop, Cavalry. See I'ennsijlvania Troops. Anderson's (J. \V.) Artillery. See Botetourt Artillery. Anderson's (P. T.) Cavalry. Sec Baxter Smith's Cavalry. Anderson's (K. W.) Artillei-y. Seo T. II. Dawson's Artilltrii. Andrevir's (W. W.) Artillery. See Indiana Troops, 21s/ Battery. Andrews' (Jobu S.) Artillery. Sec Michigan Troops, 6th Battery. Arnett's (R. V. J.) Artillery. Sec C. C. Corbeti's Artillery. Ashby's (II. M.) Cavalry. Sec Tennessee Troox>s, Confederate. Atkins' (S. D.) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 92(! lU'iment. Austin's (J. E.) Sharpshooters. Sec Louisiana Troops, Hth Battalion. Baird's (A. II.) Cavalry. Sec North Carolina Trooi>s, 5(/t Battalion. Baird's (John P.) Infantry. See Indiana Troops, 8D(h Regiment. Barbour Artillery. Sec Alabama Troops. Barkuloo's (William) Infantry. See Georgia Troops, hlth Regiment. Barr's (J.ame.f, jr.) Infantry. See Mississippi Troops, Wth Regiment. Barret's (0. W.) Artillery. Sec Missouri Troops, Confederate. Bayles' (.lessc) Cavalry. See i'eiKwcii/ Troops, Union, ith Regiment. Beck's (F. K.) Infantry. See Alabama Troox>s,'i'M Regiment. Beebe's CV'ates V.) Artillery. Sec Wisconsin Troops, lOth Battery. Benneson's (W. H.) Infantry. Sec Illinois Troops, '8th Regiment. Bennett's (J. D.) Cavalry. See Tennessee Troojjs, Confederate. Biffle's (Jacob B.) Cavalry. Seo Tennessee Troops, Confederac. Biggs' (Robert) Cavalry. See T. 0. IVoodward's Cavalry. Bingham's (George B.) Infantry. Sec Wisconsin Troops, \st Regiment. * Kcfcrcnccs .aro to imlcx I'ollowin;^ OlO KY., illD. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Chap. XXXII. Bishop's (W. H.) Infantry. See Mississippi Troops, 'th Regiment. Blackburn's (E. M.) Cavalry. &eei Mississippi Troops. Bledsoe's (,W. S.) Cavalry. See J. 1'. Murray's Cavalry. Blythe's Infantry. See Mississippi Troops, iiih Eegimeni. Bond's (John E.) Infantry. See Oliio Troops, lll(/t Regiment. Boone's (Thomas C.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 115(/i Regiment. Botetourt Artillery. See Virginia Troops. Bowen's (W. L. L.) Infantry. See Florida Troops, 4ih Regiment. Boyd's (William) Infantry. See Georgia Troops, 52ri Regiment. Boyle's (Jobn) Cavalry. See Eenluclcg Troops, Union, 9ili Uegimenl. Bradford's (W. M.) Infantry. See Tennessee Troops, Confederate, 'ilst Regiment. Brady's (W.) Infantry. Sec Eentuckg Troops, Union, 27th Regiment. Bracht's (F. G.) Infantry. See KentucTcy Troops, Union, 18lh Regiment. Bragg's (Braxton) Escort. Official designation unknown. See Braxton Bragg. Brantly's (W. F.) Infantry. See Mississippi Troops, 'iOth Regiment. Breckinridge's (W. C. P.) Cavalry. See Kcntueky Troops, Confederate. Brown Horse Artillery. See Tennessee Troops, Confederate. Bruster's (O. F.) Cavalry. See Ds Witt C. Douglass' Cavalry. Buck's (W. A.) Infantry. See Alabama Troops, Uiih Regiment. Buckner's (Benjamin F.) Infantry. See Kentucky Troops, Union, 20lh Regiment. Buell's Body Guard Cavalry. See Anderson Troop Cavalry. Bunn's (H. G.) Infantry. See Arkansas Troops, 4th Regiment. Burke's (Joseph W.) Infantiy. Sec Ohio Troops, 10th Regiment. Burks' (J. C.) Cavalry. See Texas Troops, llt/i Regiment. Burroughs' (W. H. ) Artillery. Sec Rhetl Artillery. Butler's (J. R.) Cavalry. See Kentucky Troojis, Confe^cra.e, 3d Regiment. Butler's (W. E.) Infantry. Sec Tennessee Troops, Confederate, ISlh Regiment. Byrd's (Robert K.) Infantry. See Tennessee Troops, Union, 1st Regiment. CahiU's (James B.) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, IGlh Regiment. Campbell's (Archibald P.) Cavalry. Sec Michigan Trooi)S, 2d Regimenl. Camron's (0. G.) Mounted Rifles. See Kentucky Troops, Confederate. Carnes' (AV. V>'.) Artillery. See Tennessee Troops, Confederate. Carpenter's (Stciihcu D.) Infantry. See Union Troops, Regulars, IQth Regiment. Carr's (Henry M.) Infantry. Sec Indiana Troops, 72d Regimen). Carroll's (William B.) Infantry. See Indiana Troops, Wtk Regiment. Carter's (.lames P. T.) Infantry. See Tennessee Iroops, Union, 2d Regiment. Carter's (.F. E.) Cavalry. Sec Tennessee Troops, Confederate. Carter's (Nathan) Cavalry. Sec De Witt C. Douglass' Cavalry. Case's (Henry) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 129(/i Regiment. basement's (J. S.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, lO'.id Regiment. Casey's Infantry. Official designation unknown. See Captain Casey. Cassily's (William B.) Infantry. Sec Ohio Troops, 69(/i Regiment. Caudill's (Ben. E.) Infantry. See Kentucky Troops, Confederate, lUU Regiment. Champion's (Thomas E.) Infantry. Sec Illinois Troops, 96«i Regiment. Chapin's (M. W.) Infantry. See Michigan Troops, 2Zd Regiment. Chapmau's (Charles W.) Infantry. Sec Indiana Troops, 7'ith Regimenl. Chenault's (D. W.) Cavalry. Sec Kentucky Troops, Confederate, lUh Regiment. Cherokee Aitillery. See Georgia Troops. Chicago Board of Trade Artillery. See Illinois Troops. Choate's (William A.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 'iSth Regiment. Clayton's (II. D.) Infantry. See Alabama Troops, 'iOth Regimenl. Clement's (N. N.) Infantry. Sec Alabama Troops, 2C)lh Regiment. Clifford's (James) Cavalry. See Missouri Troops, Union, 1st Regiment. Cluke's (K. S.) Cavalry. Sec Kentucky Troops, Confederate, 8lh Regiment. Cobb's (K.) Artillery. See Kentucky Troops, Confederate. C:iAr. XXXIIJ OUGANIZATIONS MENTIONED. 51i Cockerill's (Dauicl T.) ArtiUery. See Ohio Troops, Ut Itegimunt, Battery F. Coffee'3 (Chiitham) Cavalry. Sco De JTitt C. Doiiglams' Cavalry. Coleman's (D.) Infantry. Sec North Carolina Trooi>H, Wth Regiment. Colvin's (Jobn IT.) Artillery. See Illinois Troops, 1st Scgiment, Battery K. Connell's (John 51.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, I7th Jiegiment. Cook's (E. C.) Infantry. Seo Tennessee Troops, Confederate, »2d Regiment. Cook's (Willi.im K.) Cavalry. See Tennessee Troops, Union, 2d Regiment. Cooke's (J. B.) Infantry. See Tennessee Troops, Confederate, 59(/i. Regiment. Cooper's (Josopli A.) Infantry. Seo Tennessee Troops, Union, Glh Regiment. Corbett's (C. C.) Artillery. Sec Kentueky Troops, Confederate. Cowen's (Daniel D. T.) Infantry. Sec Ohio Troops, bid Regiment. Crews' (C. C.) Cavalry. See Georgia Troops, 2d Regiment. Croxton's (Johu T.) Infantry. Seo Kentuely Troops, Union, 4th Regiment. Cunningham's (P. D.) Infantry. Seo Tennessee Troops, Confederate, 2Sth Regiment. Davis' (John E.) Cavalry. Sec Tennessee Troops, Confederate. Dawson's (T. H.) Artillery. See (leort/ia Troops, Ulh Battalion, Battery B. Deas' (Z. C.) Infantry. Seo Alabama Troops, 22rf Regiment. Denby's (Charles) Infantry. See Indiana Troops, SOth Regiment. Dennett's (W. 13.) Infantry. Seo Alabama Troops, 2ith Regiment. Dennison Guards Infantry. See Ohio Troops. Dent's (Henry) Infantry. See Kentueky Troops, Union, 3ilh Regiment. Dent's (S. II.) Artillery. Sqc 2\ II. Robertson's Artillery. De Russy's Artillery. Official designation unknown. Seo Lieutenant De Riissy. Dibrell's (G. G.) Cavalry. See Tennessee Troops, Confederate. Dickerson's (Christopher J.) Infantry. Sec Michigan Troops, 10th Regiment. Doniphan's (Willi.im A.) Cavalry. Sec Eenlucky Troops, Union, lOlh Regiment. Doolittle's (C. C.) Infantry. See Miehigan Troops, I8//1 Regiment. Douglas' (J. P.) Artillery. See Texas Troops. Douglass' (De AVittC.) Cavalry. Seo Tennessee Troops, Confederate. Duke's (ISasil W.) Cavalry. See Kentucky Troops, Confedei-ate, 'id Regiment. Duncan's Home Guards. Official designation unknown. Seo Captain Duncan. Dure's (G. A.) Artillery. See Jackson Artillery. Earp's (C. R.) Cavalry. See Texas Troops, 10th Regiment. Edwards' (K. M.) Cavalry. See Tennessee Troops, Union, 4tk Regiment. Eldridge's (J. W. ) Artillery. Sec Tennessee Troops, Confederate. English's (S. W.) Cavalry. See North Carolina Troops, hth Battalion. Este's (George P.) Infantry. Seo Ohio Troops, Utli Regiment. Eufaula Artillery. Sec Alabama Troops. Everett's (P. M.) Rangers. See Kentucky Troops, Confederate, :iri Battalion Mounted Rifles, Fain's (Johu S.) Infantry. Sec S. J.Smith's Legion. Fain's (R. G.) Infantry. Sec Tennessee Troops, Confederate, Ct'id Regiment. Ferguson's (Champe) Guerrillas. Sec Champe Ferguson. Ferrell's (C. B.) Artillery. Sec Georgia Troops, lith Battalion, Buttery C. Finch's (A. J.) Artillery." Seo A. J. Finch. Finley's (J. J.) Infantry. Sao Florida Troops, 6th Regiment. Flegle's (Jacob) Sharpshooters. Seo Ohio Troops, ith Company. Foley's (James L.) Cavalry. Seo Kentucky Troops, Union, 10th Regiment. Folk's (G. N. ) Cavalry. See North Carolina Troops, 7th Battalion. Footman's (W. M.) Cavalry. See Florida Troops, Isl Regiment. Forman's (James B.) Infantry. See Kentucky Troops, Union, lith Regiment. Forman's (Joseph T.) Cavalry. Sec Kentucky Troops, Union,- 2d Regiment, Com- pany L. Forney's (D. P.) Cavalry. See Alabama Troops, 3rf Regiment. ^ Improvised. 512 KY., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA , AND S\V. VA. 1 mai-. XXXII. Frazer's (J. W.) Infantry. Sec Jlabaiiia Truopa, ■JSd'i Heyimcnl. Freeman's (D. C.) Infantry. Sec Eenlnchy Troops, Con/alcralc, Hlh licgiment. Freeman's (S. L.) Artillery. See Tennessee Troops, Confederate. Frizell's (Joseph "W. ) Infantry. Sco Ohio Troops, 94tli Hegiment. Funkhouser's (John J.) Infantry. See JUinois Troops, dSih Itegmeni. Gallup's (G. W.) Infantry. See Keiituclci/ Troops, Union, 14lh Hegiment. Gano's (K. M.) Cavalry. See Kentucky Troops, Confederate, 7(h Hegiment. Garrard's (Israel) Cavalry. See Ohio Troops, 1 ih Regiment . Garrity's (James) Artillery. Sco W. II. Ketchnm's Jrtilleri/. Garrott's (Isbaiu W.) Infantry. Sec Alabama Troops, 20th Hegiment. Gault's (James "W.) Infantry. See Kentucky Troops, Union, Wth Hegiment. Gault's (Joliu) Infantry. See Kentucky I'roops, Union, 'HbthHegimcni. George's (James) Infantry. Sec Minnesota Troops, 'lit Hegiment. Gibson's (James G.) Artillery. See Georgia Troops, Hlh Battalion, Battery F. Gibson's (O. C.) Artillery. Sec Griffin Artillery. Gilbert's (Henry C.) Infantry. See Michigan Troops, WtU Hegiment. Gillespie's (J. W. ) Infantry. Sec Tennessee Troops, Confederate, 43(i Regiment. Giveu's (William) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 102rf Regiment, Glenn's (J. A.) Infantry. Sec Georgia Troops, 3G/A Hegiment. Goodrich's (John C.) Infantry.* Sec Wisconsin Troops, ^Ist Hegiment. Gordon's (G. W.) Infantry. See Tennessee Troops, Confederate, llth Hegiment. Gordon's (H. K.) Cavalry. See Alabama Troops. Governor's Guards, Infantry. See Ohio Troops. Graves' (R. E.) Artillery. See Kentucky Troops, Confederate. Gray's (Isaac P.) Cavalry. See Indiana Troops, ith Hegiment. GrifiSn Artillery. Sec Georgia Troops. Griffin's (Daniel V.) Infantry. Seo Indiana Troops, 3Sth Hegiment. Grigsby's (L. li.) Infantry. See Kentucky Troops, Union, 'Mlh Hegiment. Groom's (J. C.) Infantry. Sec Ohio Troops, 100th Regiment. Grosvenor's (Charles H.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 18th Regiment. Hale's (Luther F. ) Artillery. See John S. Andrews' Artillery. Halisy's (Dennis J.) Cavalry. See Kentucky Troops, Union, Gth Regiment. Hall's (Boiling, jr. ) Infantry. See HilUard's Legion. Hamilton's (O. P.) Cavalry. Sec Tennessee Troops, Confederate. Hanvey's (G. M.) Artillery. Sec Xeicnan Artillery. Hardy's (L. T.) Cavalry. See Tennessee Troops, Confederate, 12th Hattalion. Harkie's (C. B.) Infantry. Sec Georgia Troops, 55/ft Heginienl. Harmon's (Oscar F.) Infantry. Sec Illinois Troops, 12oth Hegiment. Harper's (R. W.) Mounted Rifles. Sco Arkansas Troops, 1st Rifles. Harris' (A.) Cavalry. See I'exas Troops, lilh Hegiment. Harris' (S.) Infantry. Sec Georgia Troops, AM Regiment. Harrison's (Thomas) Cavalry. Sco Texas Troops, 8ih Regiment. Hart's (John E.) Cavalry. See S. ,T. Smith's Legion. Harvey's ( Jamea li. ) Cavalry. Sec De Witt C. Douglass' Cavalry. Hawkins' (H.) Infantry. See Kentucky Troops, Confederate, :ilh Hegiment. Hawley's (C. G.) Infantry. Sec Ohio Troops, 117th Regiment. Hayden's (James K.) Infantry. Sec Illinois Troops, VMh Regiment. Hays' (William H.) Infantry. See Kentucky Troops, Union, 10th Regiment. Henderson's (James M.) Infantry. Sco Indiana Troops, 'i.Ul Regiment. Henderson's (R. J.) Infantry. Sec Georgia Troops, i'id Regiment. Henderson's (Thomas J.) Infantry. Sec Illinois Troops, 112th Regiment. Hescock's (Henry)_Artillery. Suo Missouri Troopx, Union, 1st Regiment, Battery G, Hewitt's (J. W.) Infantry. See Kentucky Troops, Confederate, 2d Hegiment. Higgins' (T. H.) Infantry. See Dennison Guards. Hilliard's Legion. Hcc Alabama Troops.' ' Temporarily coniiiiiiudiiig Chap. XXXH.] ORGANIZATIONS MENTIONED. 513 Hill's (B. J.) Infantry. See Tennessee Troops, Confederate, tth [35Wi] Regiment. Hill's (J. L.) Cavalry. See Kentucky Troops, Confederate, &ih Regiment. Hobson's (WilliamE.) Infantry. See Kentucky Troops, Union, 13ih Regiment. Holeman's (A. W.) Cavalry. See Kentucky Troops, Union, 12th Regiment. Holmes' (William H.) Artillery. See X T. y. Rohinson's Artillery. Hoskins' (William A.) Infantry. See Kentucky Troops, Union, 12th Regiment. Houk's (Leonidas C.) Infantry. See Tennessee Troops, Union, M Regiment. Howard's (J. E.) Cavalry. See Confederate Troops, Regulars, Sd Regiment. Hull's (James S. ) Infantry. See Indiana Troops, '37lh Regiment. Humphrey's (George) Infantry. See Indiana Troops, SSth Regiment. Humphreys' (John T.) Artillery. See Ai-kansas Troops. Hundley's (D. E.) Infantry. See Alabama Troops, 3ls( Regiment. Hunt's (T. H.) Infantry. See Kentucky Troops, Confederate, 9th Regiment. Hunter's (John T.) Cavalry. See Pennsylvania Troops, 9th Regiment. Hunter's (Morton C.) Infantry. See Indiana Troops, 8Ud Regiment. Ingram's (J.) ArtUlery. See if. E. Graves' Artillery. Innes' (William P.) Engineers. See Michigan Troops, Isl Regiment. Irwin's (W. Smith) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, V2\sl Regiment. Jackson Artillery. See Georgia Troops. Jackson's (Francis) Cavalry. See McClernand's Body- guard Cavalry. Jev^ett's (Jos.) Cavalry. See Kentucky Troops, Confederate, Gth Regiment. Johnson's (Abda) Infantry. See Georgia Troops, iCth Regiment. Johnson's (J. A. W.) Infantry. See Georgia Troops, '.ilth Regiment. Johnson's (Eobert) Cavalry. See Tennessee Troops, Union, 1st Regiment. Johnson's (Samuel F.) Cavalry. See Kentucky Troops, Union, 8lh Regiment, Johnson's (Tbomas) Cavalry. See Kentucky Troops, Confederate, 2d Battalion Mounted Rifles. Johnston's (G. D.) Infantry. See Alabama Troops, 2bth Regiment. Jordan's (Thomas J.) Cavalry. See Pennsylvania Troops, 9lh Regiment. Kain's (W. C.) Artillery. See Mabry Artillery. Kammerling's (Gustave) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 9th Regiment. KeU's (John) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 2d Regiment. Kelly's (Joseph J.) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 107th Regiment. Ketchum's (W. H.) Artillery. See Alabama Troops. King's (E. R.) Artillery. See Georgia Troops, 14/A Battalion, Battery I). King's (John) Infantry. See Union Troops, Regulars, loth Ilegiment. Klein's (Robert) Cavalry. See Indiana Troops, Sd Regiment. Kolb's (R. F.) Artillery. See Barbour Artillery. Latrobe's (H. B.) Artillery. See Maryland Troops, Confederate, M Battery. Lauck's (James F.) Infantry. See Kentucky Troops, Union, 33(i Regiment. Lawson's (Orris A.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 3d Regiment. Le Favour's (H.) Infantry. See Michigan Troops, 22d Regiment. Lewis' (Joseph H.) Infantry. See Kentucky Troops, Confederate, 6ih Regiment. Lillard's (N. J.) Infantry. See Tennessee Troops, Confederate, 3d Regiment, P. A. Lister's (Frederick W.) Infantry. Sec Ohio Troops, 3Ut Regiment. Love's (E. G. A.) Infantry. See North Carolina Troops, 62(i Regiment. Lowrey's (M. P.) Infantry. See Mississippi Troops, 32d Regiment. Lucy's (J. A.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, llT^th Regiment. Lumsden's (C. L.) Artillery. See Alabama Troops. Lynam's (T. H.) Infantry. See Mississippi Troops, 9th Regiment. Lythgoe's (A. J.) Infantry. See South Carolina Troops, 19th Regiment. Lytle's (John) Cavalry. See De TTitt C. Douglass' Cavalry. MoCann's (Eichard) Cavalry. See De mtt C. Douglass' Cavalry. McClemand's Body-guard Cavalry. See Illinois Troops. McClung's (H. L. W.) Artillery. See Tennessee Troops, Confederate. 33 E R— VOL XX, PT II 514 KT., MID. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. TA. [Chap. XXXH. McConnell's (J. T.) Infantry. See Georgia Troops, 39th Regiment. McCo-wn's Body-guard Cavalry. See J. J. Partin's Cavalry. McCown's Escort Cavalry. See L. T. Bardij's Cavalry. McCray's (T. H.) Infantry. See Jjlansas Troops, 31s( Regiment. McDowell's (J. A.) Infantry. See North Carolina Troops, 60th Regiment. McPall's (G.) Cavalry. Seo TT'. McLaughlin's Cavalry. McHenry's (Jobu H., jr.) Infantry. See Kentucky Troops, Union, I7lh Regiment. Mclntire's (William T. B.) Infantry. Sco Indiana Troops, 42d Regiment. McKenzie's (G. \V.) Cavalry. See Tennessee Troops, Confederate. McKinstry's (A.) Infantry. See Alabama Troop's, 32d Regiment. McLaughlin's (W.) Cavalry. See Ohio Troops. McMillen's (W. L.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 95//i Regiment. McMurry's (J. A.) Infantry. Sfce Tennessee Tioops, Confederate, ilk Regiment, P. A. MoMynn's (John G. ) Infantry. See Wisconsin Troops, 10//i. Regiment. McSpadden's (S. K.) Infantry. See Alabama Troops, 19(.'i Regiment. McTyer's (W. A.) Artillery. See Eufaula Artillery. Mabry Artillery. See Tennessee Troops, Confederate. Magee's (David W.) Infantry. Si'e Illinois Troops, 80th Reyimeut. Mann's (William D.) Cavalry. See Michigan Troops, 7th Regiment. Maple's (T. S.) Cavalry. See Anderson Troop. Margrave's (G. K. ) Sappers and Miners. See_ TeniiCfSfe Troops, Confederate. Marion Artillery. See Florida 'Troops. Marshall's (W. R.") Artillery. See Brown Horse Artillery. Martin's (J. JI.) Artillery. See Marion Artillery. Maxwrell's (Cicero) Infantry. Sua Kent icchy Troops, Union, 'Mlh Regiment. Max'well's (G. T.) Cavalry. See Florida Troops, 1st Regiment. May's (A. J.)Iufantry. See Kentuchy Troops, Confederate, ^yth Regiment. Mihalotzy's (Geza) Infantry. Sl-c Illinois Troops, 24th Regiment. Miles' (David) Infantry. Seo Pennsylvania Troops, 79(A Regiment. Miller's (John B.) Artillery. See Illinois Troops, 1st Regimnit, Battery M. Miller's (O. P.) Cavalry. See Louisiana Troops. Miller's (T. C. H.) Cavalry. See De Witt C. Douglass' Cavahy. Miner's (G. G.) Cavalry. See Ohio Troops, 7lh Regiment. Minty's (R. II. G.) Cavalry. See Michigan Troops, ith Regiment. Montgomery's (Jame.s H. M.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 33rf Regiment. Moody's (Giauville) lufantry. Sec Ohio TroopS, 74(/i Regiment. Moody's (Y. M.) Infantry. See Alabama Troops, 4'3d Regiment. Moore's (.Jesse H.) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, llrith Regiment. Moore's (Robert S.) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 8^th Regiment. Morrison's (.1. J.) Cavalry. See Georgia Troops, \at Regiment. Moses' (S. A.) Artillery. See Georgia Troops. Mott's (Samuel R.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 118i/i Regiment. Munday's (Reuben) Cavalry. Seo Kentucky Troops, Union, (ith Regiment, Murray's (Eli H.) Cavalry. See Kentucky Troops, Union, 'Sd Regiment. Murray's (J. P.) Cavalry. See Tennessee Troops, Confederate. Napier's (T. A.) Cavalry. See Tennessee Troops, Confederate. Neibling's (James M.) Infantry. Sec Ohio Troops, 2lst Regiment. Newnan Artillery. See Georgia Troops, 12th Battalion, Battery A. Nix's (F. M.) Cavalry. See Georgia Troops, Idth Battalion. Nixon's (J. O.) Cavalry. See Louisiana Troops, 1st Regiment. Ohio Cavalry, Second Independent Battalion. See Ohio Troops. Sth Regiment. Opdycke's (li.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 125th Regiment Paddock's (Byron D.) Artillery. See John S. Andreirs' Artillery. Palmer's (John B.) Infantry. See Korth Carolina Troops, biith Regiment. Chap. XXXII.] OKQANIZATIONS MENTIONED. 515 Palmer's (Joseph) Artillery. See Georgia Troops, Uth Battalion, Battery A. Palmer's (William J. ) Cavalry. See Fenuaijlvania Troops, I5th Begiment. Partin's (J. J.) Cavalry. See Baxter Smith's Cavalry. Paynes (O. H.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, I2ith Scgiment. Perkins' (Thomas L.) Cavalry. See Ve Witt C. Douglass' Cavalry. Perry's (M. S.) Infantry. See Florida Trooi)S, 7th Regiment. Poorman's (C. L.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 98(7i Ilegiment. Pressley's (J. F.) Infantry. See South Carolina Troops, Wth Eegiment. Quackenbush's (M. W.) Infantry. See Michigan Troops, Uth Eegiment. Ratliffs (R. W.) Cavalry. See Ohio Troops, Sii Eeijimcnt. Reaney's (William) Cavalry. See Ohio Troops, llh Eegiment. Reece's (J. S.) Cavalry. Sec E. D. Allison's Cavalry. Reeve's (F. A.) Infantry. S e Tennessee Troops, Union, 8lh Eegiment. Reeves' (W. N.) Artillery. See Hilliard's Legion. Reilly's (James W.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, IQilh Eegiment. Rhett Artillery. Sec Tennessee Troops, Confederate. Roberts' (B. E.) Cavalry. See Kentucky Troops, Confederate, 6th Eegiment. Roberts' (Frankliu) Artillery. See Arkansas Troops. Robertson's (F. H.) Artillery. See Florida Troops. Robinson's (Miltou S.) Infantry. See Indiana Troops, 7bth Eegiment. Robinson's (N. T. N.) Artillery. See Louisiana Troops. Rogers' Scouts. Official Uesignatioii unknown. Ross' (J. A.) Infantry. See Arkanxas Troops, Mi Battalion. Rousseau's (Laurence H.) Infantry. See Kentucky Troops, Union, 12th Eegiment. Rucker's (E. W. ) Cavalry. See Tennessee Troops, Confederate, 16(A Battalion. Runkle's (Benjamin 1'.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, i'yih Eegiment. Ruteshauser's (Isaac) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, bSlh Eegiment. Sanford's (J. W. A.) Infantry. See Hilliard's Legion. Schambeck's (F.) Cavalry. See Illinois Troops. Scott's (John S.) Cavalry. See Louisiana Troops, 1st Eegiment. Scott's (W. L.) Artillery. See Tennessee Troops, Confederate. Semple's (Henry C.) Artillery. See Alabama Troops. Shackelford's (J. M.) Cavalry. See Kentucky Troops, Union, Sth Eegiment. Sha'whan's (John) Cavalry. See Kentucky Troops, Confederate. Shelley's (C. M.) Infcintry. See Alabama Troops, liOi/t Uegiment. Shelley's (James T.) Infantry. See Tennessee Troops, Union, bth Eegiment. Sherer's (Samuel B.) Cavalry. See Illinois Troops. Shields' (Joseph C.) Artillery. See Ohio Troops, li)th Hallery. Shryock's (Kline G.) Infantry. See Indiana Troops, STth Eegiment. Signal Corps. See Jesse Merrill. Simms' (Patrick) Cavalry. See Kentucky Troops, Confederate, Bth Eegiment. Sirwell's (William) Infantry. See I'ennsylcania Troops, JSth Eegiment. Slaughter's (J. N.) Infantry. See Alabama Troops, 'Silh Eegiment. Slemmer's (Adam J.) Infantry. See Union Troops, Regulars, Idth Eegiment. Slooomb's (C. H.) Artillery. See Washington Artillery, 5th Battery. Smith's (Baxter) Cavalry. See Tennessee Troops, Confederate. Smith's (George P.) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 129th Eegiment. Smith's (J. T.) Infantry. See Georgia Troops, 9lh Battalion. Smith's (S. J.) Legion. See Georgia Troops. Smith's (William O.) Cavalry. See Kentucky Troops, Union, 7th Regiment. Standart's (William) ArtUlery. See Ohio Troops, Ist Eegiment, Battery B. Stansel's (M. L.) Infantry. See Alabama Troops, 41sf Eegiment. Stames' (J. W.) Cavalry. See Tennessee Troops, Confederate. Stivers' (J. W.) Cavalry. See Kentucky Troops, Union, Uth Eegiment. Stokes' (James H.) Artillery. See Chicago Board of Trade Artillci-y. 516 KY., MID. AND E. TENK., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Cuap. XXXH. Stokes' (William B.) Cavalry. See Tennessee Troops, Union, 5th Regiment. Stoughton's (William L.) Infantry. See Michigan Troops, llth Regiment. Stout's (A. M.) Infantry. See Eentuckij Troops, Union, 17th Regiment. Stovall's (M. A. ) Infantry. See Georgia Troops, 3(Z Battalion. Strickland's (Silas A.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, oOih Regiment. Taylor's (Jacob E.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, iOlh Regiment. Thomas' (W. H.) Legion. See North Carolina Troops. Thompson's (J. A.) Infantry. See Union Troops, Regulars, ISth Regiment. Thompson's (J. C.) Infantry. See Bhjthe's Infantry. Thorington's (Jack) Infantry. See Billiard's Legion. Tison's (W. H. H.) Infantry. See Mississippi Troops, Zid Regiment. Toler's (Silas C. ) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 60th Regiment. Townsend's (Frederick) Infantry. See Union Troops, Regulars, I8th Regiment. Trabue's (Robert P.) Infantry. See Kentucky Troops, Confederate, ith Regiment. Trusler's (Nelson) Infantry, See Indiana Troops, Hith Regiment. Turnbull's (C. J.) Infantry. Sec Arkansas Troops, 30/A Regiment. TJtley's (William L.) Infantry. See Ifisconsin Troops, lid Regiment. Van Den Corput's (Max) Artillery. Se3 Cherokee Artillery. Van Derveer's (Ferdinand) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, '.ioth Regiment. Vance's (Robert 13.) Infantry. See North Carolina Troops, 2'Jlh Regiment. Venable's (C. D.) Infantry. See Tennessee Troops, Confederate, 5ih Regiment. ■Waddell's (J. F.) Artillery. See Alabama Troops. ■Walker's (W. C.) Infantry. See TI'. H. Thomas' Legion. Washington Artillery. See Louisiana Troops. Waters' (D. D.) Artillery. See Alabama Troops. ■Watkins' (C. W.) Artillery. See D. V. Waters' Artillery. Watkins' (E. P.) Infantry. See Georgia Troops, bi>th Regiment. Weatherford's (J. W.) Cavalry. See Kentucky Troons, Union, Sth Regiment. ■Weaver's (J. A.) Cavalry. Sec Texas Troops, lHlh Regiment. ■West's (O. F.) Sharpshooters. See Mississij)ni Troops, 'Jili Battalion. ■White's (B. F., jr. ) Artillery. See Tennessee Troops, Confederate. ■Wilcox's (James A.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, ll'.ilh Regiment. ■Williams' (S. K.) Cavalry. See Ohio Troops, 8//i Regiment. ■Williamson's (J. A.) Mounted Rifles. Sec Arkansas Troops, 2ri Rifles. ■Wilson's (H. B.) Infantry. Si.e Ohio Troops, 4ith Regiment. ■Wood's (McLaiu F. ) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, Wlh Regiment. "Woods' (M. L.) Infantry. See Alabama Troops, itith Regiment. ■Woodward's (T. G.) Cavalry. See Kentucky Troops, Confediralc, 2d Regiment. "Wright's (E. E.) Artillery. See Tennessee Troops, Confederate. ■yancey's (B. C.) Sharpshooters. See Alabama Troops, 17th Battalion. York's (H. B.) ArtUlery. See Ohio Troops, -380, 50.'.-507 Anderson, Everett W. Mentioned 361,506 Anderson, James L. Mentioned ,505 Anderson, J. B. Appointed Military Superintendent of Railroads, Department of the Cum- berland 5 Correspondence with W. S. Rosecrans 14,219,280 Mentioned 5,29, 43, 4<), 56,61, 141, 219,243 Anderson, John P. Mentioned ;jfil Anderson, Joseph. Mentioned 350, 357 506 Anderson, J. "W. Jleutioued 413 Anderson, Patton. Assignments to command 443 (lorrcspondencc witli Jones M. Withers 477 Mentioned 35,49,402,420,448,458,508 Anderson, P. P. Mentioned 432 INDEX. 519 Page. Anderson, Robert. Mentioned 346 Anderson, R. VT. Meuiioneil 399,431 Anderson, S. R. Mentioned 26 Anderson, William. Mentioned 365,506 Andrew, "William W. Mentioned 288,316 Andrews, William, jr. Mentioned 506 Arkansas Troops. Mentioned. Artillcrj-, Ught— Batteries : Humphreys', 413, 492; Roberts', 399. Cavalry — Regiments : 1st Rifles, 413 ; 2d Rifles, 413. lafautry— Battalions : 4th, 413. Regiments: 1st, 420,448, 458; 2d, 419; 4th, 413; 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 13th, 15th, 419; 30th, 31st, 41.3. Arms, Ammunition, etc. Supidics of, etc. See Munitions of War. Armstrong, "William. Mentioned 506 Army Corps, 1st, Army of the Mississippi. Constituted 393 Polk, Leouidus, assigned to command of the 393 Army Corps, 2d, Army of the Mississippi. Constituted 393 Hardee, W. J., assij^ued to and assumes command of the 393,402 Army Corps, 1st, Army of Tennessee. Designated Polk's corps 411 Army Corps, 2d, Army of Tennessee. Designated Hardee's corps 411 Army Corps, 14th, Department of the Cumberland. Granger, K. S., assigned to connuaud of the 1st Division 336 Thomas, George H., assifrued to command of tbe 311 Army Corps, 20th, Department of the Cumberland. Constituted 311 Jolmsop, E. W., assigned to and assumes temporary oomm.aud of 340 McCook, A. McD., assigned to command of tbe 311 Army Corps, 21st, Department of the Cumberland. Constituted 311 Crittenden, T. L., assigned to command of the 311 Army Corps, Hardee's, Army of Tennessee. Constituted 411 Army Corps, Polk's, Army of Tennessee. Constituted 411 Polk, Leouidas, assnraes command of 426 Army Corps, Smith's, Army of Tennessee. Constituted 411 Orders, General. Special, etc. See East Tennessee, Deparlment of. Organization, strength, etc. See East Tennessee, Drpartment of. Army Headquarters. Correspondence with Allen, Robert 293 Engineer Department, U. S. A 96 Grant, U. S 188 Maynard, Horace 167, 178, 31"3, 319 Ordnance Department, U. S. A 111,112,329 Quartermaster-General's Otifice, U. S. A 328 Rosecrans, W. S •''•^i fi 9, 12, 25, 27. 30, 31, 33, 35, 58-GO, 64, 05, 77, 98, 99, 102, 115, 117, 118, 123, 124' 150, 179, 180, 191, 218, 297, 299, 307, 317, 318, 320, 323, 326, 328, 331, 334 Wright, Horatio G 4,10,24,32,57,67,75,60,83,85,91,97, 101, 135, Kil , 194, 197, 198, 234,282, 293, 297, 299, 302, 308-310, 332, 337, 342 Orders, Special, series 1862 : No. 328, 9 ; No. 416, 249. Orders, Special, series 1863 : No. 24, 334. 520 INDEX. Page. Army Transportation. Supplies of, etc. See Munitions of War. Arnold, Henry W. Mentioned 505 Arvecost, Joseph. Mentioned 361 Ashby, H. M. Mentioned 414 Asher, M. P. For correspondence, etc., see Alabavia, Citizens of. Assessments, etc. Confederates and sympatbizers 51 Atkins, Smith D. Mentioned 288 Atkinson, H. Mentioned 348,354,360,362,370 Atlanta, Ga. Embraced in Joseph E. .Johnston's command '432 Austin, H. C. Correspondence with Inspector-General's Office, U. S. A...... 363 Avent, Benjamin W. Mentioned 311,312 Babb, Thomas C. Mentioned 505 Bachtell, Samuel. Mentioned 311' Bacon Creek, Ky. Skirmish at, Dec. 26, 1862. Communications from Dwj'er, C 243 Hohson.E. H 243 Munfordville, Ky., Operator at 243 Baird, Absalom. Correspondence with Gordon Granger 68, 174 Mentioned 37, 239, 240, 251, 288, 316, 342, 343, 480, 481 Baird, A. H. Mentioned 4i5 Baird, John P. Mentioned 288 Baldwin, 'Wilmer H. Mentioned 507 Ball, C. H. Mentioned 280 Balmer, Benjamin. Mentioned 361 Banks, A. D. Mentioned 489 Banks, Nathaniel P. Mentioned 459,403,495 Barbour, Alfred M. Mentioned 439 Bardsley, 'William. Mentioned .361 Barker, J. D. Mentioned 311 Barkuloo, 'William. Mentioned 413 Barnett, James. Announced as Chief of Artillery, Army of the Cumberland 94 Correspondence with George H. Thomas 298 Mentioned 94,210 Barnhart, David. Mentioned 507 Barnitz, 'William 'W. Mentioned 305, 506 Barr, James, jr. Mentioned 431 Barr, Samuel. Mentioned 361 Barry, "William. F. Mentioned 111,112 Barteau, C. R. Correspondence with Joseph E. Johnston 491 Mentioned 491 Barton, Seth M. Mentioned 412,413 Bartram, Benjamin. Mentioned 507 Bate, 'William B. Mentioned 417,508 Bates, Caleb. For correspondence as A. D. C, see A. McD. McCook. Bates, D. Spencer. Mentioned r,06 Bayles, Jesse. Mentioned 289,316 Bayrd, Sealy S. Mentioned 507 Beabam, T. Gr. For correspondence as A. A. G., see Gordon Granger. Beatty, Samuel. Mentioned 2.53,295 314 325 Beauregard, G. T. Correspondence with Braxton Bragg..' 400 490 Mentioned 109^386 INDEX. 521 Page. Beck, Charles E. Mentioned 506 Beck, P. K. Mentioned 413 Becker, Howard. Mentioned 50C Beebe, G. D. Mentioned 311 Beekman, . Mentioned VZi Beisel, Reuben. Mentioned ' 3G6, 507 Bell, John H. Mentioned 361 Belton, J. F. For correspondence as A. A. G., see E. Kirby Smilh. Benner, John E. Mentioned 506 Benner, William. Mentioned 301 Benneson, 'WiUiam H. Mentioned 289 Bennett, James D. Mentioned 176 Betts, Charles M. Mentioned 506 Bickham, W. D. Mentioned ai5 Bifile, Jacob B. Mentioned 428 Biggert, Henry. Mentioned 361 Biggs, Robert. Mentioned 431 Bigler, D. Eugene. Mentioned 506 Bingham, Captain. Mentioned 38 Bingham, George B. Mentioned 304 Bishop, George W. Mentioned 506 Bishop, "W. H. Mentioned 431 Black, Captain. Mentioned 165 Black, G. W. Correspondence witli John C. Breckinridge 109 Black, Samuel C. Mentioned 506 Blackburn, E. M. Mentioned .*.. 431 Blackmor, "Wilmor "W. Mentioned 506 Blackmore, Dr. Mentioned 173 Blackstone, James. Mentioned 351,. 505 Blake, E. D. Mentioned 405 Blake, Henry C. Mentioned iiOS Bledsoe, "W. S. Mentioned 432 Bleyler, George 'W. Mentioned 506 Blight, Charles P. Mentioned 506 Blind Asylum, Iiouisville, Ky. Communications from Army Headqnarters 75, 85 Head, J. F 86,88 AVright, Horatio G .'J7,83,85 Boice, Edmund H. Mentioned 506 Boies, James S. Mentioned 365,506 Boles, . Mentioned 40 Bond, Ed-ward. Mentioned 361 Bond, Prank S. Mentioned 215 For correspondence as Actg. A. D. C, see W. S. Uoaecrana. Bond, John R. Mentioned 289,316 Bonham, J. P. Mentioned 155 Boone, Thomas C. Mentioned 290 Borst, 'W. 'Wallace. Mentioned 507 Botts, Benjamin A. Mentioned 482 Bourke, John G. Mentioned 506 Boutcher, George M. D. Mentioned 505 Bow^en, Mrs. Mentioned 191 Bowen, John W. Correspondence with Reynolds, J. J - 323 Rosecrans, W. S 103 522 INDEX. Fsee. Bo'weii, John Wesley. Mentioned 505 BoTwen, 'Williain L. L. Mentioned - 431 Bower, John S. Mentioned 506 BoTvers, 'WiSIiain P. Mentioned 506 Boyd, 'William. Mentioned 413 Boyer, John R. Mentioned 365,507 Boyle, Jeremiah T. Assignments to command --•• — . 64 Correspondence Avith Bnell, Don Carlos 82 Cave City, Ky. Operator at 186 Dent, Henry 95 Duggan, H 171 Hall, A. S 103 Head, J. F 88 Kosecrans, \V. S 8, 14, 62, 89, 103, 1 07, 125, 127, 148, 149, 164, 171, 172, 175, 180, 186, 191, 194, 200, 219, 229, 230, 237, 275, 280, 286, 296, 301, 303 Wrigbt, Horatio G. . 4, 40, 51, 62, 76, 79, 83, 85, 96, 101, 104, 127, 133, 149, 150, 167, 175, 208, 232, 239, 243, 251, 259, 273, 281, 282, 286, 291, 293, 294, 296, 297, 334 Mentioned 24, 64, 75, 76, 78-82, 84, 90, 94, 97, 99, 110, 116, 119, 120, 125, 127, 131, 149, 156, 225, 230-233, 239, 251, 252, 260, 273, 274, 287, 289, 334 Boyle, John. Mentioned 175,289,296 Bracht, r. G. Mentioned 288 Bradford, A. H. Mentioned 412,414 Bradfosd, Charles H. Mentioned 507 Bradford. J. Cresson. Mentioned 356,357 Bradford, W. M. Mentioned 414 Bradley, Captain. Mentioned 275 Brady, "W. Mentioned 289 Bragg, Braxton. Correspondence with Adjntant and Inspector General's Office, C. S. A 384, 386, 388, 389, 403, 405, 416, 417, 423, 429, 476, 492 Beauregard, G. T 400,490 Breckinridge, John C 402, 4 11, 495 Cleburne, P. R 495 Cook, Ed. C 486 Davis, Jefferson 421 Forrest, N. B 415 Hardee, William J 495 Johnston, Joseph E 437,452,466,469,472,475-477,482,488,489,491,492 McCook, Alexander McD 114 Pemberton, John C 394,432,438 Polk, Leouidas 428,438,450,462,464,468,469 Rosecrans, W. S.. 108, 109, 113, 121, 141, 142, 154, 158, 163, 173, 180, 181, 187,209 Steele, S. W 485 War Department, C. S 392 Wheeler, Joseph 393, 416, 427, 433, 444, 450, 452, 454, 457, 458, 460 Withers, Jones M 469 Mentioned 3, 4i 9,11, 12, 16, 17, 24-26, 32, 33, 35,38, 49,58,59,74,75,77,79,90,92,93,99, 110, 115, 117, 121, 140, 156, 105, 169, 179, 180, 184, 188, 192, 194, 198, 215, 245, 248, 258, 280, 302, 307, 308, 313, 318, 323, 332-335, 382, 384, 385, 387, 393, 398, 402, 408, 412, 418, 424, 425, 432, 433, 435-438, 441, 443, 446, 449, 460, 462, 463, 467, 408, 470, 472, 473, 480, 481, 484, 485, 487, 491, 494, 495, 498, 499, 503, 508 INDEX. 523 Page. Bragg, Braxton— Continued. Orders iu cases of Absentees , 407 Prisouers ofwar 453 Sabbath 447 Kesumes command of the Array of tbo Mississippi ;i9a Western Department 387 Staff. Announcements of 411,488 Branthover, Levi L. Mentioned 507 Brantly, 'W. F. Mentioned 431 Bratton, ■William L. Mentioned 365,507 Breckinridge, John C. Assignments to command 393 Correspondence with Black, G. W 109 Bragg, Braxton 402,411,495 Forrest, N. B 388,393 Graves, K. E 399 Nocqnet, James 398 Wheeler, Joseph 411,415,420 Mentioned 3,4,11,19,25,26,35,38,49,54, 50, 58, 59, 64, 92, 99, 121, 139, 156, 173, 179, 183, 191, 192, 2G5, 283, .388, 393, 405, 419, 427, 430-433, 435, 439, 447, 448, 456, 459, 460, 464, 477, 49.5, 497, 498 Relieved from local duties as commander of Murfreesborough, Tenn 432 Breckinridge, 'W. C. P. Mentioned 414 Brent, George 'William. Mentioned 411,486 For correspondence as A. A. G., see Braxton Bragg. Briggs, Nathaniel B. Mentioned 361 Briscoe, Edward. Mentioned 15,16 BristOTW, Benjamin H. Mentioned 79 Brooks, H. E. Mentioned 358,365 Brooks, 'William. Mentioned 507_ Brough, Charles M. Mentioned 506 Brougb, Henry H. Mentioned 506 BroTwn, John C. Assignments to command 448,498 Mentioned 417,448,456,498,508 BrOTwn, 'William J. Mentioned 365,507 Brown, 'W. Leroy. Mentioned 502 'BrovTnB, George E. Mentioned -^61 Brow^ne, John B. Mentioned 506 Bro^vnlee, M. P. Mentioned 358 Brownlee, Robert 'W. Mentioned 506 Bruce, Sanders D. Correspondence with Granger, E. S S'JO Eosecrans, W. S 4,99,100,102,108,113,125,140,149,152,105,187,195,209 Mentioned •^''7 40, 63, 67, 74, 79, 90, 100, 113, 116, 127, 131-133, 147-150, 164, 171, 175, 194, 202, 208, 211, 213, 222, 230, 2:!1, 237, 239, 250, 272, 275, 2r9, 315, 333, 338, 344 Bruch, Sam. Correspondence with Anson Stager 24, 74, 205, 218, 219, 243, 259, 285 Brush, 'William 'W. Mentioned ;. 110 Bryant, 'William. Mentioned 1"7 Buchanan, Andrew J. Mentioned 506 524 INDEX. Page. Buchanan, Robert C. Mentioned 98 Buck, W. A. Mentioned 403 Buckley, Harvey M. Mentioned 196 Buckner, Benjamin F. Mentioned 316 Buckner, John A. For correspondence as A. A. CJ., see Joliii C. Breckinridge. Buckner, Simon B. Assignments to connuaud 449 Mentioned 25, 3;"), 47, 49, 59, 74, 77, 93, 99, 150, 151, 153, 172, 173, 179, 180, 183, 189, 190, 265, 395, 402, 419, 449 Buell, Don Carlos. Correspondence with Boyle, Jeremiah T 82 Pennsylvania, Governor of 350 War Department, U. S 350,351 Mentioned 4, 25,26,67,70,80-82,86,97, 98,101, 102,124, 346, 350-353, 355, 367-369, 375 Orders in cases of Prisoners of war 82 Prisoners, political 82 Buell, George P. Mentioned 195 Buford, A. Mentioned 485,488,503 Bugher, S. D. Mentioned 358 Bunn, H. G. Mentioned 413 Bunting, Joseph S. Mentioned 507 Burbank, Sidney. Mentioned 290 Burchinell, William K. Mentioned 507 Burke, Joseph R. Mentioned '- 301 Burke, Joseph "W. Mentioned 276,315 Burks, J. C. Mentioned 413 Burnman, James. Mentioned 99 Burnside, Ambrose E. Correspondence with War Department, U. S 307 Mentioned 65,135,175,183,4^.3 Burrough, Samuel G. Mentioned 506 Btirroughs, George. Mentioned 215 Burroughs, 'W. H. Mentioucd 466 Burton, John. Mentioned 505 Bush, Ed-ward G. Mentioned 347 Butcher, Henry C. Mentioned 505 Butler, J. R. Mentioned 415 Butler, L. L. For correspondence as A. A. G., see Lconidas Polk. Butler, "W. R. Mentioned 431 Buttarf, John W. Mentioned 507 Buzby, Robert E. Mentioned '. .'iOS Byrd, Robert K. Correspondence with W. S. Eosecrans 165, 219, 220 Mentioned 304 Cahill, Frank P. Mentioned..- 344 Cahill, James B. Mentioned , 305 Cald-well, James W. Mentioned 505 Camp, Hezekiah. Mentioned 366,507 Campbell, Mr. Mentioned 400 Campbell, Alexander "W. Mentioned 4G1 Campbell, Archibald P. Mentioned...' 288,316 Campbell, John A. For correspondence as A. A. G., see A. McD. McCook. INDEX. 525 Pago. Campbell, John A. For correspondence, etc. See War Department, C. S. Campbell, 'William B. Mentioned 317 443 Campbell, William P. Mentioned 507 Canby, E. R. S. For correspondence, etc., see TTar Department, U. S. Carlin, William P. Correspondence with W. S. Rosecrans 53 Mentioned 3g jgg Carlisle, William R. Mentioned 5O7 Carpenter, Stephen D. Mentioned 3O4 Carr, Henry M. Mentioned 3O5 Carrington, Henry B. Cori-espondence with Horatio G. Wright 231,251 Mentioned 251 294 Carroll, Charles M. Mentioned 4O4 Carroll, 'William B. Mentioned 304 Carroll, 'William H. Mentioned 417,508 Carson, Lientenant. Mentioned 104 Carter, James E. Mentioned 414,479 Carter, James P. T. Mentioned 304 Carter, L. L. Mentioned 5J30 Carter, Samuel P. Correspondence with Horatio G. Wright 52,57 Mentioned 70,120, 153, 154, 199, 207, 266, 299, 303, 313, 320, 343, 470, 478, 480, 481, 483, 487, 491 Carter, 'William B. Mentioned 70 Carter's Raid. Doc. 20, 18C2-Jau. 5, 18G3. Communications from Army Headquarters 319 Daries, T. W. W 481 Davis, JeiFersou 478 Floyd, JohnB 478 Johnston, Joseph E 472,473,477 Jones, Samuel 471-475,478-481,433,487,490,491 Marshall, Humphrey 4fi8,470,476 Mayuard, Horace 313 Rosecrans, "W. S 150,200,207 Smith, E. Kirby 408,470,480 War Department, C. S 478,483 War Department, U. S 299 Wright, Horatio G 153,154,207 See also TVyight to Salleck, p. 197 : JTiiglU to Ciilliim, p. 198. Case, Henry. Mentioned 146 Casement, John S. Mentioned 288 Casey, Captain. Mentioned 304 Cassilly, William B. Mentioned 304 Castle, James H. Mentioned 507 Caudill, Ben. E. Mentioned 390.408,409,451 Cavanaugh, 'W. C. Mentioned 447 Cave City, Ky., Operator at. Correspondence with Jeremiah T. Boyle 186 Central Kentucky, District of. Constituted, and limits defined 64 Granger, Gordon, assigned to command of the 64 Union troops in. Organization, strength, etc. See Ohio, Department of the. Chalmers, James R. Correspondence with Leouidas Polk 435 Mentioned 418,431 526 INDEX. Page. Chambers, 'WilUain H. Mentioned 361 Champion, Thomas E. Mentioned 288 Chandler, John G. Mentioned 44 Chapin, M. W. Mentioned 289,316 Chapman, Charles W. Mentioned 304 Chase, R. "W. Mentioned 506 Chase, William Beverly. Mentioned 506 Chattanooga, Tenn. Included in command of J. K. Jack.sou 489 Cheatham, Benjamin F. Correspondence with Polk, Leonidas 462,404,479,483 Wharton, John A 483 Wright, Marcus J 503 Mentioned 19, 22, 2r), 33, 35, 38, 49, 59, 64, 99, 139, 156, 173, 192, 319, 321, 385, 416, 418, 421, 433, 435, 438, 439, 446, 464, 465, 469 Cheatham, Monroe. Mentioned 498 Chenault, D. W. Mentioned 414 Chillicothe, U. S. S. Mentioned 282 Chilton, Harris J. Mentioned.... r)07 Choate, 'William A. Mentioned 304 Cincinnati, Ohio. Hofpital accciLnicdaticns at 85 Clapp, Theophilus E. Mentioned 507 Claris, Charles S. Mentioned 506 Clark, Daniel A. Mentioned 365,506 Clark, George S. Mentioned 507 Clark, M. R. Mentioned 390 Clarke, David. Mentioned 506 Clayton, Heury D. Mentioned 431 Cleburne, Patrick R. Assignments to command 419 Correspondence with Braxton Bragg 495 Mentioned 254, 419,449, 464, 495, .508, ,509 Clement, N. N. Mentioned 431 Clifford, James. Mentioned 288,316 Clift, Mrs. Mentioned 209 Clift, William. Correspondence with W. S. Kosecrans : 121 Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage. Supplies of, etc. See Munitions of liar. Cluke, R. S. Mentioned 414 Cluseret, Gustave P. Mentioned 320 Cobb, R. Mentioned 399,431 Coburn, John. Mentioned 174,288,316 Cochran, John C. Mentioned 288,316 Coleman, Albert B. Mentioned 506 Coleman, David. Mentioned 414 Colescott, J. W. Mentioned 51,52 Collins, Miss. Mentioned 280 Collins, James. Mentioned 500 Coltart, J. G. Mentioned 479 Colton, Mathias B. Mentioned 505 Colton, William F. Mentioned 505 Colvin, J. H. Mentioned 289 Cona'w^ay , James. Mentioned 506 Cona-way, John P. Mentioned : 506 INDEX. 527 Conduct of the War. Communications from Adjutant and Inspector General's Office, C. S. A 397 Army Headquarters 67,101 Black, G. W 109 Bragg, Braxton 108,113,141,142,158,180,181,187,209 McCook, Alexander MoD 114 Eosecrans, W. S 109,121,122,154,163,173,194 Wright, Horatio G 80,128 See also order of Mosecraus, p. 71. Confederate Troops. Mentioned. {Begulara.) Ca.YaiTj— Regiments : 1st, 446; 3d, 414,425,427,432,446. Infantry— ffe^/mente .• 3d, 419, 460 ; 5th, 419. For "Volunteers, see respective States. Organization, strength, etc. East Tennessee, Department of 412-415, 433, 446, 466, 475, 503 Mississippi, Army of the 385 Tennessee, Army of the. 412,418-420, 425, 430-433, 446, 456, 465,492, 500, 501,503 Recruitment, organization, etc. Coramunicatious from Adjutant and Inspector General's Office, C. S. A 405,426,499 Bragg, Braxton 388,393, 395, 405, 417, 420, 425-^27, 447, 449, 458, 461, 490, 494, 496, 499, 501, 502, 508 Breckinridge, John C 405 Graves, K. E ;. 399 Hardee, William J 426*456,459 Johnston, Joseph E -■.-. 449 Lee, Robert E 425 Marshall, Humphrey 389,407 Polk, Leonidas 426,445,447,454 War Department, C. S 392 Withers, Jones M 508 Congress, C. S. Resolutions of thanks to Morgan, John H 504 Wheeler, Joseph 504 Congress, XT. S. Resolution of thanks to W. S. Rosecraus 384 ConneU, John M. Mentioned 144,185,209,210,228,304 Connelly, J. H. Mentioned •'H Conover, Ransom. Mentioned 179 Conscription Act. Enforcement of, in East Tennessee, Department of 405, 406 Kentucky - -• ■^^^ Western Department 386,387,396,425,496,498 Pillow, Gideon J., assigned to duty under 496 Convalescents, Stragglers, etc. Communications from Adjutant-General's Office, U. S. A 160 Bragg, Braxton '''"^ Rosecraus, W. S 108,115,159 White, Thomas W '"''' Withers, Jones M ^'^ See also ofdera of Hosecrans, pp. .W, 71. Google, David. Mentioned ■■ *)1,365 Cook, Ed. C. Correspondence with Bragg, Braxton - '^^ Polk, Leonidas - ^f" Mentioned r ,..,....,..-.„. - 431 528 INDEX, Page. Cooke, J. B. Mentioned 414 Coombs, Robert D. Mentioned 361 Cooper, Joseph A.. Mentioned •^"4 Cooper, Samuel. Mentioned 26, 388, 408, 412, 43", 444, 508 For correspondence, etc., see Adjutant and Inspector General's Office, C. S. A. Connard, David R. Mentioned 506 Conrad, 'William. Mentioned 506 Corns, £d^ard. Mentioned 506 Corns, J. M. Correspondence with Samuel Jones 472 Cormwell, James H. Mentioned 506 Co'vren, Daniel D. T. Mentioned 305 Coz, Jacob D. Correspondence with Horatio G. Wright 260 Mentioned 70,287,289,293 Cox, John T. Mentioned 482 Cox, Rowland. Mentioned 507 Cozzens, Smith D. Mentioned 361 Craig, Arthur H. Mentioned 505 Cranor, Jonathan. Assignments to command 64 Correspondence with Horatio G. Wright 134 Mentioned 53,64,98,289 Crawford, Prank M. Mentioned 361 Crawford, 'William H. Mentioned 507 Crawford, 'Walter B. Mentioned 365,505 Creager, Calvin 'W. Mentioned 507 Crews, C. C. Mentioned 432 Crimes. Communications from W. S. Rosecrans 318 Crittenden, Thomas Ii. Assignments to command 11,311 Correspondence with Davis, Jefferson C 292 Hawkins, P. B 70 Hazen, W. B 253 Kennett, John 34,41,47,48,55,59,71 McCook, Alexander McD 31,192,^69 Palmer, John M 21 1 , 261 , 262, 310 Eosecrans, W. S 8,9,12,13,17,19,20,27,28,31, 36-38, 44,53, 55,67,70, 71, 89, 139,147,148, 152, 153,182, 183,192,195, 201,203, 210, 215, 216, 218, 220-222, 235, 243-245, 252, 253, 2G1-265, 294, 300, 319, 382 Stanley, David S '. 204 Thomas, George H 45,54,58,270 Van Cleve, Horatio P 182, 21 0, 253, 262 Wood, Thomas J 13,261 Zalmi, Lewis 18, 19 Mentioned 9-13, 15, 16, 21-23, 29-31, 33-35, 39-43, 46, 47, 56, 57, 61, 65, G6,78, 92, 115, 128, 173, 182,195, 203, 204, 218,221,223, 241,242,246, 247, 249, 255, 268-270, 275, 277-279, 284,295, 306, 311, 314, 315, 344, 345, 382, 383 Crittenden, Thomas T. Mentioned 335 Crook, George. Mentioned 64,67,73,75,76,260,289,341,343 Cross; Carwell. Mentioned 179 Cross, Larkin. Mentioned 17y Cross, IiOuisB. Mentioned , 365,506 Crozton, John T. Mentioned 304 Crow, Holman R. Mentioned XO INDEX. 529 Page. Cruft, Charles. Mentioned 276,337 Cmmpton, William N. Mentioned 507 Cullum, George W. For correspondence aa Chief of Staff, see Arviy Head- quarters. Cumberland, Army of the. Harnett, James, announced as Chief of Artillery 94 Brigade and division organization of Center announced 303-305 Crittenden, Thomas L. Assigned to command of 21st Array Corps 311 Assigned to command of Left Wing 11 Divided into Eight Wing, Center, and Left Wing 11 Garfield, James A., assigned to duty in the 330 Granger, E. S., assigned to command of Ist Division, 14th Army Corps 336 Hamilton, Schuyler. Assigned to duty in 9 Eelieved from duty in the 177 Johnson, E. W., assigned to and assumes temporary command of 20th Army Corps 340 McCook, Alexander McD. Assigned to command of 20th Army Corps 311 Assigned to command of Eight Wing 11 Orders, Circulars, series 1862: Dec. 24, 5.30 a. m., 221 ; 1.35 p. m., 220. Left Wing : Deo. 25, 235. Orders, General, series 1862: No. 2,5; No. 3,6; No. 4, 7; No. 7, 23; No. 8, 11 ; No. 12, 39 ; No. 13, 44 ; Nos. 15, 16, 49 ; No. 17, 61 ; No. 19, 71 ; No. 20, 72 ; No. 22, 94 ; No. 23, 104 ; No. 25, 108 ; No. 29, 115; No. 30, 116; No. 31, 122; No. 35, 1.59; No. 41, 206; No. 42,215; No. 45, 235. Orders, Special, series 1862: No. 10, 30; {Post of Nashrille), No. 20, 356. Orders, Special, Field, series 1862: No. 19, 177; No. 25, 209; No. 29,228. Orders, series 1863 : Jan. 1, 290. Orders, General, series 1863: No. 2, 311. Center: No. 1, 303. Left Wing {•2d Division): No. 9, 309. Corps : 20th, No. 2, 340. Orders, Special, series 1863: Corps: 21st {id Division), No. 16, 337; (MitcheU), No. 20, 364. Orders, Special, Field, series 1863 : No. 1, 299 ; No. 3, 306 ; No. 6, 311, 306; No. 14, 336 ; No. 16, 340 ; No. 36, 376 ; Nos. 57, 65, 377 ; Nos. 79, 87, 106, 378. Organization, strength, etc. KoT.11,1862 35 Dec. 15, 1862 185,186 Dec. 18, 1862 j^^ Dec. 20, 1862 '^^ Dec. 31, 1862 283-285 Jan. 6, 1863 303-305 Jan. 10,1863 314-316 Jan. 20, 1863 343-345 Ee-enforcements for. Communications from Army Headquarters 6,135,302,320,332 Boyle, Jeremiah T 296,301 Lincoln, Abraham Eosecrans, W. S 5,73,74,127,303,310,333 Spears, James G - Wright, Horatio G 32,51,73,74,135,295,297,302,332-334,342 34 R K— VOL XX, FT U 530 INDEX. Page. Cumberland, Army of the— Continued. Eeynolds, J. J., assigned to duty in the 33 Smith, W. S., relieved from command in the 249 Stanley, David S. , announced as chief of cavalry 94 Thomas, George H. Assigned to command of Center 11 A.ssigued to command of 14th Array Corps 311 WoodrnfT, "W. E., assigned to command of Davis' brigade, 1st Division, Eight Wing 228 Cumberland, Department of the. Anderson, J. B., appointed Military Superintendent of Kailroads in the. .. 5 Courier lines. Regulations governiug 39 Flags of truce. Order of W. S. Rosecrans 49 Foraging parties. Order of W. S. Rosecrans 61, 116 Orders, General, Special, etc. See CumierJand, Army of the. Cummings, Mr. Mentioned 400 Cummiugs, Albert B. Mentioned 365, 505 Cunningham, P. D. Mentioned 431 Curd, . Mentioned 155 Currin, William J. Mentioned 506 Curtin, Andrew G. Mentioned 5, 6, 346, 347, 350-354, 357, 369, 370, 372, 380 For correspondence, etc., see Pennai/lvania, Governor of. Curtin, James B. Mentioned 351, 356, 357, 507 Curtis, James. Mentioned 215 Curtis, Samuel Y. Mentioned 507 Davies, Thomas A. Correspondence with W. W. Lowe , 258 Mentioned 195 Davies, T. W. W. Correspondence with Samuel Jones 481,483 Davis, Harry H. Mentioned 361 Davis, Jefferson. Correspoudeuce with Bragg, Braxton 421 Hawes, Kichard 490 Johnston, Joseph E 459,487,489 Thomas, William H 395 War Department, C. S 449,478 Mentioned 175,179,180,183,192,384, 385, 397, 408, 418, 435-438, 440, 441, 444, 448, 454, 460, 462, 463, 478, 493, 495 Davis, Jefferson C. Correspondence with Crittenden, Thomas L 292 McCook, Alexander McD 189 275 Sheridau, Philip H 147 Mentioned . . . 140, 147, 176, 183, 188, 189, 192, 196, 21.3, 223, 228, 246, 266, 284, 314, 343 Davis, John M. Mentioned 361 Davis, Nelson H. Mentioned 340 For correspondence, etc., see Inspector- General's Office, V. S. A. Davis, W. G. M. Mentioned 412 414 ^gg 475^ Davis, William H. Mentioned 361 Day, Bphiiam A. Mentioned I57 Deas, Z. C. Assignments to command 449 Mentioned '431,449,450.508,509 De Bree, William. Mentioned,.,.,. ,' , , ,..,...,, 606 INDEX. 531 Page. De Conrsey, Marcelin L. Mentioned 356,357,505 Deemer, Andrew P. Mentioned 507 Denby, Charles. Mentioned 289 Dennett, 'W. B. Mentioned 432 Denney, Clark. Mentioned 361 Denning, Frank H. Mentioned 358,365 Dennis, Goffrey P. Mentioned 507 Dennis, Harry G. Mentioned 506 Dent, Henry. Correspondence witli Jeremiah T. Boyle 95 Mentioned • ^ 94, 96, 269 Dent, S. H. Mentioned 431 Department, No. 2. (Confederate.) See Western Department. Derland, Charles S. Mentioned 506 De Russy, Lieutenant. Mentioned 290 Des Granges, Clarence C. Mentioned 301 De Silver, Harrison. Mentioned 361 Devine, Dr. Mentioned 142 De Ward, Charles. Mentioned 377 DeWitt, "William W. Mentioned 351,378 Diamond, George R. Mentioned 390 Dickerson, Christopher J. Mentioned 305 Dickson, J. Bates. Mentioned 215 Diehl, C. Le'wis, jr. Mentioned 507 Diller, William R. Mentioned 505 Dils, John, jr. Correspondence witli Horatio G. Wright 97,310 Mentioned 134,451 DUworth, W. S. Mentioned 420 Diz, John A. Correspondence with Abraham Lincoln 308 Dodamead, T. Mentioned 470 Dodge, G. M. Correspondence witli Kosecrans, W. S 335 Sullivan, Jeremiah C 197 Domer, William. Mentioned 356 Donelson, Daniel S. Assignments to commaud 499 Mentioned 305,418,499,508,509 Doniphan, WUliam A. Mentioned 289 Donnelly, Peter J. Mentioned 505 Donoho, Edward. Mentioned 38 Doolittle, Charles C. Mentioned ^88 Douglas, James P. Mentioned 413 Drake, Alexander S. Mentioned 507 Drinker, Francis P. Mentioned.. 507 Drinkhouse, Adam T. Mentioned 506 Ducat, Arthur C. Mentioned 94,215 For correspondence as Acting Chief of Staff, see TT. S. Eosecrans. Duggan, H. Correspondence with Jeremiah T. Bojle 171 1 71 Mentioned ^'^ Duke, Basil W. Mentioned 414 532 INDEX. Page. Dumont, Ebenezer. Correspondence with A. B. Moore 126 Mentioned 11,28,39,56,89,93,129,1:^1,136,138,144,151,213 Dumonteil, F. Mentioned - 396 Duncan, Captain. Mentioned 179 Duncan, J. K. Death of, announced 457 Mentioned 403,411,457,508 Duncan, John H. Mentioned 507 Dunham, Joshua H. Mentioned 507 Dunn, Ambrose C. Mentioned 474,481,483 Dunn, James L. Mentioned 506 Dunseath, David, jr. Mentioned 301 Dure, G. A'. Mentioned 399,431 Dwyer, C. Correspondence with Mitchell, E. B 243 Munfordville, Ky., Operator at 243 Dyott, Thomas "W. Mentioned 361 Dysart, Edmund W. Mentioned 507 Earp, C. R. Mentioned 413 East Tennessee. Carter's Raid in, Dec. 20, 1862-Jau. 5, 18C3. See Carta's Kaid. Operations iu, Nov. 1, 1862-.Jan. 20, 18G3. Communications from Army Headquarters 319 Ewell, Benjamin S 503 Jones, Samuel 490,491 Maynard, Horace 1(57, 178, 313 Eosecrans, \V. S 186 Smith, E. Kirhy 461 Thomas, William H 395 See also Carter's Baid, Dec. 20, 1862-<7a)!. 5, 1863. East Tennessee, Department of. (Confederate.) Confederate troops in. Organization, strength, etc. Nov. 20,1862 412-415 Dec. 1, 18G2 433,446 Dec. 27, 1862 466 Dec. 31, 1862 475 Jan. 20, 1863 5O3 Conscription act. Enforcement of. Communications from Adjutant and Inspector General's Office, C. S. A 406 Smith, E. Kirby 405 War Department, C. S 4O6 Donelson, D. S., assigned to command 499 Habeas Corpus, writ of 4O3 Heth, Henry. Assigned to command in 461 Assigned to commaud during Smith's absence 4IO Relieved from command of the 499 Limits extended 499 Orders, General, series 1862 : No. 20, 461. Orders, Special, series 1862 : No. 42, dOl. Smith, E. Kirby, resumes command of 461 Stevenson's division transferred to Department of Mi.ssi.ssippi and East Louisiana '. 453 Troops in, temporarily placed under command of Bragg 3135 INDEX. 533 Page. Eastern Kentucky, District of. (Union.) Constituted, and limits defined 64 Cranor, Jonathan, assigned to command of the 64 Union troops in. Org.anization, streugtb, etc. See Ohio, Department of the. Eaton, Frank S. Mentioned 507 Echols, John. Mentioned 384-386,388, ;!91, 408, 410 Eckert, Greorge W. Mentioned 361 Eckman, John W. Mentioned 507 Ecky, Harry B. Mentioned 507 Ector, M. D. Mentioned 412 413 492 500 Edge, Robert. Mentioned 505 Edsou, Theodore. Correspondence with Ordnance Department, U. S. A Ill Mentioned 216 Edwards, Oliver. Mentioned , 507 Edwards, R. M. Mentioned 00 Ekin, J. A. Mentioned 3-^7 332 Eldridge, J. W. Mentioned 399,431 Elgee, C. Le D. Mentioned 403 Ellis, William P. Mentioned 50,") Emory [Embrey], Mr. Mentioned 1(>6, 173 Engineer Department, C. S. A. Correspondence -n'ith Grant, L. P 480 Smith, E. Kirby 486 ■\Var Department, C. S 443 Engineer Department, U. S. A. Correspondence with Army Headqnarters 06 Kosecrans, W. S 83,94,96 English, S. W. Mentioned 466 Ennis, Samuel L. Mentioned 361 Enyart, David A. Mentioned 211 Erfut, Colonel. Mentioned 53 Esbensbade, Daniel B. Mentioned 507 Esbenshade, Hiram "W. Mentioned 507 Esbenshade, Jacob E. Mentioned 507 Este, George P. Mentioned .304 EuTwer, Sayres B. Mentioned 361 Evans, Abner. Mentioned 506 Evans, Benjamin B. Mentioned 361 Evans, Edward F. Mentioned 505 Evans, Horace. Mentioned 505 Evans, M. I>. Mentioned 427 Eves, Hiram P. Mentioned 506 Evrell, Benjamin S. Correspondence witli Joseph E. Johnston 463, 479,487,494,503 Mentioned 439 For correspondence as A. A. G., see Joseph E. Johnnlon. E^ving, Andrew. Mentioned 426 Ewing, Hugh. Mentioned 293, 296, 309, 310 Ewing, Thomas. Correspondence with Horatio G. Wright 76 Fain, John S. Mentioned 414,466 Pain, R. G. Mentioned 403,414,466 Fairchild, Samuel R. Mentioned -■ 365,500 Falconer, Kinloch. Mentioned 488 Fant, Charles H. For correspondence, etc., see Alabama, Citizens of. 534 INDEX. Page. Parser, John G. Mentioned 361 Faucett, John P. Mentioned 361 Pauntleroy, Charles M. Mentioned 439,463 Fenjmore, James S. Mentioned 506 Ferguson, Champe. Mentioned 40,184,185,190 Perguson, J. Mentioned 316,344 Ferrey, Edmund Z. Mentioned 361 FickUn, John. Slentioued 390 Field, ■William M. Mentioned S06 Pinch, A. J. Mentioned 283 Finley, Captain. Mentioned 105,107,110 Finley, J. J. Mentioned 414,466 Fisher, Daniel. Mentioned 361 Fisher, George. Mentioned 506 Fisher, Horace N. Correspondence with Alexander McI). McCook 254 Fiske, John P. Mentioned 237 Pitch, J. Correapoudence with E. H, Hobsou 259 Fitch, Le Roy. Correspondence with Horatio G. Wright 274 Mentioned , 273,291,290,297 Flags. Headquarters, etc 206 Flags of Truce. Instructions concerning. Communications from Bragg, Braxton 454,458,460 Koaecrans, W. S 49,182,215,245 Thomas, George H 193 Violation of, Dec. 15-16, 1S62. Communications from Crittenden, Thomas L 182 Rosecrans, W. S 216 Van Clove, H. P 182 Plegle, Jacob. Mentioned 289 Fleming, John C. Mentioned 505 Pleiwellen, E. A. Mentioned 461 Florida Troops. Mentioned. Artillery, Light— fiarter/es ; Marion, 414, 406 ; Robertson's," 430, 431, 409. Cavalry — Regiments : 1st, 414, 466. Infantry— fle^/mtnfs : Ist, 3d, 420,448, 456, 458; 4th, 419, 431, 456; 6th, 7th, 414, 406. Floyd, John B. Correspondence with Samuel Jones 471,478 Mentioned 134,471,475,479,433,490 Flynt, George E. Correspondence with Eosecrans, W. S 205 Thomas, George H 196,205 Mentioned 311 For correspondence as Chief of Staff, see Gcorcjc H. TItonias. Foard, A. J. Mentioned 461 Fobes, George S. Correspondence with R. B. Mitchell 355 Mentioned 340,347,354,360,370,378 Foley, James L. Mentioned 288,316 Folk, George N. Mentioned ' 415,466 " Claimed also for A labama. INDEX. 635 Page. foote, . Mentioned 12 Footman, 'WiUiam M. Mentioned 466 Foresman, James A. Mentioned 361 Porman, James B. Mentioned 303 Forman, Joseph T. Mentioned 196 Forney, D.P. Mentioned 432 Forney, John H. Mentioned 387,403,423,429 Forrest, N. B. Correspondence with Bragg, Braxton 415 Breckinridge, John C 388,393 Wheeler, Joseph 404,411,435 Mentioned 25,41,45,47,49,99, 103, 104, 113, 127, 130-133, 140, 143, 150, 165, 171, 172, 176, 184, 186-188, 192, 195, 197, 207, 213, 219, 223, 236, 258, 283, 285, 291, 319, 321-323, 329, 339, 341, 399, 40-2, 411, 415, 416, 420, 422, 423, 438, 463, 469, 47.''., 476, 482, 489, 499, ,503 Eelieved from comm.and of cavalry of Army of Middle Tennessee 402 Foster, B. F. For correspondence, etc., see ^Zu6a«in, Citisimsof. Foster, James P. Mentioned 282 Foster, John G. Mentioned 473 Foster, John W. Mentioned 101,164,188,289,291 Foster, Robert V. For correspondence, etc., see Alahama, Citisciia of. Foster, T. J. Mentioned 1 502 Foulkes, Albert. Mentioned 507 Fox, Charles H. Mentioned 506 Fox, Gustavns V. Mentioned 338 Frankenbury, Allen D. Mentioned 507 Franklin, Thomas H. Mentioned 506 Frazer, J. 'W. Mentioned 432 Freeman, D. C. Mentioned 408 Freeman, S. L. Mentioned 399,435 French, George J. Mentioned 505 French, John V. Mentioned 506 Frits, H. B. Mentioned 358,365 Fritz, Charles H. Mentioned 361 Frizell, Joseph W. Mentioned 303 Fry, Henry C Mentioned 361 Fry, James B. Corresiiondence with Adjutant-General's Office, U. S. A 377 Palmer, William J 376 For correspondence as Chief of Staff, see Don Carlos Buell. Fry, Speed S. Correspondence with W. S. Rosccrans 20, 21, 28, 201, 202, 210, 237, 238, 250, 283, 307, 319 Mentioned 11,20,39, 48, 89, 93, 94, 131, 136, 138, 139, 144, 145, 185, 205, 21 3, 283, 296, 304, 314, 343 Fnlkerth, D. S. Mentioned 358,365 FullertOD, Edward M. Mentioned 506 Pullerton, Joseph P. Mentioned 505 Punkhouser, John J. Mentioned 305 Fyffe, Edward P. Mentioned 281 Fyffe, James P. Mentioned 253 Oailbreath, H. J. C. Mentioned , 427 Gallatin, Tenu., Comdg. OfBcer at. Correspondencewith Robert S. Granger. 132 Galloney, Charles A. Mentioned 505 536 INDEX. Page. Gallup, George W. Mentioned 288 Gano, R. M. Mentionefl 414 Gant, Robert F. Mentioned 507 Garber, Jacob B., jr. Mentioned "07 Gardner, Pranklin. Assigunieuts to command - 449 Mentioned 418,430,431,449,450 Garesche, Julius P. Mentioned 44, 132, 138, 205, 215, 230, 279, 832 For correspondence as Chief of Staff, see W. S. Hosecrans. Garfield, James A. Assignments to command 330 Mentioned 30,330 Ordered to report for duty on Porter Court-Martial 30 For correspondence as Chief of Staff, see 71'. S. Hosecrans. Gamer, Abraham B. Mentioned 507 Garner, George G. Mentioned 411 For correspondence as A. A. G. , see Braxton Brar/g. Garrard, Israel. Mentioned 315 Garrett, Robert M. Mentioned 361 Garrity, James. Mentioned 431 Garrott, Isham W. Mentioned 413 Gass, Samuel W. Mentioned 3G1 Gault, James "W. Mentioned 289 Gault, John. Mentioned 289 Gaw^, Alexander O. Mentioned 361 Gay, Bbenezer. Mentioned 37 Geary, Harry M. Correspoudeuce with Alexander MeCauley 368 Geddes, Robert C. Mentioned 361 Gemmill, John P. Mentioned 506 George, James. Mentioned 304 Georgia. Military departments embracing 423 Georgia Troops. Mentioned. Artillery, Ught—Baita/ions : 9th, 408,468,471; 12th {/SaHc;ies). A, 414, 466; litb (Bathries). A. 448; 3.399, 431; C, D, 399; F, 399, 440. Bat- teries: Cherokee, 413; Griffin, 430; Jackson, 399, 431; Moses', 399, 431,456. Cavalry— Batia/ions : 16th 109, 110, 412, 415,466. Regiments: Ist, 414, 430,477; 2d, 425,432,446. Infantry— BartaZ/o.-js ; 3d, 9th, 413. Regiments : 5tb, 419 ; 34th, 36th, 39th, 40th, 413; 41st, 418; 42d, 43d, 52d, 413; 55th, 414, 466; 56th, 57th, 413. Miscellaneous — Smith's Legion, 412,414. 466. Gilbert, C. C. Conespondeuce with Horatio G. Wright 37 Mentioned 17,24,37,40,44,51,118,133,213,232,259,333,334,343 Gilbert, Henry C. Mentioned 288 Gilbert, Samuel A. Mentioned 288, 315 Gillem, Alvan C. Mentioned 70,190,275,329,360 Gillespie, J. "W. Mentioned 414 Gillmore, Quincy A. Correspondence with Granger, Gordon IgO Keith, M. R 162 Mentioned ' 161,240,288,315,343 Orders i n cases of slaves 162 INDEX. 537 Page. Oilman, J. H. Mentioned ." 215 OUmer, J. F. Mentioned 484 For correspondence, etc., see Engineer Department, C. S. A. Gilmour, John M. Mentioned 505 G-iltner, Henry L. Mentioned 391 Gitt, Thomas TW. Mentioned 506 Given, 'WilUam. Mentioned 289 Olendinning, Walter S. Mentioned 361 Glenn, J. A. Mentioned 413 Goddard, C. Mentioned 215 For correspondence as A. A. G. and Cliief of Staff, see Jr. S. Jiosecrans. Godsball, Abraham R. Mentioned 506 Goodhue, A. P. Mentioned 29 Goodrich, Jolin C. Mentioned • 304 Good-wrin, J. "W. Mentioned 445 Gordon, G. W. Mentioned 413 Gordon, H. R. Mentioned 433 Gordon, M. L. Mentioned 461 Gordon, Robert. Mentioned 507 Grorgas, Josiah. For correspondence, etc., see Ordnance Department, C.S.A. Gorin, J. "W^ Mentioned 229 Gracie, A., jr. Mentioned 412,414,466,475 Granger, Arthur. Mentioned 506 Granger, Gordon. Assignments to command 64 Correspondence with Baird, Absalom 68,174 Gilhuore.Qiiincy A 160 Rosecraus, W. S ^41 Wright, Horatio G 24,37,63,79,89,126, 140, 153, 154, 161, 177, 230, 231, 240, 251, 252, 260, 274, 286, 287, 295, 334, 342 Mentioned 4,16,17,24,34,37,53,64,68,74,90,91, 174, 198, 207, 228, 232, 233, 239, 243, 281, 286, 288, 292, 315, 333, 338, 340, 342 Granger, Robert S. Assignments to command 336 Correspondence with Bnice, Sanders D - '^"" Gallatin, Tenn., Commanding Officer at 132 Rosecraus, W. S - . . . 75, 106, 126, 132, 139, 146, 149, 155, 200, 202, 210. 211, 222, 250 Mentioned 60,74-76,90,93,105,110,115,116,120,121,125, 127, 133, 136, 137, 146, 149-151, 164, 172, 207, 208, 212, 213, 219, 319, 335, 336 Grant, L. P. Correspondence with Engineer Department, C. S. A 486 Grant, U. S. Correspondence with Army Headquarters ^°° Rosecraus, W. S 27,77,150,188,192 War Department, U. S 307 Mentioned 4,6,26,27,77,98,162,179, 211, 232, 249, 310, 313, 393, 424, 441. 450, 459, 460, 463, 469, 488, 493, 495, 502 Gratz, Louis A. Mentioned 1^^ Graves, R. E. • Correspondence with Breckinridge, JohnC - ^^^ Wilson, James. •'•'^ Gray, Mentioned ^^3 Gray, Isaac P. Mentioned 243,289 638 INDEX. Green's Chapel, Ky. Skirmish near, Dec. 25, 1862. Communications from Sam. Bruch 243 Grenfell, G. St. Leger. Mentioned 214 For correspondence as A. A. G., see Jolui B. Morgan. Griffin, Daniel P. Mentioned 303 Griffith, EzraE. Mentioned 506 Griffith, W. Mentioned 358,365 Grigsby, L. B. Mentioned 288 Grim, Iiycurgus. Mentioned 361 Groom, John C. Mentioned 288 Grose, 'William. Mentioned 1.52,276,337 Grosvenor, Charles H. Mentioned 304 Guerrillas. Treatment of, etc. See Conduct of ike War. GufiFey, William. Mentioned 361 Guldin, John A. Mentioned 505 Gulf, District of the. (Confederate.) Buckner, Simon B., assigned to command of the 449 Limits extended 367 Gurley, John A. Mentioned 124 Guthrie, James. Correspondence with W. S. Rosecrans 141 Guy, "W. W. Mentioned 498 Gwynn, Jesse. F. Mentioned 365,507 Gyger, Samuel S. Mentioned 361 Habeas Corpus. Writ of. Communications from Adjutant and Inspector General's Office, C. S. A 403 Haines, Mr. Mentioned 141 Haines, Alvin. Mentioned 361 Haines, Joseph G. Mentioned 361 Hale, J. D. Correspondence with W. S. Rosecrans 105, 107 Mentioned 107 Hale, L. F. Mentioned 289 Halisy, Dennis J. Mentioned 296 Hall, Albert S. Correspondence with Boyle, Jeremiah T 103 Rosecrans, W. S 106,118,119 Mentioned 104, 105, 110, 118-120, 124, 136-138, 144, 145, 151 , 186, 205, 212, 217, 218, 226, 305 Hall, Bolting, jr. Mentioned 414,466 Hall, John WiUis. Mentioned 507 Halleck, Henry "W. Mentioned 16,25,31,34,50-52,76,83-85,97,102,111,112, 161, 169, 177, 191, 198, 200, 203, 234, 235, 317, 326-328, 333-335, 338, 342, 345 For correspondence, etc., see Army Headquarters. Hallonquist, James H. Mentioned 435 Hambright, Henry A. Correspondence with W. S. Rosecrans 100, 108 Mentioned 106,304 Hamill, James Ii. Mentioned 505 Hamilton, O. P. Mentioned 155,185,190,427 Hamilton, Samuel T. Mentioned 507 Hamilton, Schuyler. Assignments to command ' 9 X77 Correspondence with W. S. Rosecrans 131 Mentioned 9,31,33,138,139,177,179,317 INDEX. 639 *» , Page- Hammell, Joseph L. Mentioned 36i Hammell, Richard W. Mentioned 3C1 Hammond, W. A. Mentioned 84 gg 88 For correspondence, etc., see Surgeon-Genei-aVs Office, U. S. A. Hampton, 'Wade, jr. Mentioned 439 Hanson, Roger W. Assignments to command 449 Mentioned 2G, 179, 306, 399, 419, 430, 431, 435, 438, 439, 448, 449, 456, 509 Hanvey, G. M. Mentioned 414,406 Hardee, William J. Assignments to com maud 393 Assumes command of 2d Corps, Army of tlie Mississippi 40£ Correspondence witli Braxton Bragg 495 Mentioned 49,59,139,150,153, 180, 183, 192, 242, 245, 246, 248, 249, 254, 255, 208, 3H5, 388, 393, 395, 411, 412, 416, 417, 419-421, 423, 433, 439, 446-449, 455, 450, 458, 464, 469, 495, 496, 503 Harding, A. C. Mentioned 397 Hardy, L. T. Mentioned 492 Harker, Charles G. Mentioned 27 Harkie, C. B. Mentioned 414,466 Harkins, M. For correspondence, etc., see Alabama, Citizens of. Harkinson, David. Mentioned 361 Harlan, John M. Correspondence with Kennett, John 48 Kosecrans, W. S 324,336 Mentioned 05,78,129,136,137,144,151, 156. 185, 230-239, 250, 259, 280, 281, 2-6, 291, 296, 304, 320, 323, 324, 326, 329 Harmon, Oscai- F. Mentioned 305 Harper, R. W. Mentioned 413 Hartman, Daniel H, Mentioned : 506 Hartranft, Abraham. Mentioned 506 Harris, A. Mentioned 413 Harris, D. B. Mentioned 443 Harris, Isham G. Mentioned 26,426 Harris, Joseph E. Mentioned Ill Harris, Skidmore. Mentioned 413 Harrison, John H. Mentioned 361 Harrison, Thomas. Mentioned 427,432,448 Hart, John R. Mentioned 414,466 Hart, William. Mentioned 366,507 Hartha'v^ay, Thomas N. Meutioued 361 Hartley, John M. Mentioned 361 Hartley, William A. Mentioned 361 Hartsuff, George L. Mentioned 150 Hartzell, Bdvirin. Mentioned 365,507 ' Harvie, Edi^in J. Mentioned 439 Hasoall, Milo S. Mentioned 148,213,295,314 Hastings, David H. Mentioned 347 Halves, Richard. Correspondence witli Davifs, Jefferson 490 Hawliins, H 451 War Department, C. S u 451 Hawkins, A. Leroy. Mentioned 361 540 INDEX. Faee. Ha'wkins, Hiram. Correspondeuoe with Richard Hawes 451 Mentioned 390,408,409,451 Hav^kins, Pierce B. Correspondence with Thomas L. Crittenden 70 Mentioned 70 Hawkins, 'W. H. Mentioned 109,113 Hawkins, 'William S. Mentioned 445, 458, 460 Hawley, C. G. Mentioned 289 Haydeu, Charles L. Mentioned 505 Hayden, James R. Mentioned 304 Hays, 'William H. Mentioned 304 Hazeland, A. Correspondence with W. S. Rosecrans 165 Hazen, 'W. B. Correspondence with Crittenden, Thomas L 253 Palmer, John M 276 Mentioned 211,252,253,268,276,310,337 Head, J. F. Correspondence with Boyle, Jeremiah T 88 Surgeon-General's Office, U. S. A 80 Mentioned 84 Headly, George F. Mentioned 505 Heffley, 'William A. Mentioned 365,500 Heiman, A. Mentioned 99 Helling, Henry. Mentioned 506 Helm, B. H. Mentioned 417,488,508 Henderson, James M. Mentioned 288 Henderson, Robert A. Mentioned 507 Henderson, R. J. Mentioned 413 Henderson, Thomas J. Mentioned 288 Henry, Aubrey. Mentioned 301 Henry, Samuel R. Mentioned 507 Henvis, Jacob G. Mentioned 361 Hepburn, 'W. P. Mentioned 94,215 Herbert, Bowman. Mentioned 358,301,365 Hergeshimer, William H. Men tioned 506 Herring, Silas F. Mentioned 507 Hersh, Paul. Mentioned 506 Hescock, Henry. Mentioned 196 Heth, Henry. Assignments to command 410,461,499 Correspondence with Samuel Jones 456 Mentioned 410,412,414,425,401,466,475,499,503 He'wett, John M. Mentioned 259 Hewitt, EU. Mentioned 365,607 . Hewitt, Jacob. Mentioned 365, 507 He^witt, Jacob R. Mentioned 507 He'witt, James 'W. Mentioned 431 Hew^itt, J. Randolph. Mentioned 351 Higgins, T. H. Mentioned 890 Hildebrand, George 'W. Mentioned 506 Hildeburn, Samuel. Mentioned 377 Hill, 'W. E. Correspondence with Joseph Wheeler 455 Hiltner, Edwin L. Mentioned 361 INDEX. 541 Page. Hilty, Joseph. Mentioned 506 Hinchman, Charles S. Mentioned 505 Hinckley, Dr. Mentioned 142 Hindmau, T. C. Mentioned 99 Hirst, Henry D. Mentioned 505 Hirst, John C. Mentioned 365,500 Hitchius, Alonzo. Mentioned 361 Hobson, Edward H. Correspondence witli J. Fitch 259 Mentioned 243,250,289 Hobson, 'William E. Mentioned 289 Hoffinan, 'William. Correspondence with Horatio G.Wright 82 Mentioned 82 Hoke, George N. Mentioned 507 Holden, Le-sri H. Mentioned 84, 88 Holeman, A. 'W. Mentioned 289 Holland, B.H. Mentioned 504 Hollings^^orth, E. 'W. Correspondence with John Kennett 42 Hollopeter, J. L. Mentioned 311 Hollo'way, Junius B. Correspondence with 'W. S. Rosecrans 25 Mentioned 25 Holmes, David. Mentioned 505 Holmes, Theophilus H. Correspondence with Joseph E.Johnston 480 Mentioned 26, 176, 424, 435-437,441, 444, 460, 4(>3, 495 Holmes, 'William H. Mentioned 414 Holt, Ii. B. Mentioned 507 Hood, A. 'W. Mentioned 358,365 Horn, Abraham. Mentioned 507 Horn, John V. Mentioned 506 Hoskins, 'William A. Mentioned 2b2, 289, 294, 296, 304 Hospitals. Comninnications from Bragg, Braxton 455 Wright, Horatio G 85 See also Blind Asylum, Louisville, Ky., and U. S. Marine Hosirilal, Louis- rille, Ey. Hough, Benjamin. Mentioned ?>6l Hough, Edwin 'W. Mentioned 361, 365 Hough, Oliver. Mentioned 5506 Hough, 'William. For correspondence, etc., see Alabama, Citizens of. Houk, Leonidas C. Correspondence with W. S. Rosecrans 131 Mentioned •' 304 Houlsworth, James. Mentioned 361 Houston, Joseph. Mentioned 361 Houston, J. H. Mentioned 361 Houston, 3a™uel. Mentioned 361 Howard, A. P. Mentioned 358 Howard, James R. Mentioned 414,432 Howe, David F. Mentioned ^^ Hubbell, Johnson. Mentioned •^"7 Huey, John A. Mentioned ' •• 361 Huger, D. E. For porrespoudence as A, A. G., see Jones M. Withers, 542 INDEX. Page. Hull, James S. Mentioned 304 Humphrey, George. Mentioned 303 Humphrey, Thomas. Mentioned 507 Humphreys, J. T. Mentioned 413 Hundley, D. R. Mentioned 413 Hunt, Ellwood H. Mentioned 3()1 Hunt, Thomas H. Mentioned 431,50i> Hunter, David. Mentioned 30 Hunter, David A. Mentioned 500 Hunter, John T. Mentioned 289,316 Hunter, Morton C. Mentioned 304 Hurst, Braden. Mentioned 351 , 507 Illinois, Governor of. Covrcspondcnce Avith Horatio G. Wright 235 IlUuois Troops. Mentioned. Artillery, hjght— Batteries : Chicago Board of Trade, 73, 70, 120, 132, 17G, 225,285,344. Regiments: 1st ( Batteries), K.,289; M, 40,289; 2d {Bat- teries), I, 305. Cavalry — Battalions : McClernand's Body-guard, 290. Companies : Scham- beck's,,290; Sherer's, ll'O. Regiments: 17th, 200. laiiiutry— Regiments: 10th, 30.">, 359 ; 16th, 305; 19th, 24th, 304 ; 58th, 290 ; 60th, 305; 78th, 289, 343 ; 80th, 305 ; 83d, 151 ; 85th, 86th, 305 ; 87th, 03; 89th, 15; 92d, 96th, 174,288; 98th, 305; 102d,237; 107th, 289; 112th, 115th, 288 ; 123d, 213, 305 ; 125th, 305; 129th, 146,214,289,316. Imhoff, Edward B. Mentioned 356 Imhoff, Bd-ward H. Mentioned 357 Indiana. Ali'airs in, generally. Communications from Indiana, Governor of. 294,297 Indiana, Governor of. Correspondence with War Department, U. S 294,297 Wright, Horatio G 52,231 Indiana Troops. Mentioned. Artillery, Light— Barter/es ; 4th, 304 ; 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, 305 ; 21st, 288, 316. Cavalry— ffe^/Vne/jfs .• 2d, 78, 110, 305, 333 ; 3d, 19C; 4th, 4G, 52, 62, 149, 150, 289 ; 5th, 52, 149, 150, 167, 239. Infantry— ^e^/znente ; 10th, 304; 17th, 305; 33d, 174, 288; 37th, 304; 38th, 42d, 303; 65th, 62, 63; 68th, 296; 72d, 305; 74th, 304; 75th, 305; 80th, 289; 82d, 304 ; 84th, 289; 85th, 174,288; 87th, 304; 88th, 303 ; lOlst, 305. Ingram, John. Mentioned 399,431 For correspondence as A. A. G., see B. F. Cheatham. Innes, WilUam P. Mentioned 249,315 Inspector-General's OfSce, TJ. S. A. Correspondence with Adjutant-General's Office, XJ. S. A 345, 373, ,374 Anderson Cavalry ;}51 Austin, H. C 363 Martin, John A 362 Tiutsman, Henry 358 Vezin, A 3(51 Intercourse. See Trade at, d Intercourse. lo'wa Troops. Mentioned. Cavalry — Regiments: 5th, 152. Irvine, James. For correspondence, etc., see Alabama, Citizens of . Irwin, 'William E. Mentioned 507 Irwin, 'W. Smith. Mentioned 289 Isett, I. H, Mentioned , --r^^ • 506 INDEX. 643 Page. Zsett, J. Henry. Mentioned 356,357,507 Jaok, Thomas M. Correspondence with Leonidas Pnlk 482 For correspondence as A. A. G. , see Leonidas Folk. Jackson, John K. Mentioned 403, 419, 430, 446, 439, 503 Jackson, John W. Mentioned .' 506 Jackson, Joseph R. Mentioned 500 Jacobs, Henry H. Mentioned 507 Jacoby, Philip S. Mentioned 505 Jameson, Wilbur F. Mentioned ,507 Jamison, John. Mentioned 359, 365 Jamison, Samuel R. Mentioned 505 Jenkins, A. G. Correspondence with Samuel Jones 472,474 Mentioned 471,474 Jenkins, Charles R. Mentioned 361 Jenkins, Jesse. Mentioned , 507 Jenkins, W. Correspondence with Quartermaster-General's OfiSce, U. S. A 339 Mentioned 219,250,331,332,338 Job, John Jay. Mentioned 507 Johns, Albert M. Mentioned 507 Johnson, Abda. Mentioned 413 Johnson, Andrew. Correspondence with Abraham Lincoln 50,70,309,312,317 Mentioned 167,168,228 Johnson, Bev. Mentioned 400 Johnson, Bushrod R. Mentioued 254,403,419 Johnson, David C. Mentioned 507 Johnson, Ed'ward. Mentioned 387 Johnson, Edward W. Meutioued 506 Johnson, H. Mentioned 3.")8, 365 Johnson, Harry C. Mentioned 505 Johnson, Henry C. Mentioned 505 Johnson, J. A. W. Mentioned 413 Johnson, J. B. Mentioned 177 Johnson, John W. Mentioned 506 Johnson, Joshua. Mentioned 50C Johnson, Richard W. Assignments to command 340 Mentioned 196,240,267,269,270,284,314,340,343 Johnson, Samuel F. Mentioned 165, 187 Johnson, Thomas. Mentioned 390 Johnston, George D. Mentioned 431 Johnston, Joseph E. Assignments to command 423 Assumes command of the Department of the West 439 Correspondence with Adjutant and Inspector General's Office, C. S. A 424, 435-438, 440, 441, 444, 463, 466-468, 472, 484, 485, 487, 489, 495, 498, 499 Barteau, C. R 491 Bragg, Braxton 437, 452, 466, 469, 472, 475-477 482, 488, 489, 491, 492 Davis, Jefferson 459,487,489 Ewel), Benjamin S ' 463,479,487,494,503 Holmes, Theophilus H - , 460 Ordnance Department, C, S, A ■. 437 544 INDEX. Page. Johnston, Joseph E. — Continued. Correspondence with Pemberton, .John C 437,440 Eoddey, P. D 491 Smith, E. Kirby 462,473 Smitb, Martin L 454 Geographical command of. See West, Department of the. Mentioned 8, 1 1 , 16, 19, y6, 41, 156, 166, 180, 323, 423, 424, 432, 450, 460, 484 Staff. Anuoiincemeuts of 439 Johnston, Joseph E., Mrs. Mentioned 463 Johnston, J. Stoddard. For correspondence as A. D. C, see Braxton Bragg. Johnston, Walter S. Mentioned 361 Johnston, "W. T. Mentioned 361 Jones, Edmund B. Mentioned 361 Jones, Hugh R. Mentioned 361 Jones, H. C. Mentioned 311 Jones, James G-. Mentioned 185,303 Jones, Marshall L. Mentioned 507 Jones, Samuel. Correspondence with Adjutant and Inspector General's OfiBce, C. S. A 473,479,481,490 Corns, J. M 472 Davies, T. W. W 481,483 Floyd, John B 471,478 Hetb, Henry 456 Jenkins, A. G 472, 474 McCausland, John 478 Marshal), Humphrey 468, 470, 471, 474, 476, 481 Smith, E. Kirby 468,471, 475,480, 4il, 487,491 War Department, C. S 47.3,478 Wharton, G. C 478 Mentioned 26,395,403,410,473,484,508 Jones, Thomas A. Mentioned 506 Jones, Thomas M. Mentioned 420 Jordan, Thomas J. Mentioned 288, 316 Jordon, Robert H. Mentioned 361 Judah, H. M. Mentioned 343 Just, R. F. Mentioned 311 Kain, W. C. Mentioned 466 Kammerling, Gustave. Mentioned '. 304 Kansas Troops. Mentioned. Infantry — Regiments : 8th, 305. Kansner, B. T. For correspondence, etc., see Alabama, Citizens of. Kansner, George W. For correspondence, etc., see Alabama, Citizens of. Kautz, August V. Mentioned 290 Keely, "Wilfred H. Correspondence with Alexander McCauley 368 Mentioned 365,505 Keith, M. R. Correspondence with Quincy A. Gillraore 162 Kell, John. Mentioned 303 KeUey, Benjamin F. Mentioned 289,337 Kelly, Joseph J. Mentioned 289 Kelly, Reynold F. Mentioned 507 Kelly, T, J, Mentioned i 311 INDEX. 545 Page, Kelly, William. Mentioned 191 Eelsey, Samuel A. Mentioned 507 Kelton, J. C. For correspondence as A. A. G., see Army Headquarters. Kemiard, J. M. Mentioned 502 Kennett, John. Correspondence with Crittenden, Thomas L 34,41,47,48,55,59,71 Harlan, John M 48 HoUingsworth, E. W 42 McCook, Edward M 78 Eosecrans, W. S 7,21,41,42,66,78,336 Thomas, George H 42,47,48 Mentioned 12, 15, 17-19, 22, 23, 28-31, 33, 38, 40, 43, 45, 40, 55, 58, 65, 66 Kentucky. Assessments, etc. Communications from Horatio G. Wright 51 Enforcement of conscription act. Communications from War Depart- ment, C. S 392 Invasion of, Aug. 16-Oct. 24, 1862. See Ferryville, Ey., Battle of, Oct. 8, 1862. Irregularities of Provost-Marshals in. Communications from Boyle, Jeremiah T 96 Dent, Henry 95 Wright, Horatio G 94 Legislature, and officials of. Communications from Army Headquarters 308 Wright, Horatio G 282,287 Military departments embracing '. 423 Morgan's Second Raid, Dec. 22, 1862-Jan 2, 1863. Communications from Anderson, J. B 219 Boyle, Jeremiah T 180,200,229,230,280,281,266,291,293,294,296 Bragg, Braxton 476 Bruce, S. D 209 Bruch, Sam 205,219,259,285 Fry, Speed S 201,202,210,237,238,250 Granger, Roberts 211,250,290 Hobson, E. H 2.39 MansoD, Mahlon D 210,251 Paine, E. A , 336 Reynolds, Joseph J 217,218,225-227,229,230,236 Rosecrans, W. S 180,200,202-205,208, 210, 212-214, 216, 217,219, 222, 225, 226, 229-233, 236-238, 240, 250, 272, 336 Smith, G. P 212,214 Stanley, D. S 214 Thomas, GeorKO H 205,214 Wright, Horatio G 208, 213, 230-234, 239, 240, 243, 251, 252, 259, 260, 273, 274, 281, 286 See also Dec. 25, 18G2. Green's Chapel, Ey. SMrmiah near. 26, 1862. Bacon Creek, Ey. Skirmish at. Also Mitchell to Eosecrans, p. 275. Resolution of thanks of Congress to John H. Morgan and his com- mand 504 Operations in. June 10-Oct. 31, 1862. See Eentucky. Invasion of, Aug. 16-0c«. 24, 1862. 35 E R— YOL XX, PT II 546 INDEX. Pace. Kentucky — Continued. Operations in. Nov. 1, 1862-Jan. 20, 1863. Communications from Army Headquarters 234 Baird, Absalom 174 Boyle, JeremiahT 8,14,40 Dils, John, jr 310 Granger, Gordon 79 Hawes, K 451 Hawkins, H 451 Eosecrans, W. S 10,16,17,40,57,78 Wright, Horatio G 17,24, 34, 37, 40, 53, 62-64, 76, 79, 89, 97, 119, 134, 197, 196, 333, 334 See also Kentucky. Moryan'a Second Said in, Dec. 22, Ib62-Ja«. 2, 1863. Ee-enforcemeiits for. Communications from Horatio G. Wright.. .52,57,260,274 U. S. Marine Hospital at Louisville 51 Kentucky, Army of. Orders, General, series 1862 : No. 9, 162. Organization, strength, etc., Jan. 10, 1803 315,316 Kentucky, Governor of. Correspondence with Horatio G. Wright 34,53 Kentucky Troops. Mentioned. (Confederate.) Artillery, Light— Barter/es ; Cobb's, 399,431,456; Corbett's, 414 ; Graves', 399, 400, 431. Cavalry — Battalions: Breckinridge's, 414, 428 j Camrou's Mounted Rifles, 394 ; 2d Mounted Rifles, 390 ; 3d Mounted Rifles, 394, 400. Companies: Shavvhan's, 390. Regiments: 2d (X»w*re*), 218, 414,428 ; 2dt (Woodward), 114,171, 187, 2,58, 431; 3d (Butler), 412,415; 6th, 394,431; 7th, 414 ; 8th, 414, 431 ; 11th, 414. Infantry— fle^//re/;fs ; 1st, 390; 2d, 419, 431, 4,56; 4th, 419, 431, 456, 497; 5th (HaxvUns), 390, 394 ; 5tht (Man), 389 ; 6th, 9th, 419, 431, 456 ; 11th, $ 390. Kentucky Troops. Mentioned. (Union.) Artillery, Light— fiatter/es ; A, B, 304. Cavalry— ffes'/Vnente ; 1st, 333; 2d, 196, 304, 333; 3d, 266; 4th, 30, 47, 90, 99, 125, 132, 147, 289, 316, 319, 333 ; 5th, 47, 136, 192, 305, 3.59; 6th, 53, 57, 63, 127, 134, 167, 174, 288, 296, 316, 333, 343 ; 7th, 288, 316, 333 ; 8th, 14, 30, 120, 152, 167, 269, 333, 337 ; 9th, 03, 175, 289, 290, 343 ; 10th, 134, 288, 2c9, 316; 11th, 333; 12th, 63, 127, 289; 14th, 288. Infantry— fle^/men/s.- 3d, 246, 249; 4th, 10th, 304; 12th, 289, 304,343; 13th, 289; 14th, 288; 15th, 90,303; 16th, 289, 343; 17th, 14,16,30,116, 120, 125, 131, 289; 18th, 288, 342; 20th, 104, 316; 24th, 288, 342; 26th, 44, 90, 250, 289, 31C ; 27th, .'283 ; 28th, 30, 289 ; 33d, 34th, 289. Kerchival, Private. Mentioned 142,155 Kerr, Mr. Mentioned 363 Ketler, Charles C. Mentioned 365,507 Keyser, Benjamin F. Mentioned 361 Kimber, John, jr. Correspondence with War Department, U. S 302 Kimber, 'William H. Mentioned 505 King, David C. Mentioned 506 King, John H. Correspondence with W. S. Kosecrans 131 Mentioned 132,304 King, Nathan. Mentioned 361 Kiuter, George 'W. Mentioned 506 Kintigh, Anthony R. Mentioned 507 * OrigiDMlly Jobn H. Morgan's regimeut. J Disbauded in Oct.. 1862. t Organized Dec. 9 , 1862. { Afterward 13th Cavalry. INDEX. 547 Pago. Klrby, Byron. Mentioned 215 For coirespondence a.s A. D. C, see W. S. liosecrans. Kirk, Charles H. Mentioned 506 Kirk, E. N. Mentioned 196 Ease, ■William C. Mentioned 65,66 Kitzmiller, Jacob. Mentioned 506 Klein, Robert. Mentioned 196 Knight, Septimus N. Mentioned 361 Koesterer, Francis J. Mentioned 506 Kolb, R. F. Mentioned 414,466 Koszta, Martin. Mentioned , 168 Kough, J. M. Mentioned 358,365 Kramer, Adam. Mentioned 507 Kreider, John B. Mentioned 506 Kurtz, J. D. For correspondence, etc., see Engineer Department, U. S. A. Lamar, T. B. Mentioned 439,463 Lambert, Bruce. Mentioned 356,357,506 Lambom, Charles B. Correspondence with William J. Palmer 378 Lamboru, Bphraim. Mentioned 507 Landrum, G. W. Mentioned 311 Lane, Captain. Mentioned 140 Lane, Mr. Mentioned ■ 248,268 Lane, George 'W. Mentioned 80 Larmer, S. P. Mentioned 468 Larned, Charles T. Mentioned 91,307 Lashell, James A. Mentioned 351,505 Latrobe, H. B. Mentioned 414 Lauck, James F. Mentioned 289 Laughridge, John A. Mentioned 506 Laws, George C. Mentioned 507 Larson, Orris A. Mentioned 303 LaTwton, George H. Mentioned 361 Leadbetter, Danville. Mentioned 405,443 Lee, Robert B. Correspondence with Adjutant and Inspector General's Office, C. S. A 425 Mentioned 26,79,499 Lee, G. VT. Mentioned 466 Lee, J. G. Mentioned 358,365 Leedum, Isaac. Mentioned 361 Le Favour, H. Mentioned - 288 Lennig, Nicholas. Mentioned 505 Levris, James K. Mentioned 361 Lewis, John D. Mentioned 506 Lewis, Josiah. Mentioned 361 Lewis, Joseph H. Mentioned 431 Lewis, Samuel A. Mentioned 506 Levris, William B. Mentioned 10,11 Liddell, St. John R. Mentioned 254,419 Lillard, N. J. Mentioned 414 Lincoln, Abraham. Correspondence with Dix, John A 308 Johnson, Andrew 50,70,309,312,317 Mcntionrd .6, 91, 94, 117, \1?,, 167. 171, 179, 282,287, 308, 311, 317,318, 327, 352, .368, 384 548 INDEX. Page. Lingeriield, John, jr. Mentioned 507 Iiingle, Harvey S. Mentioned 507 Lingle, Lycurgus G. Mentioned 507 Link, Ferdinand G. Mentioned 506 Iiister, Frederick W. Mentioned 304 Little, Joseph D. Mentioned 505 Livengood, Samuel. Mentioned 361 Lloyd, James H. Mentioned - 506 Loan, %Villiani. Mentioned - 507 Locke, E. Enoch. Mentioned 356,357 Locke, J. R. Mentioned 361 Logan, Stuart. Mentioned 505 Lonabaugh, Joseph R. Mentioned S05 Long, Eli. Mentioned 246 Long, ■William. Mentioned 506 Longmire, Joseph W. Mentioned 507 Longneokei A.J. Mentioned - 351 Longshore, Clarence S. Mentioned 507 Lougstreet, James. Mentioned 323,334 Loomis, C. O. Mentioned 311 Lord, Simon, jr. Mentioned 506 Louder, George P. Mentioned 361 Louisiana. Military departments embracing 423 Louisiana Troops. Mentioned. Artillery, l,\ght— Battalions : 'Washington (^Companies), 5th, 448,456,458, 499; Robinson's,* 414. Cavalry— Com/3a/i/es; Miller's Rangers, 394. Regiments: 1st, 414, 427, 430, 477. Infantry — Battalions: 14th Sharpshooters, 448, 458. Regiments: 1st (J?»j- M/flis),418, 431; 13th, 16th, 20th, 25th, 420.448, 456,458. Love,R. G. A. Mentioned 414,466 Lovell, Mansfield. Mentioned 423 Lo-we, Andrew E. Mentioned 506 Lowe, W. "W. Correspondence with Daviee, T. A 258 Eosecrans, W. S 100, 132, 140, 143, 148, 151. 155, 173, 182, 188, 195. 211, 322 Mentioned 187,324,397 Lowrey , M. P. Mentioned 460 Lo'wrie, J. A. For correspondence as A. A. G., see' James S. Negley. Lucy, Jackson A. Mentioned 290 Lukens, George W. Mentioned 505 Lush, AATiUiamN. Mentioned 361 Lutz, J. S. Mentioned 311 Lynam,T. H. Mentioned 431 Lynch, Edwrard E. Mentioned 507 Lynch, William F. Mentioned 290 Lyon, Arthur P. Mentioned 507 Lythgoe, A. J. Mentioned 432 McAlester, Miles D. Mentioned 97,120 McAllister, Henry, jr. Mentioned 507 McCarter. Gorton T. Mentioned 361 MoCarty, Boyd Y. Mentioned 361 McCarty, Francis. Mentioned ; 506 * Attached to let Louisiana Cavalry. INDEX. 549 Page. McCauley, Alexander. Correspondeuce ■with Geary, Harry M 368 Keely, Wilfred H .' 368 Morris, Oscar B 368 Paul, M. Cooper 368 WilsoD, Walter G 368 Mentioned 363 McCausland, John. Correspondence ^Tith Samuel Jones 478 McCIemand, John A. Mentioned 308 McClimg, H. L. "W. Mentioned 466 McClure, ■WiUiam G. Mentioned 356,357,506 McConnell, J. T. Mentioned 413 McConnell, Thomas O. Mentioned , 507 McConnico, Major. Mentioned 280 McCook, Alexander McD. Assignments to command 11,311 Correspondence ■with Bragg, Braxton 114 Crittenden, Thomas L 31,192,269 Davis, Jefferson C 189,275 Fisher, Horace N ! 254 Morgan, James D 55 Eosecrans, AV. S 10,12,14,15,22,29,33,38,139,146,172,175,182,183, 188, 189, 192, 195, 203, 218, 220-224, 240, 245, 246, 254, 255, 266-268, 312, 381 Sheridan, Philip H 91,147,166 Stanley, D. S 256,268 Thomas, George H 248,2E6 Mentioned 8,9, 11-13, 17, 20, 22, 24, 28, .31, 32,35,38,61, 100, 113, 115, 121, 126, 147, 148, 158, 192, 196, 218, 221, 222, 241, 242, 244, 245, 247-249, 256-258, 264, 265, 267, 276-278, 284, 293, 306, 311, 314, 315, 340, 343, 345, 383- McCook, Daniel. Mentioned 305 McCook, Ed'w^ard M. Correspondeuce with John Kennett 78 Mentioned • ''8 McCord, J. E. Mentioned 358,365 McCormick, H. C. Mentioned 358,365 McCormick, James. Mentioned 507 McCo'wn, John P. Mentioned 1-, 17, 24, 255, 258, 319, .388, 398, 410, 412, 413, 455, 462-464, 468, 469, 492, 500, 501 McCray, T. H. Mentioned 413 McDonald, Jame^ C. Mentioned 361 McDonald, Willisun H. Mentioned 361 McDo^OT-ell, Allison. Mentioned 351,356,357,505 McDo-weU, Joseph A. Mentioned 431 McDov^ell, William P. For correspondence as A. A. A. G., see Lovell E. Eouaseau. MoFall, G. Mentioned 289 McFarlane, John P. Mentioned '. 506 McGee, William. Mentioned 507 McGinley, Charles. Mentioned 361 McHenry, John H., jr. Mentioned 16, 113, 114, 125, 127 Mclntire, William T. B. Mentioned 303 Mcintosh, S. M. Mentioned 392 Ma'ck, O. A. Mentioned 311 550 INDEX. Page. Maokall, W. W. Mentioned 389,403,405 Mackay, A. J. Mentioned 272,311 McKee, John. Mentioned '■^^^ McKlnney, David. Mentioned ..'. 507 McKenzie, G. "W. Mentioned 415,466 McKibbin, J. C. Mentioned ^ 317 IVIcKiustry, Alexander. Mentioned 431 McLaughlin, John. Mentioned 506 Mclieau, N. H. Correspondence with Horatio G. Wright 104,107 For correspondence as A. A. G., see Horatio G. Wright. McMilleu, "William L. Mentioned 290 McMurry, J. A. Mentioned 413 McMynn, John G. Mentioned 303 McNair, Alexander. Mentioned 506 McNair, E. Mentioned 412,413,492,500 McNary, Mr. Mentioned 184 McNay, Jasper P. Mentioned 361 MoNay, Ne'wton B. Mentioned — ' 361 McQuilkin, Robert. Mentioned 272 MoSpadden, S. K. Mentioned 4M McTyer, "W. A. Mentioned 413 MoVey, Lindley D. Mentioned 361 Magee, Charles B. Mentioned 507 Magee, David W. Mentioned 305 Maney, George. Mentioned 418 Manigault, A.M. Mentioned 419,432,469,503,509 Manson, Mahlon D. Correspondence with W. S. Eosecrans 216,251,272 Mentioned 213,222,237,285,289,293,314,316,335,344 Maple, Thomas S. Mentioned 356,378 Margrave, G. R. Mentioned 466 Marion, William J. Mentioned 361 Marker, Augustus "W. Mentioned... 507 Markley , Augustus. Mentioned 361 Marshall, Edward. Mentioned 356,357,506 Marshall, Humphrey. Command of, embraced in tile Department of East Tennessee 499 Correspondence with Adjutant and Inspector General's Office, C.S. A 405 .Tones, Samuel 468,470,471,474,476,481 Smith, E. Kirby 480 War Department, C.S 384-380, 388, 389, 392,.394, 397, 400, 407, 450 Mentioned 98,119,172, 198, 310, .'597, 457, 468, 471-473, 475, 478, 480, 481, 483, 484, 487, 489-491, 499 Marshall, John G. Mentioned 507 Marshall, John Knox. Mentioned 506 Marshall, W. R. Mentioned 414 Martin, John A. (Colonel.) Correspondence with Inspector-General's Ofifice, U. S. A ". 362 Mitchell, R. B 364 Martin, John A. (Private.) Mentioned 506 Martin, James R. Mentioned 361 Martin, John M. Mentioned 414,466 Martin, Oliver. Mentioned ■.... 507 INDEX. 651 Page. Maryland Troops. Mentioned. (Confederate.) Artillery, Light^fla«er;es .- Sd, 414. Mason, A.P. Mentioned 439 Mason, Henry F. Mentioned 359,365,506 Mason, M. J. M. For correspondence, as A. A. A. G., Bee N. B. Fairest. Mason, R. M. Mentioned 482 Mastin, Charles J. Mentioned 465 Mather, Comly J. Mentioned 505 Matthews, Stanley. Mentioned 37, 38, 139, r40, 152 Mazey, Samuel B. Assignineuts to command 448, 449 Mentioned 448,449,508 Maxwell, Cicero. Mentioned 289,310 Maxwell, G. T. Mentioned 414,466 May, A. J. Mentioned 1 389 Maynard, Horace. Correspondence -with Army Headquarters 167, 178, 313, 319 Mentioned 313 Meals, Joseph. Mentioned 506 Mears, Joseph B. Mentioned 505 Megee, Andrew. Mentioned 507 Meeker, E. J. Mentioned 311 Megonegal, M. E. Mentioned 361 Mehl, Edwin M. Mentioned 505 Meigs, Montgomery C. Mentioned 327,331 For correspondence, etc., see Quartermastcr-General'e Office, U. S. A. Mendenhall, John. Mentioned 71 Merrill, Jesse. Mentioned 216,285,315,344 Mersham, Charles. Mentioned 214 Messenger, James. Mentioned 507 Messer, N. Mentioned 365 Metzgar, L. R. Mentioned 358,365 Metzler, J. H. Mentioned 361 Mewhirter, Benjamin P. Mentioned 507 Michigan Troops. Mentioned. Artillery, Ught— Batteries : Ist, 304; 4th, 5th, 305; 6th, 76, 116, 289, 316. Ca.-va.liy— Regiments : 2d, 40, 126, 127, 140, 288, 316, 343 ; 4th, 47, 70, 71, 211 ; 7th, 127, 135. Engineers— ffe^/mente; 1st, 13, 38, 43, 46, 272, 315, 362. Infa.ntTy—Begiments: 9th, 30,46, 125, 277, 314, 343; 10th, 305; 11th, 304; 14th, 305; 18th, 286, 288; 19th, 174,288; 22d, 288; 23d, 60, 289, 316; 25th, 289, 296. Michler, Nathaniel.. Mentioned 115,215 Middleton, Edwin, jr. Mentioned 507 Middle Tennessee. Operations in, Nov. 1, 1862-Jan. 20, 1863. Communications from Adj utant and Inspector General's Office, C. S. A 384, 385, 387, 389, 405, 410, 444, 495 Anderson, J. B - 14 Aimy Headquarters 117,123,194,307,332 Bowen, JobnW 10.3,323 Bovle, Jeremiah T 89,103,104,107,125,148,186 Bragg, Braxton 386-388, 393, 394, 400, 402, 403, 410, 411, 415, 416, 421, 423, 424, 427-429, 432-434, 438, 439, 444, 447, 450, 452, 457, 488, 489, 492 Breckinridge, 'jolinC '- 388, .393, 402,411,415,420,436,454 552 INDEX. Page. Middle Tennessee. Operations in, Nov. 1, 1862-Jan. 20, 1863— Continued. Communications fiom Bruce, Sanders D 4,99,102,113,125 •Bruch, Sam 24,74,218 Byrd, Robert K 165 Cave City, Ky., Operator at 186 Clift, William 121 Crittenden, Thomas L 17-19, 27, 31, 34, 37, 41, 44, 45, 47, 48, 53-55, 58, 59, 67, 70, 71, 192, 195, 204, 210, 310 Davis, Jefferson 449 Davis, Jefferson C 189 Dodge, G. M 335 Engineer Department, C. S. A 443 Flynt, George E 196 Forrest, N. B 404,411,435 Fry, Speeds 21,28,307,3)9 Granger, R. S 126, 132, 146, 155 Grant, U. S 188 Hale, J. D 107 HaJl, A. S 103,118 Hardee, William J 402,426,460 Harlan, John M 48 Hazeland, A 1(!5 Hill, W. E 455 HoUingsworth, E. W 42 Hollo-way, Junius B 25 Johnson, R. W 340 Johnston, Joseph E 441,444,482,487,489,491,494,495 Kennett, John 47 Lincoln, Abraham 309,312 McCook, Alexander McD 12, 15, 22, 33, 146, 175, 183, 189, 192 McCook, Edward M 78 McLean, N. H 104,107 ■ Mitchell, R. B 320,321,323,329,340,341 Moore, A. B 126 Morgan, James D 55 Morgan, John H 427 Navy Department U. S 342 Negley, James S 41, 49, 59, 99, 172, 176, 184, 188, 190, 196, 211 Nocquet, James 398 Palmer, John M 211,337 Patterson, W 47 Pennock, A. M 345 Polk, Leonidas 435 Rosecrans, W. S 3,7-10,12-15,17,19-21,23,25,27- 29, 35, 36, 3S-47, 49, 53, 55, 57-60, 62, 64-67, 73-75, 77, 78, 88-92, 99, 100, 103- 108, 110, 113-115, 118-120, 124, 127, 129-131, 130-139, 143-148, 150-153, 155, 156, 172, 176, 177, 179, 183-186, 188-195. 201-204, 209, 212, 213, 215, 218, 234, 301, 308, 310, 312, 317-320, 332, 323, 325, 326, 389, 334, 335, 337, 339-342, 345 Rousseau, Lovell H 127 Sheridan, Philip H 91,147,166 •Sidell, W. H 10 Smith, E. Kirby 396,398,410 Smith, George P , 146 Smith, William Sooy 11, 15 37 INDEX. 553 Pago, lliddle Tennesaee. Operations in, Nov. 1, 1862-Jan. 20, 1863— Continued. Commanications from Stanley, David S 319,321,323 Stevens, A. A 12,13 Thomas, George H 39, 42, 45, 46, 48, 55-57, 60, 61, 65, 66, 78, 92, 93, 100, 101, 128-131, 136-138, 144, 145, 151, 155, 156, 166, 173, 176, 177, 184, 190, 191,212 Truesdail, William 330 Van Cleve, H. P 210 Van Derveer, Ferdinand 157 War Department, C. S 387,502 War Department, U. S 307 Wharton, John A 438,441,445,448,452,458,461 Wright, Horatio G 50,51,73, 74, 76, 79, 90, 109, 115, 116, 119, 120. 126, 127, 197, 198, 332, 333, 337, 340, 342 Withers, Jones M 416,429 Zahm, Lewis 18,22,23,29 See also Dec. 15-16, 1862. Flags of truce. Violation of. 26, 1862-Jan. 5, 1863. Stone's River Campaign. Jan. 8-14, 1863. Wheeler's Said. Co-operation. Navy, U. S., with Army 273, 274, 282, 286, 291, 296, 297, 302, 308, 334, 335, 338, 339, 341, 342, 345 Rosecrans and Wright 24,34,44,50,51,73-75,91 Middle Tennessee, Army of. Artillery, condition of, etc 399,400 Attached to 1st Corps, Army of the Mississippi 393 Breckinridge, John C, assigned to command of the 393 Forrest, N. B., relieved from command of cavalry of 402 Orders, Special, series 1862: No. 18, 402; No. 21, 405. Wheeler, Joseph, assigned to command of cavalry in the 402 Mibalotzy, Geza. Mentioned 304 Miles, David. Mentioned 304 Military Commissions. Communications from Horatio G. Wright 101 Miller, Abraham C. Mentioned 507 Miller, Abram O. Mentioned 138,144,151,186,305 Miller, Emauuel S. Mentioned 507 Miller, Jacob W. Mentioned ■ 365,507 Miller, John B. Mentioned 40,289 MUler, JohnF. Mentioned 185,292,304 Miller, P. P. Mentioned 358,365 Milligan, Daniel M. Mentioned 361 Milligan, Jonas. Mentioned 3G1 Milroy, Robert H. Mentioned 289 Mills, Edward L. Mentioned 507 Mills, Thomas H. Mentioned 507 Miner, George G. Mentioned 288,316 Minnesota Troops. Mentioned. lufantTj— Regiments : 2d, 157,304. Minty, Robert H. G. Mentioned 32,34,37,38,70,74,204,211,212,361 Mish, George F. Mentioned 505 Mississippi. Military departments embracing 423 Operations in. See June 10, 1862-Jan.' 20, 1863. Northern 2!is8i8tipi)i. Operatio)i8 in. 554 INDEX. Pago. Mississippi, Army of the.* (Confederate. Bragg, Braxton, resumes command of the 393 Cavalry of, reorganized - 393 Hardee, William J., assigned to and assumes command of 2d Corps 393,402 Middle Tennessee, Army of. Attached to 1st Corps ' 393 List of general oflBcers absent and detached 508 Orders, Gener.al, series 1862: Corps: 1st (Divisions), Cheatham's, No. 13, 396 ; 2d, Nov. 13, 1862, 402. Organization, strength, etc., Nov. 2, 1862 385 Polk, Leouidas, assigned to command of 1st Corps 393 Reorganized - 393 Tyler, K. C, announced as Provost-Marshal 404 Wharton, John A., assigned to command of cavalry attached to yd Corps.. 393 Wheeler, Joseph, assigned to command of cavalry attached to 1st Corps.. 393 Mississippi and East Louisiana, Department of. Gardner, Franklin , assigned to duty in 449 Maxey, S. B., assigned to duty in 449 Re-enforcements for. Communicatious from Adjutant and Inspector General's Office, C. S. A 435 Bragg, Braxton 429,453 Johnston, Joseph E - 437 Pemberton, John C 432 Stevenson's division. Army of Tennessee, transferred to 453 Mississippi Central Railroad. Operations on, Oct. 31, 1862-Jan. 10, 1863. Communications from Adjutant and Inspector General's OfBce, C. S. A 440 Johnston, Joseph E 437,438,452,469 Pemberton, John C 437,438,440 Mississippi Troops. Mentioned. Cavalry — Companies : Blackburn's, 431. Infantry — Battalions: 9th Sharpshooters, 418,431. Regiments: 5th, 419; 7th, 419, 431 ; 8th, 419 ; 9th, 10th, 418, 431 ; 24th, 27th, 420, 448, 458 ; 29th, 418, 431; 30th, 420, 448, 458; 32d, 419, 426, 460; 33d,419; 34th, 420; 37th, 448,458; 41st, 420,448,458; 44th, 418,431. Missouri Troops. Mentioned. (Confederate.) Artillery, Light — Batteries: Barret's, 448, 458. Missouri Troops. Mentioned. (Union. ) Artillery, Light — Regiments: 1st (Batteries), G, 196. Cavalry — Regiments : 1st, 288, 316. Mitchell, Robert B. Correspondence with Dwyer, C 243 Fobes, George S 355 Martin, John A 364 Morgan, James D ..^.. 359 Eosecrans, W. S . . 256, 275, 308, 320, 321. 323-326, 329, 336, 339-342, 356, 357, 363 Stanley, David S 323 Tintsman, Henry O 357,358 Wagner, G. D 323 War Department, U. S 373,374 Mentioned 209, 210, 213, 220, 225, 228, 235, 245, ^46, 249, 253, 257, 284, 285, 299, 305, 306, 314, 322, 341, 343, 344, 347-349, 354, 357-359, 362, 370, 375 Mix. Frank "W. Mentioned 214< Moats, Josiah. Mentioned i. 507 * Of the Western Department. INDEX. 555 , Page. Monyer, William S. Mentioned 356,357 Montgomery, James H. M. Mentioned 301 Montgomery, J. T. Mentioned 399 433 Moody, Granville. Mentioned 304 Moody, Y. M. Mentioned 414,466 Moore, Absalom B. Correspondence with Ebenozer Dumont 126 Mentioned , j44 Moore, Jacob R. Mentioned 507 Moore, Jesse H. Mentioned ., 288 Moore, John. Mentioned 506 Moore, John E., et al. Correspondence with War Department, C. S 442,502 Moore, Robert S. Mentioned 305 Moore, 'William Ii. Mentioned 504 Moore, William S. Mentioned 507 More, George. Mentioned 445 Moredock, John. Mentioned 361 Morgan, George W. Correspondence with Horatio G. Wright 52 Mentioned 4,24,32,74,168 Morgan, James D. Correspondence with McCook, Alexander McD 55 Mitchell, R. B 359 Morgan, John H 110 Eosecrans, W. S 110,131 Wood, M. F 360 Mentioned 305,314,348,349,354,360,370 Morgan, John H. Correspondence with Morgan, James D 110 Wheeler, Joseph 427 Mentioned 3,4,7,8,12, 13, 15, 17-21, 23, 26, 27, 29, 30, 38, 45, 48, 54, 56, 62, 66, 67, 78, 89, 99, 101, 103, 104, 106, 108, 113, 119, 120, 127, 143, 156, 157, 166, 172, 173, 176, 177, 179, 180, 184, 186, 190, 191, 200-205, 208-211, 213, 214, 216-219, 222, 223, 225, 226, 229- 234, 236-240, 243, 245, 246, 249-252, 259, 260, 272-275, 280-282, 285, 286, 291, 293, 294, 296, 303, 319, 323, 330, 333, 336, 388, 391, 396, 411, 412, 414, 416, 418, 420, 422, 423, 427, 428, 433, 434, 439, 445, 446, 462, 476, 488, 499, 503, 504, 509 Eesolution of thanks of Congress to 504 Morgan, John T. Mentioned 291 Morris, Oscar B. Correspondence with Alexander McCauley 368 Morris, Josiah "W. Mentioned 507 Morris, William H. Mentioned 507 Morrison, J. J. Mentioned 402,414 Morrow, James M. Mentioned 187 Moses, S. A. Mentioned 399,431 Moss, A. "W. Mentioned 209 Morton, Annesley N. Mentioned 505 Morton, James St. C. Mentioned 44,64,215,225,285,306,315,344 Morton, John "W., jr. Mentioned 435 Morton, Oliver P. Mentioned 4,149, LW, 167,231,232,234,239,2.51,292,326 For correspondence, etc., see Indiana, Governor of. Mott, Samuel R. Mentioned , • 288,316 Moyer, James 'W. Mentioned 507 556 INDEX. Page. Mullin, William J. MeDtioned 506 Munday, Reuben. Mentioned 53,288,316 Munfordville, Ky., Operator at. Correspondence with C. Dwyer 243 Munitions of "War. Supplies of, etc. Communications from Army Headquarters 5, 60, 98, 102, 124 , 293, 299, 302, 328, 329, 331 Barnett, James 298 Boyle, Jeremiah T 219,275,291,296,301 Bragg, Braxton 404,421,424,453,488,497,500 Crittenden, Thomas L 31 Engineer Department, U.S. A 94,96 Graves, K. E 399 McCook, Alexander McD 15 Ordnance Department, U. S.A 111,112,329 Quartermaster-General's Office, U. S. A 326-328, 332, 338, 339 Eosecrans,W. S 27,29,31,57,58, 61, 75, 83, 96, 98, 102, 115, 116, 124, 135, 228, 297, 307, 326, 328, 330, 331, 333 Swords, T 228 War Department, U. S 64,135,331 Wright, Horatio G 97,120,133,273,274,281,282,286,302 Murfreesborough, Tenn. Battle of, Dec. 31, 1862-Jan. 3, 1863. See Stone's Itiver, Tenn. Breckinridge, John C, relieved from local duties as commander of 432 Murdock, 'William B. Mentioned 361,507 Murphey, Samuel. Correspondence with War Department, U. S ....- 372 Murphy, Francis "W. Mentioned 506 Murphy, James F. Mentioned 365,506 Murphy, Samuel, jr. Mentioned 365, 507 Murray, Eli H. Mentioned 261 Murray, James A. Mentioned 361 Murray, Robert. Mentioned „ 86,87 Musselman, Christian. Mentioned 505 Musser, Michael. Mentioned 1 507 Musser, N. Mentioned 358 Mutiny. Anderson Cavalry (15th Pa.). Communications from Adjutant-General's Office, U. S.A 373,380 Anderson Cavalry 351 Austin, H. C 363 Inspector-General's Office, U.^S. A 345,374 Fry, James B 377 Martin, John A 362,364 Mitchell, Robert B 355-359,364,374 Morgan, James D 359 Palmer, William J 376,378 Paul, M. Cooper, et al i 368 Pennsylvania, Governor of 379 Eeeder, W. D. H., eJ ai 367 Eosecrans, W. S 341,356,357,363,366,376-378,380 Stokes, \Y. U., etal .372 Tintsman, Henry O 358 Vezin, A 356,300,361,365 War Department, U. S 373,380 Ward, W. W .371 Wood, M. F 360 Myers, A. C. Mentioned t 406 Myers, Alpheus. Mentioned 361 INDEX. 557 Page. Myers, Henry H. Mentioned 506 Myers, Thomas H. Mentioned 361 Myers, 'William B. For correspondence as A. A. G., see Samuel Jones. Mynheir, William. Mentioned 390 Nagle, George "W. Mentioned 506 Napier, T. A. Mentioned 143,188,195,197,428 Nashville, Term., Post of. Orders, General and Special. See Cumberland, Army of the. Navy, TJ. S. Co-operatiou with Array. Communications from Army Headquarters 191,331 Navy Department, TJ. S 323 Rosecrans, W. S 77,180,191 Quartermaster-General's Office, U. S. A 338 See also Nov. 1, Itf62-Jan.20, 1863. Middle Tennessee. Operations in. Dec. 15, 1862-Jan. 3, 18G3. West Tennessee. Forrest's Expedition into. Navy Department, TJ. S. Correspondence with \V. S. Eosecrans 323,341,342 Negley, James S. Correspondence with Eosecrans, W.S 41,49,59, 99, 131, 172, 176, 182-184, 188, 190, 195, 196, 203, 205, 211. 220, 224, 225, 242 Sidell, W. H 10 Thomas, George H 246,247,278,279,298,300 Mentioned 4,9,11,22,49, 53, 113, 131, 138, 142, 148, 155, 185, 18S-190, 195, 213, 228, 241, 242, 244, 246, 247, 249, 255, 257, 262-264, 267, 269, 270, 279, 278, 284, 298-301, 304, 314, 343 Negus, James E., jr. Mentioned 365,505 Negroes. See Slares. Neibling, James M. Mentioned 304 Newcomer, Smith. Mentioned 506 NeTirman, Benjamin. Mentioned 281 Nowman, William H. Mentioned 361 Ne-virspapers. Communications from Braxton Bragg 459 NichoUs, William T. Mentioned 351 Nieman, William T. Mentioned 507 Niswonger, M. L. Meiitioued 358,365 Niz, P. M. Mentioned 415,466 Nixon, J. O. Mentioned 414 JJocquet, James. Correspondence with John C. Breckinridge 398 Mentioned ^'^'^ Nones, J. C. Mentioned 365 North Carolina Troops. Mentioned. Cavalry— fia«a//o/is : 5th, 7th, 412,415,466. Infantry-/?e=7//77e/7fs.- 29th, 413 ; 39th, 414, 468; 58th, 414,466 ; 60th, 419, 431,456; 62d, 64th, 414,406. Miscellaneons : Thomas Legion, 412, 415, 466. Northern Alabama. Operations in, Nov. 1, 1862-Jan. 20, 18G3. Communica- tions from Alabama, Citizens of Moore, John E **^ War Department, C. S ^'^^ ITorthem Mississippi. Operations in, June 10, 1862-Jaii. 20, 1863. Communi- cations from Joseph E. Johnston 454 See also Oct. 31, 1862-Jan. 10, 1663. Miss. Central B. E. Operations on the. 558 INDEX. Page. Northern Virginia, Army of. Henry Heth assigned to duty in the . . .* 499 Norton, D. W. For correspondence as A. A. A. G., see John M. Palmer. O'Brien, Francis. Mentioned 361 Ohio, Army of the. Orders, General, series 16G2 : No. 49, 82. Orders, Special, series 18G2 : No. Ill, 351. Ohio, Department of the. Orders, General, series 1862 : No. 20, 64. Orders, Special, series 1862: No. Ill, 85. Subdivisions of. See Central Kentucky, District of. Eastern Kentucky, District of. Western Kentucky, District of. Union troops in. Organization, strength, etc., Dec. 31, 1862 287-290 White, Julius, assigned to duty in the 334 Ohio, Governor of. Correspondence with Horatio G. Wright 260,274 Ohio Troops. Mentioned. Artillery, hight— Batteries: 9th, 174, 288, 316 ; 18th, 288, 315 ; 19th, 288 ; 20th, 287 ; 22d, 23d, 290. Regiments: 1st (Batteries), B, 337; C, 305, F, 310 ; G, M, 304. Cavalry— ffarta/Zons : McLaughlin's, 289. Regiments : 1st, 322 ; 2d, 290 ; 3d, 333; 4th, 41,47,211, 333; 7th, 287, 288, 315,316; 8th {Battalions), 1st,* 274, 267, 315. Infantry — Battalions : Governor's Guards, 290. Companies : Dennison Guards, 290 ; 4th Shatpahootera, 269. Regiments : 2d, 3d, 303 ; 9th, 304; 10th, 225, 228, .303, 315, 322,343,345; 13th, 67; 14th, 17th, 18th, 21st, 304 ; 27th, 290 ; 31st, 304 ; 33d, ,303 ; 35th, 157, 304 ; 38th, 304 ; 40th, 289; 44th, 45th, 268 ; 50th, 289; 52d, 305 ; 69th, 74th, 304; 79th, 214 ; 94th, 303 ; 95th, 287, 290 ; 98th, 289 ; 100th, 268 ; 102d, 289 ; 103d, 281,280,26?; 104th, 288; 105th, 305; 110th, 290 ; 111th, 289,316; 113th, 252, 260, 289; 115th, 290; 117th, 53, 134,289; 118th, 288,316; 121st, 269 ; 124th, 125th, 287, 289. Olin, Russell A. Mentioned 507 Oliver, Horatio N. Mentioned .• 361,365,506 O'Neal, E. A. Mentioned 442 O'Niel, 'William. Mentioned 507 Opdycke, Emerson. Mentioned 289 Orcutt, B. F. Mentioned 289 Ordnance Department, C. S. A. Correspondence ^ith Joseph E. Johnston. 437 Ordnance Department, TJ. S. A. Correspondence with Army Headquarters 111.112,329 Edson, T Ill Roseerans, W. S 329 Organization, strength, etc. Confederate Troops 385, 412-415, 418-420, 425, 430-433, 446, 456, 465, 466, 475, 492, 500, 501, 503 Union Troops 35, 185, 186, lOii, 213, 283-265, 287-290, 303-305, 314-316, 343-345 Orr, J. P. Mentioned 358,365 Orr, R. L. Mentioned 3C5 Otis, Elmer. Mentioned 23,216,241 Overholt, A. S. R. Mentioned 358,365 Overholt, Henry D. Mentioned 361 Overholt, John. Mentioned 506 ' Known also as 2(1 Independent Battalion ; consolidated ■with 2d Ohio Cavalry, Feb. 15, 1863. INDEX. 559 Page. Overholt, John S. R. Mentioned 506 Paddock, Byron D. Mentioned 289,316 Paine, E. A. Correspondence with W. S. Kosecrans 238,301,336 Mentioned 73, 79, 90, 93, 13S, 144, 151, 206, 238, 293, 314, 335, 336, 344 Palmer, John B. Mentioned 414,466,475 Palmer, John M. Correspondence with Crittenden, Thomas L 211, a61, 262, 310 Hazen, W. B 276 Eosecrans, W. S 131 Mentioned 11, 131, 138, 148, 213, 221, 235, 262, 264, 265, 268, 272, 284, 314, 344 Palmer, Joseph B. Mentioned 399,419,430,431 Palmer, 'William J. , Correspondence with Fry, James B 376 Lamhorn, Charles B 378 Mentioned 346,350-353,355,368,376-379 Pancoast, Richard. Mentioned 506 Paramore, James "W. Slentioned 13 Parker, Alexander M. Mentioned 506 Parker, Nathan. Mentioned 391 Parry, Edward C. Mentioned 507 Partin, J. J. Mentioned 500 Paschall, Harry. Mentioned 50() Patten, Thomas J. Mentioned 29 Patterson, W. Correspondence with George H. Thomas 47 Patterson, William F. Mentioned 500 Pattison, Edward, jr. Mentioned 506 Paul, J. R. Mentioned 311 Paul, M. Cooper. Correspondence with Alexander McCauley 368 Payne , Oliver H. Mentioned 289 Paxson, James G. Mentioned 365,506 Pegram, John. Mentioned 217, 258, 300, 412, 414, 416, 434, 446, 450, 452, 464, 503 Pemberton, John C. Correspondence with Bragg, Braxton 394,432,438 Johnston, Joseph E , 437,440 Mentioned. 25, 422-424, 429, 432, 435-438, 440, 441, 449, 450, 452, 453, 463, 495, 499, 508 Fennock, A. M. Correspondence with Kosecrans, W. S 203,335,339,345 Wright, Horatio G 273 Mentioned 274,286,323,331,334,341,342,345 Pennsylvania, Governor of. Correspondence with Buell, Don Cnrlos 350 Eosecrans, W. S ^^^ Pennsylvania Troops. Mentioned. Cavalry -Companies : Anderson Trobp, 346, 350-352, 355, 368, 378. flegi- ments : 7th, 366 ; 9th, 126, 127, 140, 288, 289, 316, 333, 343 ; 15th, 5, 6, 9, 135, 165, 227, 340, 341, 345-380, 505-507 Infantry— «e<7/menfc ; 78th, 304 ; 79th, 301, 304. Perin, Glover. Mentioned ^ Perry, M. S. Mentioned , 414,466 560 INDEX. Page. PenTTville, Ky. Battle of, Oct. 8, 1862. Communications from Bragg, Braxton 421,459 Wright, Marcus J 503 Peterson, J. C. Mentioned 215 Pettigre'w, Major. Mentioned 110 Petty, George M. Mentioned 361 Phaleu, ■William. Mentioned 82 Pharo, Horatio W. Mentioned 505 Phillips, John W. Mentioned 361 Phillips, Samuel. Mentioned — 507 Pierce, Joseph K. Mentioned 361 Pierce, 'William H. Mentioned 506 Pillow, Gideon J. Assignments to command — 449,496,498 Mentioned 449,496,498 Pinkerton, John. Mentioned 507 Piatt, Herbert H. Mentioned 506 Polk, lieonidas. Assignments to command 393 Assumes command of his corps 426 Correspondence with Bragg, Braxton 428,433,450,462,464,468,469 Chalmers, James E 435 Cheatham, B. F 462,464,479,483 Cook, Ed. C 486 Jack, Thomas M 482 Wharton, John A 448,452,458,451,467,469,482,485 Withers, Jones M 462,464 Mentioned. .19, 26, 35, 130, 131, 137, 156, 172, 173, 321, 385, 386, 388, 393, 411, 412, 416- 418, 420-423, 431, 433, 446, 448, 449, 455, 458, 464, 465, 480, 483, 486, 493, 503 ' Ordered to Richmond, special service 388 Staff. Announcements of 461 Polk, Lucius £. Assignments to command 449 Mentioned 449,509 Polk, William H. Mentioned 453 Pontius, Joseph. Mentioned 506 Poorman, C. Ii. Mentioned 289 Pope, John. Mentioned 398 Porter Court-Martial. James A. Garfield ordered to report for duty on the.. 30 Porter, David D. Correspondence with W. S. Rosecracs 191 Mentioned 203,323,331,342,345 Posey, S. C. For correspondence, etc., see Alabama, Citizens of. Post, P. Sidney. Mentioned 196 Potts, Harry C. Mentioned 507 Powell, Samuel. Mentioned 420 Powell, 'William H. Mentioned 507 Pratt, G. E. Mentioned 316 Pratt, John. For coiTespondence as A, A. G., see Eoiert B. Mitchell. President, C. S. See Jefferson Davis. President, U. S. See Abraham Lincoln. Presaley, James P. Mentioned 432 INDEX. 561 Page. Preston, William. Assignments to command ; 448,459,498 Mentioned 417, 448, 456, 459, 49S Price, Albert M. Mentioned 361 Price, Joseph D. Mentioned 361 365 Price, Sterling. Mentioned 26,99,215,223,423,441 Primrose, John W. Mentioned 157 Prisoners of War. Paroled and exchanged. Communications from Bragg, Braxton 392,421,453,499 Ould, Robert 500 Kosecraus, W. S 49 Treatment, exchange, etc. Communications from Buell, Bon Carlos go Hoffman, W g^ Morgan, James D HO Morgan, John H HO Rosecrana, W. S 311 Wright, Horatio G 4, 83,97, 126 Prisoners, PoliticaL Arrest, treatment of, etc. Communications from Buell, Don Carlos 82 Rosecrans, W. S 72 Wright, Horatio G 4,83 Pritohett, J. M. Mentioned 101 Private Property. Action touching. Communications from Audorson, Patton 496 Bragg, Braxton 492,494 Cheatham, B. F 396 Marshall, Humphrey 400 Palmer, John M 30i» War Department, C. S 397 See also orders of Kosecraus, pp. 7, 61, 71, 116; Wnght, p. 85. Proser, ■William F. Mentioned 505 Prosser, 'William P. Mentioned 356,357 Pryor, Moses Tandy. Mentioned 391 Pyles, James M. Mentioned 365, 507 Quackenbush, M. W. Mentioned 305,370 Quartermaster-General's Office, U. S. A. Correspondence with Allen, Robert 339 Army Headquarters 32H Jenkins, W 339 Rosecrans, W. S 328,331-333,338,341 Swords, T 228 War Department, U. S 326,327,332,338 Quinn, Prank J. Mentioned 507 Quinn, James. Mentioned 356 Quinton, W. Mentioned — - 311 Rae, James N. Mentioned 507 Rains, James E. Mentioned 306,412,413 Hamsey, Alexsmder. Mentioned 506 Randolph, George W. Mentioned 403,405,410,411 For correspondence, etc., see War Department, C. S. Ratliff, Robert W. Mentioned 290 Raymond, . Mentioned , 344 3G K E— VOL XX, PT II 562 INDEK. Page. Rea, James N. Mentioned 356,357 Reaney, 'William. Mentioned 288 Reed, D. G. For correspondence as A. A. G., see Joseph Wheeler. Reed, LeTwis 6. Montioued 377 Reeder, "W. D. H. Mentioned 367 Reeder, 'W. D. H., et al. Correspondence witli War Department, U. S 367 Reeseman, David. Mentioned 506 Reeve, Felix A. Mentioned 288,316 Reeves, 'W. N. Mentioned 414,466 Regua, James E. Mentioned. 506 Reid, ■William P. Mentioned 280,334,343 Reiff, Josiah C. Mentioned 505 Reilly, James 'W. Mentioned 288 Remout, Frank E. Mentioned 505 Reppert, William E. Mentioned 361 Rex, John. Mentioned 301 Reynolds, A. W. Mentioned 412,414 Reynolds, Jacob A. Mentioned 361 Reynolds, Joseph J. Assignments to command • 33 Correspondence with Bowen, John W -•- 323 Rcecraus, W. S 124, 217, 218, 222, 225-227, 229, 230, 236 Mentioned 27,33,120,138,139,144,151,186,205, 210, 212, 219, 222, 229-233, 237-240, 251, 284, 29 1, 292, 296, 305, 314, 335, 343 Reynolds, J. R. For correspondence as Actg. A. D. C, see Jr. iS. Rosecravs. Rhinehart, Beunet. Mentioned 365, 507 Rice, N. H. For correspondence, etc., see Alabama, Citizens of. Richards, Job "W. Mentioned 366,507 Richards, John. Mentioned 507 Richmond, W. B. For correspondence as A. D. C, see Leonidus roll: Rickey, James L. Mentioned - 361 Riehls, Henry B. Mentioned 506 Riggle, Amos. Mentioned 361 Rihl, Albert M. Mentioned 506 Rile, 'William K. Mentioned 505 Riley, E*. B. D. Mentioned 502 Riley, 'WilUam E. Mentioned 212 Ripley, James 'W. Mentioned 299,331 For correspondence, etc., see Ordnance Departmenl, XJ. S. A. Ritchie, Clement. Mentioned 365,507 Roberts, B. E. Mentioned 431 Roberts, Franklin. Mentioned 399 Roberts, George "W. Mentioned 196 Roberts, Henry E. Mentioned 505 Robinson, Alexander H. Mentioned 507 Robinson, James F. Mentioned 66,69,94,98,101,178,282,287,301,310 For correspondence, etc., see Kentucky, Governor of. Robinson, John M. Mentioned 475,476 Robinson, Milton S. Mentioned 305 Rockhill, 'WilliamP., jr. Mentioned 505 Roddey, P. D. Correspondence with Joseph E. Johnston 491 Mentioned : 415,469,475,476,482,487,489,491 INDEX. 563 Page. Rosecrans, "W. S. c Co-operation of Wright witb. See Middle Tennessee. Operations in, Nov. 1, 1862-Jnn. 20, 1863. Correspondence with Adjutant-General's Office, U. S. A 127,377,380 Anderson, J. B 14,219,280 Army Headquarters 3, .5, (i, 9, 12, 25, 27, 30, 31, 33, 35, 58-60, 64, 65, 77, 98, 99, 102, 115, 117, 118, 123, 124, 150, 170, 180, 191, 218, 297, 299, 307, 317, 318, 320, 323, 326, 328, 331, 334 Bowen, John W 103 Boyle, Jeremiah T 8, 14, 62, 89, 103, 107, 125, 127, 148, 149, 1(!4, 171 , 172, 175, 180, 186, 191, 194, 200, 219, 220, 230, 237, 275, 280, 286,'296, 301, 303 Bragg, Braxton ... 108, 109, 113, 121, 14 1 , 142, 154, 158, 163, 173, 180, 181 , 187, 209 Bruce, Sanders D 4, 99, 100, 102, 108, 113, 125, 140, 149, 152, 165, 187, 195, 209 Byrd, Robert K 165,219,2.0 Carliu, W. P .".3 Clift, William 121 Crittenden, Thomas L 8,9,12,13,17,19,20,27,28,31,36- 38, 44, 53, 55, 67, 70, 71, 89, 139, 147, 148, 152, 153, 182, 183, 192, 195, 201, 203, 210, 215, 216, 218, 220-222, 235, 243-245, 252, 253, 261-265, 294, .300, 319, 382 Dodge, G. M 335 Engineer Department, U. S. A 83,94,96 Flynt, George E 205 Fry, Speed S 20,21,28,201.202,210,237,238,250,283,307,319 Granger, Gordon - '!41 Granger, Robert S. . 75, 108, 126, 132, 139, 146, 149, 155, 200, 202, 210^11, 222, 2ri0 Grant, U. S 27,77,150,188,192 Guthrie, James 141 Hale, J. D 105,107 Hall, A. S 106,118,119 Hambright, H. A 106,108 Hamilton, Schuyler 131 Harlan, John M 324,336 Hazeland, A 10.) Holloway, Junius B '■ 2'> Honk, Leonidas C 131 Kennett, John ..-•. 7,21, 41, 4S, 66, 78,336 King, John H 131 Lowe, W. W 100, 132, 140, 143, 148, 151, 155, 173, 182, 188, 195,211, 322 McCo'ok, Alexander McD. . 10, 12, 14, 15, 22, 29, 33, 38, 139, 146, 172, 175, 182, IKJ, 168, 189, 192, 195, 203, 218, 220-224, 240, 245, 240, 254, 255, 260-208, 312, 3rtl Manson, JIahlou D 210,251,272 Mitchell, Robert B 256, 275, 308, 320, 321, 323-326, 329, 336, 339-342, 350, 357, 363 Morgan, James D HO, 131 Navy Department, U. S 323,341,342 Neglev, James S 41,49,59, "99, 131, 172, 176, 182-184, 188, 190, 195, 190, 203, 205, 211, £20, 224, 225, 242 Ordnance Department, U. S. A 329 Paine, E. A 238,301,336 Palmer, John M - 131 Pennock, A. M - 203,335,339,345 Pennsylvania, Governor of 379 Porter, David D - 191 Quartermaster-General's Office, U. S. A 328,331-333,338,341 Reynolds, .Joseph J 124,217,218,222,225-227,229,230,236 564 INDEX. Page. Rosecrans, 'W. S.— Continued. Correspondence with Rousseau, Lovell H 127,131,148,182,183,190,205,218,220,227,257 Sidell, W. H 301 Smith, George P 146,172,212,214 Smith, William Sooy 11,15,37,184,190, 193 Spears, James G <>0 Stager, Anson 3-15 Stanley, David S 131,182, 183, 204, 214, 218, 221, 227, 241, 245, 257, .300, 313, 319, 321, 325, 326, 382, 383 Stevens, A. A 12,13 Stokes, James H - 131 Sullivan, Jeremiah C .... .' 184,192,197 Thomas, George H.... 36,39,40,43,4.5-47,55-57,60,61,65,66,78,88,89,92,93, 100, 101, 103-106, 108, 128-131, 136-139, 143-145, 151, 155, 156, 166, 172, 173, 176, 177, 182, 184, 185, 190, 191, 193, 203, 212, 214, 218, 220, 221, 223, 228, 241 , 242, 245, 247-249, 257, 258, 270, 276-278, 292, 293, 295, 298, 300, 325, 382, 383 Thompson, C. E 207 Thornherg, H. II , 283, Truesdail, William 280,330 VanCleve, H. P 194 Wagner, G. D 322,325 Walker, M. B 271 Ward, W. W 371 War Department, U. S 6,7,27,31,57,64,91, 115, 127, 128, 135, 150, 299, 306, 307, 309, 312, 317, 318, 328, 330, 331, 3^5, 341 Wright, Horatio G ..-.-3,10,16,17,24,32,34,40,44, 50, 51, 57, 67, 73-76, 78, 79, 90, 105, 109, 110, 113-116, 118-120, 128, 132, 133, 1.50, 1,-0, 200, 207, 208, 213-215, 231-234, 239, 240, 295, 303, 310, 333, 337, 340 Zahm, Lewis 22,23,29 Mentioned 4,9-11, 24, 32, 33, 30, 3'^, 41, 44, 45, 47, .54, 55, 58, 71, 75, 76, 79, 86, 9o, 104, 107, HI, 127, 1.33, 135, 140,118, 149, 167, 173, 175, 182, 188, 194, 195, 197-199, 205, 213, 229, 231, 232, 234, 239, 240, 243, 247, 249, 269, 270, 273-276, 279, 281-283, 285-2S7, 290-293, 29.5-297, 299, 301, 302, 307, 309, 311, 313, 314, 326-330, 332, 334, 338, 342, 343, 347-349, 353, 354, 358-360, 363, 369, 370, 373- 376, 378. 380-382, 3-^4, 417, 441, 445, 4.54, 458, 460, 462, 481, 493, 495, 498, 505 Orders in cases of Convalescents, stragglers, etc 39,71,108, 115, 159 Flags. Headquarters, etc yOO Flags of truce 49 Foraging parties 61, 116 Munitions of vfar 61,116 Prisoners of war - 49 Prisoners, political 72 Private property 7,61,71,116 Sutlers and traders 104 Eesolution of thanks of Congress to 3ij4 Staff. Announcements of 44,94,215 Rosengarten, A. G. Mentioned 353, 354, 366, 369, 370, 505 Ross, David D. Mentioued 361 Ross, J. A. Mentioned 4i:{ Rothermel, James A. Mentioned 505 Rousseau, Laurence' H. Mentioned 2t:9 Rousseau, Iiovell H. Correspondence with Rosecrans, W. S 127,131,146,182,183,190,205,218,220,227,257 INDEX. 565 Rousseau, Lovell H.— Continued. ''^*' Correspondence with Starkweather, John C 271 Thomas, George H 271 279 Mentioned 11,36,43,46,60,75,76,89,93,100, 116, 127, 130, 132, 137, 144, 146, 176, 185, 195, 213, 218, 222, 241, 242, 244, 246- 249, 2,56-2.=i8, 264, 267, 269, 276, 279, 280, 283, 298, 300, 301, 303, 314, 325, 343 Rucker, E. W. Mentioned , 415 4(;g Rue, Joseph. Mentioned r,o(j Rule, William. Mentioned :;fi^ Runkle, Benjamin P. Mentioned 2-8 Ruteshauser, Isaac. Mentioned .' 290 Ryan, MUton. Mentioned r,flg Sale, Thomas. Mentioned 505 Salyer, Samuel. Mentioned 39I Sample, Nathaniel W. Mentioned ,507 Sanford, James VT. Mentioned ;j61 Sanford, J. W. A. Mentioned 414.466 Sands, Ho^rard M. Mentioned 361 Sausser, John W. Mentioned :5G1 Sayres, H. C. Mentioned 3(;5 Scammon, E. P. Mentioned 2>j9 Schaefer, Frederick. Mentioned 190 Schaeffer, William G. Mentioned 50G Scbeerer, Paul A. Mentioned 301 Scheide, Charles E. Mentioned 507 Schenck, Robert C. Mentioned 269, 337 Schienle, John G. Mentioned 507 Schrack, Frederick S. Mentioned 505 Schrader, A. von. Correspondence with George H. Thomas 272 Mentioned :U1 Scott, Isaac W. Mentioned 301 Scott, Johns. Mentioned 103,104,165,211,330,412,414,429 Scott, Joseph R. Mentioned 126 Scribner, Benjamin F. Mentioned 185,303 Scull, Daniel. Mentioned 361 Seal, Joseph H. Mentioned 506 Sease, John M. Mentioned 507 Seddon, James A. Mentioned 486 For correspondence, etc., see TTur Department, C. S. Seeger, Roland. Mentioned 507 Selgrade, Lewis. Mentioned 361 Sellers, Charles P. Mentioned 505 Sellers, Edward. Mentioned 506 Sellers, Pindley B. Mentioned 359,365 Serrill, Thomas. Mentioned : 507 Setzler, Webster K. Mentioned 507 Sevier, T. P. Mentioned 445 Shackelford, J. M. Mentioned 79,289 Shaefier, David. Mentioned < 506 Shaner, Findley M. Mentioned 361 Shanks, Quintus C. Mentioned 243 Sharps, Charles S. Mentioned , 507 Shaw, Milton E. Mentioned 361 566 INDEX. Page. Sheffler, Levi. Meutioned 506 Shelley, C. M. Mentioned ". 413 Shelley, James T. Meutioued 304 Shelmire, John J. Mentioned 506 Shepherd, Oliver L. Mentioned 286,304 Suerer, Samuel B. Meutioued 196 Sheridaii, Philip H. C'orrespoudeuce Tvith Davis, Jefferson C 147 McCook, Alexander xMcD 91,147,166 Meutioued 12, 15, 17, 140, 148, 189, 196, 213, 240, 248, 267, 278, 2e4, 314, 343 Sherman, William T. Meutioued ,.. 308,488,495 Sherrick, John L. B. Meutioued 507 Sherts, James H. Mentioned 507 Shields, Joseph C. Mentioned 288 Shoufield, John. Mentioned 507 Shreve, George H. Mentioned 507 Shryock, Kline G. Mentioned 304 Sibley, H. H. Meutioued 26 Sidell, W. H. Correspoudeuce with Negley, James S 10 Kosecrans, W. S 301 Meutioued ; 215 For correspondenco as A. A. A. G., see W. S. Kosecrans. Sill, Joshua "W. Mentioned 12,15,17,46,140-148,192,190,213 Simmons, Samuel. Meutioued 215 Simms, Patrick. Mentioned 431 Simpson, J. B. For correspondence, etc., see Alabama, Cithens of. Simpson. John. For correspondence, etc., see Alabama, Citiccnsof. Sinclair, John C. Men tioued 505 Sirwell, 'William. Meutioned 247,304 Skillen, J. E. Mentioned 356 Skillen, Samuel. Meutioued 358 Skinner, Ralston. Meutioned 94,215 Slaughter, James E. Meutioned 40:j Slaughter, J. N. Mentioned 432 Slaves. Action touching. Comiuuuicatious from Army Headquarters 91 Baird, Absalom 6S Gilluiore, Qiiiucy A 100,102 Granger, Gordon 161 Truesdail, William 330 Wright, Horatio G 91,161,177 Slemmer, Adam J. Mentioned y04 Sloan, Robert E. Mentioned ."^07 Sloan, William C. Mentioned 507 Small, William H. Mentioned 506 Smith, Mrs. Meutioued 212 Smith, Bajcter. Correspondence witU John A. Wharton 467 Meutioned 432,448,452,458,467 Smith, B. P., Mrs. Meutioned 212 Smith, Corin F. Mentioned , 607 Smith, Ed^nrard C. Mentioned 505 INDEX. 567 Smith, E. Kirby. ^*^*- Coirespondence with Aajiitaut aud luspector General's Office, C. S. A . . . 384, 403, 405, 410, 467, 470 Eiiftineer Department, C. S. A 430 Johnston, Joseph E 462 473 Jones, .Samuel 408,471,475,480,481,487,491 Marshall, Humphrey 4gO Stevenson, C. L 390,398 Wallace, C 4OG War Department, C. S 398,483 Jlentioued 12,16,17,24,25,35,57,64,78, 7b), SJ, 90, 95, 9U, 105, 110, 121, 126, 137, 140, 144, 145, 150, 151, 155-157, 16G, 169, 171, 173, 176, 177, 180, 190, 191, 196, 197, 201, 204, 205, 212, 226, 229, 231- 234, 258, 385, 386, 388, 389, 394, 398, 403, 406, 409-413, 416, 421, 423, 425, 427, 428, 432, 433, 439, 446, 459, 463, 466-468, 471, 472, 475, 477, 481, 488-493, 495 Resumes couiuiand of the Department of East Tennessee 461 Smith. George P. Correspondence with W. S. Rosecrans 146,172,212,214 Mentioned. 146,289,316 Smith, Green Clay. Mentioned 288,315 Smith, Harry S. Mentioned 281 Smitii. J. T. Mentioned 4i;{ Smith, Martin Ii. {'nrrespoudence with Joseph E. Johnston 454 JKntioued 459, 460 Smith, Norman M. Mentioned 351, ,506 Smith, Preston. Mentioned 99,418 Smith, S. A. Mentioned 463 Smith, Stunner J. Mentioned 412, 414 Smith, ■William O. Mentioned 288,316 Smith, ■William P. Mentioned 507 Smith, 'William Sooy. Assignments to command 249 Correspondence with W. S. Kesecrans 11, 15, 37, 184, 190, 193 Mentioned 8,9,20,28,31,36,38,71,204,213,249 Snyder. Beuiah C. Mentioned 506 Snyder. Horatio D. Mentioned 506 South Carolina Troops. Mentioned. InfixniTy— Regiments : 10th, 19th, 419,432. Southwest ■Virginia. C.nrrer's Raid in, Dec. 20, 1862-Jan. 5, 1863. See Carter's Raid. Operations in, N'ov. 1, 18C'2-Jau. 20, lb63. Communications from Hawes, Richard 490 Jones, Samnel 456, 473 Marshall, Humphrey 450 War Department, 0. S 394 See also Carter's Raid, Dec. 20, 1862-Jon. 5, 1863. Re-enforcements for. Communications from Adjutant and Inspector Gen- eral's Office, C. S. A 481 Sowersby, Robert. Mentioned 507 Spang, Frederick. Mentioned 505 Spears, James G. Correspondence with W. S. Rosecrans 60 Detailed to organize Tennessee troops 228 Mentioned '- 165,228,292,299,300,304 568 INDEX. Page. Speed, J. F. Mentioned 94,96 Spencer, Oeorge 'W. Mentioned 506 Spencer, William. Mentioned ., 346,354,369,505 Spidle, Abram G. Mentioned 365,505 Sproul, James C. Mentioned 356,357,505 Squires, Joseph C. Mentioned 361 Stager, Anson. Correspondence with Bruch, Sam 24,74,205,218,219,243,259,285 Rosecrans, W. S 345 Staker, 'William F. Mentioned 361 Stallman, Louis A. Mentioned 506 Stanley, David S. Assignments to command 94 Correspondence with Crittenden, Thomas L 204 McCooli, Alexander McD 256,268 Mitchell, Robert B 323 Rosecraus, W. S , 131, If:.', 183, 204, 214, 218, 221, 227, 241, 245, 257, 300, 313, 319, 321, 325, 326, 382, 3-:3' Thomas, George H 227 Mentioned 5,6,27, 31, 33, 56, 94, 127, 145, 201, 212, 213, 216, 220, 221, 245, 254-256, 265-267, 269, 270, 279, 285, 300, 310, 315, 320-322, 324, 326, 329, 344, 353, 354, 309, 370, 382 Stanley, Timothy R. Mentioned 185,292,304 Stansel, M. L. Mentioned 431 Stanton, Ed-win M. Mentioned 4,7,35,80, 84,85,87,88,94,101, 124,135. 299,327,337, 338, 340,341, 345,372-374,378 For correspondence, etc., see War Department, U. S. Starkweather, John C. Correspondence with Lovell H. Rousseau 271 Mentioned 127,130,146,185,271,277,279 Starling, Lyne. Mentioned 42 For correspondence as A. A. G., see Thomas L. Crittcndoi. Starnes, J. W. Mentioned 414 StauSer, Theodore H. Mentioned 505 Steedman, James B. Mentioned 43,46,144,185,237,238,304 Steele, S. "W. Correspondence with Braxton Bragg 485 Steele, William. Mentioned 26 Steinmetz, Jacob R. Mentioned 505 Stevens, A. A. Correspondence with W. S. Rosecrans 12, 13 Mentioned 17,23 Stevens, Edwin T. Mentioned 507 Stevens, Sylvanus H. , jr. Mentioned 176 Stevenson, Alfred. Mentioned 361 Stevenson, Carter L. Correspondence with E. Kirby Smith 396,398 Mentioned 412,413,453,462,463,479,493 Stevenson, John A. Mentioned 356,357 Stewart, Alexander P. Mentioned 418 Stew^art, Charles H. Mentioned 505 Ste-wart, James M. Correspondence with War Department, U. S 372 Ste-wart, James W. For correspondence, etc., gee Alabama, Citizen! of. Stivers, Joseph W. Mentioned .' 288 INDEX. 569 Page. Stokes, James H. Correspoudeuce with W. S. Eosecrans 1:{1 Meutioued .^^5 Stokes, Jonathan O. Mentioned 3(U Stokes, W. H. Correspondence with War Department, U. S 372 Stokes, William B. Mentioned 1-24, 144, H-21 Stone, George E. Mentioned ;it;l Stone, Henry. Mentioned '^l,-, Stoner, R. G. Mentioned 40y. Stone's River, Tenn. Battle of, Dec. 31, 18G2-Jan. 3, 1863. List of officers and men of Anderson Cavalry engaged in 50.'.-o07 Kesolution of thanks of Congress to \V. S. Eosecrans, and officers and men under his command ;ir4 Stone's River Campaign. Dec. 26, 1862-Jan. 5, 18G3. Communications from Adjutant and Inspector General's Office, C. S. A 467,484 Anderson, Patton 477 Armj- Headquarters 2'Ji* Barnett, James 2'J8 Boyle, Jeremiah T 275,291,296,301 Bragg, Bra-xton 402,464,466-469,486 Breckinridge, John C 464,495 Cheatham, B. F 483 Cleburne, P. E 495 Crittenden, Thomas L 2-21, 222, 235, 243, 253, 261-265, 292 294 Dix, John A •. 30-i Fisher, Horace N 2.">4 Granger, Eobert S 290 H:irdee, William J 495 Hazeu, AV. B 253 Johnstou, Joseph E 463, 466, 468, 472, 475, 476, 479, 484, 465, 4s7 McCook, Alexander McD . . . 221, 223, 224, 240, 248, 254-256, 266, 207, 209, 275. 3f-l Mitchell, Eobert B 275 Xegley, James S 224, 225, 246, 247, 300 Palmer, John M 262,270 Polk, Leonidas 462,461,479, 482, 4SI> Rosecrans, W. S. . 218, 220-223, 225, 226, 228, 235, 241, 242, 244-247, 249, 2.52, 253, 255- 258, 263-271, 276-278, 290, 292, 293, 295, 297, 298, 300, 303, 306, 323, 381 , 382 Rousseau, Lovell H 227,271,279 Schrader, A. von 272 Sidell, W. H ' 3iil Smith, Baxter 4ri7 Smith, E. Kirby 4i;2 Stanley, David S 227,268,300,3-3 Starkweather, John C 27 1 Steele, S.W -l-!'') Tbomas, George H 227,228,242,247,248,257,270,271,277-279,298,300,3-';; Thompson, C. R 267 Truesdail, William 2-0 Walker, M. B 2'2 War Department, U. S ^■'•> Wharton, John A 467,469,482,483,485 Withers, Jones M 46.5, 479, 4pO Wright, Horatio G 273,274,281,282,286,295,297 Wright, Marcus J '• "0;5- See also Stone'/i liieer, Tenn. lialtle of, Dec. 31, le62-JaB. 3, 1863. Stougtaton, "William L. Mentioned 304 570 INDEX. ' Page. Stout, A. M. Meiitioued 281) Stout, Samuel C. Meutioned 507 Stovall, M. A. Mentioned 413 Stragglers. See Conrah-acents, Sirag(jUra,e1c. Stratton, Isaiah H. Mentioned fjOli Stra^rbridge, James. Mentioned 48() Strickland, Silas A. Mentioned 2S9 Strickle, A. E. Mentioned 27 Striugfellow, Charles S. For correspondence a,s A. A. G., see Summl Juiieb: Stuart, 'William H. B. Mentioned 507 Subsistence Stores. Supplies of, etc. See ^^llllitil»ln of ll'ar. Sullivan, Jeremiah C. Correspondence witli Dodge, G. M 197 Kosecrans, AY. S 184,192,197 Sullivan, Joseph T. Mentioned 50G Sunday, John. Mentioned 305,507 Super, Albert. Mentioned 3(51 Supplee, Warren. Mentioned 3G5,50l) Surgeon-General's OfSce, U. S. A. Corresspondcncc with J. F. Head 6G S wanson, "W. G. Mentioned 396 Swift, Xlben. Mentioned 215 Swords, T. Correspondence with Quartcrmaster-Generar.s Office, U. S. A.. 228 Tardy, John A. Mentioned 131,219 Tan-, ■William. Mentioned 50(i Ta'wney, David. Meutioned ,'>06 Taylor, A. X. Meutioned '^49, 311 Taylor, Anthony. Men tioned 50iJ Taylor. Augustus. Mentioned 500 Taylor, Charles E. Mentioned 50u Taylor, Jacob E. Mentioned 289 Taylor, John "W. Mentioned 44,215 Taylor, Richard. Mentioned 463 Taylor, Robert R. Mentioned 50(i Taylor, Thomas B. Mentioned 507 Taylor, Thomas H. Mentioned 412,413 Tennessee. Attairs in generally. Communications from Andrew Johnson 70 317 Military departments embracing 423 Operations in, Nov. 1, 18f)2-Jan. 20, 1803. See East Tennessee. Middle Tennessee. West Tennessee. Spears, James G., detailed to organize troops from , 22? Tennessee, Army of. (Confederate.) Adams, T>. W., assigned to duty in Hardee's corps 443 Anderson, Pattou, assigned to duty in Polk's corps , 441^ Breckinridge's division transferred to Hardee's corps 447 Brown, John C. Assigned to dnty in Hardee's corps 44^! - Assigned to command of Pillow's brigade 4(j(j Cleburne, Patrick R., assigned to duty in Hardee's corps 449 Constituted ^\\ Deas, Z. C, assigned to dnty in Polk's corps 449 Hanson, E. W., assigned to dnty in H.-irdee's corps 449 Jackson, J. K. Command of, extended 439 Maxey, S. 13., assi;>ned to duty iu Hardee's corps 443 INDKX. 571 Temieasee, Army of. (Coufotlerate)— Continued. Orders, series 18(i:5 : Jan. 16, 49d. Orders, Circular.^, series 1862 : Dec. 4, 4;!9 ; Dec. 28, 467. Corps : Polk's {TJiridoii-i), Withers', Nov. 21,416; Nov. 27, 42d ; Dec. 27,465. Orders, Circulars, series 1863: Jan. 7, 488; Jan. 11, 4'.)4 ; Jan. 18, 501. Corps: Polk's (Dit-isions), Withers', Jan. 2, 477; Jan. 14, 41)(i. Orders, General, series lg6-2: No. 1, 421 ; No. 2, 424 ; No. 3, 425 ; No. 4, 429 ; No. 5, 434 ; No. 6, 454 ; No. 9, 445 ; No. 10, 446 : No. 12^ 447; No. 20, 455; No. 23, 459. Corps: Hardee's, No. 1, 426; Polks, No. 1, 426. Orders, General, series 18G3 : No. 1, 488 ; No. 2, 492 ; Nos. 3, 4, 494 ; No. 5, 495; No. 6, 4'.16; No. 7, 499; No. 8, 501 ; No. 9, 502. Orders, Special, series 1862; No. 2, 420; No. 6, 426; No. 7, 428; No. 9, 429; No. 10, 432; No. 17, 444; No. 22, 447,458; Nos. 23, 24,- 449; No. 28,4.53; No. 30, 458. Corps: Hardee's, No. 1,426; Dec. 19, 456; No. 17, 459; No. 18. 460; No. 27, 498; Polk's', No. 8, 435; No. 13, 445; No. 15, 447; No. 26, 401; (Diviaions), Breckinridge's, No. 38, 436 ; No. 50, 454 ; No. 57, 464. Ordei-s, Special, series 1863: No. 2, 489; No. 3, 490; Nos. 7, 8, 496; No. 9, 497 ; No. 11, 500. Corps : Hardee's, No. 26, 497 ; {Divisions), Breckinridge's, No. 66, 497. Organization, strength, etc. Nov. 20, 1862 412 Nov. 22, 1862 418-42U Xov. 25, 1862 420 Xov.2i), 1862 430-432 Dec. 1, 1862 433 Pec. 10, 1862 446 Dec. 19, 1862 4.56 Dec. 27, 13C2 465 Jan. 10, 1363 492 .liin. 17, 1363 ,580,501 .Jan. 20, 18G3 .5o:i Pillow", Gideon J. Assigned to duty in tlic 449 Kelieved from duty in tbe 496 Polk, Leouidas, assumes command of corps 426 Polk, Lucius E., assigned to duty in Hardee's corps 449 Preston, 'William. Assigned to command of Hanson's brig.ade 44rt Assigned to duty Avith Breckinridge's division 459 Assigned to temporary command of Breckinridge's division 498 Ke-cnforccments for. Communications from Army Headquarters 4, 10,310 Beauregard, G. T 490 Johnston, Joseph E 498, 499 .Stevenson's division. Smith's corps, transferred to Department of Missis- sippi and East Louisiana 453 "Walthall, E. C. Assigned to duty in the 420 Assigned to duty in Polk's corps 449 AVharton's brigade transferred to Polk's corps 420 Wheeler's brigade transferred to Hardee's corps 420 ■\Vright, Marcus J., assigned to command of Trabue's brigade, Breckin- ridge's division 497 572 INDEX. Page. Tennessee, Anny of the. (Unioo.) Re-enforcements for. Communications from Horatio G. Weight 4, 16, 24, :52, 34, 5v!, 30!) Smith, W. S., assigned to doty in the 24!> Tennessee Troops. Mentioned. (Confederate.) Artillery, Light— ffaffer/es.' Brown Horse, 414 ; Games', 479; Eldridge's, 399, 400, 431 ; Freeman's, 49, 399, 400 ; McClnng's, 466 ; Mabry, 46() ; Rhett, 466 ; Scott's, 479 ; White's. 425, 432 ; Wright's, 4,'')6. Cavalry— Ba/ta//ons : Allison's,429, 444 ; Davis', 427, 432, 444 : Douglass'. 404; Napier's, 258,428; 12th, 414, 477, 492; 16th, 412, 415, 466. Com- panies: Hamilton's, 175, 184. Regiments: Ashby's, 414; Baxter Smith's, 425, 432, 446,500; Bennett's, 218; BiHle's, 428; Carter's, 414; pibrell's, 404 ; McKenzie's,* 412, 415, 466 ; Murray's, 425, 427, 432, 446; Starnes', 59, 414. Engineers — Companies: Margrave's, 466. Infantry — Companies: Allin's Sharpshooters, 418. Regiments: 1st, 418: 2d P. A., 419; 3d P. A. 414; 4th, 418; 4th P. A., 413; 5th, 418; 5th [35th], 419; 6th, 8th, 9th, 418; 11th, 413; 12th, 13th, 15th, 16th, 4l8; 17th, 419; 18th, 419,431,156; 19th, 448,458; 20th, 419,431,448, 4.56; 23d, 419; 24th, 418 T 26th, 448,456, 458 ; 27th, 418; 28th, 419, 431, 456; 29th, 420, 448, 4.58; 31st, 414, 418; 32d, 419, 431, 456; 33d, 418; 37th, 419; 38th, 418; 43d, 414 ; 44th, '119; 45th, 419, 431, 4.56; 47th, 51st, 418 ; 59th, 414 ; 63d, 403, 414, 466; 154th, 418. Tennessee Troops. Mentioned. (Union.) Artillery, Light— fla«a//ons ; 1st (Batteries), A, 289. Cavalry— Regiments : 1st, 116, 120, 259, 273, 302; 2d, 60, 120; 4th, 60, 120, 259; 5th, 16, 124, 136, 144, 184, 225. Inhntrs— Regiments : 1st, 2d, 120, 304; 3d, 228, 304; 5th, 60, 120, 304; 6th, 228, 304 ; 8th, 288, 316; 10th,t 305, 329. Texas Troops. Mentioned. Artillery, Light — Batteries: Douglas', 413, 492. Cavdlry— Regiments : 8th, 425, 432, 446 ; 10th, 11th, 14th, 15th, 413. Infantry — Regiments: 9th, 418. Thomas, Abraham W. Mentioned 361 Thomas, George H. Assignments to command 11,311 Correspondence -(vitli Barnett, James 298 Crittenden, Thomas L 45, 54, 58, 270 Flynt, George E 196,205 Keunett, John 42,47,48 ilcCook, Alexander McD 248,2.56 Negley, James S 246,247,278,279,298,300 Patterson, \V 47 Eosecrans, W. S 36,39,40,43,45-47,55-57.60,61,65,66,78,88,89,92,93, 100, 101, 10;j-106, 108, 128-131, 136-139, 143-145, 151, 155, 156, 1(>6, 172, 173, 176, 177, 182, 184, 185, 190, 191, 193, 203, 212, 214, 218, 220, 221, 223, 228, 241, 242, 245, 247-249, 257, 253, 270, 276-278, 292, 293, 295, 298, 300, 325, 3h2, 3h:{ Roussean, Lovell H 271,279 .SChrader, A. von 072 Stanley, David S 227 Van Derveer, Ferdinand 157 Walker, M. B 272,279 * Called alao 5th Tennessee. 1 Called also 1st Miildle Teuncisee. INDEX. 573 Thomas, George H.-- Coutinued. *^*' Mentioned 11,30,31,35,42,48,55, 66, 100, 107, 110, 115, 119, 140, 135, 221, 223, 227. 228, 241, 242, 244, 255, 257 . 264, 267, 269, 271, 272, 279, 283, 306, 311, 314, 315, 336. 343, 345, 382, 383, 458 Staff. Anuouuccnieiits of oj. Thomas, Joseph R. Mentioned .^^OS Thomas, Lancaster. Mentioned 501; Thomas, Lorenzo. Mentioned ^7 For correspondence, etc., see J(7/(i«(in<.Ge«eraZ's Office, U.S.A. Thomas, Robert. Correspondence with War Department, U.S 372 Thomas, William H. Correspondence with Jefferson Davis 395 M^atioued "IIIZ [[[[[[[[]]".][" []\'.'m,m Thomassy, Raymond. Mentioned 48(j Thompson, Charles R. Correspondence with AV. S. Eosecrans 267 Mentioned ."!...."!..".'. ."."21.-.,382 For correspondence as A. D. C.,8ee IV. S. Eosecrans. Thompson, J. C. Mentioned 43I Thompson. John A. Mentioned 290 Thompson, R. E. Mentioned 19(5 197 Thompson, William. Mentioned '505 Thoms, R. S. Mentioned 215 For correspondence as A. D. C, see W. S. liosccraiis. Thomson, P. H. Mentioned 4y8 Thorington, Jack. Mentioned 414,466 Thornberg, H. H. • Correspondence with W. S. Rosecrans 283 Throckmorton, Edmund. Mentioned 505 Thrustou, G. P. For correspondence as Actg. A. D. C, see A. McD. AlcCool ; also jr. S. lioseirans. Tintsman, Henry O. Correspondence with Inspector-General's Office, U. S. A 358 Mitchell, Robert B 357,358 Mentioned 348,3.56,357,506 Tison, W. H. H. Mentioned ". 426,427 Tod, David. For correspondence, etc., see Oldo, Governor of. Todd. Charles S. Mentioned 309,312 Toler, Silas C. Mentioned 305 Topham, Samuel A. Mentioned 361 Torbert, John. Mentioned 507 Totten. Joseph G. For correspondence, etc., see Engineer Department, D. S. A. Townsend, Captain. Mentioned 329 To'^nsend, Frederick. Mentioned 304 Trabue, Robert P. Mentioned 431,497 Tracy, . Mentioned 382 Tracy, E. D. Mentioned 412,413 Trade and Intercourse. Comninuications from Bragg, Braxton 495 Eosecrans, W. S 104 ■Smith, George P '. 172 Thomas, George H 193 Transportation. (Railroad and Water.) Communications from Anderson, J. B j 14,219,280 Army Headquarters 5,299 574 INDEX. Page- Transportation. (Railroad .and Water) — Continned. Communications from Boyle, Jeremiah T 219,275,291,294,296,301 Bragg, Braxton 410,421,445 Engineer Department, C. S. A 486 Guthrie, James 141 Kimber, John, jr :W2 McCook, Alexander McD :i3,:i8 Mitchell, Robert B 275 Quartermaster-General's Office, U. S. A 33i, 339 Rosecrans, W. S 5, 29, 44, 40, 07, 93, 125. 322, 32b, 341 Thomas, George H 43,46,55,01,93 Wallace, C 406 War Department, C. S 48.'} War Department, U. S 332 Wright, Horatio G 50,07,273,274,281,2^2,280,302 Trembath, Mr. Mentioned 280 TriMible, Samuel. Mentioned .-. 507 Triplett, . Mentioned 187 Tniesdail, 'William. Correspondence with W. S. Rosecrans 280, 330 Trusler, Nelson. Mentioned 289 Tumbull, C. J. Mentioned 413 Turner, Abel. Mentioned 365, .507 Turner, Hugh Q. Mentioned 506 Turner, John F. Mentioned 305.500 Turner, Josiah. Mentioned 507 Tuttle, J. M. Correspondence with Horatio G. Wright 274, 280 Tiweedale, John. Mentioned 505 Tyler, R. C. Announced as Provost-Marshal, Army of the Mississipiii 404 Mentioned 404 Tyaon. Samuel T. Mentioned 506 XJlrich, George. Mentioned 507 Union Troops. Mentioned. (Regulars.) Artillery, Li^ht— Regiments: 4th {Batteries), I, 305; 5th, {Battcnes) H, 304 . Cavalry — Regiments: 4th, 227,241. Infantry— fleflT/Vnenfs : 13th, 290 ; 15th, 16th, 304 ; 18th, 157, 290, 304 ; 19th, 304. For Volunteers, see respective States. Organization, strength, etc. Cumberland, Army of the 3.5, 185, 186, 190, 213, 283-265, 303-305, 314-316, 343-345 Kentucky, Army of 315,316 Ohio, Department of the 287-290 Recruitment, organization, etc. Communications from Adjutant-General's Office, U. S. A 311,330 Army Headquarters 9, :!3 Buell, Don Carlos 350 Rosecrans, W. S 0, 7, 11, 23, 27, 30, 94. 128, 206, 215, 228, 235, 299, 306, 317, 320, 3.34-336 Thomas, George H 144,303,311 AVar Department, U. S , 7,306,318,351 See alfeo Mutunj. INDEX. 575 Page. U. S. Marine Hospital, Louisville, Ky. Communications from Head, J. F gg Wright, Horatio G 52 TJaey, ■William L. Mentioned 286 Vance, Harry H. Mentioned 36i Vance, Robert B. Mentioned 413,492,500 Van Cleve, Horatio P. Correspondence with Crittenden, Thomas L 182, 210, 253, '262 Rosecrans, W. S 194 Mentioned 18,19,28,30,31,148,213,221,262,263,285,344 Van Den Corput, Maz. Mentioned 413 Van Derveer, Ferdinand. Correspondence with George H. Thomas 157 Mentioned 304,307 VanDom, EarL Mentioned 25,26,21.5,423,441,469,482,489 Vandyke, Harry S. Mentioned 50G Van Rensselaer, Henry. Mentioned 85 Varich, J. S. Mentioned 365 Vess, S. P. Mentioned 16 Vezin, Alfred. Correspondence with Inspector-General's Oifice, U. S. A 361 Mentioned 351,505 Vezin, Oscar V/. Mentioned 500 Villepigue, John B. Mentioned 423 Vincent, Tilomas M. For correspondence as A. A. G., see Adjutant-General's Office, U. S; A. Virginia. Military departments eml'raciug 499 Operations in, Nov. 1, 1862-Jan. 20, 1863. See Southwest Virginia. Virginia Troops. Mentioned. (Confederate.) Artillery, Light — Batteries: Botetourt, 413. Cava]Ty— Battalions : 27th, 450. Infantry— ffe5'/me/)fs ; 29th, 450; 54th, 400, 450. ■Waddell, J. P. Mentioned 413 Wagner, Augustus D. Mentioned 507 Wagner, George D. Correspondence with Mitchell, Robert B 323 Rosecrans, W. S 322,325 Mentioned 320,324,325 Wagner, William. Mentioned 50.'> Walker, F. M. Mentioned -• 399,419,430,431 Walker, L. M. Mentioned 417,508 Walker, Moses B. Correspondence with Rosecrans, W. S 271 Thomas, George H 272,279 Mentioned 228, 241, 242, 248, 249, 255, 257, 258, 267, 276, 277, 304 Walker, R. W. For correspondence, etc., see Alabama, Cilizena of. Walker, W. p. Mentioned 46G ■Wallace, C. Correspondence with E. Kirby Smith ' 406 ■Wallace, Peter G. Mentioned 361 ■Wallace, "Vr. H. Mentioned ' 358,365 ■Walsh, "William. Mentioned 505 57G INDEX. Page. ■Walter, John. Mentioned 361 "Walters, Harry. Mentioned 507 "Walthall, B. C. Assigumeucs to comuiand 420,449 Mentioned 420,449,450,508,509 "Watapler, Samuel. Mentioned *. 365, . 500 "Ward, Commissary. Mentioned 205 Ward, Prank B. Mentioned 351,3.53,366,-369,505 "Ward, Josiah. Mentioned 507 "Ward, WUliam T. Mentioned 136,138,144,151 "Ward, W. "W. Correspondence with W. S. Rosecrans 371 "War Department, C. S. Correspondence with Adjntant and Inspector General's Ottice, C. S. A 387,406 Alabama, Citizens of 442 Bragg, Braxton 392 Davis, Jefferson 449, 476 Engineer Department, C. S. A 443 Hawes, Richard 451 Jones, Samuel 473,478 Marshall, Humphrey 384-386, 388, 389, 392, 394, 397, 400, 407, 450 Moore, John E., efal 442,502 Smith, E. Kirby 398,483 "War Department, IT. S. Correspondence with Adjntant-Ueneral's Office, U. S. A 380 Bnell, Don Carlos 350,:i5l Burnsido, Ambrose E 307 Grant, U. S 307 Indiana, Governor of 294, 297 Kimber, John, jr 302 Mitchell, Robert B 373,374 Murphey, Samuel 372 Quartermaster-General's Office, U. S. A 326,327,332,338 Rosecrans, W. S J 6,7,27,31,57,64,91, 115, 127, 128, 135, 150, 299, 306. 307, 309, 312, 317, 318, 328, 330, 331, 335, 341 Reeder, W. B. K., et al 367 Stewart, James M 372 Stokes, W. H 372 Thomas, Robert 372 Wright, Horatio G 94,307 "Warner, Charles H. Mentioned 377 Warren, H. B. Mentioned 445 Warren, Thomas C. Mentioned 505 Warwick, P. C. Mentioned 471 Washington, J. BarroU. Mentioned'. 439,463 WasseU. William. Mentioned 361 "Watkins, C. "W. Mentioned 43-^ Watkins, E. P. Mentioned 413 Watson, P. H. For correspondence, etc., see War Department, U. S. Watson, Samuel A. Mentioned 507 "Watts, Coleman H. Mentioned 356,3.57,506 "Watts, Wilbur. Mentioned 507 Wayne, 'William H., jr. Mentioned i.. 506 "Wayohoff, John D. Mentioned 361 "Weand, Harry K. Mentioned w 506 INDEX. 577 Page. ■Weatherford, J. "W. Mentioned 28ff ■Weaver, J. A. Mentioned 41* Webster, "W. G. Mentioned 445 ■Weems, John B. Mentioned 396 Weikel, Orlando. Mentioned 505 Weiler, Isadore. Mentioned 507 Weir, James A. Mentioned 506 ■Weir, Samuel. Mentioned 506 Welles, Gideon. Mentioned 203,338,342 Welty, James. Mentioned 506 For correspondence, etc., see 2fav!j Department, U. S. West, Department of the.* (Confederate.) Affairs in, generally. Communications from Adjutant and Inspector General's Office, C. S. A 423 Johnston, Joseph E 424,436,439,459 Atlanta, Ga., included in 432 Constituted, and limits defined 423 Johnston, Joseph E., assigned to and assumes command of 423,439 Orders, General, series 1862 : No. 1, 439. Orders, Special, series 1862: No. 2, 449. Ee-enforcements for. Communications from Joseph E. Johnston 495 West, O. F. Mentioned 431 Western Department. (Confederate.) Bragg, Braxton, resumes command of the 387 Enforcement of conscription act in. Communications from Adjutant and Inspector General's Office, C. S. A 387 Bragg, Braxton 380,395,425,496,498 War Department, C. S 387 Orders, General, series 1862: No. 141,387; No. 142,392; No. 143, 393; No. 145, 395; Nos. 146, 147, 404; No. 149, 407; No. 150, 410; No. 151, 411; No«. 152, 153, 434; No. 157, 457; No. 158, 459 ; No. 159, 461. Orders, General, series 1863 : No. 1, 488 ; No. 4, 502. Orders, Special, series 1862: No. 29, 388; No. 30, 387; No. 31, 393, 405; No. 37, 403 ; Nov. 17, 420 ; No. 62, 449 ; No. 66, 453. Troops in Department of East Tennessee temporarily placed under com- mand of Bragg 385 Western Kentucky, District of. (Union. ) Boyle, Jeremiah T., assigned to command of the 04 Constituted, and limits defined 64 Union troops in. Organization, strength, etc. See Department of the Ohio. West Tennessee. Forrest's Expedition into, Dec. 15, 1£62-Jan. 3, 1863. Communications from Army Headquarters 234 Boyle, Jeremiah T 133, 149, 164, 171, 175 Bragg, Braxton 476 Bruce, Sanders D 152,165,187 Duggan, H 171 Dodge, G. M 197 Fry, Speed S ' 283 Lowe, W.W '. 143,151,155,195,211,258 - Joseph E. Johnston's geographical command. 37 B. K— VOL XX, PT II 578 INDEX. Page. West Tennessee — Continued. Forrest's Expedition into, Dec. 15, 1862-Jan. 3, 1863. Communications from Negley, James S 203 Pennock.A. M 203 Eosecrans, W. S 132, 140, 148-150, 152, 164, 172, 173, 182, 188, 192, 195, 197, 207, 208 Sullivan, Jeremiah C 184,197 Thornberg, H. H 283 Wright, Horatio G 133,140,150,167,175,208,234,235 Co-operation of Navy, U. S., vrith Army 182, 188, 203 Operations in, June 10, 1862-Jan. 20, 1863. See West Tennessee. Forrest's Expedition into, Dec. 15, 1862- Jo»i. 3, 1863. West Virginia. Operations in, Nov. 1, 1862-Jan. 20, 1863. Communications from Army Headquarters 293,337 Bragg, Braxton 403 Marshall, Humphrey 386 War Department, C. S 384,385,388 Wright, Horatio G 293 West Virginia, District of. Union Troops in. Organization, strength, etc. See Department of the Ohio. Wharton, G. C. Correspondence ■with Samuel Jones 478 Jleutioned — 478 Wharton, H. C. Mentioned 215 ■Wharton, John A. Assignments to command 393 Correspondence with Cheatham, B. F 483 Polk, Leonidas 448,452,458,461,467,469,482,485 Smith, Baxter 467 Wheeler, Joseph 438,441,445 Mentioned 99,194,385,388,393,402,411,415,418,420,421, 423, 425, 427, 432, 433, 439, 444, 446, 464, 465, 469, 479, 486, 488, 499, 503, 509 Wheeler, Joseph. Assignments to command.. 393,402 Correspondence with Bragg, Braxton 393, 416, 427, 433, 444, 450, 452, 454, 457,458, 460 Breckinridge, John C 411,415,420 Forrest, N. B 404,411,435 Hill, W. E 455 Morgan, John H 427 Wharton, John A 438,441,445 Mentioned 223.245,248, 249, 275, 313, 321-323, 354, 360, 370, 385, 388, 393, 402, 420, 421, 423, 428-430, 432, 433, 435, 436, 439, 446, 448, 449, 464, 467, 468, 482, 485, 488, 499, 503, 504 Resolution of thanks of Congress to 504 Wheeler's Raid. Jan. 8-14, 1863. Communications from Mitchell, Robert B 321,324 • Rosecrans, W. S 313,324,325,328 Resolution of thanks of Congress to Joseph Wheeler and command 504 Whidney, Major. Mentioned , 474 Whipkey, Thomas J. Mentioned 361 INDEX. 579 Page. ■White, Mr. Mentioned 400 ■White, Mr. Mentioned 485 WTiite, B.P., jr. Mentioned 432 ■White, David C. Mentioned 507 ■White, Isaac. Mentioned 506 White, Julius. Assignments to command 334 Mentioned 334 ■White, Richard. Mentioned 82 ■White, Thomas 'W. Correspondence with Jones M. Withers 479, 480 Mentioned 430,431,479 ■Whitestone, Mr. Mentioned 87 ■Whiting, Jasper S. For correspondence, etc., see AHjulant and Inspector General's Office, C. S. A. ■Whiting, 'W. H. C. Mentioned 403 ■Wickliffe, D. C. Mentioned 177 ■Wicks, Moses J. Mentioned 392 ■Wierman, John ■W. Mentioned 506 ■Wigle, Nicholas F. Mentioned 506 "Wilcox, James A. Mentioned 289 ■Wilder, John T. Mentioned 226 ■WileSj^W. M. Mentioned 216 ■Wiley, J. M. Mentioned 359,365 ■Willard, John M. Mentioned 506 ■Williams, B. D. Mentioned 382,383 For correspondence as A. D. C, see Alexander McD. McCook. ■Williams, Edward P. Mentioned 507 Williams, Henry C. Mentioned 505 Williams, John A. B. Mentioned 366,507 ■Williams, John M. Mentioned 507 Williams, John S. Correspondence with Adjutant and Inspector General's Office, C. S. A 403 Mentioned 369,410 Williams, Samuel K. Mentioned 315 ■Williamson, J. A. Mentioned 413 'Williamson, MahlonH. Mentioned 506 Willlch, August. Mentioned 196,254 ■Willis, Thomas D. Mentioned 361 ■Wilson, Charles T. Mentioned 507 ■Wilson, Hampden. Mentioned 361 ■Wilson, H. B. Mentioned 288 ■Wilson, James. Correspondence with R. E. Graves 399 Mentioned 400,465 ■Wilson, John C. Mentioned 507 ■Wilson, Seldon L. Mentioned 506 ■Wilson, ■William. Mentioned ■■ 506 ■Wilson, "Walter G. Correspondence with Alexander McCauley 308 Mentioned 361 ■Wilt, James A. Mentioned 301 Wisconsin Troops. Mentioned. Artillery, Ught— Batteries : 10th, 305,321. Infrntrs— Regiments: 1st, 304; 10th, 303; 2l8t, 304; 22d, 174,288. 580 INDEX. Page. ■Wise, Alfred. Mentioned 507 ■Wiseman, Theodore. For correspondence as A. A. A. G., see James D. Morgan. ■Withers, Jones M. Correspondence with Adjutant and Inspector General's Office, C. S. A 508 Anderson, Pattou 477 Bragg, Braxton 469 Polk, Leonidas 462,464 White, Thomas W 479,480 Mentioned 35, 49, 99, 156, 166, 173, 417, 418, 430. 431, 433, 464, 465, 479, 480, 482 "Wolford, Frank. Mentioned 176,185,205,230,294,319 Wood, Edward 'W. Mentioned 507 Wood, H. C. For correspondence, etc., see Alabama, Citizens of. Wood, McLain F. Correspondence Tvith James D. Morgan 360 Mentioned 305,348,354,359,360,370 Wood, Robert C, jr. Mentioned 394 ■Wood, S. A. M. Mentioned 248,419,459 ■Wood, Thomas J. Correspondence with Crittenden, Thomas L 18,261 Mentioned 18,19,27,28,30,31,55,58,59,61,221,245,261,264,284,344 ■Woodruff, ■WilUam E. Assignments to command 228 Mentioned 12,15,190,218,228 ■Woods, M. L. Mentioned 413 ■Woodvrard, Alfred. Mentioned 507 ■Woodward, T. G. Mentioned 8,113,143,171,187,188,195 ■Woodwell, James S. Mentioned 361 ■Woolston, Alfred D. Mentioned ' 301 ■Worrell, Isaao I. Mentioned 361 Worthiugton, Richard. Mentioned 365,507 Wright, Ell^TOod. Mentioned 3C5 Wright, George 'W. Mentioned 365,507 Wright, Horatio G. Co-operation with Rosecraus. See Middle Tennessee. Operations in, Kov. 1, 1862-JaH. 20, 1863. Correspondence with Ammen, Jacob 252 Army Headquarters 4,10,24,32,07,67,75,80,83,85,91,97, 101, 135, 161, 194, 197, 198, 234, 282, 293, 297, 299, 302, 308-310, 332, 337, 342 Boyle, Jerenjiah T. . 4, 40, 51, 02, 76, 79, S3, 85, 96, 101, 104, 127, 133, 149, 150, 167, 175, 208, 232, 239, 243, 251, 259, 273, 281, 282, 286, 291, 293, 294, 296, 297, 334 Carringtou, H. B 231,251 Carter, Samuel P 52,57 Cox, Jacob D 260 Cranor, Jouathau 134 Dils, John, jr 97,310 Ewiiig, Tbonias 76 Fitcb, Lo Koy 274 Gilbert, C. C 37 Granger, Gordon 24,37,63.79,89,126, 140, 153, 154, 101, 177, 230, 231, 240, 251, 252, 260, 274, 280, 287, 295, 334, 342 Hoffman, W 82 Illinois, Governor of 235 INDEX. 581 Page. Wright, Horatio G.— Cootinned. Correspondence with. Indiana, Governor of 52,231 Kentucky, Governor of 34,53 McLean, N. H 104,107 Morgan, George W 52 Ohio, Governor of 200,274 Pennock, A. M 273 Rosecrans, W. S 3,10,16,17,24,32,34,40,44, 50, 51, 57, 67, 73-76, 78, 79, 90, W*; 109, 110, 113-116, 118-120, 128, 132, 133, 150, 186, 200, 207, 208, 213-215, 231-234, 239, 240, 295, 303, 310, 333, 337, 340 Tuttle, J. M 274,286 War Department, U. S 94,307 Mentioned 14,30,60, 67, 86-88, 93, 109, 114, 174, 250, 272, 275, 281 , 287, 288, 293, 320, 328, 334, 341 Orders in cases of Hospitals at Cincinnati, Ohio 83 Private property 85 Wright, John B. Mentioned 506 Wright, J. M. For correspondence as A. A. G., see Don Carlos Buell. Wright, Joseph S. Mentioned 361 Wright, Marcus J. Assignments to command 497 Correspondence -with B. F. Cheatham 503 Mentioned 497 Yancey, B. C. Mentioned 431 Yates, Richard. Mentioned 234 For correspondence, etc., see Illinois, Governor of. Yerkes, George S. Mentioned 506 Yocum, George P. Mentioned 505 York, Harrison B. Mentioned •- 288,310 Young, J. H. Mentioned 216 Young, J. P. Mentioned .> 359,365 Young, 'Williani S. Mentioned 361 Zahm, Iiewis. Correspondence with Crittenden, Thomas L 18, 19 Rosecrans, W. S 22,23,29 Mentioned 13,18,20,21,27,66,347,249,266-268,270 301,361,362 Zinn, Peter. Mentioned 290