TITLE: The war of the rebellion: a compilation of the official records of the Union and Confederate armies. / Series 1 - Volume 16 (Part II) AUTHOR: United States. War Dept., John Sheldon Moody, Calvin Duvall Cowles, Frederick Caryton Ainsworth, Robert N. Scott, Henry Martyn Lazelle, George Breckenridge Davis, Leslie J. Perry, Joseph William Kirkley PUBLISHER: Govt. Print. Off., Washington, 1886 Page A Production Note Cornell University Library produced this volume to preserve the informational content of the deteriorated original. The best available copy of the original has been used to create this digital copy. It was scanned bitonally at 600 dots per inch resolution and compressed prior to storage using ITU Group 4 compression. Conversion of this material to digital files was supported by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Digital file copyright by Cornell University Library 1995. This volume has been scanned as part of The Making of America Project, a cooperative endeavor undertaken to preserve and enhance access to historical material from the nineteenth century. Page B Page 1 THI~ WAR OF THE REBELLION: A COMPILATION OF THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF THE UNION AND CONFEDERATE ARMIES. PREPARED, UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR, Liout. Col. ROBERT N. SCOTT, Third U. S. Artillery, AND PUBLISHED PURSUANT TO ACT OF CONGRESS APPROVED JUNE 16, 1880. SERIES IVOLUME XVITh~ TWO PARTS. PART IlCORRESPONDENCE, ETC. WASHJI{GTON: GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE. 1886. / Page 2 Page 3 PART IJ.VOL. XVI. CORRESPONDENCE, ORDERS, AND RETURNS RELATING TO QPERATIONS IN KENTUCKY, MJDDLE AND EAST TENNES- SEE, NORTH ALABAMA, AND SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA FROM JUNE 10 TO OCTOBER 31,1862. UNION CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. SPECIAL FIELD ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE MISSIsSU?PI, No. 90. Corinth, Miss., June 10, 1862. I. The order dividing the army near Corinth into right wing, center, left wing, and reserve is hereby revoked. Major-Generals Grant, Buell, and Pope will resume the command of their separate army corps,* ex- cept the division of Major-General Thomas, which till further orders will be stationed in Corinth as a part of the Army of the Tennessee. General Thomas will resume the immediate command of his division on its arrival at Corinth and Brig. Gen. T. W. Sherman will report to Major-General Buell for duty with the Army of the Ohio. * * * * * * * By order of Major-General Halleek: J. C. KELTON, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS, June 10, 1862. Capt. OLIVER D. GREENE, Nashville: Order the quartermaster and commissary in Nashville to commence accumulating supplies for 20,000 more men than they now furnish. Let it be done with all the secrecy possible. Edson must also have ammu- nition. JAMES B. FRY, Colonel and Chief of & aff. HAMBuRG, June 10, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: Your dispatches of yesterday ordering Eastport as the base of our sup- plies and the dispatch to-day about General Mitchel just received. (3) * The Armies of the Tennessee, of the Ohio ,mcl of the Mississippi. The orders re- voked as above are printed in Series I, Vol. X, Part II, pp. 138, 144 Page 4 4 RY., M. AND B. tENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. tOHAP. XXVItL Your orders will be obeyed with energy and dispatch. I will be at Tuscumbia to-morrow noon with 1,300 sacks of grain and 60,000 rations; same amount will follow next day. The shoals between Eastport and Tuscumbia have only 28 inQhes water, and I must be cautious not to lose our boats. I have seized near Eastport three shoal pilots and pa- roled them under penalty of death if they run away. It was a military necessity, as without them we could not turn a wheel over the shoals. I have shown your orders to Captain Gay and the quartermasters. Our commissarys supplies will all be at Eastport to-morrow. I have estab- lished a pony express from Eastport via Sulphur Springs to Pittsburg Landing, with relays, so you may depend upon headquarters mail with out interruption. FRANCIS DARR, Captain and Commissary of Subsistence. HAMBURG, June 10, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: I leave to-day for Tuscumbia with 75,000 rations and abundant forage. Tuscumbia is the head of navigation at the highest stage of water on account of Muscle Shoals; therefore it is impossible to take supplies to Decatur by water. I will attend to supplies up there carefully and promptly. Will you be kind enough to order Captain Sinton to report to me for orders ~I I want him for the post at Tuscumbia, if you approve of it. FRANCIS DARR, Captain and Commissary of Subsistence. NASHVILLE, June 10, 1862. Major-General BUELL: Mr. Anderson will commence operations at once on the Decatur Rail- road. He desires me to say he has an organization ready for runiiin g the Memphis and Charleston Railroad if desired. He also desires me to say there are two engines ordered to Columbus, Ky., to put on the railroad to run to Memphis. He wishes to suggest that orders be given that the engines go by river to Memphis, as all bridges are burned be- tween there and Columbus. OLIVER D. GREENE, A88istant A4jutant-General Page 5 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.TJNION. Ab8tract from Tn-Monthly Return of the Di8trict of the Ohio, Maj. Gen. D. C. Buefl com- manding, for June 10, 1862.* 4C 4~4~ Present for 4 daty. ~ ~ 4~ 44~ 94 CU Command. H 5 P45 O 9 H H H9~ ~ H H HCU4.C o ~ ~4 ~i4 ~ District staff 20 20 21 21 Staff officers at department headquarters 24 25 25 25 SecondDivision (Brigadier-General McCook) 385 8, 175 9, 129 11, 884 11, 882 Third Division (Major-General Mitchel) 362 7,794 8, 742 11, 6~8 11, 639 Fourth Division (Brigadier-General Nelson) 296 6, 579 7, 623 11, 620 11, 608 Fifth Division (Brigadier-General Crittenden) 202 3, 408 4, 148 6, 381 6, 394 Sixth Division (Brigadier-General Wood) 349 6, 220 7,458 10, 455 10, 469 Seventh Division (Brigadier-General Morgan) .. 430 7, 849 9, 609 12, 566 12, 677 Seventh Brigade (Brigadier-General Negley) 134 2, 927 3, 320 4, 223 4, 223 Twenty-thjrd Brigade (Colonel Lester) 113 2, 361 2, 829 3, 318 3, 327 Brigadier-General Dumonts command 123 2, 178 2, 584 3, 191 3,196 Cavalry brigade 68 1, 113 1, 557 3, 188 3 191 Artillery Reserve (Colonel Barnett) 23 493 560 638 639 Unattached cavalry 120 2, 413 2, 833 3,403 2, ~92 Unattached artillery 13 315 364 437 437 Unattached infantry 217 4, 927 5, 822 6,755 6,749 Signal Corps (Lieutenant Merrill) - - 18 4~ 62 62 Michigan Engineers and Mechanics (Col,uel InueB) 24 327 462 763 770 Grand totalt 2, 877 57, 122 67, 102 90, 522 89,493 * The Tn-Monthly Return dated June 2Ois a duplicate of this. Does not include district staff or staff officers at department h.adquarters. Organization of troops in the District of the Ohio, commanded by Maj. Gen. Don Garlos Buell, June 10, 1862.* ENGINEERS. let Michigan, Col. William P. Innes. SECOND DIVISION. Brig. Gen. ALEXANDER MoD. MoCooK. Fourth Brigade. ~Sixth Brigade. Brig. Gen. LOVELL H. RoussEAu. 6th Indiana, Col. Philemon P. Baldwin. 5th Kentncky, Col. Harvey M. Buckley. 1st Ohio, Col. Benj. F. Smith. 15th U. S. Juf., Capt. Peter T. Swaine. 16th U. S. luf., Maj. Adam J. Slemmer. 19th U. S. Inf.,Maj. Stephen D. Carpenter. Fifth Brigade. Col. FREDERICK S. STUMBAUGH. 34th flhlnois, Licut. Col. Hiram W. Bristol. 29th Indiana, Licut. Col. David M. Dunn. 30th Indiana, Lient. CoL 0mm D. Hurd. 77th Penn., Maj. Stephen N. Bradford. Brig. Gen. RICHARD W. JOHNSON. 32d Indiana, CoL August Willich. 39th Indiana, Col. Thomas J. Harrison. 15th Ohio, Col. Moses R. Dickey. 49th Ohio, Col. William H. Gibson. Artillery. Kentucky Light, Battery A, Capt. David C. Stone. 1st Ohio Light, Battery A, Capt.Wilber F. Goodepeed. 5th U. S., Battery H, Capt. William R. Terrill. 5 *As shown by a Tn-Monthly Return purporting to be for this date, but which prob- ably represents the actual commanders, etc., for earlier dates, thati cannot now be determined Page 6 6 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAI. XXVHI. THIRD DIVISION. Maj. Gen. ORMSBY M. MITCIIEL. Eighth Brigade. Col. JOHN B. TURCHIN. 19th Illinois, Lient. Col. Joseph R. Scott. 24th Illinois, Col. Geza Mihalotzy. 37th Indiana, Col. Carter Gazlay. 18th Ohio, Col. Timothy R. Stanley. Ninth Brigade. Colonel JOSHUA W. SILL. 2d Ohio, Col. Leonard A. Harris. 21st Ohio, Col. Jesse S. Norton. 33d Ohio. Lieut. Col. Oscar F. Moore. 10th Wisconsin, Col. Alfred R. Chapin. Seventeenth Brigade. Colonel WILLIAM H. LYTLE. 42d Indiana, Col. James G. Jones. 15th Kentucky, Col. Curran Pope. 3d Ohio, Col. John Beatty. 10th Ohio, Lient. Col. Joseph W. Burke. Cavalry. 4th Ohio, Col. John Kennett. Artillery. Indiana Light, 5th Battery, Capt. Peter Simonson. Michigan Light, 1st Battery, Capt. Cyrus 0. Loomis. 1st Ohio Light, Battery E, Capt. Warren P. Edgarton. Engineer8 and Mechanie8. 1st Michigan, Cos. A and K, Capt. John B. Yates. FOURTH DIVISION. Brigadier-General WILLIAM NELSON. Tenth Brigade. Col. JACOB AMMEN. 36th Indiana, Lient. Col. 0. H. P. Carey. 17th Kentucky, Col. John H. McHenry, jr. 6th Ohio, Lient. Col. Nicholas L. Ander- son. 24th Ohio, Lient. Col. Frederick C. Jones. 51st Ohio,* Col. Stanley Matthews. Nineteenth Brigade. Col. WILLIAM GRosE. 9th Indiana, Lient. Col.William H. Blake. 6th Kentucky, Col. Walter C. Whitaker. 27th Kentucky, Col. Chas. D. Pennebaker. 41st Ohio, Lieut. Col. George S. Mygatt. Twenty-second Brigade. Brig. Gen. MAHLON D. MANSON. 31st Indiana, Lient. Col. John Oshorn. 1st Kentucky, Col. David A. Enyart. 2d Kentucky, Col. Thomas D. Sedge- wick. 20th Kentucky, Lient. Col. Charles S. Hanson. Artillery. Indiana Light, 10th Battery, Capt. Jerome B. Con. 1st Ohio Light, Battery D, Capt. Andrew J. Konkle. 4th U. S., Battery M, Capt. John Menden- hail. FIFTH DIYSION. Brig. Gen. TIIoMAs L. CRITTENDEN. Eleventh Brigade. Fourteenth Brigade. Brig. Gen. JEREMIAH T. BOYLE. Brig. Gen. HORATIO P. VAN CLEVE. 9th Kentucky, Col. Benjamin C. Grider. 44th Indiana, Col. Hugh B. Reed. 13th Kentucky, Col. Edward H. Hobson. 11th Kentucky, Col. Pierce B. Hawkins. 19th Ohio, Col. Samuel Beatty. 26th Kentucky, Col. S. G. J3nrbridge. 59th Ohio, Col. James P. Fyffe. 13th Ohio, Lient. Col. Joseph G. Hawkins. Artillery. Pennsylvania Light, Battery B, Capt. Charles F. Mueller. Wisconsin Light, 3d Battery, Capt. Lucius H. Drury. * Detached as provost guard at Nashville Page 7 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. SIXTH DIVISION. Brig. Gen. THOMAS J. WOOD. Fifteenth Brigade. Brig. Gen. MILO S. HASCALL. 17th Indiana, Col. John T. Wilder. 58th Indiana, Col. Henry M. Carr. 3d Kentucky, Col.Thos. E. Bramlette. 26th Ohio, Ccl. Edward P. Fyffe. Twentieth Brigade. Brig. Gen. JAMES A. GARFIELD. 51st Indiana, Col. Abel D. Streight. 13th Michigan, Col. Michael Shoemaker. 64th Ohio, Maj. John J. Williams. 65th Ohio, Col. Chas. G. Harker. Twenty-fir8t Brigade. Col. GEORGE D. WAGNER. 15th md., Lieut. Col. Gustavus A. Wood. 40th md., Licut. Col. John W. Blake. 57th md., Col. Cyrus C. Hines. 24th Kentucky, Col. Lewis B. Grigsby Artillery. Maj. SEYMOUR RACE. Indiana Light, 8th Battery, Capt. George T. Cochran. Ohio Light, 6th Battery, Capt. Cullen Bradley. 1st Ohio Light, Battery F, Capt. Daniel T. Cockerill. SEVENTH DIVISiON. Brig. Gen. GEORGE W. MORGAN. Twenty-fourth Brigade. Brig. Gen. SAMUEL P. CARTER. 49th Indiana, Col. John W. Ray. 7th Kentucky, Col. Theophilus T. Gar- rard. 1st Tennessee, Col. Robert K. Byrd. 2d Tennessee, Col. Jas. P. T. Carter. Twenty-fifth Brigade. Brig. Gen. JAMES G. SPEARS. 3d Tennessee, Col. Leonidas C. Honk. 4th Tennessee, CoL Robert Johnson. 5th Tennessee, Col. James T. Shelley. 6th Tennessee, Col. Joseph A. Cooper. Twenty -vixth Brigade. Col. JOHN F. DE COURCY. 22d Kentucky, Col. Daniel XV. Lindsey. 16th Ohio, Lient. Col. George W. Bailey. 42d Ohio, Col. Lionel A. Sheldon. Seventh Brigade. Brig. Gen. JAMES S. NEGLEY. 35th Indiana, Col. John C. Walker. 38th Indiana, Col. Benjamin F. Scribuer. 21st Kentucky, Col. Samuel W. Price. 79th Pennsylvania, Col. Henry A. Ham~- bright. 1st Wisconsin, Col. John C. Stark- weather. Twenty-8eventl& Brigade. Brig. Gen. ABSALOM BAIRD. 33d Indiana, Col. John Coburn. 14th Kentucky, Col. John C. Cochran. 19th Kentucky, Col. William J. Landram. Cavalry. 6th Kentucky Cavalry (battalion), Lieut. Col. Reuben Munday. Artillery. Capt. JACOB T. FOSTER. Michigan Light, 7th Battery, Capt. Chas. H. Lauphere. Ohio Light, 9th Battery, Lient. Leonard P. Barrows. Wisconsin Light, 1st Battery, Lient. John D. Anderson. INDEPENDENT BRIGADES. Twenty-third Brigade. Cel. HENRY C. LESTER. 8th Kentucky, Col. Sidney M. Barnes. 23d Kentucky, Col. Marcellus Mundy. 9th Michigan, Licut. Col. John G. Park- hurst. 3d Minnesota, Capt. Chauncey W. Griggs. CHAr. XXVIII.] Page 8 KY., M. AND B. TENN., N. ALA., ANI) SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIII INDEPENDENT BRIGADESContinued. Brig. Gen. EBENEZER DUMONT. Durnot: ts Brigade. 28th Kentucky, Col. William P. Boone. 71st Ohio, Col. Rodney Mason. 74th Ohio, Lient. Col. Alexander von Selirader. let Tennessee, Col. Alvan C. Gil1em.~ 3d Indiana Cay., Co. I, Capt. Argus D. Vanosdol. 7th Pennsylvania Cay., Lieut. Col. Will- iam B. Sipes. Artillery Re8erve. Colonel JAMES BARNETT. Indiana Light, 4th Battery, Capt. Asahel K. Bush. Michigan Light, 5th Battery, Capt. John J. Dennis. 1st Ohio Light, Battery G, Capt. Joseph Bartlett. 1st Ohio Light, Battery M, Capt. Fred- erick Schultz. Cavalry Brigade. 2d Indiana, Col. Edward M. McCook. 3d Indiana, (3 cos.) Capt. Robert Klein. 3d Kentucky, Col. James S. Jackson. 3d Ohio, Col. Lewis Zahm. ?JNATTA OHED. Infaatry. 50th Indiana, Col. ~yrns L. Dunham. 16th Kentucky, Col. Charles A. Marshall. 18th Kentucky, Col. William A. Warner. 11th Michigan, Col. William L. Stoughton. 40th Ohio, Col. Jonathan Cranor. 69th Ohio, Col. Lewis D. Campbell. 78th Pennsylvania, Col. William Sirwell. Cavalry. 1st Kentucky, Col. Frank Wolford. 4th Kentucky, Col. Jesse Bayles. 5th Kentucky, Col. David R. Haggard. 9th Pennsylvania, Col. Edward C. Will- iams. Fry Kentucky Scouts, Capt. Henry G. Twyman. Anderson Troop (Penn.), Capt. William J. Palmer. Artilkry. Indiana Light, 11th Battery, Capt. Arnold Sutermeister Kentucky Light, Battery B, Capt. John M. Hewett. let Ohio Light, Battery B, Capt. William E. Standart. WASHINGTON, June 11, 1862. Major-General HALLECK, Gorinth: A dispatch from General McClellan this morning repeats the report of Beauregards being in Richmond with a portion of his force. The wretched weather checks all military operations there. General Mc- Clellan suggests a strong detachment from your army to strengthen him, and the movement of a heavy column from Dalton upon Atlanta. The President is greatly~ delighted with your own contemplated move- ments mentioned in your telegram two days ago.# Fr6mont had a bat- tle with Jackson on Sunday and drove him from the field. Our troops are operating through Stono Creek upon Charleston; but I think that General Hunters force is too small for any decided result, and every force that can be spared has been sent to Richmond. EDWIN M. STANTON, & oretary of War. 8 * Which were to send all forces not required to hold the Memphis and Charleston Ii~tilroad to the relief of Curtis ii~ Arkansas kind to l~,ast Tennessee. (See Series J, YoL X, Part I, p. 671. Page 9 CHAP. XXVIII.J 9 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. HEADQUARTERS, June 11, 1862. General HALLECK: I have about 150,000 rations and 500 sacks of grain in depot behind Seven Mile Creek, and besides these some smaller quantities left in division depots. Your orders yesterday were to haul all these to Corinth, and I have undertaken it, but to accomplish it will delay my operations a week. I would therefore suggest that your commissary and quartermaster take the supplies in the main depot, where they are, and issue them from there to the divisions, which now send all the way to the river. iNoth- ing more would be necessary than to send a small guard to take charge and an officer or agent to receive them. The supplies in division de- pots I will have gathered up. I will take my ammunition. D. C. BUELL. CORINTH, Miss., June 11, 1862. Major-General BUELL: After fully considering the whole matter I am satisfied that your line of operations should be on Chattanooga and Cleveland or Dalton in- stead of McMinnville. At the same time Mitchel should keep forces enough at MeMinuville or on the line to Nashville to hold the enemy in check. By moving on Chattanooga you prevent a junction between Smith and Beauregard and are on the direct line to Atlanta. Smith must abandon East Tennessee or be captured. A locomotive and cars go to Florence to-day. ~ ~. HALLECK, Major- General. BUELLS HEADQUARTERS, Corinth, June 11, 1862. General HALLECK: The First Regiment of Ohio Cavalry belongs properly to Thomas division, and when I left Booneville I directed it to come in with the division. General Pope has detained it. My cavalry force is limited, and where I am going the services of this regiment are imperatively necessary. The little cavalry I now have in Tennessee is broken down by constant hard work. I request that the regiment may be brought in and accompany Thomas divisiofi. I). C. BUELL, ]Jliajor- General. HEADQUARTERS, June 11, 1862. General MITCHEL: General Morgan is advancing on Cumberland Gal). Endeavor as much as possible to keep your force in an attitude to threaten Chatta- nooga and occupy the attention of Kirby Smith. How many roads do you find leading to Chattanooga between MeMiunville and the river I What is their condition and which the best? What is the condition of fhe road by Jasper from Stevenson? D. C. BUELL, Major- General Page 10 10 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SXV. VA. [OHAI. XXVIII, HUNTSVILLE, June 11, 1862. General BUELL: Colonel Sill telegraphs from Stevenson as follows: Two men arrived from Chattanooga; left there this morning; report 10,000 or 12,000 troops, 1,000 cavalry, two field batteries of rifled guns there. Troops had come from Knoxville, Atlanta, and other points; niore expected from Savannah~ think an in- vasion of this side contemplated. They also say a fight is progressingat Richmond, in which the Confederates are getting the best of it. I send you this for what it is worth. J. W. SILL. 0. M. MITCHEL, Major. General. HEADQUARTERS, June 11, 1862. General MITCHEL, Huntsville: I wish the Nashville and4Chattanooga Railroad put in order at the very earliest possible moment. If you cant spare troops for the pur. po5e ci it you think best call on Mr. Anderson, but let everything be done to accomplish the object. At what points on the Tennessee between Decatur and Florence in- clusive have you troops and of what strength are the posts? Answer. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS,. June 11, 1862. J. B. ANDERSON, Nashville: Generul Mitchcl is ordered to have the Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad put in order in the shortest possible time. He is told to call upon you if necessary. Give all your efforts to this object and report prospects. D. C. BUELL. NASHVILLE, June 11, 1862. Major.General BUELL: I will render General Mitchel all the assistance I can if he calls upon me. If I do tiot withdraw force from Decatur road the track to Elk River will be completed in eighteen or twenty days. I think General Mitchel is building bridge over Elk River to be completed at same time. This will open road to Huntsville direct. It will require a strong guard ot troops on Chattanooga road, south of Wartrace, to protect the bridges when built. If General Mitchel has saved bridges between Huntsville and Stevenson, we can reach that point sooner via Hunts- ville than via Chattanooga road, and by better track, though longer. Edgefield and Kentucky Railroad Company want their engines and cars returned. If General Halleck wants the 184 cars and 6 engines at Louisville sent down to Columbus we cannot spare this stock. What answer shall I give these companies? Will an organization be wanted to operate the Mobile and Ohio Rail- road and the Memphis and Charleston Railroad? Can I assist in get- ting it up? Organization on roads here and working well. J. B. ANDERSON Page 11 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC .UNION. 11 CORINTH, June 11, 1862. Major-General BUELL: Following received from Bear Creek to Colonel Kelton: My instructions from the commanding general of the Army of the Ohio direct me to move toward Decatur on being relieved here by General Nelson, leaving a brigade at Tuscumbia. General Nelson informs me that be is ordered to send a brigade to Tuscumbia. Is it intended I should go to Decatur? Whence will I draw supplies after I advance beyond Tuscumbia? I would be glad to have explicit instructions and information, and apply directly to headquarters of the department in tbe absence, as I am informed, of the commanding general of the Ohio from Corinth. I propose to draw my forces together to-day, they being necessarily somewhat divided to protect the working parties, and move early to-morrow. My instructions contemplate that I will repair the railroad beyond Tus- cumbia. To do this I must have a portion of the Engineer Regiment. Will the necessary orders be given? In my r6sstm6 last evening of General Hascalls dispatch I omitted to mention he reports the railroad bridge at Tuscumbia destroyed. Please answer early. TH. J. WOOD, Brigadier-GeneraL. J.. C. KELTOX, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS, June 11, 1862. General Woon, Bear Creek: Your dispatch to Colonel Kelton has been forwarded here. Your orders are to proceed with your division to Decatur, repairing the rail- road as you go and drawing your supplies from Florence via Tuscumbia. If you hear of a force of the enemy in your vicinity you are to move upon and drive it off unless it proves to be too large to attack. The entire regiment of the Third Ohio Cavalry is ordered to your division. General Smith is directed to send some of the Engineers and Mechanics along to aid in all the repairs and to see to it himself. General Buell directs me to say that you must in future apply to these headquarters for instructions or explanation of instructions and make your reports in the same manner. JAMES B. FRY, Colonel and Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, Camp near Corinth, June 11, 1862. Lieutenant MESSINGER, First Regiment Wisconsin, Acting Ordnance Officer: SIR: You will at once make up an ammunition train of 100 wagons. The quartermaster has been directed to send the wagons to you to- morrow. Let each wagon be loaded with about 1,800 pounds of ammu- nition and carry its own forage (about 500 pounds). Each wagon should have one caliber or kind of ammunition only as far as practicable, and you should keep a record of the contents of your wagons. You will see that thus loaded the loss of a wagon would be serious, as it would make a heavy draught on the caliber it contained, and you will therefore take pains to see that no wagon is~ left behind unnecessarily, and if one should break down absolutely the contents must be transferred to some other wagon carrying the same caliber Page 12 12 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIII. The party now on duty with you will continue and move with the train. As your wagons are loaded they should stretch out on the road to Farmington and take up the line by your order when the entire train is loaded. IReport here in person to-morrow evening after you have loaded, and you will receive further instructions and directions as to the route to be taken. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, JAMES B. FRY, Colonel and Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS, June 11, 1862. General WILLIAM S. SMITH, Bear Creek: You will go over the road in advance of Bear Creek, with General Wood, and distribute the Engineer Regiment as may best effect the re- pairs to Decatur. Tell Colonel Innes of this order, that he may detail his men as you suggest. You must direct the repairs and call for details from General Wood. Apswer. JAMES B. FRY Colonel and Chief of Staff. Col. J. B. FRY: NASHVILLE, June 11, 1862. Telegram received. The river is falling, with 3~ feet on the Shoals. On Friday and Saturday there will be about 30 inches on the Shoals. The steamboats May Duke and Fisher are the only boats running now. They will be able to cross the Shoals on Saturday with 100 tons of freight. J. D. BINGRAM, Captain and A8sistant Quartermaeter. HEADQUARTERS AT PRATTS, EAST TENNESSEE, June 11, 1862. Major-General BUELL: GENERAL: When I had the honor to receive your telegram it was too late to change my plan. I have advanced upon a road so narrow that two wagons cannot pass each other. The guns had to be drawn over several hills by block and tackle. I need say nothing of the diffi- culties of such an advance. A retrograde movement would be next to impossible. My troops are confident and in good spirits; to fall back would demoralize them. Will you pardon me, general, for asking whether it is possible to re- enforce General Negley, so as to retain Smith at Chattanooga ~I My advance guard occupies Rogers Gap and will probably descend into the valley to-morrow. To-day our pickets had two skirmishes with those of the enemy, in which he sustained some loss in killed and wounded. On our side there were no casualties. I will try and destroy the railroad bridges on either side of Knox- ville, and throughout will act upon a bold, determined policy, as it i Page 13 CHAr. xxvrn.] CORRESPOKDENCE, ETC .tJNION. the only prudent one in my position. The present fate of East Ten- nessee depends upon Kirby Smith being all occupied at Chattanooga. GEORGE W. MORGAN, Brigadier-General. HEADQUARTERS, June ii, 1862. General MORGAN, Cumberland Ford: General l4egley has been withdrawn from before Chattanooga, but General Mitchel is instructed as far as possible ~o keep his troops in position to threaten that point. As you were previously advised, you will have to depend mainly upon your own ability to beat the force opposed to you. D. C. BUELL. GENERAL ORDERS, ~ HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, No. 23. In Camp, June 11, 1802. It has been satisfactorily shown that W. G. Semple, sutler of the Sec- ond Kentucky Regiment, contrary to law, arranged with Wagon-master S. Hudson for the transportation of sutlers goods in Government wagons from Hamburg Landing to the camps of this army, in consideration for which the wagon-master was to receive $10 per load, which stores were discovered in the process of transportation. In another case the goods of a sutler were found iii process of transportation in Government wagons, but without the knowledge of the wagon-master. The captured stores in both cases are directed to be forfeited, and will be turned over to the medical director for use of the sick and wounded. In the first case the sutler and wagon-master will be forth- with dismissed from their places, the wagon-master forfeiting whatever ~)ay, not exceeding $100, that may be due him and in the second case the wagon-master, for neglecting his duty, will be discharged, and the teamsters will forfeit whatever pay, not exceeding $25 each, that may be due them. It is also shown that Shultze and Stewart, sutlers of Thirty-eighth Illinois Volunteers, engaged Wagon-master Wayman to haul goods for them, agreeing to pay the wagon-master $25 a load, and that one load was hauled under this contract. Wagon-master Wayman will in con- sequence forfeit whatever pay may be due him, not exceeding $100, and be ~1ischarged from the service. Sutlers Shultze and Stewart not belonging to this command the disposition to be made of them is left to the general commanding the army to which the Thirty-eighth Illi- nois Volunteers belongs. By command of Major-General Buell: JAMES B. FRY, A88i8tant Adjutant-General, Chief of ~Staff. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE Mississirri, Near Danville, June 12, 1802. Major-General HALLECK: If any portion of Beauregards army has left this country, except the numerous deserters who have returned to their homes, the testimony of agents and deserters is wovthles~. I myself do not doubt that of wha Page 14 14 KY., M. AND R. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA [GuA1~. XXVIII. is left of his army two-thirds is now scattered along the road to Colum- bus for 60 miles in no condition for service anywhere. Beauregard may possibly have 35,000 reliable troops, though I con- sider that a large estimate, but they are fully occupied in securing his rear, protecting the artillery and supplies, and preventing the entire dispersion of the remainder. Without abandoning everything they have except their arms no considerable portion of ~them can now be transferred elsewhere. Such at least is my opinion from all the in- formation I can obtain. JNO. POPE, Major- General. IIALLECIQS HEADQUARTERS, June 12, 1862. Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: All reports of deserters and spies from Okolona oppose the supposi- tion that Beauregard or any considerable part of his force has gone to Richmond. A farmer positively asserts that he saw Beauregard and conversed with him on Saturday last. it is also said that a part of his forces have crossed the Mississippi River at Helena to operate against Curtis in Arkansas. All represent his army as dissatisfied, mutinous, and deserting. Regiments which refused to serve longer, as their time of enlistment had expired, have been disarmed and large numbers shot. It is now abundantly proved that he (lid not commence the evacuation of Corinth till we got into position to breach his works and shell the place. His men expected to fight till the last moment. The immedi- ate destruction of valuable stores proves that his retreat was a hurried one. Half burned locomotives and cars are fonud at places where they would not have been left if he had previously contemplated a retreat. He has stripped the whole country south of here of food and man of the inhabitants are in a starving condition. y The advance of the column moving to Memphis will reach Grand Junction to-day. If the corn bined fleets of Farragut and Davis fail to take Yicksburg I will send an expedition for that pnrpose as soon as I can re-enforce General Curtis. General ~ column is moving to- ward Chattanooga, and his advance will probably reach Decatur to- morrow night. if the enemy should have evacuated East Tennessee and Cun~berland Gap, as reported, Buell will probably move on Atlanta. It will probably take some time to clean out the guerrilla parties in West Tennessee and North Mississippi, and I shall probably be obliged to use hemp pretty freely for that purpose. They are already giving much annoyance in burning bridges, houses, and cotton. H. W. HAIJLEOK~ Major-General. HEADQUARTERS, Jnne 12, 1862. Major-General BtrELL: All the cavalry not belonging to General Popes army have already been ordered back to their proper divisions. I do not see that by de- taching trains to place your extra stores in depot here your expedition will be delayed. You have double the transportation for the same force of either of the other army corps. By turning in a portion of it to Major Cross for temporary use to establish a (lepot here, as directed in Fiel Page 15 CHAP. XXVIfl.l CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 15 Orders, No. 88, you will facilitate your own supplies, as they can be taken by rail from here to any point on your line. The wagons can be re- paired here and sent to you hereafter as you may require them. It is officially reported to me that some 200 of your wagons have been idle for some time. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General. CORINTH, Miss., June 12, 1862. Major-General BUELL: Only one well quartermaster for duty at Pittsbnrg and not one here. I have not a single quartermaster or commissary to take charge of your extra stores, but will direct General Thomas to receive them for his division. I have asked time and again for quartermasters, but can get none, all having been absorbed by the Army of the Potomac. Rest assured that I shall do everything iu my power to facilitate your movement. H. W. HALLECK, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS, June 12, 1862. General HiLLECK: The 200 wagons have been idle because their drivers went off and could not yet be replaced. We have got along without them because, our camps being changed only occasionally and for short distances, we have been able to use the baggage trains instead. The question is not so much what we require in the start as what we require when we get to the limit of the river or railroad communication, say Stevenson, and what we need there will be needed as soon as we arrive if we are to go right on. They ought to go with the troops. The stores we have to turn over are in a good place, and if received there they could be issued as conveniently to the troops that remain here and our transportation at once released. I have directed the 200 teams at the landing to be turned over to Major Cross. The question of transportation is one of figures and facts,and I have so treated it in equipping my command. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, June 12, 1862. General HALLECK: I have just seen the War Department order placing all paroled pris- oners on leave of absence. The effect of course is virtually to disband them, but still allow them pay. We have some 1,500 at Nashville that have not been allowed to disperse; if they could be exchanged they might be put into service immediately. D. ~. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, June 12, 1862. General HALLECK: I have received the following dispatch from Mr. Anderson: The Edgefield and Kentucky and Nashville and Northwestern R~iiJroad Companies want their engines and cars returned. If General Ilalleck wants the 184 cars and Page 16 16 KV., M. AND IX 1ENN., N. ALA., ANb SW. VA. [CIJAP. XX~VIII. engines at Louisville sent to Columbus we cannot spare this stock. What answer shall I give? Will an organization be wanted to operate the Mobile and Ohio and the Memphi8 and Charleston Railroad? Can I assist in getting it up? J. B. ANDERSON. How shall I answer? D. C. BUELL. General IIALLECK: HEADQUARTERS, June 12, 1862. I shall leave here for Florence to-morrow morning. McCook and Crittenden will commence crossing at Florence Monday, and will, I hope, get over in three days. I expect Nelson to complete the bridges at Bear Creek and Buzzard Roost so as to move forward Monday and be at Decatur by the following Saturday. I expect Wood to be at De- catnr and the road iu order by Monday week. I hope you will let Thomas march next Tuesday at furthest. You did not say whether you wanted Mr. Anderson to organize a force to run the Memphis and Charleston road. P. C. BUELL. CORINTH, June 12,1862. General BUELL: I cannot yet say whether I shall want Mr. Anderson to organize any force for this road, but will telegraph to him if 1 should. 1 hope to be able to relieve Thomas as soon as Ord arrives. I think the paroled prisoners at Nashville had better be mustered out of service, and if the Secretary of War consents I will order it. H. W. HALLECK, Major- General. Major-General BUELL HEADQUARTERS, June 12, 1862. It will not be possible to say to Mr. Anderson how many of the cars and engines at Louisville will be wanted here till we ascertain how many we can get from other sources. It may be that the road from here to Memphis cannot be repaired for several weeks or perhaps months. General Mitchel telegraphs that road from Louisville to Stevenson can be repaired sooner than that from Columbia to Decatur. He says re- liable information has been received that Smith has 10,000 men in Chat- tanooga and is receiving re-enforcements. McClellan telegraphs that it is reported that Beauregard and a part of his army from Corinth have reached Richmond, and asks the Secretary of War to re-enforce him by a part of the army here. Curtis telegraphs that the enemy has been greatly re-enforced in Arkansas; that a pi~rt of Beauregards army from Corinth has been landed at Helena and is marching on Little Rock. All their reports are true, and which are we to believe? H. W. HALLEOK. J. B. ANDERSON, Nashville: HEADQUARTERS, June 12, 1862. The Chattanooga road is of the most importance now, because it ca Page 17 (JIIAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC .UNION. 17 be soonest completed. Put all your force on it at once. Dont release the engines yet. D. 0. BUELL. HUNTSVILLE, June 12, 1862. General BUELL: It is not for me to inquire into the plans of my commanding officer, but it is impossible to act intelligently without some general idea of the object which is to be accomplished. You order me to rebuild the bridges on the Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad immediately. Every avail- able mechanic under my command is now at work on the Decatur and Nashville Railroad. I think they should all be transferred to the other road. There remains a gap of about 36 miles on the Decatur and Nashville Railroad, and with my supply trains, aided by brigade trains, I could feed from Nashville 20,000 troops at Stevenson. Even now to reduce the gap in the Decatur and Nashville Railroad sensibly will require twenty days, as there are 1,100 feet of trestle work and the great bridge across Elk River to build. The road from Nashville to Stevenson can be opened in half the time. There are two bridges to build between this point and Stevenson, but the road is in complete order to Bellefonte, and the haul from here to Stevenson is but 14 miles. There is a small bridge to build between Stevenson and Bridge- port. If we hold the river at Shell Mound, 6 miles from Jasper and 20 from Chattanooga, I have a small boat driven by steam and armed with one gun which can be used as a ferry-boat. It is now here and can be placed under your orders to go down the river, but can not pass the Shoals. I have ordered the brigade to remain at Stevenson for the present. Pardon me if I exceed the limits of strict duty. 0. M. MITCHEL, Major-General. HEADQUAR~TERS, June 12,1862. General MITCHEL, Huntsville: The present plan contemplates active operations eastward from your line, and it is desirable to open as many channels of communication as possible to depots and with the forces operating in this region. Hence the reason for opening the Memphis and Charleston Railroad and the various roads intersecting it from the north. Of the two in Middle rfennessee the Nashville and Chattanooga road is the most important, because it can be the soonest put in order. Put all your working force on that road and on the bridges between Huntsville and Stevenson. Call on Mr. Anderson for what help you require. I expect the road will be repaired between this point and Decatur in a week. The troops on the Columbia route and at Bainbridge and Lambs Ferry had best re- main a few days, unless you find it absolutely necessary to use them elsewhere. Your arrangements seem to me very .j udicious. D. C. BUELL. HUNTSvILLE, June 12, 1862. General BUELL: Yours received. Had already advised Colonel Turchin to remain at 2 R RVOL XVI, PT I Page 18 18 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA~, AND SW. VA. [CIIAl. XXYIIL Stevenson. Will occupy Jasj)er. The road from MeMiunville taps the road from Jasper to Chattanooga in the Sequatchie Valley 12 miles from Chattanooga. The road from Nashville to Stevenson via Huntsville and Columbia cannot be put in order in less than twenty days. All our forces thrown to Nashville and Chattanooga road will OL)CII it in ten days in my opinion. 0. M. MITCHEL, Major- General. HUNTSVILLE, June 12, 1862. General BIJELL: Your confidential dispatch received. Anticipating your decision had already ordered the lumber to be sawe(l for the bridges across Mud and Crow Creeks. All my force will be there to-morrow at work. 1 have directed Mr. Anderson to remove his force from the Nashville and De- catur Railroad to the Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad promptly. General Negley reached Shelbyville this morning from Chattanooga via Manchester. He captured a nmnber of Starnes cavalry in Hubbards Cove, and reports Starnes to have retreated toward Pikeville. I deem it necessary to put the troops now with him at Shelbyville on the line of the Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad, bnt will not move any of the troops on the river or on the Columbia Railroad. 0. M. MITCHEL, irajo~ - (len eral. HEADQUARTERS, June 12, 1862. General MUCOOK, Bear Greek Bridge or luka: March for Florence with your division to-morrow morning. You are expected toreach that point on the 14th instant and rest there on the 15th, during which day you will have everything closed up snug for crossing the river on the 16th. General Crittenden follows you, so keep your troops and trains well in hand. Acknowledge receipt. Assist Captain Morton in preparing means to cross. General Buell will be at Bear Creek to-morrow even- ing. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of 8taff. BEAR CREEK, June 12, 1862. Colonel FRY: Orders to march received. Also order about extra baggage. I will march as ordered. I have now three days rations. Can J depend on rations at ~ MuCOOK, Brigadier- General. General BUELL: HEADQUARTERS, June 12, 1862. Following received from Huntsville (12th) to General Halleck: Have made requisition for cavalry horses on Captain Dickerson, Cincinnati. The Page 19 CHAP. XXVIII.] 19 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNI~N. can only be furnished on your orders. Is it possible to obtain them? The Fourth Ohio Volunteer Cavalry is absolutely dismounted. 0. M. MITCHEL. Referred to Major-General Buell to give such or~rs as he may deem proper. J. C. KELTON, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS, Bear Greek Bridge, June 12, 1862. General CRITTENDEN, Bear Creek Bridge: Move with your division for Florence on the morning of the 14th and reach that place on the 15th. Keep your troops and trains well closed up and in hand for crossing the river. General Buell will be at Bear Creek to-morrow evening. Acknowledge receipt of this at once. JAMES B. FRY, Colonel and Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS, June 12, 1862. General WILLIAM S. SMITH, Bear Creek: You were ordered yesterday to go forward with Woods division toward Decatur and direct the repairs on railroad and distribute the Engineer Regiment along the line as may be best. Have you got the message? Answer. JAMES 13. FRY Colonel and Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS, June 12, 1862. Colonel SWORDS, Louisville: A thonsand cavalry horses are wanted. If you have none on hand buy a thousand; if you have some, buy euoi~gh to make up a thousand. Most of them should be delivered at Nashville. D. C. BUELL. LOuISVILLE, June 12, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: Will you send me my staff officers? Could you send my brigade (Eleventh Brigade) to Kentucky? I heed them here. J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier- General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS, June 12, 1862. General J. T. BOYLE, Louisville, Ky.: What force have you now in Kenucky; where is it posted, and how is it eml)loyed? JAMES B. FRY, Colonel and Chief of & afJ Page 20 20 KY., M. AND IX TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CUAP. XXVIII. HEADQUARTERS, June 12, 1862. General J. T. BOYLE, Louisville: Active operations, in which your brigade will participate, are itow on foot. General Buell thinks the public interests will require your presence with it, and that you will be glad to take part in the operations referred to. It is expected that they will effectually quiet the rebellions elenwnt in Kentucky and Tennessee and render the command in Kentucky secondary and unimportant. General Duffield has been granted a leave of absence for ten days, by which time yonr brigade will be in l)ositiou where son can join it immediately. The general directs therefore that you turn over the command to General Duffield on his return, and join your brigade at a point which you will be ~advised of in time. JAMES B. FRY Colonel and Chief of Staff. GEIIERAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE Mississippi, No. 33. Corinth, Miss., June 12, 1862. I. The States of Kentucky and Tennessee east of the Tennessee River, except Forts Henry and Donelson and such portions of North Alabama and Georgia as are or may be occupied by onr troops, will constitute the District of the Ohio, under command of Major-General Buell. All officers will report accordingly. General Buell will take measures to relieve the troops of General Grants command now stationed at (Marks- ville. II. The District of West Tennessee will include all that portion of the State west of the Tennessee River and Forts Henry and Donelson. By command of Major-General Halleck: J. C. KELTON, Assistant Adjutant-General. LOUISVILLE, June 13, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: The part of Kentucky in General Fr6iuonts department has been added to Department of Mississippi. The entire State is in Depart- ment of Mississippi by order of Secretary of War. I am assigned to command of the entire State~ with directions to report to General Hal- leek. The people in the northeastern part of the State requested this of the Secretary of War because of some of General Fr6monts appoint- ments of provost-marshals. These report in Colonel Duffields office from the several regiments. The Eighteenth Kentucky is at Lexing- ton and on the Covington Railroad. Parts of the Fiftieth Indiana and of the Twenty-eighth Kentucky are on the Nashville Railroad. The Ninth Pennsylvania Cavalry at Tompkin sville and Glasgow, now on Cnm-~ berland River. The Fortieth Ohio and Sixteenth Kentucky on the Big Sandy. No report from Colonel Noble at Paducah. Captain Andrews Michigan battery at West Point, and Thirteenth Indiana Battery here amid the provost guard of Louisville. By order of the Secretary of War I am organizing the Seventh Kentucky Cavalry, under Colonel Met- calfe; will have in scm-vice in. twenty days. Need forces on the Cuni- berland River and Tennessee border. J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier- General, Commanding Page 21 CHAP. XiXITtIi.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 21 HDQIIS. ARMY OF THE O~iio, SEVENTh DIVISION, Powells Valley, East Tennessee, June 12, 1862. (Received Washington, June 131.10 p. in.) lion. E. M. STANTON: Below I have the honor to transmit to you the copy of my telegram to Major-General Buell. In response to my inquiry similar to your own General Buell immediately detached Colonel Ray from his regiment and ordered him to report for duty to General Dumont at Nashville. The spirit of the men of the Forty-ninth Indiana at once seemed to rise as though relieved from a weight. Under the command of Lieutenant- Colonel Keigwin the regiment will soon regain its tone, morally and physically CAMP CUMBERLAND FORD, June 7, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY, Chief of S/off, Headquarters Major- General Buelt, Booneville: COLONEL: The condition of the Forty-ninth Indianais deplorable, morally and phys- ically. With an aggregate of 895 Colonel Ray reports 219 for duty. Assistant Sur- geon Howard, U. S. Army, sent to inspect the hospitals, & c., of t~iis division, attributes the sickness existing in the Forty-ninth Indiana to want of.proper police. I attribute it to the probable desire of Colonel Ray to become a Congressman. I regard him as totally unfit to command a regiment in time of war, though I do not impeach his courage. The lientennnt-co]onel would make a good regimental commander. The fault is not in the men, though they are now demoralized, nor in Indiana, for no State has furnished better soldiers. The Thirty-third Indiana, commanded by Colonel Cohurn, is one of the best regiments in my division, and in no small degree is attrib- uted to its colonel. The complaints as to supplies are unsoldier-like; they have seen hardships, but none of which a good soldier could complain. My column is ou the march to attack the enemy; in a short time I will be at its head. On receiving your dispatch I at once ordered the Forty-ninth Indiana back to Barboursville to await fnrther or(lers. On the 24th of April last I respectfully requested General Buell to send the Forty-ninth Indiana to Lexington and the Eighteenth Kentucky to take it8 place in my division. The request was refused. GEORGE W. MORGAN, Brigadier- General. HEADQUARTERS SEVENTH DIVISION, Bowman, East Tennessee, June 13, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: On yesterday I received your telegram giving me anthority to operate offensively or not according to my jndgm~ent. At the same moment I received a dispatch from Colonel De Courcy, still at Rogers Gap, say- icig that the enemy evacuated Cumberland Gap; that three regiments had arrived at Taze~vell and that others were to follow. I telegraphed to Flat Lick and received confirmatory intelligence from that place. Soon after Mr. Kellinn, who resides within 8 miles of Cumberland Gap, arrived with information that the huts were burned and the tents taken (lown on the Kentucky front of the Gap. Previous to receiving your telegrams of the 9th and 10th instant I had ordered General Spears to cross at Big Creek and join me at Rogers Gap, hut on receiving these telegrams I sent three successive couriers to him by different routes, directing him to fall back from Williamsburg. On yesterday two of the couriers returned without having found Gen - cml Spears, as lie had already crossed the mountains. The third courier has not been heard from, but I have just received a dispatch from Colonel lie Conrey sayjim g that Ceneral Spears has fallen back upon Big Creek Gap, and the enemy ~vas reported to be in position at Cedar Creek, near F incastle Page 22 22 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAin. XXVIII General Carter is flow en route to Pig Creek Gap, and I feel it to be my duty to concentrate my division at the earliest moment practicable. The enemy may not have evacuated Cumberland Gap, but simply re- sorted to a ruse. I have the honor respeetfally to suggest that General Mitchel may make a diversion against Chattanooga. GEORGE W~. MORGAN, Brigadier- General. LAMBDINS, NEAR TENNESSEE LINE, June 13, 1862. E. M. STANTON: 1 have reason to believe that Cumberland Gap was commenced to be evacuated as soon as the enemy learned that my troops were crossing the Pine Mountains. I have now two brigades in Powells Valley; two others will soon be there. I will pursue my original design, and attack Cumberland Gap in the rear if it has not been evacuated. GEORGE W. MORGAN, Brigadier- General Volunteers, Commanding. POWELLS VALLEY, June 13, 1862. Colonel FRY: COLONEL: In obedience to the command of General Buell of the 9tI~ and 10th instant I have selected Williamsburg, Ky., for my headquar- ters. The position is a good one, either for offensive or defensive op- erations. Cumberland Gap is not evacuated. GEORGE W. MORGAN, Brigadier- General. CORINTH, MISS., June 14, 1862. Major-General BUELL: The Secretary of War telegraphs that he will send an officer to Nash- ville to pay off~ and discharge all paroled prisoners at that place. II. W. HALLECK, Major- General. CAMP NEAR TUSCUMBIA, June 14, 1862. General HALLECK, Corinth: The river above Eastport is getting so low that it is donbtful whether we will be able to land supplies at Florence with the boats now in use. The next most convenient point is Eastport, (3 miles from Iuka, whence they can be shipped by railroad. I suggest that the necessary locomo- tix-es and cars may be put on that service at once. The bridges have probably been completed to-day so that cars can run through to Tus- cumbia. I have a train hauling supplies from Eastport to luka, but that will probably be withdrawn to march with Nelsons division Tues- day morning. I request it may be replaced by that time by a train of at least a hundred wagons for my troops alone. If the Corinth depot should be supplied from Eastport of course a larger train will be r Page 23 CHAP. X~VJTI. 1 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNJON. 23 quired. I find the telegraph wire has not -been put in order east of Bear Creek, and te.legra~)h ic communication from your headquarters therefore stol)s at that point. 1 shall be at Florence early to-morrow. D. C. BUELL, iVfajor- General. P. 5.The telegraph operator I brought from Nashville is gone and I have none, and conl(l not communicate with you if the line were open tomorrow. I need Captain Chandler as quartermaster. TuSCUMBIA, June 14, 1862. (Received June 16, 1862.) Captain GREENE: Five days rations and forage for two divisions with their trains, say 16, O0() men, must be at Athens by Sunday, 22d instant. By same time there must i)e five days supplies at Decatur for two divisions. After 22d instant supplies for the whole force, say five divisions , 40,000 men, exclusive of force now under General Mitchel, will be required either at Huntsville or Stevenson as may hereafter be directed. Apply to Gen- eral Mitchel for such wagon transportation as may be necessary for this purpose in addition to what the quartermaster in Nashville can sen(l. Answer. JAMES B. FRY, Colonel, Chief of Staff. NASHVILLE, June 14, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: In the absence of General Dumont, in reply to your telegram of yes- terday, I have to say there are no troops here whatever except provost onard and the unorganized First Tennessee Regiment (Governors Guard). The Sixty-ninth and Seventy-fourth Ohio have both been sent to Mnrfreesborough. There are about two companies at Columbia, and Colonel Boone with two companies Twenty-eighth Kentucky tempo- rarily at Franklin. I have not men enough to do ordinary guard duty, keeping them on post sometimes forty-eight hours without relief. STANLEY MATTHEWS, - Colonel, Commanding Post. HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES FORCES, - Nashville, Teun., June 14, 1862. Brig. Gen. J. T. BOYLE, Co mniamding, Louisville, Ky. A dispatch from General Dumont, dated MeMiunville yesterday, 9 oclock p. in., informs me that the enemy are in the Sequatchie Valley, near Pikeville, and a good chance to overhaul him. The general pur- sued last night. He says Morgan is either at Kingston, Itoane County, or making from that to Jamestown, in Fentre ss County, and from that into Kentucky, with not to exceed 800 men, and ought to be struck by Williams. - STANLEY MATTHEWS, Colonel, Commanding Post Page 24 24 fl., iL ASh) E. ?ENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CRAP. XXVUL HEADQUARTERS ARMY OP THE OHIo, Camp 507 11070ff, Juiw itS, 1862. Brigadier.GeneralMoCooi~,~,, General Buell directs you to hold one brigade in readiness to cross the TennesseeBiver to-morrow, so that it ban move at once in case the preparationsfor ferryingm completed. In moving forward on the other side the general desires the brigades to march with considerable Inter- vals, the lading brigade being perhaps a day in advance of the other two and these marching with intervals which will be indicated to you. Eack brigade should therefore have its share of the division train and should take its forage and ration Those for the leadingbrigade should be loaded at once and held ready for the advance. They should take all the forage and rations that their transportation willpermit, and cer- tainly not less than six days, preferably ten I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, JAMES B. FRY Colonel and Cidef of hwy Hurrsvxna, June iS, 1862. General Bun: Colonel Sill occupies Jasper and holds the a4jacent points. He has captured dispatches from Ma]. A. M. Lea, which say that the Yankees have crossed into Pow~PsY~ey in large force, but have not taken Cumberland Gap. Colonel Sill says that these prisoners in. formed him that there are 20,000 troops at Chattanooga. I deem it my duty to keep you advised and to forward whatever information I may obtain. The enemy do not seem to meditate a crossing of the river, as they making efforts to obstruct the road to Chattanooga. We had de- stroyed five ferry-boats at Gunters Landing, crossing the river to ac- complish it. We learn from citizens on the other side that large bodies of the enemy are passing almost daily en rost hr Chattanoop~ O.K. MITCHELj M~jor-General Bun: HwTsvxIn, Jw 15,1862. A dispatch Just received, dated Jasper, Tan from Colonel Sill, re- ports a large body of the enemy below Bankinsi?erry and opposite the mouth of the Sequatchie. There are also indication of an attempt to seize the mouth of Battle Creek. I have twelve companies at Steven- son and four companies at Beflefonte. I have ordered a regiment of the Eighth. to Winchester or Decherd, with three pines of artillery. We will do our utmost to keep the enemy from crossing the Tennessoa. 0. N. MITCHEL, M0j07-OGnWGZ Page 25 ChAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCt, ETC.UNION. 25 TIDQRS. FOURTH DIVISiON, ARMY OF THE OHIO, Near luka, June 15, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY, Chief of Staff COLONEL: A citizen has just come into camp and makes the follow- lug statement: That the army of Beanregard is now in three divisions; one at Okolona; the other at a point 25 miles west of Okolona, in the woods; the other at Fulton, 50 miles south of this camp, on the high road from Eastport to Aberdeen, Miss. Fudton is 25 miles east from Okolona. This citizen states that it is the intention, so soon as our army spread out, to march on Corinth and drive what troops we have here into the Tennessee; that they are aware that we believe that a part of their army is on the way to Virginia or Eastern Tennessee and that l3uell is moving with the hope of heading them off; that such is not the intention; that all of the Confederate Army is in hand and waiting only till ours i~ split up sufficiently for them to attack. I send this for what it is worth. This much I know to be true, that there is a division of the Confederate Army under Van Dorn and Price at Fulton, and have cavalry pickets 12 miles this side. Very respectfully, W. ~ F~LSON, Brigadier- General. HEADQUARTERS, June 15, 1862. Brigadier-General MORGAN, Williamsburg, Ky.: (Or wherever his headquarters may be about Cumberland Gap.) General Buell desires to know what you l)1~OpOse to do and where you are going to concentrate yonr troops ~ JAMES B. FRY Chief of Staff. GENERAL ORDERS, ( HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, No. 24. In Camp, June 15, 1862. I. Until further orders but three Sibley tents will be allowed for the men of each company and one wall or Sibley for the company officers; one of the company tents to be taken for hospital purposes whenever the hospital tents are found insufficient for the sick. All surplus tents will be at once turned in to the division quartermaster, to be by him turned in to the nearest depot quartermaster. II. Nothing whatever will be carried in the ambulances but their regular furniture and the sick except the surgical instruments, and, when thought best by the surgeon, the field medicine knapsack. III. Division commanders will have a thorough and complete inspec- tion made of every regiment, company, and man, to see that these orders and those heretofore published fixing the personal outfit of the soldiers are strictly complied with, and to see also that all unauthorized per- sons are excluded from the command. IV. All quartermasters are required to march with their trains, and will remain habitually just in rear of them. Whenever the wagons stop they will move promptly along to the front of their own trains, ascertain the difficulty, and the quartermaster in whose train it is found wiJI take prompt and energetic measures to remove it. If a wagon is so broken as to be likely to cause any considerable delay the remainder of the train will pass it, the damaged wagon being removed from th Page 26 2(3 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. ECTIAP. XXVIII. road if necessary and falling in the column as soon as practicable. The wheels will only be locked when that precaution is rendered actually necessary by the steepness of the hill or unfavorable nature of the gronnd at the foot of it. Down gentle slopes, where the ground is smooth in advance, the wheels will not be locked; the animals will be permitted to increase the gait a little to keep out of the way of the whgon, and the train will close np in this way. Many trifling stop- pages are observed to lock wheels unnecessarily and apparently that teamsters may in various ways humor their fancies or whims. These cause serious delays in long columns. They must be entirely discon- tinued, and it is the dnty of the quartermaster especially, but also of all general staff officers, to see to the execution of this requirement. V. The attention of division and brigade commanders is called to General Orders, No. ii, front these headquarters, dated December 5, 1861, directing the order of march for troops in this army, especially that part prescribing column by section or platoon at half distance. This order of march is most comfortable for the soldier and advanta- geous to the service. When the column is moving on a dusty road at a safe distance from the enemy the platoon or section may move at fall distance. VI. The general commanding desires on the part of officers a rigid enforcement of orders concerning the manner of conducting marches. By General Orders, No. 13, of February 26, 1862, from these head- quarters, officers and soldiers are forbidden to enter the residences or grounds of citizens on any plea whatever. All violations of this order must be promptly noticed and punished. Medical officers are especially enjoined to exercise a rigid discrimination in deciding between the sick and those disposed to straggle under plea of sickness. The form~r must be promptly provided for by the medical officers. These matters must have the direct supervision and attention of the officers con- cerned. VII. Before marching the troops will be regularly formed and the rolls called and the troops will move off by music. They will march into camp by music, and before dismissal the rolls will be again called and absentees not properly accounted for will be regarded as stragglers, and, besides being amenable to trial and punishment, will be detailed for the earliest fatigue duty. By command of Major-General Buell. JAMES B. FRY, Assistant Adjutai~t-Generat, Chief of Staffi HALLEOKs HEADQUARTERs, June 16, 1862. Lion. E. M. STANTOK, Secretary of TVar: General Pope reports that it is almost absolutely certain that no part of Beauregards force has gone east. All parties concur in the state- inent that his main army is at Okolona, Overton, and Columbus. with an army corps at Fulton for the double purpose of protecting their flank and threatening our line at Tuscumbia and Decatur. Should our forces be too much weakened here by detachment I have no doubt Beauregard would immediately march back and attack us. The weather is intensely hot. Our trooh)s generally encamp in the woods, and march only in the morning and late in the evening. Nevertheless, their suffering from the heat is very great. Mobile and Ohio road r Page 27 ChAP. XXVIiI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 27 l)aire(l north to Humboldt. Memphis and Ch arlestoa Railroad repaired from Corinth east to necr Tusennibia. H. V. HALLECK, Major- General. CAMP NEAR TusCuiuBIA, June 16, 1862. General HALLECK: The subject of a guard for the road from l)ecatur to Corinth has no doubt received your attention. It ought to be going into position at once, so as to replace Nelson at Bear Creek by day after to-morrow and Wood at Tuscuinbia by the 2(ith. These troops will be easily supplied from Eastport in healthy localities and within easy distance of Corinth. I should think a whole brigade could be advantageously stationed that way, but in case of necessity it could be greatly reduced. It seems to me quite clear that Eastport is the point for a depot for all that part of the road as long as water transportation fails up to this point. D. C. BUELL, Major-General. HEADQUARTERS, June 16, 1862. General HALLECK: A portion of General Woods force is at Town Creek, 15 miles beyond Tuscuinbia and have commenced work on the bridge, which is repre- sente(l as being as heavy a work as the Bear Creek Bridge. I have di- rected the telegraph to be repaired to that point, but there is no operator to go with it. I have no operator at my headquarters, and there is only one this side of Corinth, and he at Tuscumbia. There ought to be one with every division. The bridge at Tuscumbia is short but high, and will require ten days more work. Please establish regular mail communication with us. D. C. BUELL. CORINTH, June 16, 1862. Major-General BUELL: There is an operator at Tuscumbia; we have no other to send you. We can give you very little transportation by railroad from here until locomotives from Decatur, Florence, or Columbus are brought in. Until we get material from Saint Louis we cannot put any more of the burnt locomotives captured on the road in running order. The road to Memphis and from Humboldt to Columbus is ~o seriously injured that our hope of first getting rolling stock must be Florence or Decatur. - You must not expect too much from the four half-repaired locomotives we now have running. These are necessarily nsed for transporting men and material to repair bridges and telegraph line east, west, and north. H. W. HALLECK, Major- General. CORINTH, Miss., June 16, 1862. Major-General BUELL: Major Smith and hi telegraph corps are on the roa(l between Hum Page 28 28 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIII. l)ol(lt and Union City. Operators and instruments have been sent for, l)ut till they arrive I have neither to send you. You have an instrument, and undoubtedly an operator for temporary purposes can be found in your command. A mail will be sent daily to Tuscumbia Bridge as soon as a locomotive can be fitted u~ Your force must guard the road from Bear Creek to Decatur till other arrangements can be made. I have information, apparently reliable, that no part of Beauregards army has gone south or east. lie is watching to attack us if too much divided. rfhe telegraphic corps an(l the rolling stock of railroad will be increased as rapidly as possible. Ye must wait for some indispensable articles which have been ordered. II. W. IiALLECK, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, in Camp, !Jwne 16, 1862. Brigadier-General McCoox, Commanding Second Division: General Buell directs me to say that depredations have been com- mitted by the Second Indiana Cavalry on the premises and property of Mr. Carnay, the man who guided you yesterday from South Florence to your present camp. The general directs that you send an officer to in- quire into the matter, to have Mr. Carnay paid for what he has lost by these depredations, and that you submit a full report of the facts, call- ing upon Colonel McCook for explanation. They have taken Mm. C.~ corn and otherwise misbehaved. The general desires the most thorough investigation into this matter, with a view to punishing the guilty and stopping this marauding. I am, very respeetfally, your obedient servant, [JAMES B. FRY,] Colonel and Chief of Sta~T. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, Camp near Florence, June 16, 18627 p. m. Major-Geiieral McCoox, Commanding Second Division: tt has come to the knowledge of General Buell that the working par- ties nnder Captain Morton are not well regulated. He therefore di- meets that you have two details for each (lay, time first to work from 6 a. mu. to 12 m. and the second from 12 m. to 6 p. inn., each of these de- tails to be divided into two reliefs. The (letails must be regularly formued under their officers, ma~ehed to their work at the hours desig- nated (6 a. m. for the first and 12 in. for the second), and reported to the officer in charge of time work, and must be kept faithfully at their work during the time. All this is ne:cssary to aecomlmplish speedily the object in view, amid you are desired to see caretuily to it. I am, sir, very resj)eet;fu]ly, your obe(liemit servant, JAMES B. FRY, Colonel and Chief ,/ 8taff Page 29 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 29 HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF TILE OHIO, Camp near Florence, June 16, 1862. Brigadier-General NELSON: The general commanding directs that you march your brigades, corn- menciug to-morrow, with jutervals of about 5 miles. Send one battery and one company of cavalry with each brigade and detain the remain- der of your cavalry at Bear Creek to conic tip with your supply train. The wagons (baggage and supply) which you are directed to send to Eastport it is expected will have returned to-day, bringing about four days rations and forage. Forward that at once to Tuscuinbia by rail- road, and start your supply train to East.port for another load, which with what you now have will suffice to take your three brigades to De- catur. Send this load also by rail to Tuscuinbia and let your traiu fol- low empty with the remainder of your cavalry, reaching Tuscatubia in two days and Decatur in three ruore. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, JAMES B. FillY, Colonel and Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, Camp near Florence, June 16, 1862. Brig. Gen. T. J. WOOD, Commanding Sixth Division: General Buell directs that you have 100 wagons from your train ready to cross the river to-morrow and next day. This train will be used on the other side and probably will not join you again for some tiuie. A train of about 100 wagons is ordered, nnder Captain Briiikerhoff, quartermaster, to haul supplies from Eastport to Inka, to be sent to Tuscumbia by rail for the use of yourself and General Nelson. This train wilf haul until it is ordered by you to stop, and you must then bring it forward to join your division and retain it until further orders. It ought to be at Eastport to-night, but I am not sure it will. It would be well for you to send an intelligent officer by rail ~to Inka to inspect and see what the train is doing, its size, & c., as Captain Briiikerhoft has not heretofore shown much activity. He is at Eastport in person. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, Aide-de-Camp and Acty. Asst. Adjt. Gen. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, Camp near Florence, June 16, 1862. Brigadier-General WOOD: It will be necessary to establish a temporary hospital in Tuscumbia and it will be done under your direction. There are bout 100 sick at Juka. These must be brought forward to Tuscumbia by the cars as soon as practicable, and when your division moves to Decatur the hos- pital at Tuscumbia is to be broken np and the men moved on to Deca- tur. See General W. S. Smith, and got in possession of a locomotive and some cars to move the sick from itika. General Nelsons attention has been called to this point, and by get Page 30 30 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIII. ting at once into telegraphic communication with him the transfer of these men can be arranged by you, he attending to the business at Iuka~ He expects to get some cars to move supplies to Tuscumbia, and when not occupied the train can move the sick. The supplies sent by General Nelson by rail to Tuscumbia must be taken care of by you. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, JAMES B. FRY, Colonel and Chief of Star HUNTSVILLE, June 16, 1862. Major-General BUELL: Yours of 11th froni camp near Tuscunibia just received. The haul from Ileynolds Station to ElkPiver Bridge is about 25 miles. If the supplies are promptly delivered, as I trust they will be, at Hey- nolds Station the division trains will bring them forward as rapidly as l)ossible. Orders have already been received to accumulate supplies in Hunts- ville. I will do my utmost to execute your order. My division train will not be sufficient to do the work required, bat will suffice to feed 10,000 trOops in addition to the new supplies. 0. M. MITCHEL, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS, June 16, 1862. General MITCHEL, huntsville: What means are there of crossing the river at Decatur and can you increase them ~ At what rate can regiments with their trains be put acros& l Answer soon. D. (3. BUELL. General BUELL: HUNTSVILLE, June 16, 1862. Have ordered seven companies of Colonel Sirwells regiment, more than half of his cavalry, and one piece of artillery to march immediately to Pulaski. We have no adequate protection for- our depot of supplies and for our train. Learning our forces occupied Florence I have ven- tured to issue this order. Colonel Sill with a l)ort ion of his brigade still holds Jasper; is supported by twelve companies of Eighth Brigade at and beyond Stevenson. The enemy have obstructed cut-off, 18 miles long, leading from Jasper to Chattanooga. This has been done by In- dians under command of a man by the name of Morgan; they have probably crossed the river. A portion of the Eighteenth Brigade with three pieces of artillery is now at Decherd. Colonel Mundy, at Pulaski, i-eports a threatened attack by cavalry last night. His scouts exchanged shots with the enemy at Fayetteville road. Captain Binghanr has just made requisition on me for 200 wagons and teams. I can furnish about half the nu inber. My brigade teams, as you see, are scattered, and we are obliged to haul forage 17 miles. Do I understand you that rations ordered are to be stored at Athens and to cross river by ferry to Decatur, one-half 4 cich i)lace ~i Please ans ~ver. 0. i 1. MITCHEE, Major- General Page 31 CHAP. XXVIII.j CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 31 NA~HYJLLE, June 16, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: I send one railroad train loaded with supplies to-day to Reynolds, 23 miles below Columbia. One wagon train starts to-day for the same J)lacc to haul from Reynolds to Athens. It cannot reach iDecatur in ti inc. Colonel Swords has not filled my requisitions for wagons yet. General Negley has 100 wagons at Columbia and General Mitchel will ~)robably have 100 at Reynolds to-morrow. I have requested that both trains may be used to haul supplies to Athens and Decatur. The military superintendent of railroads reports that the road can be el)ene(l to Huntsville and Stevenson much sooner via Decatur than via Wartrace. The Louisville and Nashville Railroad has not enough roll- ing stock to bring forward all the supplies. J. D. BINGilAM, Captain, Assistant Quartermaster. CAMP NEAR TUSCUMBIA, June 16, 1862. Capt. OLIVER D. eTREENE, Assistant Adjutant- General: Have rations and forage pushed forward on the Nashville and Deca- tur road as fast as possible to the terminus of railroad. How far will that be ~ To what station or point can cars run on that road 0? JAMES B. FRY, Colonel, Chief of Staff. JUNE 16, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY, Chief of Staff, Tuseumbia, Ala. Everything possible will be done. Transportation beyond Columbia must be by wagons, as General Mitchel withdrew the force at work on the railroad below there. No exertion will be spared. OLIVER D. GREENE, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIo, Camp near Florence, June 16, 1862. Captain NIGH, Quartermaster: The general supply train of Captain i3rinkerhoff must run continually l)etwecn Eastport and Inka, hauling rations and forage to the latter point, to be shipped thence by rail to Tuscumbia. See that Captaiii Brinkerhoff is instructed accordingly and that Captain Barr is made ac- quainted with this arrangement. The train will continue thus employed until it receives orders from General Wood to discontinue, and it will then march as directed by him. I am, sir, very respectfully, JAMES B. FRY, Colonel and Chief of Staff Page 32 32 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIII. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE Onio, Camp near Florence, June 16, 1862. Captain NIGH, Quartermaster: The behavior of Captain Brinkerhoff, quartermaster, since the 12th instant, must be explained at once by him. He was ordered to turn over to Major Cross certain teams at Hamburg Landing and to make up and come forward in person with the remainder of the teams. fie should have started on the 13th instant. It is understood that he i~ now at Eastport and that his train is somewhere on the road between luka and Corinth. This method of doing duty will not answer. Cap- tain Brinkerhoff must display more energy and zeal and a more rigid and prompt compliance with orders. These neglects of staff officers are ruinous to the prompt movements of large armies, and arrest and trial of the offender will follow a recurrence of these neglects. It is probably not necessary to impress upon yon the necessity of un- tiring industry and activity in the quartermasters department, but this must be instilled jirto those acting under your direction. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, JAMES B. PItY, Colonel and Chief of & aff. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, Camp near Florence, June 16, 1862. Colonel SEDGEWIcK: The regimental quartermaster of your regiment is required to make out at once and send to these headquarters a detailed statement of the indebtedness of officers of your regiment for subsistence stores and for- age obtained by them up to this time. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, Aide-dc- Camp and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. ROGERS, POWELLS VALLEY, June 16, 1862. Major-General BUELL: My division will be concentrated to-day. The enemy has come out of the Gap and taken up a strong position at Town Creek, 10 miles in our front. My own position could not be better; the rear rests on Rogers Gap and the front and flank are completely masked from view by a forest. It is said that Barton is approaching from Knoxville. GEORGE W. MORGAN, Brigadier- General. (Copy to Secretary of War.) CAMP NEAR ROGERS GAP, June 16, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: My command is in motion to attack the enemy here. His position is 9 miles from here. - I march 6~ miles for breakfast. I may be cut oft from telegraphic communication for a day or two. I greatly need two good regiments of cavalry. GEORGE W. MORGAN, Brigadier- General Page 33 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONI)ENCE, ETC.UN1ON. 33 HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE Oiiio, June 17, 1862. General HALLEOK: The movement which I am making cannot be made without risk if it is not made promptly and the enemy is watching on our flank as is stated. General Nelson sends me information similar to yonr own, and possibly from the same source, that Van Dorn and Price are at Fulton, another corps at Okolona, and another fi~rther west, ready to take ad- vantage of any disorder in our arrangements. On the other hand, Gen- eral Mitchel reports on similar authority that there are 20,000 troops at Chattanooga; that troops are constantly moving in that direction from the west and demonstrations to cross~ the river are being made. Our whole force, scattered as it is, is really weaker than a mnch smaller one concentrated. I think it at least proper, if not important, to cx- l)edite the movement of my troops so as to get them across the Temi- nessee at the earliest possible day. I will cross two, perhaps three, di- visions here, and leave only force enough on this side to repair the road and guard it against molestation by small partie~. It seems to inc that the importance of the road from Bear Creek to Decatur is greatly overrated; as a means of transferring troops it is of no value whatever, and as a channel for supplying those in Tennessee it is neither essential nor the most convenient, while its exposure to interruption makes it extremely objectionable. A small force is insufficient to gnam~d it against anything but mere depredating parties; a large force makes it a tempt- ing object to the enemy. Such a force can neither be withdrawn n~r re-enforced with facility or safety, exposed as it constantly is on its flanks. An object of far greater importance, it seems to me, is the im- mediate construction of a floating bridge at Eastport, and I would sug- gest that the bridge which I brought around be immediately put in use for that purpose. A good deal of the material has been used for bridg- ing creeks, & c., but it can soon be replaced. A telegraph order to Cap- tam Dickerson at Cincinnati will complete it at Eastport in a week. The importance of this measure is I think apparent. By means of it troops can move to either flank under shelter of the Tennessee, and the distance between river transportation on the west and the railroad transportation on the east is about 70 miles. D. C. BUELL, ]Iliajor- General. CORINTH, June 17, 1862. Major-General BUELL, fluseumnbia: I fully appreciate the importance of yonr moving promptly; but I do not think there is any serious risk of a flank attack in force from Fulton. A small force might strike at the railroad if it be not sufticiently guarded. Beauregard has not transportation to supply his army at any consider- able distance from his line of railroad. It seems to me that by repair- ing the road to Decatur, then moving light, your supplies following you by rail, you can reach Chattanooga sooner than in any other way. I cannot l)erceive any object in constructing a floating bridge at East- port. Every division of General Grants army is engaged in repairing railroad and establishing batteries I~or the defense of Comiuth. I hope in a few days to send Thomas division to Tuscuinbia. I oppose no ob- jection to your crossing a part of your army at Florence if you think it will facilitate your advance. I see no risk, however, in moving to De- 3 R RYOL XVI, PT Page 34 84 KY., K AND B. TICNN., N. ALA., AND MW. VA. [Giar. flVflL catur, and it seems tu me the shortest and best route, besides having the advantage of keeping your troops on the same line. H. W. HALLECK, McijorGeeweL HDQRS., FOURTH DIvIsION, ARMY OI~ TEE Omo, Km Inks, Jun. 17, 18628 p. m. Colonel Fay, Aufttant A4jutetGeseraI, 0kW of St.): CoLonL: I learn from a pretty reliable source that the ene slating of 900 cavalry and 6,000 infantry, have marched up from i~hon and encamped on Bear Cr& k, 10 miles east of Bay Springs, which point is 28 miles south of here on the Fulton road. Their camp is at the bridge over Bear Creek, 10 miles east of Bay Springs. Thebrigade is 18 miles in an air line from the railroad bridge. it is27milesfrom Tuscumbia; it is 33 miles from this place. it appears to be their inten- tion either to destroy the railroad bridge or to attack me to prevent more supplies coming up from Eastport or to go to Wood at Tuscum- bia. I sent a patrol that went within 3 miles of Bay Springs, who con- Arm the statement of the enemys presence and numbers. They ques- tioned ev~erybody they met I have sent two companies to-night down, with orders to stampede their picket at Bay Springs and to bring in a prisoner if possible. It appears to me that if the news is positive, which I will know to-morrow, that Wood from Tuscumbia and I from this point could make a forced march and gobble the whole party. If they advance on me I shill await their arrival to within striking distance and Lhen attack them. Very ripeetfully. ~. flLSON, Brigadier-GeneraL HEADQUARTERS ARMY 01? THE Omo, Cavap near Florence, Jun. 17, 18626 a. m. Brigadier-General NasoN, Commas ding IberIA Division: General Bud directs that you halt such of your troops as may have marched aid await turther orders. It is presumed your leading bri- gade only has marched and that you can stop that at Bussard Boost Creek. Continue to haul supphes to luka with your division train when it is not otherwise required for your movements. Let your cavalry watch well the approaches from the south, and take all possible means to ascertain the movements of Van Dora and other parts of the enemys force. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, (JAMES B. FBY,J Colonel and OW of Sksffi HEADQUARTERS ARMY (PP THE OHIO, Near Florence, June 17, 1862. Captain BurGH; Oousssieaary of hb.ietawb~ CAITAIN: General Buell directs me to say that your failure to send by the boat last night the official letter lqtruated to vou for Captiijq. Page 35 ChAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.~UNION. 35 Nigh has seriously inconvenienced the public service, and he desires that you will take pains to avoid such an omission in future. When there are no fixed mail arrangements prompt transmission of official documents by officers is highly essential. I am, very respectfully, & c., JAMES B. FRY, Colonel and Chief of AS1taft NASHVILLE, June 17, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY. Supplies will be at Reynolds, within 10 miles of Pulaski, to-night. Will be very difficult to get them forward from that place, as the recoii- noitering expedition of Generals Mitchel, Negley, and Dumont have takei~ the wagon transportation so f~r away that I cannot get it in time. General Negley cannot even furnish guard from Columbia. J. D. BINGIIAM, Capta in and Assistant Quartermaster. ROGERS GAP, IN POWELLS VALLEY, TENNESSEE, June 17, 1)362. Maj. Gen. Th C. BUELL: My division is concentrated. I have reliable information that Bar- ton and Kirby Smith, with all their available force, are marching to at- tack me. If l)ossible have a serious feint made on Chattanooga. GEURGE XV. MORGAN. Brigadier- General. CAMP IN POWELLS VALLEY, June 17, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: Your dispatch* is this moment received. My command has over- come almost insurmountable difficulties and was concentrated on last evening. The men of two brigades are too much broken by fatigue to march to-day. I hope to attack the enemy early to-morrow morning. My object is to beat the enemy in the field and then take Cumberland Gap. I re- gret to have caused any inconvenience to General Buell, but I hope that he will cause a strong division to be moved against Chattanooga this morning and to-morrow. GEORGE W. MORGAN, Brigadier- General. HEADQUARTERS, Cumberland Gap, June 17, 1862. Colonel Fuy: If I am to continue offensive operations I must have two regiments of cavalry. GEORGE W. MORGAN, Brigadier- General. (The same to Secretary of War on the 18th.) ~Sce Fry to Morgan, June 15, p. 25 Page 36 36 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [ChAr. XXVIII. HEADQUARTERS, June 17, 18(~. General MOiU~AN, Oumberland Ford: The general cannot determine your position from the places you speak of. They are not on our maps and not known to any one here. State where you are, referring to localities Inal)ped or generally known. JAMES B. FIIY. Chief of Staff. NASHVILLE, June 17, 1862. General HALLECK: There is much I would like to say in reference to the management of affairs in Tennessee since I receive(l the State. I left my position iii the Senate not for the purpose of obtaining place and emolument, but to give whatever aid I conid in mustering my adopted State to the former position in the Union; this has been my sole object in accepting my present position. I ~was assured by the President of the United States and Secretary of War that I should be sustained in my efforts to do so, and I was authorized to call npon you for adequate force to carry ont all measures deemed necessary and expedient. I have not done so for the reason that I did not wish to be importunate or to mani- fest a desire to exercise power. I will say this much: this place has been left to a very great extent in a defenseless condition, thereby keep- ing alive a rebellious spirit that could otherwise have been put down by this time. Siuce I have been here there has been a constant struggle between staff officers, provost-marshal, and brigadier-generals left in command, which has paralyzed all the efforts of Union men in bringing about a healthy and sound reaction of public sentiment. I have now to ask of General ilalleck, without going into detail or specification, that he will remove some of these impediments. Capt. 0. ID. Greene, a staff officer, who has been assuming much more than either you or General Buell would have done or even allow ,should be ordered elsewhere, and I earnestly hope that there will be a change of provost-marshal of this place and one appointed who is not in (hirect complicity with the seces- sionists of this city and a sympathizer with the master-spirits engaged in this rebellion. General, if it were left to me, I could suggest the arrange- ments that ought be made for Tennessee, and which would aid, as I be- lieve,in successfully carrying out the designs of the administration and yourself. In claiming to understand the peculiar position of affairs in Tennessee I do not wish to be considered vain or egotistical. I am willing to place my reputation and all that is sacred upon the part I am called to act. I therefore ask you, general, to sustain me in these requests and in taking the action I recommend. Rest assured that any orders or demands you may think proper to make will be implicitly obeyed and carried out. The demonstrations which have becim made upon Lower East Tennessee, causing the people to manifest their Union ft~elings and sentiments and then to be abandoned, have been crushing, rainons to thousands. I trust in God that when another advance is made upon that section of the State our position may be maintained, at least until arms can be placed in the hands of the people to defend themselves against their relentless oppressors. 1 hope General Thomas and his division may be sent in that direction. General Thomas I be- lieve to be truly brave and l)atriotic, and his sympathies and P~elings ~re for that people Page 37 LIIAt. Xk Lilt. COU1~ESPON hENCE, ETC.UNION. 37 Please let me hear from you at the earliest practicable moment. I earnestly hope that you will concur with me in the views I take and be pleased to give me the solicited aid. Very truly, AND1~EW JO1~NSON, Military Governor. WASHINGTON, June 18, 1862. Major-General HALLECK, Corinth, Miss.: It would be of both interest and value to us here to know how the exl)edition tOwar(l East Tennessee is progressing, if in your judgment you can give us the information with safety. * A. LINCOLN. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, Camp near Florence, June 18, 1862. Captain SINTON, Commissary of Subsistence at Belews Landing: You are hereby directed to proceed at once to General Woods head- quarters in Tuscumbia, and inform him that you are detailed to take charge of the commissary stores coming by rail to that point. General Wood will inform you where the stores are to be put, and will furnish the necessary guards and details on your application. Report daily for the next teu days to these headquarters the amount of stores on hand and inform me of your whereabouts. You are to supply any of the troops of this army. Respectfully, JAMES B. FRY, Colonel and Chief of Staff. HUNTSVILLE, June 18, 1862. General BUELL: I have ventured to send a party to-day across the Tennessee at Deca- tur to.reconstruct the telegraph line. I fear they may be in danger. but the chief operator was very anxious to be at work. I repeat my question of yesterday: Ant I to store half the rations ordered at Athens and pass the other half across the river to Decatur ~? The enemy managed this morning to overpower a small picket sent out by Colonel Sill and posted near Rankins Ferry; 2 are captured, 1 killed. T fear they will learn our numbers and may now give us - trouble. There are small bands of cavalry hovering around us almost every- where, and we have no cavalry to destroy them. I have been enabled to furnish one hundred and thirty teams to aid Captain Biughain. Ilave just returned from Elk River and Decatur. flave ordered the tunnel to be planked, which will reduce our haul 23 miles when finished. - 0. M. MITOIIEL, Major- General. * See Halleck to President, June 21, p. 43 Page 38 38 KY., M. ANt) IX TLNN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXViii. CIJMBERLAND GAP, June 18, 1862. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of Wctr~ and Major-General BUELL: At 1 oclock this morning my command took up the line of march from our masked position in front of Rogers Gap to attack Generals Stevenson and Barton at this place, but t lie enemy commenced retreat on yesterday afternoon and his rear guard left oniy four hours before our arrival. I will take possession of Cumberland Gap to~dav.* The enemys forces outnumbered mine by one regiment of infantry, two of cavalry, four light pieces of cannon. Had I two regiments of cavalry I would cut up his rear guard, but I am powerless for pursuit after the march just made. After two weeks of maneuvering we have taken the American Gibral- tar without the loss of a single man. To do it I had to abandon the base of my supplies and depend upon foraging upon the enemy. In no country and in no age were greater obstacles overcome by an army marching with cannon. We brought with us two 30 and two 20 pounder siege guns, which were drawn up over the precipitous sides of Pine and Cumberland Mountains by the aid of block and tackle and drag-ropes, 200 men being employed upon a single piece. We had several trifling skirmishes, in all of which the enemy sustained loss and we not one. In fact the passage of Rogers Gap and Big Creek Gap with cannon demoralized the enemy and gave a bloodless victory. Pardon me for speaking of the heroic bearing and fortitude of the Seventh Division. A nobler band never marched beneath a conquer- ing flag. I am especially indebted to Brigadier-Generals Spears, Car- ter, and Colonel De Courcy, brigade commanders, and Capt. J. T. Fos- ter, chief of artillery. I respectfully recommend that Col. John De Courcy be made brigadier-general. He is an accomplished officer and is every inch a soldier- High praise is also due to Capt. Charles 0. Joline, assistant adjutant- general; Capt. S. S. Lyon, topographical engineer; Majom- Garber, assist- ant quartermaster; Capt. G. M - Adams, commissary of subsistence; Lieuts. E. D. Saunders, C - S. Medary, and Robert Montgomery, aides- de-camp. GEORGE. W. MORGAN, Brigadier- General. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, Near Florence, June 19, 1862. Col. E. M. McCooic, Commanding Second Indiana Cavalry: COLONEL: General Buell directs that you proceed to-morrow Norn- ing in charge of a wagon train to Reynolds~ Station, a point on the Nashville and Decatur Railroad 10 miles north of Pulaski and about 23 miles south of Columbia. The object is to get rations and forage at that point and transport the same to Athens, Ala. Captain Smith, assistant quarteri~aster, is directed to go as quarter- master of the train, and will report to you in that capacity. The train will consist of about 200 wagons. It is understood that there are troublesome bodies of the enemy~s cavalry in the country over which you will move; you must therefore take two of your battalions, * See Series I, Vol. X, Part I, pp. 527 Page 39 ChAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.IJNION. 39 and will at all times take all military precautions for the protection of the train and your trool)s. You will continue to move with trains to and fro between Athens and Reyuol(l5. In moving to-morrow you uiiust get two competent guides and not mistake the route. Move by the shortest and best road. It is thought the road by Lawrenceburg is the best, but of this you must inform yourself See that n6 time is lost in moving to and fro with the trains between Reynolds and Atlien s. Report by letter to these headquarters from time to time. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, JAMES B. FRY, Colonel and Chief of & aff. UEADQUARTERS, June 19, 1862. General MITCHEL, Huntsville: The supplies are only intended for troops in passing. It will be enough to have at Athens 200,000 rations of provisions and 120,000 rations of forage, and 50,000 rations of provisions and 25,000 rations of forage to meet the troops when they arrive at 1~ecatur not to be crossed over the river. Work on the road will permit the arrival of the troops somewhat beyoiid the~2d instant. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, Camp near Florence, June 19, 1862. Captain SMITH Assistant Quartermaster: SIR: The following trains are put under your charge, viz: One hun- dred wagons from Woods division, 75 from MeCooks division, and 35 from C~ttendens division. They are now on north side of Tennessee River awaiting your orders. You are directed to take charge of them at daylight in the morning and to report in person to Colonel MeCook, commanding Second Indiana Cavalry, for orders. The train is to be taken to Reynolds Station, on the Nashville and Decatur Railroad, about 10 miles north of Pulaski. You will there find rations and forage, and will have the wagons loaded with the same, and they will then be conducted to Athens, Ala., where you will have the supplies properly stored and guarded and held subject to issue to the troops of this army. Having deposited the first load at Athens, the train will be at once sent back to Reynolds for another load. You had better remain at Athens in charge of what is broughtthe first loadunless there is a quarter- master from General Mitchel there for that purpose, in which case he can be left in charge and you move again with the train. Let the trains be loaded at the rate of two rations of provisions to one ration of forage. You should have some quartermasters funds with you to pay guides, & c. Colonel MeCook is with his cavalry on the north side of the river. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, [JAMES B. FRY,] Colonel and Chief of Stafl Page 40 40 KY., M. AND K TEEN., N. ALA,, AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIII. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF TILE OHIO, In Camp, June 19, 1862. General T. J. WOOD, Commanding Sixth Division: I am directed by the general corn mandnw to send to you the bearers of this coininunication, J. P. Abbot,IL. 0-. Morton, an(1 T. D. Morton, of whose loyalty the general is satisfied. They desire to enlist in the re v~ men t cavalry fo~1~~1 to your division. YOu will put ill of aUL(LtlI~L them the way of accomplishing their object. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, Aide-de-Camp and Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen. HEADQUARTERS, June 20, 1862. General HALLECK: The engine sent by the river to this place proves to be worthles~. I have ordered an inspection and report on it by competent engineers. The river between here and Eastport is fast falling, and troops here are already dependent on the railroad for supplies. The cars lauded here cannot be used to the west until the bridge at this place is finished, and that is dependent on timber, which was to be sent by General Mc- Pherson, but has not arrived. P. 0. BUELL. Confidential.] NASHVILLE, June 20, 1862. Colonel FRY: I wish to call the attention of the general to the outrageous proceed- ings of the recent expedition to Chattanooga. I have reports from several reliable officers ~vith the expedition that outrages of every sort were perpetrated on friend and foe alike. The line of march is one scene of pillage and robbery. Officers have aided and encouraged and bene- fited by the pillage. General Negley laughed at and did not attempt to prevent the outrages which came nuder his notice. As I am informed, hundreds of Union men in East Tennessee have bee~i transformed into secessionists by this expedition. I am told that all men who declared their Union sentiments on the line of General Negleys march were after his retreat either run out of the country or murdered. The expedition was a miserable failure. I am reliably as- sured that, all reports official or otherwise notwithstanding, the troops in Negleys and Mitchels commaiids, with few exceptions, have become bands of robbers and thieves. For Gods sake let something be done for relief. When you get a little farther east you will hear enough. OLIVEL D. GREENE, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, 61amp near Florence, June 20, 18628.30 p. m. Brigadier- General MCCooK, Commanding Second Dirision: General Bucil directs that you commence, not later than 3 a. in. to Page 41 CITA1~. XXVIII 4 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.IJNION. 41 morrow, to cross the baggage train of your division,, leaving on this side three bag~age wagons to a regiment and ammunition (in wagons) enough to make 100 rounds with what the men carry. The men must keep three days rations with them in haversacks and bivouac on this side, sending their baggage over, except the necessary articles of sup- plies, which can be carried in the three wagons to a regiment to be retained. As soon as your train is over the same orders will apply to the Fifth Division (Crittendens) and then to the Sixth Division (Woods), and you are required to notify them accordingly to be ready, and then send them word when to have their trains at the landing. If th~ divisions can get rations from the boats expected so as to have on this side four or five days supply it will be preferable to three. If General Crittenden is unable to get rations from the boats to- morrow morning you must share yours with him. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, JAMES B. FRY, Colonel and Chief of AS~taff. HUNTSVILLE, June 20, 1802. Major-General BUELL: In obedience to your orders Major Shanklin, Forty- second. Indiana, has been l)laced nuder arrest. I have investigated the case fully, and it will be shown that Major Shanklin had pickets and sentinels well posted; that he had been anticipating an attack for some days, was notified of the proximity of the enemy that night at 12 oclock, called his officers around him, and sent otrt a party of scouts in search of the enemys camp, who actually found the camp; had his men roused, their muskets loaded, and orders given to sleep upon their arms. Many officers remained up nearly the entire night, the accused ~mong the number. A short time before day, knowing that a party of cavalry had been sent from Shelbyville to re-enforce them, and supposing these had been mistaken for rebel cavalry, the officers laid down. Just as reveille was sounding the attack was made, the enemy having by a very circuitous route l)assed from the front to the rear of the encampment and came through a wood and filed between the pickets and the camp and thus effected a surprise, being seen by the picket only after they emerged from the wood and were between the pickets and the encampment. The fight, we all know, was a most gallant one, men rallying rapidly behind some fallen timber, whQnce, by a well-directed fire, they drove the enemy in confusion from their camp, killing 7 men and 9 horses, who were left on the ground. I hope you will order the release of Major Shanklin, as it is next to impossible to get any witnesses other than those of the Forty-second, five of whom I have examined. 0. NI. MITCHEL, Major- (Jeneral. HUNTSVILLE, June 20, 1862. General BUELL: Your dispatches of the 16th and 17th just received. Captain Yates reports that we can cross 300 troops each trip, two trips per hour. We cami take 5 wagons with their teams at each trip Page 42 42 KY., M. AN]) F. TFNN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [ChAP. X~Iit. This enables us to cross a regiment (700) with 15 wagons in six trips or three hours. Our train of wagons l)asse(l the tunnel to-day, making our haul but 23 miles. We will have in Athens to-morrow fbr the use of your troops about 150,000 rations of provisions, though the invoice is not received. We can transport by rail 18 wagons and their horses and 1,500 men at each trip. The running time from Athens to Steven- son will be about six hours. 0. M. MITOIJEL, Ma ior- General. FLORENCE, June 20, 1862. Captain BINGHAM, 1\Tash~,ille: About 200 wagons with two battalions of cavalry start for Reynolds Station to-day to carry supplies to Athens. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Near Florence, June 20, 1862. General MITCHEL, Huntsville: About 200 wagons, under escort of two battalions of cavalry, start this morning for Reynolds Station to carry sul)plies to Athens. Con- tinue your guards, which need not be xery large, at the ferries for the present. Our troops are working at Town Creek Bridge. It will take seven days yet to complete it. A few companies are at Courtland to gnard the trestle work there. Thetelegraph is being carried forward. You can judge best whether you can send a party from Decatur to meet it. The danger, I think, is only from guerrilla parties. Can timber be procured conveniently at Stevenson ~? 1). C. BUELL. [JuNE 20, 62.For strength of lI3uells army, as state(l in Tn-Monthly Return of this date, see statement for Jnne 10, ~ 5. The two rel)orts are identical except as to dates.] HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE (ijamp near Florence, June 20, 1862. Brigadier-General Woo~, Commandinq kSTiXth Division: General Buell directs that you send out and keep at Frankfort and RusseIlville a party of mounted men (one company at each) to observe time movements reported upon to-day by Major Paramore. The coin- panics on duty at these points should not leave there until regularly relieved, and should be instructed to send you prompt information of everything that transpires. The general does not deem it best at pres- ent to order in tIme regiments of your (livisioli now to the eastward. Very respectfully, your obedient servant JAMES B. FRY, Colonel and (ihif of Staff Page 43 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNJON. 43 HDQRS. SEYEN~PH DIYJ5ION, ARMY OF THE OHIO, Col. J. B. FRY: Gum berland Gap, June 20, 1862. It is rumored that General Stevenson has retreated to Abingdon, and that Smith and Barton, with their concentrated forces, are at Knoxville. My telegraphic orders from Major-General Buell of the 10th instant do not permit me to advance upon Knoxville, and I will not nntil fur- ther instructions advance further than Tazewell, through which Gen- eral Carter will proceed to-night with his brigade and a battery of artil- lery. Oi~ the 9th instant I directed General Spears to send a force to bnrn the railroad bridge over the Tennessee River at London. it is rumored that the bridge has been burned. On the night of the 11th instant I was prepared to send a force to destroy the railroad bridges at Strawberry Plains and Mossy Creeji. Canteens were filled with oil and turpentine, and bundles of fagots were soaked in the same sub- stance. ii was in the act of giving orders for the execution of that design at the time I received General Buells orders. The enemy greatly exaggerates my strength, and reports my ferce to be 50,000 strong. Gladness prevails in East Tennessee, and old men and children alike weep with joy at the entry of our trooI)s. GBOIRGE W. MORGAN, Brigadier- General Volunteers. (Copy to Secretary of War.) CUMBERLAND GAP, June 20,1862. Colonel FRY, Assistant Adjutant- General: I have great need of two regiments of cavalry, and hope that they will be sent me immediately. The rebel cavalry are committing atrocious outrages, and I have not the means to protect the people. With one regiment much could be done and with two I could give immediate security to the peOl)le of this portion of the State. GEORGE W. MORGAN, Brigadier- General. CORINTH, Miss., June 21, 1862. PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES: General Buelis column is at Tuscuinbia. As 50011 as the bridge at fhat place is rebuilt he will move east more rapidly. The enemy has evacuated Cumberland Gap. Must very 50011 leave all East Tennessee. Our troops have reached Memphis, and the railroad connection xviii be complete in a few days. H. W. JIALLECK, Major- General. CORINTh, June 21, 1862. Major-General BUELL, Tascumbia: Yours of the 20th ju~st receive(l. I am still of the opinion, which I expi-essed to you vem-bally and by telegram, that you should rely nl~on the railroads rather than the river for snl)l)lies. There has not bee Page 44 44 KY., M. AND IX TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA~ [CHAP. XXVIII. the same efficiency in repairing the road to Decatur as has been ex- hibited between here and Memphis and toward Columbus. I am not satisfied with the progress which has been made. There has been a negligence somewhere which J wish you to investigate and correct im- mediately. I repeat, the road to Decatur must be put in running order with all possible dispatch. That being done, supplies can be sent to you in abundance. There must be no delay in this matter. Dont wait for timber, but cut it in the forest. McPhersons hands are full and he has no timber at present to furnish you. You already have more than your share of the rolling stock on hand. II. W. HALLECK, Major- General. FLORFNCE, June 21, 1862. Major-General HALLECK: I am equally (lissatisfied with the slow progress in repairing the road. On inquiring into it a day or two ago I learned that the bill of mate- rial sent to General McPherson and which he was to fill had been mis- laid; parties were at once ordered out to cut timber, which is, however, inconvenient, as it will have to be hauled some distance. The road will be completed beyond this point to Decatur about Wednesday. The work has been much greater than was supposed. Our share of rolling stock could not have been less, and any advantage in that way has been neutralized by some conflict of orders or bungling in the exe- cution at the other end of the line. We have derived no benefit from the road worth naming. The first train of any consequence was inter- rupted by the depredation on the track yesterday. D. C. BUELL, Major-General. CORINTH, June 21, 1862. Major-General BUELL: Governor Johnson complains bitterly of Captain Greene, assistant adjutant-general, the provost-marshal, and others, at Nashville, and asks that they be removed. I hope you will inquire into this, as it is not the first time that such coniplaints have been made. None but ui- doubted Union men should be in office in Nashville. II. W. HALLECK, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE Ouio, Camp near Florence, -June 21, 1862. Brigadier-General MCCooK, Commanding Second Division: In crossing your division over the river the general commanding directs that you will see that all unauthorized persons are expelled from your command and prevented from crossing with it. By these are meant fugitive slaves and all other hangers-on, white or black, who have not some legitimate connection with the service. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, Aide-de-Camp and Acting A ssistant Adjutant- General Page 45 OnAr. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 45 JUKA, June 21, 1862. General BUELL and General WooD: Last night I sent Jacksons cavalry by way of the bridge over Life Creek, on the old Natchez track, to pass to the south of Frankfort, Ala~., to intercept the marauders that come up the railroad. If General Woods cavalry would move on Frankfort I think we can catch them. W. NELSON, Brigadier- General. JUKA, June 21, 1862. General WOOD, Tuseumbia: The following coniuuiriication has just been rcceiv~d at these head- (tLulrters. Send to General Buell: BUZZARD RoOST, June 21, 1562. General NELSON, fake: Mr. Fox, who is here, says Beauregard is two days march south of this, with a large force, with the intention of marching to Ea.stport to (lestroy public i)roPerty. They will come into this road between this and Dixons, as they consider this our weak point. The cavalry are ai)out 15 miles from herea very large force. I give this not knowin~ what it is worth, but several persons ac(luainted give nearly the same story. This was the position of the enemy yesterday. The infantry of ~1ie enemy is said to be numerous. They think the force at Juka too slrono to attack J. AMMEN, Colonel. W. NELSON, Brigadier- General. NASHVILLE, June 21, 1862. Colonel FRY, Assistant Ac~jutant- General, Chief of & ~ Tuseumbia, Ala.: Cars run on Decatur road to Reynolds, 8 miles north of Pulaski. Will push forward supl)lies. Wright is in Louisville, anxious for something to do. Had he not better inspect the barracks. Only a gap of 22 miles unfinished on Nashville and 1)ecatur road. OLIVER 1). GREENE, Assistant Adjutant- General. HUNTSVILLE, June 21, 1862. General BUELL: The following has just been received from Colonel Sill: JASPER, June 21noon. The enemy crossed in force last night hoth above and below Raukins Ferry. Colonel Mihalotzy is certala that they had previously evacuated, but that they re- turned during the night. Trains of cars ran all night. I do not know what it means. A cavalry force is also reported in our neighborhood. I regret to fall hack, hut my position here is uli- teuahle, and the voice of all the regimental commanders is that we should proceed to Battle Creek. It would 1)0 well perhaps to accumulate lnorc force at Stevenson. If we ascertain that we are mistaken as to the strength of the enemy we will again advance; the dis- tan~e is only 5 miles, J. W. SIL Page 46 46 KY., M. NND E. TENN., N. ALA, AND SW. VA. [CHAl. XXVIII. I deem it a matter of the utmost moment that we hold our position at Battle Creek. The bridge across Mud Creek is just finished and we are just com- mencing the bridge at Stevenson across Crow Creek. If we are driven out of Stevenson all this work must be done over. I have no trool)s at any l)oint that can be spared to re-enforce Colonel Sill. Cannot you possib~y send at once a briizade forward to Decatur and I will send them by rail to Stevenson ~ 0. M. MITCHEL, ]Jifwjor- General. IIEADQUAnTERS, huntsville, June 21, 1862. Hon. E. i\L STANTON: I am with (lifficulty maintaining my })O5itiolt before Chattanooga. My main force is at Jasper. \Ve thus hold the mountain region l)or~ delin0 on the Tennessee and upon the railroad. 1 hope to be able to maintain my position until re- enforcem cuts arrive. I respectf ally solicit more active duty. Has my son been nominated i)rigade quarternuLs- ter? I greatly need his services. 0. M. MITCHEL, Major- General. WAn 1)EPARTMENT, Washington, 1). (1., June 21, 1862. Maj. Geim. 0. M. MITCHEL, Ilnntsviiie, Ala.: 1 would gladly send you re-enforcements if we had them to spare, bat the protracted operations before Richmond require, in the Presidents opinion, that our disposable forces should go to General McClellan. It would also gratify me very much to have your eminent military genius employed actively in the East, but the President regards the advance on East Teiinessee as only second in importance to Richmond, and that von cannot safely withdraw from that field, so that at i)resellt the I)e- partment cannot gratify your wishes. Your son has been nominated, confirmed, and tIme conuntssmon has been forwarded to your care. EI)WIN M. STANTON, Seereta~y of War. HEADQUARTERS SEVENTH l)lvIsJON, June 21, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: COLONEL: Your telegram of time 17th instant has just been received. On the 18th instant I telegraphed you fully from the month of Baptist Gap. Tenn., It) miles west of here, an(l Rogers Gap is 20 west of this ga~), the intersection of the Powells Valley and Knoxville roads being 45 miles from Knoxville. In a few days I will imave the honor to forward to General Buell through you a written rel)ort of my operations, accompanied with an ticcurate map. GEORGE W. MORGAN, Brigadier- General Page 47 CHAP. XXVIIIJ.J CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 47 General HALLECK aiid NASHVILLE, June 21, 1862. lion. B. 21. STANTON, Secretary of War: There is great need of two cavalry regiments in East Tennessee, and I trust that it will be in your power to have them sent. The rebel cav- alry are committing the most atrocious outrages upon the I)eople, and there are 110 means to protect them. With two good cavalry regiments immediately security and protection could be given to the people. ANDIIEW JOll~ SON, Governor of Tennessee. WAR DEPARTMENT, June 21, 1862. iou. ANDREW JOhNSON, Nashville: You ale authorized to raise two regiments of cavalry for three years or during the war. The Government has not a single regiment at its disposal that can be sent to you. A premium of $2 for each recruit ac- cepted and OLIC months pay in advance upon the company being Inns- tered in is now authorized. EDWIN 21. STANTON,. Secretary of War~ CAMP NEAR FLORENCE, June 22, 1862. General HALLECK: Under the circumstances, and in the view of the Secretarys dispatCh ot the 17th ~ to you, and of a previous day to me,* which I mentioned to you, I understand that General Boyle is assigned to the duty of rais- ing trooJ)s in Kentucky and not to the command of them. I snppose that to be the meaning, and request to be informed if I am wrong. D. C. BUELL, Major- General. CORINTH, Miss., June 22, 1862. Major-( ~eneral BUELL: You know everything about General Boyle that I do; (leal with him as yo ti may deem best. Captain Greene and the l)rovost-marshal at Nashville are very much C( mioplain e(l of by Governor John son, and he demands that both be re- moved. Perhaps it would be best to imuke some change. I leave it however, for you to determimie. II. W. HALLECK, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS, June 22, 1862. General HALLECK: General Morgan reports that lie turned the enemy~s position at Cum- berland Gap and ocenpie(l it at 3 oclock p. m. on the 18th. The enemy evacuated at 10 oclock a. a., leaving a number of pieces of artillery and some stores. __ D. C. IAUELL. ~Not found Page 48 48 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., ANI) SW. VA. LCIIAI. XXVIII. HEADQUARTERS, Juno. 22, 1862. General HALLEcK: Has any charge of disloyalty been made against Col. Stanley Mat- thews and Captain Greene d? I should have no hesitation in believing such a charge frivolous and absurd. It is difficult to make inquiry without knowing the matter complained of.* D. C. BUELL. IIDQRS. FOURTH DivIsIoN, ARMY OF THE OHIO, June 22, 1862. Col. J. C. KELTON: Following copy of telegram to General Buell: IUKA, ,h~ne 22, 1862. A lieutenant of cavalry has just arrived from Co]onel Ainmen, who is on Buzzard Roost, and states that all the country people who are Union men rej)ort that Price with 10,000 men has advanced to Pleasant Site, 18 miles south of Anunens position; I hat they will advance upon Eastport by the road that crosses at Buzzard Roost on Monday or Tuesday. I have the Nineteenth and Twenty-second Brigades with inc. The Tenth Brigade, under Ainmen, is at Buzzard Roost. The enemy have two roads to Eastport; one by way of Bnzzard Roost, the other by Inka. If General Wood will bri(~ades move to the support of Ammen there will be four to hold that point, and if the enemy attack there I will go to his support; also if the enemy attack me they will come to my support. If Ammen falls back the railroad bridges all will be de- stroyed. If I leave here then Eastport and the supplies are lost. If Wood and I both stand still then we will both be beaten in detail. I solicit instructions. W. NELSON, Brigadier- Ucueral. HEADQUARTERS, June 22, 1862. General HALLECK: For several days reports have come to me of the advance of a large force, say at least 10,000 men, toward this line at different l)oints. Gen- eral Nelson sent such a report this morning. They have been so posi- tive and frequent that I have deemed it proper not to expose Woods division alone scattered along the road. In fact our means of crossing the river have not enabled us to advance beyond this point until now. I could move two divisions to-morrow morning east from the. other side of the river, and I shall do so at once if, as I hope, the reports in Ibis quarter turn out less serious than at l)resent. I hope Mitchels sit- uation is not as serious as his dispatch, which I sent you, would indi- cate, but I am fully impressed with the importance of getting a large force over there as soon as possible. Woods position is far more ex- posed than Inka, and 1 ani anxious that his work shall not be inter- rupted. I will post Thomas to the best advantage and advise you. D. C. BUELL. - CORINTH, June 22, 1862. Major-General BUELL: On receiving a copy of Geperal Nelsons telegram to you I this morn- ing ordered General Thomas division to Juka and a division under General Rosecrans to move against the enemys flank by the Jaciuto *Ansiver, if any, not found Page 49 CHAP. XXVIH.i OOItRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. road. Should more troops be required they will be immediately sent forward. General Thomas has orders to report to you, but at l)resent his di- vision should not be moved beyond Tuscumbia, but should guard the road from Juka. The Tennessee is falling so fast that nearly all the boats are leaving. No effort must be omitted to opeii the railroad as soon as possible. General Allen, chief quartermaster, has arrived at Pittsburg, and I hope soon to relieve Captain Chandler. H. W. EIALLECK, Major- General. JUKA, June 22, 1862. General BUELL: The cavalry have returned after an absence of thirty-six hours, hav- ing gone by way of the old Natchez track to FrankfQrt, in Franklin Gounty, Ala., and returned by Chickasaw Station. Found no troops. Three hundred and fifty rebel cavalry made the raid and the alarm. There is no danger of any disturbance. W. NELSON, Brigadier- General. HEADQUARTERS, June 22, 1862. General NELSON, Juka: Your dispatch received. Move your brigades forward with intervals of about 5 miles to-morrow and reach this point in three days. Let the rear brigade wait at Juka until Thomas advance comes up. Leave guards at all bridges until relieves them. Bring five days rations and forage in haversacks and baggage wagons. Leave your supply train to cross at Eastport with two companies of cavalry. The rest of your cavalry had better march day after to-morrow and come through in two days, to save transportation of forage. You will receive further orders when you get here. Where is General Thomas to-night? See that he gets the instruc{ions sent you and him by telegraph to-day. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, June 22, 1862. J. B. ANDERSON, Nashville: Have you such facilities that you can in ten days build 100 boats similar to those you made at Louisville? Your road party can get through by Decatur easier than by any other route. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, June 22, 1862. J. B. ANDERSON, Nashville: Organize a party sufficient to run- one train and have the party here in four days from this time. D. C. BUELL. 4 R RVOL XVI, PT I Page 50 50 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AN]) SW. VA. [CHAP. XXY1II. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO Camp near Florence, June 22, 1862. Brigadier-General MCCOOK, Commanding Second Division: General Buell directs that you have your division ready to march to- morrow morning with four days rations and forage. The artillery of your division will not cross until you march, and will then probably be able to overtake you the first night out. Report for instructions to the general commanding at headquarters this evening after the preparations are made. You will move on the road to Atheiis. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, JAMES B. FRY, Colonel and Chief of Staffi CAMP NEAR FLORENCE, June 22, 1862. Generals THOMAS and NELSON: If the enemy should advance toward the railroad between Cherokee and Juka your force will, under General Thomas command, be posted in the best position to oppose him, leaving him suitable guards for the stores at Inka and the l)ridge this side. In case the report of an ad. vance should prove untrue, or if the danger should not be serious, Gen- eral Thomas will leave one regiment and four additional companies at luka to guard stores, one company at Eastport for the same purpose, four companies to guard Bear Creek Bridge, and one at Buzzard Roost Bridge, and establish the remainder of his division at or near Cane Creek, on the road to Tuscumbia. His cayalry will be actively em- ployed in patrolling the roads at Frankfort, liusseliville, and other roads by which the enemy might advance. In the same case General Nelson will at once move his entire division to this point, where it will receive further orders. Its supply train now hauling from Eastport will probably cross at that point but further orders will be given in regard to that. D. C. BUELL Major- General, Commanding. CAMP NEAR FLORENCE, June 22, 1862. General HALLECK: The following is received from General Mitchel this morning. I will telegraph you on the subject at once: HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES FORCES, Huntsville, Ala., June 22, 1562. General BUELL: I have news from Colonel Sill, dated 21st, 9 p. in., mouth of Battle Creek. He is still confident that the enemy has crossed in large force. He says that for some days a rumor has prevailed that Breckinridges command was expected to arrive at Chat- tanooga and that Prica was opposite Bridgeport with a remnant of the Corinth army. He adds, I am quite sure that theenemy has crossed for something more important than my small command. Colonel Sills troops, in moving from Jasperto Battle Creek, were fired upon from across the river by artillery and infantry. I know that the enemy have recently been passing Gunters Landing in very considerable numbers, moving east. - Pardon me, general, but I think everything depends upon celerity o Page 51 CHAP. XXVIIJ.} CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 51 movement. If we are driven from Stovenson, or even from the region we now hold, which closes the entrance to our lines from Stevenson to Nashville, I should esteem it a great misfortune. To add to my perplexity dispatches written to General Negley last night are at this hour unsent, the wire being down. Of course nothing has gone to General Dumont or Colonel Lester. Colonel Stanley, Eighteenth Ohio, I have or- dered forward from Fayetteville. Colonel Turchin, with part of his brigade at Win- chester, is also ordered forward to Stevenson. I intend to have brought forward Colonel Mundys regiment from Decatur and Colonel Sirwells regiment from Reynolds Station and to have their places [filled] by other regiments between Reynolds Station and Nashville, but just at the critical moment communication by telegraph is inter- rupted. I have now here the Seventeenth Brigade, with the duty of guarding bridges and depot, machine-shop, and the river for 30 or 40 miles up and down, as well as the heavy stores we are accumulating. You see how my force is cut up and scattered. I will do my utmost to hold our position, but if the enemy has crossed the river in large forceand to cross with a small one looks incrediblehe will soon occupy a position in the mountains that will give us great trouble. 0. M. MITCHEL, Major-General. D. C. BUELL, Major- General. HUNTSVILLE, June 22, 1862. General BUELL: Your dispatch of June 20 is just received. The only point requiring an answer seems to be the question about lumber. There is a good saw-mill near Stevenson, and timber can be had in my opinion for al. most any purpose. I am moving troops toward Stevenson, amounting in all to about a brigade. The Eighteenth Ohio, Nineteenth Illinois, and two regiments nuder Colonel Starkweather are under marching or- ders. A train was fired into to-day and the wires cut half way to Ste- venson. I am just sending an armed train to protect the line. 0. M. MITCHEL, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS, June 22, 1862. General MITCHEL, Huntsville: Reported movements of the enemy in this quarter make it doubtful whether you can be re-enforced as soon as I intended in my dispatch last night. You must make your dispositions with that view. Collect your detachments from every point where you can spare them. It seems to me far more probable that the enemy has crossed with a small than with a large force. The latter could retreat less easily before the su- perior force he must soon expect to meet. His object is, I think, to destroy your works. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, June 22, 1862. General MITCHEL, Huntsville: Not at IDecatur, but I can probably have a force at Athens Wednes- day. I hope you will be able to hold your position without it. The enemy cannot have ventured to cross in any considerable force unless supported by a large force coming from East Tennessee. Let me hear frequently in regard to it. Morgan is in possession of Cumberland Gap, the enemy having evacuated it. ~D. C. BUELL Page 52 52 KY., M. AND E. TENN,, N. ALA, AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIII. NASHVILLE, June 22, 1862. Major-General BUELL: Telegram received. I have a train of cars loaded with supplies at Athens waiting orders. The wagon trains that hauled them from Rey- nolds to Elkton returned yesterday to Reynolds for another load. All the available rolling stock is employed in forwarding supplies to Rey- nolds. I am informed that sufficient gnards have not been furnished at Rey- nolds for the stores there and en route. J. D. BINGHAM, - Captain and Assistant Quartermaster. CTJMBERLAND GAP, June 22, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: I might as well be without eyes as without cavalry. The enemy is said to have taken up a strong position in the Clinch Mountains, in the direction of Morristown, but not on the route I would advaiice if au- thorized to go forward; but this place would be threatened by the enemys position were I to pursue another route. One strong brigade, with six heavy guns and 500 cavalry to act as scouts and foragers, should be left here, and I should be strengthened by two brigades of infantry, one battery of artillery, and two regiments of cavalry. With snch a force I can sweep East Tennessee of every rebel soldier. My effective force is about 7,500 men of all arms. The people flock in and implore protection. GEORGE W. MORGAN, Brigadier- General Volunteers, Commanding. (Duplicate to Secretary of War, June 23, 1862.) HEADQTJARTE1IS, June 22, 1862. General MORGAN, Cumberland Gap: It is impossible at this time to send you any cavalry. The general has not intended his orders to prevent such expeditions for special pur- poses as you refer to in your dispatch of the 20th.; on the contrary, he approves them. His wish is for you to make yourself secure in the Gap and accomplish all the results you can by rapid expeditions, but not to attempt a deliberate advance on Knoxville as long as it seems probable that you would not be able to maintain your position- there. The general wishes to make no actual advance which he cannot main- tain. It brings our friends among the people intQ trouble, and the re- action is injurious otherwise to our interests. JAMES B. FRY, Colonel and Chief of Staff. CLEVELAND, Onio, J~ne 22, 1862. Hon. E. N. STANTON, Secretary of War: I learn from Corinth to-day that General Buell with forces about 40,000 strong is QU the Charleston Railroad near Decatur. Anothe Page 53 CuAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 53 division left. Corinth this morning to re-enforce him. He will make a junction with General Mitchel and go to East Tennessee. General Grant has gone to Memphis. Popes command and one or two divisions remain 4 to 8 miles south of Corinth. No other news. A. STAGER. CORINTH, June 23, 1862. Major-General BUELL, Florence: News from Arkansas favorable. Our forces are clearing out White River and rebel Governor has fled from Little Rock. According to last advices Bragg has from 70,000 to 80,000 men at Tupelo and Oko- lona; 10,000 at Yicksburg and Jackson. A force, numbers not given, at Grenada and Panola have moved east from Aberdeen. I hear that Nelson has moved to Tuscumbia; if so, Thomas division should not go east of Bear Creek for the present. H. W. HALLECK, Major- General. CORINTH, Miss., June 23, 1862. Major-General BUELL, Florence: From all accounts received here there seems to have been a culpable neglect in guarding the approaches to the railroad between Bear Creek and Tuscumbia. The matter should be investigated and the negligent officers held to a strict accountability. Such negligence cannot be over- looked. H. W. HALLECK, Major- General. CORINTH, Miss., June 23, 1862. Major-General BUELL, Florence: Send the prisoners wherever you may deem best. Governor Johnson telegraphs for two regiments of cavalry in Middle Tennessee. Perhaps Boards regiment, or the greater part of it, could be spared from Sa- vannah. I know of no others available nor do I see the necessity of sending troops back to Middle Tennessee. No one will dare to get up an insurrection there no~v. H. W. HALLECK, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, Camp near Florence, June 23, 1862. Brigadier-General CRITTENDEN, Commanding Fifth Division: General Buell directs that you have an estimate made of the amount of damage done to the property of the persons on whose plantations your camps are established, and that you have payment made for all the property, such as wood, rails used for fuel,.standing crops, & c., from which our trool)s have derived benefit. The accounts must be ijiade for the actual v~due of the items used and not for the prospective value of crops, and in the case of rails used for fuel, must show that i Page 54 54 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIIL was necessary on account of the absence of wood to use rails for the purpose. This order, though general, applies more particularly at this time to the case of Mr. Patterson, on whose plantation you are now encamped. Give prompt attention. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, JAMES B. FRY, Colonel and Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS, Camp near Florence, June 23, 1862. General NELSON, luka: Have your division crossed at Eastport loaded with rations, each wagon to carry five days forage for its own animals. The train will move forward on the north side to join you when you cross. Send an officer in charge and a detail with your train. Answer. JAMES B. FRY. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, Camp near Florence, Ala., June 23, 1862. Captain GREENE: We want supplies thrown forward toward Athens as far as practicable. The object is to get them on the line of Memphis and Charleston Railroad. JAMES B. FRY Colonel and Chief of ~taff. NASHVILLE, June 23, 1862. Colonel FRY: Tekgram received. I am sending supplies to Athens as fast as they arrive from Louisville. The river is too low for use. I have asked Colonel Swords to send forage by river if possible. J. D. BINGRAM, Captain and Assistant Quartermaster. EASTPORT, June 23, 1862. Colonel J. B. FRY: Your telegram of yesterday received at 10 a. m. to-day. I arrived here this morning after receiving my orders and at once made requisi- tion on General Nelson for assistance. A detail reported to me this morning, but has been withdrawn, the regiment being ordered to Inka. The work can hardly be begun and I cannot estimate when it will be done. I have got two good barge~. When they are decked and the other arrangements completed teams can cross afloat as fast as at Flor- ence. I request written authority to occupy as a depot for my and to use as a ferry during the progress of the work one of the stern- wheel boats at this place. The boat to be subject to my control ex- clusively till the crossing is effected, and also that a guard be place Page 55 CHAP. XXYTiII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETCUNJON. 55 under my orders to prevent the confusion and delay that will otherwise happen front the presence of idlers. JAMES ST. C. MORTON, Captain ~f Engineers. PITTSBTJRG LANDING~ June 23. 1862. Major-General BUELL: Have arrested Captain Moe and taken his parole to report to you. Colonel Gibson, sick in his berth, passed through the lines on boat Fort Wayne. I telegraphed to provost-marshal at Paducali to have him arrested. F. F. IlEMPEL, Colonel and Prorost-Marshal. HUNTSVILLE, June 23, 1862. General BTJELL: We are now informed from Nashville that our requisitions for ord- nance stores require your approval. Cati this be so~ If it be necessary I must send my requisition to you promptly, as Colonel Sill is in the face of the enemy alI(l requires ammunition mime- (liately. We are now borrowing front other l)atteries to supply his immediate wants. I am uncertain as to the result, bitt ant (leterinined to do my utmost to hold my position on Battle Creek near Jasper. Our re-enforcements will commence to go forward to-morrow from here. 0. M. MITCHEL, Major- General. WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, June 23, 1862 Licut. WILLIAM P. CRAIGHILL, Corps of Engineers, Washington, 1). C.: SIR: You will proceed without delay to Cumberland Gal) and report yourself to tite nearest commanding officer of the United States troops having my directions to enter at omtce upon and to push forward with the utmost vigor such works as you may find necessary for a thorough dde use of that pass. The commanding officer, by a letter which you will bear to him,* will be directed to consider the prompt completion of these defenses as an object of very great importance, and to that end will be required to pro- tect and aid your operations with all such meamis as his command will supply. You will by letter rel)ort to the commander of that department your arrival at Cumberland Pass, transmitting to him a copy of these instruc- tions. As soon as you have formed your project of defense you will send a sketch thereof with the necessary explanations, through your immediate commander to the commander of the department, and also to the Engineer Department here for my information, and at short intervals you will report through the same channels your state of advancement. In order that the necessary ordnance may reach the works by the See of June 26, p. 67 Page 56 56 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. xxvm. time it can be mounted you will make requisition for all, including ord- nance supplies, at the earliest day practicable. No restrictions are imposed on you as to the manner of fulfilling the important duty now confided to you; all is committed iu full confidence to yonr ability, professional knowledge and zeal beyond the following conditions: 1st. That the extent of the system be as much restricted as practica- ble consistently with effeetual resistance in order to keep back as gar- rison the fewer troops from operations elsewhere. 2d. That the works as far as possible be arranged to be formidable only against attack from the south, so that if lost from any cause they may present no obstacle to our regaining from the north possession of the Pass. All necessary aid in the way of draughtsmeu, clerks, overseers, & c., you are authorized to procure. If practicable, an officer of engineers will soon be sent to your assistance. In your requisition for funds, which will be promptly attended to, you will state the manner in which you desire them to be supplied. You may have to employ a number of mechanics from civil life, but the labor generally is to be furnished by the troops, who will execute the works under the immediate supervision of their own officers, these being responsible for strict conformity to your projects and directions and for industry and diligence on the part of the men. At the first in- terval of comparative leisure that you may have while executing these orders you are desired to make a reconnaissance of the principal road by which supplies and re.enforcements must arrive at the Pass from the interior of Kentucky, with a view to report to the Department, the sooner the better, in general terms, the condition, the nature and extent of the repairs needed, and the measures necessary for putting it in good condition and so maintaining it through all seasons as an important route for troops and supplies. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. HEADQUARTERS, Camp near Florence, June 24, 1862. Major-General HALLEcK: Our cavalry have examined the various roads as far south as Russell- ville, Frankfort, Pleasant Site, and Bay Springs without finding any signs of an enemy, excepting small bodies of cavalry. It appears that these have everywhere told that they were the advance guard of a large force, and no doubt in this way the reports of an advance on this line have gained such general circulation as to give them color of truth. They are contradicted, however, by the reconnaissance w.hich our cav- alry have made and by the reports of many deserters and other persons who have within two or three days come in from the enemy or from places which they have been said to occupy. These reports render it extremely probable that the enemy have been gradually withdrawn from the south and perhaps are moving in considerable force to the east. Deserters report that officers baggage had been moved away and rumors prevailed of a movement toward the east to get into Tennessee. This last has no tangible shape, but is probable enough. My troops are now moving steadily forward. The advance will reach Huntsville on the 30th Page 57 ( IAI. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 57 The bridge at this place will be completed on the 26th, from which time the trains will be able to run through to Decatur. The rear of Woods division will leave here on the 27th. The bulk of Thomas division will take post here, with a regiment at luka and guards at all of the bridges. His cavalry will diligently patrol the railroads and the various roads south. That we shall have aniple employment toward the south and perhaps the east also for ~ll the troops that can be put into East Tennessee seems to me about as probable a hypothesis as can be made, and I hope you will think proper to relieve Thomas very soon, so that he may at once get into position. I shall leave here on the 26th and reach ilnuts- yule on 29th. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OP THE OHIO, Camp near Florence, June 24, 1862. Captain CRITTENDEN, Commanding Fourlh Cavalry, U. S. Army: The general commanding directs that you cross the river with your command with General Crittenden and march with him in the morning. The orderlies on duty at headquarters and the company detailed for l)atrol duty have been relieved and will return to camp this morning. Send to General Crittenden for further orders and instructions about crossing. Very respectfully, your obedieut servant, [J. M. WRiGHT,] Aide-de- Camp and Acting Assistant-Adjutant General. HEADQUARTERS, June 24, 1862. Captain DARR, Eastport: Gaubert~s train starts to Waterloo to-day for rations. Send back with it the cavalry you now have, and any convalescents fit to march, having their equipments carried in the wagons. Cross the cavalry at once. Be prepared to square up at Eastport and go forward and estab- lish new depots in a day or two. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, Florence, June 24, 1862. Brigadier-General WooD, Commanding Sixth Division: General Buell directs me to say that in accordance with instructions sent you to-day your leading brigade will continne on with the Engineer Itegiment, making the repairs to Decatur, leaving the guards as desig- im ted. Your second brigade will mardi to-morrow and go through to Decatur. These two brigades will cross the river as soon as practica- ble after their arrival at Decatur, and await your third brigade on the north side or orders to proceed. Your third brigade will march for I.& catnr as soon as General Thoauts headquarters and troops reac Page 58 58 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIIL Tuscuinbia. It is thought General Thomas will get here on Saturday. He has already been ordered to relieve at once your guards west of this point. They will therefore march with your rear brigade. The guards east of Tuscumbia will be relieved by General Thomas and sent forward to Decatur. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, JAMES B. FRY, Colonel and Chief of & aff. HUNTSVILLE, June 24, 1862. General BUELL: We still hold our own near Jasper, on the other side of Battle Creek. A large force of the enemys cavalry entered Jasper on the 21st, expect- ing to meet there seven or eight regiments of their infantry, with artil- lery, which were to have crossed at iRankins Ferry, opposite the mouth of the Sequatchie, but did not cross for some reason unknown to us. The rebel cavalry fell back and our scouts penetrated to Jasper and be. yond. I have ordered Colonel Sill to strengthen his position on Battle Creek, which is by nature very strong. His right rests on the river Tennessee and his front Battle Creek, which cannot be forded, while his left rests on the mountains. The Eighteenth Ohio left this morning at 6 by rail for Stevenson. The Nineteenth Illinois and half Simon- sons battery will probably reach Bellefonte this evening. On to-morrow General Negleys force will begin to reach Elk River, so we are doing what we can. I have supposed it possible the enemys cavalry crossing opposite Chattanooga might pass the mountains to McMinnville for a raid on Wartrace and Murfreesborongh. I have directed the command- ing officer to be ready. Please give me all the notice you can, that we may be ready to trans- port your troops. 0. M. MITCHEL, Major- General. JUKA, June 24, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: My division has just arrived; has been delayed by the bad roads. Will send a guard to Eastport to-day, and will send my quartermaster to take charge of the clothing as soon as he arrives here with his train. GEO. II. THOMAS, Major- General. CAMP NEAR FLORENCE, June 24, 1862. General GEORGE H. THOMAS: The position assigned your division is with a view to guarding the railroad and telegraph from luka to Decatur. The general thinks the orders sent you to-day fixing the position of your troops will accom- plish the object.* If, however, you find it otherwise, make such changes as may be necessary. - It is hoped you will soon be permitted to join the rest of this army, and when you are ordered to do so that you wilt have your division on ~ee Spccia[ Ordor~, No. Sri, p. 61 Page 59 CHAP. XXVHI.J CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 59 hand and lose no time. Patrol the approaches from the south with your cavalry to a distance of 15 or 20 miles, and be vigilant against marauders who come to break up the track and cut the telegraph wire. There are about 60,000 rations at Juka and also forage, and 1,000,000 rations and much forage at Eastport, from which you will supply your- self. JAMES B. FRY, Colonel and Chief of k~~taff. Col. J. B. FRY: JUXA, June 24, 1862. Special Orders, No. 85, and dispatch received. Is it General Buells intention to keep np Eastport as a depot or is it to be broken up as soon as the stores are removed0? GEG. H. THOMAS, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS, June 24, 1862. General THOMAS, luka: I do not intend to use Eastport for a depot longer than is necessary to draw about fifteen days supply of forage from it. If you should be detained on this line, which I should be very sorry for, it may be con- venient for you to use it. I hope that the enemys inaction, if not that, your vtgilance, will make the road so safe that you will not have to re- maui on it more than a few days. D. C. BUELL. Colonel FRY, NASHVILLE, [June] 24, 1862. Chief of & aff, Florence, Ala.: The Eleventh Michigan (Stoughton), Seventy-fourth Ohio (Moody), and Sixty-ninth Ohio (Campbell) are in this vicinity; Third Minnesota and Ninth Michigan at Mnrfreesborough. Either of these last would make a good provost guard. Neither of the others ought to be. Colonel Lester, Colonel Parkhurst, or Colonel Miller 1 should recommend for provost-marshal. Lieutenant Tannatt waiting your reply to a dis- patch he sent you some time since with Swifts certificate that he cant go into the field in a Southern climate. He has applied for a seven days leave of absence to take his wife North,when ho proposes to join you. The leave will not be granted here. Lieutenant Wharton is act- ing ordnance officer here. I detailed Wright to inspect the convales- cent barracks at Louisville, but Major Granger declined to allow him to inspect, taking the order for any one to inspect as an insinuation that he and his doctors did not do their duty. He reports a large number ready for joining. They will be forwarded so as to meet you at Athens. General Boyle writes me that he dont consider himself under the orders of General Buell. Is he or not 0? For Gods sake put a decent man in command of Nashville. Stanley INlatthews is the best one to suit the people and the interests of the service, and he would not object. OLIVER D. GREENE, Assistant Adjutant- General Page 60 60 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP.XXVIH. GENERAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, No. 26. In Camp near Florence, Ala., June 21, 1802. There are 14,000 officers and soldiers absent from their duty with the various divisions of this army, i. e., the five divisions south of the Ten- nessee River. Some of them have gone oft~ without any authority; others with the permission of officers not authorizi~d to grant it. In general sickness is given as the cause of absence, but in very many cases that cause has notoriously ceased. to exist, and men remain away, drawing the same pay as their comrades who are faithfully performing their duty. To correct this abuse it is ordered 1st. All officers and soldiers who are absent without direct authority from these headquarters, the period for which has not expired, will on or before the 10th of July proximo join their companies or regiments wherever they may be. If ignorant of their locality they will report to the commanding officer at Louisville or Nashville, by whom they will be directed to their regiments or put on such light duty as they may be able to perform if they are not entirely fit for active service; and these will be promptly reported to their regimental commanders by the of- ficer so assigning them. The cases of those who fail to join as above required will be disposed of as follows: 2d. If any absent officer or soldier in consequence of sickness or wounds is absolutely unable to report for duty as above required he will for- ward by mail to the Assistant Adjutant-General, District of the Ohio, Nashville, Teun., a certificate of disability according to the following form: Certificate of disability. I declare on oath that I have carefully examined , of Captajn company, Colonel - regiment of Volunteers, now at this place and under treatment by me, and find him incapable of performing the duties of a soldier for the following reasons: [Here state all the facts known concerning the disease or wound or cause of disability; the time, place, manner, and all the circumstances under which the injury occurred or disease originated; the duty or sit- uation of the officer or soldier at the time the injury was received or disease contracted, and whatever facts may aid a judgment as to the cause, immediate or remote, of the disability and the circumstances attending it.] Place: Date: (Signed) Surgeon (or Physician). Sworn to and subscribed before This certificate must be subscribed and sworn to by a surgeon or private physiciafi in good standing and known as such by the magis- trate or other officer by whom the oath is administered, and on it a dis- charge will be ordered from these headquarters or the case otherwise disposed of according to the circumstances. 3d. The death of any officer or soldier which has occurred since the 1st of January last ,while he was absent from his regiment or company and which has not been reported by the surgeon of the hospital in which the death occu?rred or by the friends of the deceased if not i Page 61 CHAP. XXVllt.] COIThESPONDENCE, Er1jC.~UNION. 31 hospital, will be immediately reported by the surgeon of the hospital or by the affidavit of friends to the Assistant Adjutant-General, District of the Ohio, Nashville, setting forth the date of decease and other material circumstances. 4th. All absent officers and soldiers who do not join their companies and regiments or are not satisfactorily accounted for as above by the 10th of July next will be reported on their muster roll as deserters, dating from the time they may have been absent without authority. By act of Congress every deserter forfeits all claim on the Govern- ment for pay and allowances, besides being liable to arrest and trial by court-martial. Any persou who apprehends and returns a deserter to the commanding officer of a military post is entitled to a reward of $5. By command of Major-General Buell: JAMES B. Assistant Adjutant- General, Chie SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, No. 85. Camp near Florence, June 24, 1862. * * * * * * * IV. The First Division (Thomas) will take post a~ follows: One regi- ment at Inka, sending a company to Eastport; three companies at Bear Creek Bridge; one company at Buzzard Roost Bridge; two companies at Cane Creek Bridge; one company at bridges 3 miles west of Tus- cumbia; two companies at Jonesborough; one company at Courtland; one company at trestle east of Courtland; two companies at Decatur; one company at the ferry from Tuscumbia to Florence. The remainder of the division at Tuscumbia, except the cavalry, which will be distributed as follows: Two battalions at Tuscumbia, from which one company will be posted at Juka and a platoon at each of the bridges at Bear Creek, Buzzard Roost, and Cane Creek, for patrol and other purposes. One battalion at Courtland, from which a platoon will be assigned to Decatur and one to Town Creek and a few men at the trestle east of Courtland for patrol and other purposes. General Thomas will at once send forward cavalry to relieve all guards of Woods division now on the railroad as far as Tuscumbia, and to hold these points until the infantry guards herein ordered are established. The guards of General Woods division when relieved as above will at once join their regiment. By command of Major-General Buell: A. F. ROCKWELL, Aide-de-Camp and Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen. IIDQRS. SEVENTH DIVISION, ARMY OF THE OHIO, Cumberland Gap, June 24, 1862. Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: On yesterday a. m. I sent Lieutenant-Colonel Monroe with a flag of truce, bearing a letter to Kirby Smith. Colonel Monroe has not yet returned, which tends to show that the enemy has fallen back upon Morristown, if he has gone no farther. My letter was to learn the fate of Captain Frye, whom they hold as a spy. GEORGE W. MORGAN, Bri~qadier-General Page 62 62 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CITAP. XXWiIL HEADQIJARTERS DEPAftTMENT OP THE Mississippi, Corinth Mis9 June 25 1862. Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War, Washington, D. C.: Siu: The sanitary condition of this army is a matter of serious con- sideration, and one to which I have given as much attention as my other occupations would admit. On arriving at Pittsburg Landing just after the battle I found the sick lists in the armies of General Grant and General Buell enormous. An immediate change of position seemed of imperative necessity, and yet our means of transportation were so very limited and the roads in such a terrible condition that it would be impossible to provision them at any co~siderable distance from the Tennessee River. To remedy this difficulty as rapidly as possible I made large details for building r4ads and bridges and ordered the cavalry to pack on their horses all forage to their camps, using the wagons only for transporting provisions. On reaching the higher land a few miles south of the plain of Shiloh a decided improvement was observed in the health of the command. The issue of whisky rations mixed with quinine, under the judicious advice of Dr. McDougall, assisted much in this change. Moreover the employment of the men in building roads, throwing up intrencliments, and doing picket duty in the face of an active enemy served as a diversion from the ordinary duty of camp, and contributed not a little to the diminution of the sick lists. Nevertheless the injudicious conduct of State Sanitary Commissions and State Governors, who visited the regimental camps and publicly offered free passages home to all who were sick, took off thousands of soldiers who were either well enough at the tirAe or would have been in a few days to perform their duties. I found it very difficult to remedy this evil without giving serious offense to men who, came here, as they believed, on an errand of mercy and charity. Their intentions were undoubtedly good, but the effect was exceedingly injurious to the efficiency of the army. Since the evacuation of Corinth and pursuit of the enemy south our army has been comparatively in good condition. The question now arises, can it be kept so during the summer ~ Or,in other words, can we carry on any summer campaign without having a large portion of our men on the sick list ~ If we follow the enemy into the swamps of Mississippi there can be no (lOubt that our army will be disabled by disease. And yet to lie still, doing nothing, will not be satisfactory to the country nor condu- cive to the health of the army. I have therefore deemed it best under the circumstances to establish a strong corps of observation a few miles south of this place, on high timbered ridges in the vicinity of clear streams and springs of water. Such positions have been found and are now occupied by General Popes army. General Grants army has been mainly occupied along the railroads to Memphis and Columbus and driving guerrilla parties out of West Tennessee. As soon as this work is completed they can best guard the railroads by occupying positions at or near Heruando, Holly Springs, and Ripley. These places are on a plateau which is said to be the most healthy part of Mississippi. - Re-enforcements have already been ordered to General Curtis on the White River, and others will soon be sent. If that river is not found to be navigable at this season of the year we shall open the railroa Page 63 ChAP. XxV1ThI CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 63 from Memphis to Madison and occupy all Arkansas north of Little Rock. Popes army will occupy the plateau from Ripley to Tuscumbia, cover- ing the railroad to Decatur. This is represented as a tolerably healthy country. General Buells army is moving east through a healths region via Decatur, Huntsville, and Stevenson to Chattanooga and East Tennes- see. Should he be able to penetrate into Georgia as far as Atlanta he will still be in a dry and mountainous country. After a full consideration of the matter, on consultation with medical officers, I cannot think of a better disposition of the army so as to guard its health and at the same time make it useful. Of course this plan is based on the supposition that the enemy will not attempt an active cam- paign during the summer months; should he do so, or should he expose himself so that we can gain some decided advantage by a movement, the present dispositions must be varied to suit the change of circum- stances. In this arrangement I have not provided for a movement on Vicks- burg. It is hoped that the two flotillas united will be able to reduce that place. If not, it will probably be necessary to fit out an expedition from the army. I have no doubt that with all possible care in adopting every sanitary precaution our troops will suffer considerably from sickness. In this climate it will be unavoidable. But under~he advice of Dr. McDougall and his medical officers I think we can prevent the mortality from being greater than it was last winter iu Missouri, Kentucky, and Tennessee. If the War Department has any suggestions or instructions to give in the matter under consideration I shall be most happy to receive them. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, II. W. HALLECK, Major. General, Commanding. CORINTH, Miss., June 25, 1862. Major-General BUELL, Florence: Scouts and deserters say that no movement of the enemy has taken place, although one was contemplated some days ago. A large part of the command was directed to prepare cooked rations and be ready to march. This was afterward countermanded. The rumor was that a demonstration was to be made east, while the main force moved to Holly Springs and attacked Sherman. The destruction of the Talla- hatchie Railroad Bridge may have frustrated this plan. I cannot re- place Thomas division quite yet. I have been obliged to send a de- tachment to the relief of ~3eneral Curtis on White River. Gunboats are unwilling to co-operate. As soon as the railroads are opened to Mem- phis and Columbus I will withdraw a part of the forces employed in repairing them and relieve Thomas division. I cannot ascertain that any re-enforcements have been sent from. Okolona to Kirby Smith. Prisoners and deserters are unanimous that no troops have left except those sent to Yicksburg. We mnst wait for further information before making any new move- ment except those already ordered. How many locomotives and cars have you this side of Decatur~ I want to run a daily train with mail and supplies. H. W. HALLECK, Major- General Page 64 64 KY., M. AND E. rfENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CRAP. XXVIII, HEADQUARTERS, Camp near Florence, June 25. 1862. General HALLEcK: One locomotive and nine cars which were off the track the other day got into Tuscumbia yesterday. We have also the locomotive and six cars which have been landed at South Florence and are now on the track. The locomotive is positively unsafe and cannot be relied upon for rendering much service, though it has been patched up and put to light use between this point and Decatur. We have been obliged to detail men from these commands to run these trains. I have therefore called on Mr. Anderson to organize a force to run one train, and the party will be here to-morrow or next day. P. C. BIJELL. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE Onio, Florence, June 25, 1862. Colonel McCooi~, Comman ding Second Indiana Cavalry: Your dispatch by sergeant has been receivgd, as was also your tele- gram. Your arrangements for sendiug forward supplies and the conduct of your train to Reynolds are satisfactory and seem to be working well. The general directs that you remain until further orders at Reynolds Station, or the terminus oP railroad communication if it is moved southerly by repairs, and employ your command in guarding wagon trains between your position and Athens. In sending dispatches two messengers should go together, as it is too severe a tax upon the vigi- lance of one man to look out properly for himself in passing over a road not entirely safe. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, JAMES B. FRY, Colonel and Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, Florence, June 25, 1862. Mr. OSBORNE, Louisville Journal, Louisville, Ky.: SIR: I inclose herewith several copies of General Orders, No. 26, from these headquarters.* General Buell desires that you will have it printed in the Journal and Democrat for one month, and he also asks that you will do him the favor to have it published in two of the most prominent papers in each of the following-named States for the same length of time: Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin, Penn- sylvania, and Tennessee. The bills for these publications will be paid on presentation to the quartermaster in Louisville. Please show this letter to Colonel Swords, acting quartermaster-general, that he may un- derstand the su~ject when the bills come in. I ask the above favor of you, as I dG not know the papers. They should not both be in the same place in a State, except perhaps Kentucky. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, JAMES B. FRY, (Jolonel and Chief of 8taff. *Of June 24. Seep. 60 Page 65 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 65 HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, Brigadier-General MOCOOK, Florence, June 25, 1862. Commanding Second Division: The general commanding directs that you will furnish the commanders of batteries in your division with a copy of the following standing order: No cannoneer or other person shall ride on any gun-carriage or cais- soil when on the march- nor shall any knapsack, haversack, canteen, or other article that does not properly belong there be carried ou them or in any way be attached to them at any time whatever. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, Aide-de- Camp and Acting Assistant Adjutant- Ge~eral. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, Captain SINTON, Florence, June 25, 1862. Commissary of Subsistence: You are directed to take charge of the subsistence train (Captain Brinkerhoffs) now at Florence, and move with it in connection widi General Nelsons command. With a view to this you will proceed to the train this afternoon, take possession of it, and then report yourself in person to General Nelson and show him this letter. The train had probably better move with the leading brigade of Nelsons division, and the rations may be issued to his or any other of onr tro9ps found to require them. If the train moves with the leading l)rigade it would be able to leave rations at any point for the brigades in the rear if it should be found that they were in need of them. Con- tintie with General Nelsons division until further orders. Jam, sir, very resPectfully, your obedient servant, Aide-de-6amp and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, Camp near Florence, June 25, 1862. Capt. E. NIGH, Chief Quartermaster: The services of the steamer Lady Jackson being no longer required the necessary steps will be taken to discharge her, and as it is doubtful whether she can now get below the Shoals all superfluous weight about her will be removed so as to lighten her as much as possible, and if then the shoal pilot is of the opinion that there is a reasonable prospect of getting her over she will be ordered to report to the quartermaster at Eastport or Pittsburg Landing for discharge from her charter. If, on the other hand, the pilot is satisfied she cannot be passed over the Shoals the attempt will not be made, and she must be detained at the expense of the Government, inasmuch as she has been kept above without the consent of the captain or owners for the public service. To provide for the contingency of the loss of the boat in the attempt to pass the Shoals an appraisement will be made of her value by a board of competent officers, detailed by General Nelson, to meet to-morrow morning at 7 S R RYOL XVI, PT I Page 66 66 KY., M. AND E. TENN, N. ALA., AND ~3W. VA. [CI1A1~. XXVIII oclock. The board will make a written report, a copy of which will be furnished to the captain. In the event of the boat not being able to pass the Shoals the question of purchase to supersede the charter or of a continuation of the charter will be left for subsequent determination. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, JAMES B. FRY, Colonel and Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, Camp near Florence, June 25, 1862. Mr. JEFFERSON: SIR: It having come to the knowledge of the general commanding that you have presumed to offer a bribe to one of the oflicers of this army, the permission granted you to purchase cotton in the valley of Tennessee is withdrawn by the general. You will therefore at once re- turn to me the written permit granted you to purchase cotton, and thus render it unnecessary to make~ublic the withdrawal of the privilege extended you 1 am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, JAMES B. FRY, Colonel and Chief of Staff. NASHVILLE, June 25, 1862. Brigadier-General NEGLEY, Columbia, Tenn.: Lieutenant-Colonel Bennett is on parole, and is traveling under the protection which the laws of civilized warfare afford. If he has been guilty of imprudence only, it is an exhibition of bad taste, for which the proper punishment is a dignified rebuke. If he has violated his parole, you would be justified in arresting him. Under all other circumstances his person is sacred. Report in detail what Lieutenant-Colonel Bennett has done. What can be sworn to is what I want to know, not what irresponsible parties say. OLIVER D. GREENE, Assistant Adjutant- General. IIDQRS. SEVENTH DIVISION, ARMY OF THE OHIO, Cumberland Gap, June 25, 1862. General BUELL, and Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: Lieutenant-Colonel Monroe has returned. He was allowed to pass the lines of Carters cavalry, but Ashby sent forward to General Steven- son, who occupies, I think, a gap in the Clinch Mountains this side of Morristown. His supposed position will be indicated upon the map accompanying my report, which goes forward to-day. Ashby with his cavalry is on the north side of Clinch River, 20 miles distant. Secession citizens of Tennessee continue to come in to take the oath of allegiance and ask the protection of the brave old flag. Colonel Monroe was treated with great courtesy. Smiths aimswer will be reported to-morrow. GEORGE W MORGAN, Brigadier- General, Oommandtng Page 67 CHAP. XXVIII.} tI~Oh1iESPONDENCE, ETC.tTNJON. 67 CAMP NEAR FLORENCE, ~fune 26, 1862. General HALLECK: I am informed that General McPherson has ordered the regiment of Michigan Engineers to obey no orders but his. You told me to retain the regiment. It is very necessary to my command and I hope it will not be taken away. D. C. BUELL, Major- General. CORINTH, Miss., June 26, 1862. Major-General BIJELL, Florence: As SOOII as the road is opened to Decatur the Michigan Engineer Regiment will be transferred back to your command. The superin- tendent of telegraphs is unwilling to spare Mr. Hammond from his dis- trict. It is officially reported that Price, Van Dorn, and Breckinridge are moving a strong force against Sherman at Grand Junction. I am sending him re-enforcements as fast as pussible. H. W. HALLECK, Major- General. WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington City, D. C., June 26, 1862. To the General Commanding U. ~. Forces at Cumberland Gap: GENERAL: This letter will be placed in your hands by First Limit. William P. Craighill, Corps of Engineers, who proceeds hence to Cum- berland Gap, under instructions from this Department to enter at once upon and to push forward with the utmost vigor such works as he may find necessary for a thorough defense of that pass.* You will regard the prompt completion of these defenses an object of very great importance, and to that end you will protect and aid the operations of Lieutenant Craighill with all such means as your com- mand will supply. The labor required by Lieutenant Craighill in his operations is to be furnished by the troops of your command, who will execute the works under the immediate supervision of their own officers, these being re- sponsible for strict conformity to Lieutenant Craighills projects and directions and for industry and diligence on the part of the men. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, EDWIN M. STANTON, & cretary of War. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, Athens, Ala., June 27, 1862. Brigadier-General CRITTENDEN, Commanding Fifth Division: General Buell directs that you halt and encamp your division at the creek about 4~ miles from Athens, on the Huntsville road, and there await further orders. Keep yourself in constant communication with the telegraph office in Athens. Draw your supplies from the same place. See that the ammunition in Captain Gauberts train is turned *See Stantou to Craighill, Juno 23, p. 55 Page 68 lCY~, M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. ICHAP. XXVIII. over to the quaytermaster in Athens for transportation by rail when called for. Lieutenant Messinger and party now in charge will remain with it and bring it forward when so ordered. The train (continuing under Captain Gaubert) to be sent at once to Reynolds Station, on the Nashville ~ailroad,to continne hauling supplies from Reynolds Station to Athens until further orders. Captain Gaubert to attend to this. General Nelsons division will encamp and await orders about 3 miles west of Athens on the Florence road. By command of Major-General Buell: JAMES B. FRY, Colonel and Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, Athens, June 27, 1862. Captain GAUBERT, Assistant Quartermaster: You are directed to assist Lieutenant Messinger in having the ammu- nition in your train turned over to the qnartermaster in Athens and stored, to be sent forward by rail when required. You will then pnt yonr train on the line from Reynolds Station, on the Nashville Railroad, to Athens and haul supplies to the latter place. The general supply train now coming forward nnder Captain Sinton, commissary of subsistence, which belongs to Captain Brinkerhoff, will also come under your charge for the same purpose, and you will see that it is used and properly run, hauling rations and forage from Reynolds Station to Athens. The number of trains on the route ~vill probably enable you to have one days rest at each end for your trains, and you will occupy that time in shoeing your mules and refitting your trains. You will report by tele- graph the arrival and departure of your trains and what they are loaded with, and any other facts of interest. Send these reports to Captain Nigh at General Buells headquarters, Huntsville. As soon as you arrive at Athens have your animals that want shoeing and your wagons that want repairs attended to, leaving good men to see to it, and take up for the first trip only the teams that are in good order. Keep your trains at all times parked out of town and see that they are orderly and commit no depredations. Do not neglect the reports by telegraph. Colonel Norton will see that you are supplied with an es- cort, and you will apply to him accordingly. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, JAMES B. FRY, Colonet and Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, Athens, June 27, 1862. Brigadier.General NELSON, Gommanding Fourth Division: General Buell directs that you halt and encamp your division on the stream about 3 miles before you reach Athens and there await further orders. Draw your supplies from Athens at the rate of live days at a time. The general supply train now with you under Captain Sinton must be put upon the road to haul supplies from Reynolds Station, on the Nashville Railroad, to Athens, the stores now in his train being turned over to your diiTision or to the depot in Athens, as you may dee Page 69 CRAP. XXVIII.1 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 69 best. Keep yourself in constant communication with the telegraph in Athens. General Crittendens division encamps about 4~- miles from Athens on the Huntsville road. Send two battalions of your cavalry to escort the wagon trains between Reynolds Station and Athens. One battalion should go up with the first train sent by Captain Gau- bert and the others be in readiness to go up when called for. They will report to Colonel McCook, Second Indiana Cavalry, at Reynolds Sta- tion, and he will send them back in their turn. Colonel Norton, commanding in Athens, will give orders for their de~)artnre from Athens. By command of Major-General Buell: [J. M. WRIGHT,] Aide-de- Camp. CUNBERLAND GAP, June 27, 1862. Ccl. J. B. Fux: A yellow boy of remarkable intelligence, the servant of Colonel Beck, of the Twenty-third Alabama Regiment, has come in. He abandoned Colonel Beck beyond Tazewell. He represents the forces of the enemy at the time of my advance to be as follows: Stevensons command at the Gap, composed of from 5,000 to 6,000 infantry and twenty-seveii pieces of cannon and one battalion of cavalry; the brigades of Barton and Taylor, composed of seven regiments of infantry, one of cavalry, and ten pieces of artillery. This force was on its way to Chattanooga, but was recalled on its arriving at London. It was in the big valley immediately south of Powells River, and about 6 or 8 miles on my right flank; and General Smith advanced from Knoxville with 8,000 men toward Tazewell. He confirms the minor that the enemy is beyond Clinch River with a concentrated force of 20,000 soldiers; but he greatly overestimates the aggregate force of the enemy in East Ten- nessee, which he places at 70,000 men. He fnrther states that addi- tional forces are expected from the direction of Chattanooga. The London Bridge was not burned; it was protected by two regiments. GEORGE W. MORGAN, Brigadier- General Volunteers. CUMBERLAND GAP, June 27, 1862.10.45 a. In. Hon. E. M. STANTON, & cretary of War, Washington, D. C.: Has the engineer officer left Washington for this post? I do not wish to commence any defense~ until he arrives. The enemy is said to have 20,000 men concentrated beyond Clinch River. He is fortifying. Notwithstanding these minors I am satisfied that his position is in the Clinch Mountains and not at the river. GEORGE W. MORGAN, Brigadier-General, Post Commander. WAR DEPARTMENT, June 28, 1862. (Received June 309.30 p. in.) Major-General HALLECK: The enemy have concentrated in such force at Richmond as to rende Page 70 70 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVHL it absolutely necessary, in the opinion of the President, for you imme- diately to detach 25,000 of your force and forward it by the nearest and quickest route by way of Baltimore and Washington to Richmond. It is believed that the quickest route would be by way of Columbus, Ky., and up the Ohio River. But in detaching your force the President directs that it be done in such way as to enable you to hold your ground and not interfere with the movement against Chattanooga and East Ten- nessee. This condition being observed, the forces to be detached and the routes they are to be sent is left to your own judgment. The direction to send. these forces immediately is rendered impera- tive by a serious reverse suffered by General McClellan before RichmTnd yesterday, the full extent of which is not yet known. You will acknowledge the receipt of this dispatch, stating the day and hour it is received, and inform me what your action will be, so that we may take measures to aid in river and railroad transportation. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, Athens, June 28, 1862. Captain SINTON, C. S.: Turn over the stores in your train to General Nelsons division or to the depot in Athens, as he may deem best. Then put the train in charge of Captain Gaubert, who is now with General Crittendens division, but who is ordered to haul sul)plies from Reynolds Station to Athens with his own train and with the one you now have also. Remain in Athens until further orders, and see to receiving and forwarding of subsistence stores. Your stay at this point may be only temporary, as final arrange- ments are not yet made. Inform yourself in relation to the condition of the subsistence department at this point and report to Captain Darr at headquarters, Huntsville, and you will receive further instructions. Assist Captain Gaubert with his trains until he gets them to working on this line. By command of Major-General Buell: JAMES B. FRY, Colonel and Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, Athens, June 28, 1862. (Jol. [JEssE S.] NORTON, Commanding in Athens: General Buell directs that you see to the departure of the wagon trains from this place to Reynolds Station to haul supplies and that the trains are properly fitted up and escorted; and, in short, to take a general con- trol of the matter. General Nelson, who is ordered to halt his division 3 miles west of town, has directions to furnish two battalions of cavalry to escort trains, and you must call for them when wanted. Captain Gan- bert, quartermaster, will have about 160 or 170 wagons to start up in a few days. See that a battalioii goes with them, and have them furnished with facilities for shoeing mules,, repairing wagons, & c. By command of Major-General l3iiell: JAMES B. FRY, Colonel, an~ Chief of Staff Page 71 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 71 PITTSBURG, June 28, 1862. Maj. Gen. B. C. BUELL: General Halleck forbids me to send any wagons from here to East- port, as they are all actually occupied here. He says you must look out for yourself. The 100 wagons of General Thomas cannot transport to Juka all of the stores at Eastport in less than a month. R013T. ALLEN, Chief Quartermaster. HEADQUARTERS, Hon. E. M. STANTON, Huntsville, Ala., June 29, 1862. Washington, D. C.: If, as I hear, the promotion of Colonel Turchin is contemplated I feel it my duty to inform you that he is entirely unfit for it. I placed him in command of a brigade, and I now find it necessary to relieve him from it in consequence of his utter failure to enforce discpline and render it efficient. 1). C. 13UELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, Ala., June 29, 1862. Major-General HALLECK, Corinth: I arrived here yesterday afternoon, and am engaged in preparations for advancing, the principal of which is the means of crossing. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO Colonel MeCoox; Huntsville, June 29, 1862. Gommanding Second indiana Cavalry: in addition to the command of the post at iL~eynolds you are charged with the general superintendence of the wagon transportation of army supplies between the railroad termini at Reynolds and Elk River. Let the supplies be pushed forward to Elk River and accumulate there and not at Reynolds. At Elk River you will find Captain Smith, quar- termaster, and Captain Sinton, commissary. Captain Gaubert, quar- termaster, is in charge of about 200 wagons, and you can make such use of him in this connection as the good of the service requires. The wagons should not be allowed to rest or delay at Elk River, but should do all their laying over at Reynolds and thus avoid hauling forage for their own consumption any more than is necessary. Try and have some shoeing and repairing apparatus fixed at Reynolds and put the teams in order as you get a chance. This route will probably not be used for more than ten days longer. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, [JAMES B. FRY,] Colonel and Chief of Page 72 72 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIII. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, June 29, 1862. J. B. TEMPLE, Esq., Erankfort, Ky.: I have received your dispatch in regard to General Boyle. Some time ago 1 ventured to express the hope that the civil authori- ties of Kentucky would devise some plan by which any attempt to run disunion candidates at your August election would be prevented. If that subject has received the attention of the civil authorities I will be obliged to you if you will inform me whether General Boyle is co-operating with them in it. and in what manner the military can be useful in furthering an object so desirable. IJ. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, Ala., June 29, 1862. Capt. OLIVER D. GREENE, Nashville: Following special order published here to-day: Col. L. D. Campbell and his regiment (the Sixty-ninth Ohio) will at once relieve Col. Stanley Matthews and his regiment (Fifty-first Ohio) as provost-marshal and pro- vost guard at Nashville. Colonel Matthews will immediately prepare his regiment for the field. Make this known to the parties and let them act on it. flow do Col. Stanley Matthews (Fifty-first Ohio) and Colonel Stanley (Eighteenth Ohio) rankl JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIo, Major-General MITCHEL, Huntsville, Ala., June 29, 1862. Commanding Third Division: I am directed by the general commanding to say that two companies of the Sixth Kentucky Cavalry, Colonel Mnnday, have been ordered temporarily to Reynolds Station and two to Elk River. The telegraph operator at Pulaski is ordered to take his office to Reynolds Station and open there for the present.. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, [J. M. WRIGHT,] Aide-de- Camp and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, Major-General MITCHEL, Huntsville, June 29, 1862. Commanding Third Division: General Buell desires to know whether any formal reports have been made to you of unauthorized or improper conduct on the part of Colonel Turchin and the troops of his command at Athens, Ala., or elsewhere. If so you will please forward them, with such remarks as you may deem proper. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, Aide-de- Camp and Acting 4~i~t~nt Adjutant- General Page 73 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 73 HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, June 29, 1862. General TUOMAS, Tuseumbia: Put all the teams of your supply and baggage train not wanted for immediate use to hauling supplies from Eastport to luka. The wish is to get the stores up from Eastport and on the railroad, where they can be forwarded at any moment. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of & aff. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, June 29, 1862. Ccl. THOMAS SWORDS, Nashville (if not there send to Louisville:) You must see that the Louisville and Nashville Railriad is prepared at all times for the present to transport forage and rations at the rate of 200 tons a day, and these supplies must be sent forward in the pro- portion of one pound of subsistence stores to three and a half pounds of forage. These stores should come direct through to Nashville and over the Nashville and Decatur Raifroad. You must see that the Louis- ville and Nashville and the Nashville and Decatur roads transport sup- plies at this rate, exclusive of extra stores, as clothing, ordnance, and the like. It is thought that in about ten days the sl1I)plies may be sent by the Chattanooga road. The depot in Nashville should keep enough supplies on hand to furnish the troops on Chattanooga Railroad north of Elk River. I presume they do so now. Acknowledge receipt. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of & aff. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, June 29, 1862. Captain BINGRAM, Nashville: There is no forage at Huntsville, Athens, Elk River, or Reynolds Station except perhaps 900 sacks now in transit. Why is this l Send forward grain. We expected 150,000 rations of forage at Atheus and found none. Answer. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Stafr~. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, June 29, 1862. General THOMAS, Tuseumbia: General Buell directs that you put at least 200 wagons to hauling suppites from Eastport to Juka. It is hoped that you can, while your troops are stationary, put 225 at this work. Enough rations for your own command must be hauled, and all the wagons not required for this must haul forage. This must give at least 150 wagon loads of forage a day. The forage must be sent forward by you to Decatur ut the same rate it is hauled up and stored there, subject to orders from here. The two trains of cars you have will just about accomplish this work. Ac- knowledge receipt. JAMES B. FRY, ChPf of /~taff Page 74 74 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [ChAr. XXVIIL IIDQRS. FIRST DIVISIoN, DISTRICT 01 THE OHIO, Tuscumbia, Ala., June 29, 1862. Major-General HALLECK, Corinth, Miss.: Arrived here to-day at ii a. m. Find all three of the engines dis- abled; the depot empty of forage and subsistence. bePleas~ order two good engines sent np immediately. They should here to-morrow morning early or else the troops here and in advance will suffer. I understand there is a printing press here that hasnot been seized. If you wish it I will have it sent to you. GEO. II. THOMAS, Major- General, U. S. Volunteers. TUSCUMEIA, June 29, 1862. Major-General MITCHEL: All three of the engines between this and Corinth have broken down. It is impossible to say when any forage can be sent to Decatur until I can get good engines from you. Supplies from Eastport are being shipped to Iu1~a l)y my train as rapidly as possible. GEO. II. THOMAS, Mqjor- General. GENERAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE MISSISSIPPI, No. 38. f Corinth, Miss., June 29, 1862. I. All Government vessels and all vessels in the Government service navigating the Cumberland, Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, and White Rivers will receive, protect, and deliver such mails as may be put on board of them by postmasters or other agents of the Post-Office Department for points on the lines of their transit until permanent arrangements for mail transportation can be made. The mails so re- ceived will be under the immediate care of agents of the Post-Office Department. II. The regular daily trains on all railroads in this department nuder military control will also afford all proper facilities, as above directed, for carrying the mails. By command of Major-General Halleck: J. C. KELTOK, Assistant Adjutant- General. CORINTH, June 30, 1862. Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: Your telegraph of the 28th is just received, but it isso imperfect that parts of it cannot be deciphered till repeated. The object, however, is understood and measures will be immediately taken to carry it out. The condition of the river and railroads in Tennessee and the want of rolling stock will render the movement very slow. Cavalry cannot be sent, a?tid it will be exceedingly difficult to trans- port artillery with horses and guns. If artillerymen are sent can they be supplied with horses and guns there or shall I send infantry only Page 75 CHAP. XXVIII.J CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 75 I think under the circumstances the Chattanooga expedition better be abandoned or at ]east be diminished. If not, I doubt our ability to hold West Tennessee after detaching so large a force as that called for. I will telegraph more in detail as soon as your telegram is repeated, as I cannot understand parts of it. II. W. HALLECK, Major- General. WAR DEPARTMENT, June 30, 18623 p. m. Major-General HALLECK, Corinth: Your telegram of this date just received. The Chattanooga expedi- tion must not on any account be given up. The President regards that and the movement against East Tennessee as one of the most important movements of the war, and its occupation nearly as important as the capture of Richmond. He is not pleased with the tardiness of the movement toward Chattanooga, and directs that no force be sent here if you cannot do it without breaking up the operations against that point and East Tennessee. Infantry only are needed; our cavalry and artillery are strong enough. The first reports from Richmond were more discouraging than the truth warranted. If the advantage is not on our side it is balanced. General McClellan has moved his whole force on to the line of the James River, and is supported there by our gunl~ats. But he must be largely strengthened before advancing, and hence the call on you, which I am glad you have answered so promptly. Let me know to what point on the river you will send yonr forces, so as to provide immediately for transportation. EDWIN M. STANTON, & cretary of War. WASHINGTON, D. C., June 30, 1862. Major-General HALLECK, Corinth, Mi8s: Would be very glad of 25,000 infantryno artillery or cavalry; but l)lease do not send a man if it endangers any place you deem important to hold or if it forces you to give up or weaken or delay the expedition against Chattanooga. To take and hold the railroad at or east of Cleveland, in East Tennessee, I think fully as important as the taking and holding of Richmond. A. LINCOLN. CORINTH, June 30, 1862. Major-General BUELL, Huntsville: The defeat of General McClellan before Richmond and the orders to send troops from here to Washington may render it impossible to hold the railroad to Decatur. You will therefore make preparations as soon ~is possible to get your supplies from Nashville. No time must be lost. H. W. HALLECK, Major- General Page 76 76 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. xxvm. CORINTH, June 30, 1862. Major-General MOCLERNAND, Jackson: The defeat of General McClellan near Richmond has produced another stampede at Washington. You will collect as rapidly as possi- ble all the infantry regiments of your division and take advantage of transportation by every train to transport them to Columbus and thence to Washington City. General Quinby will be directed to turn over to you certain troops of his command. The part of General Wallaces di- vision at Memphis will go up the Mississippi and the portion at Graud Junction will follow as soon as relieved. All transports at Pittsburg and Hamburg will be filled with troops from this place. The entire campaign in the West is broken up by these orders and we shall very probably lose all we have gained. I will do all I can with the few forces left. You go to a new theater; success attend you. H. W. HALLECK, Major- General. CORINTH, Miss., June 30, 1862. Major-General BUELL, Huntsville: Lieutenant-Colonel Bennett, of the rebel army, has arrived at General Thomas camp, with permission from you to come to my headquarters for the purpose of exchange. The impropriety of sending rebel officers to my headquarters for any ~~urpose whatever must be manifest. You can exchange them r parole them for the purpose of effecting their own exchange if you deem it expedient, but under no circumstances should they be sent through our armies to my headquarters. H. W. HALLECK, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, June 30, 1862. General HALLECK: I have given no rebel officer, knowing him as such, permission to go to your headquarters for any purpose. I never, to my knowledge, saw or heard of Colonel Bennett. I). C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, June 30, 1862. General HALLECK: General Thomas reports that the engines which he had in nse have broken down. Is it not possible to spare others until he can get some forage from Tuka? I made other arrangements for provisions, but cal- culated on the Juka road for forage and we are suffering for it. 1). C. BUELL. WuADQUARTERS, Huntsville, June 30, 1862. General HALLECK, Corinth: The railroad is completed to Decatur and the Engineer Regiment i Page 77 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, EW.UNION. 77 there waiting orders. Will you please direct it to join me at once, as it is necessary at this moment for railroad repairs in this vicinity? D. C. BIIJELL. CORINTH, June 30, 1862. General BUELL, Huntsville, Ala.: The Engineer Regiment is at your command. Formal orders will go through the adjutants office. Thomas division will not join you, and perhaps another will be withdrawn. The defeat of McClellan near Richmond and the withdrawal of so large a portion of my troops destroys the entire plan of campaign. Four divisions are under orders for Washington. A regular stampede there. We must hold on to all we have got and get a little more. There must be no stampede here. Open communication as soon as possible with Nashville and Louisville so that if the Decatur line is cut you will be safe. The enemy on Saturday advanced twenty-five regiments to Fulton and undoubtedly intend to cut that line. They know all. The first in- timation I had of McClellans defeat and the withdrawal of a part of my army was from them. All concur that no forces from Braggs army have gone east except a cavalry force sent~ to Chattanooga. He is wait- ing to attack Corinth on the withdrawal of forces. Beauregard has re- signed. fl. W. HALLECK, Major General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, June 30, i86~ Colonel SWORDS, Louisville: Commence at once buying cavalry horses to the number of 5,000. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, June 30, 1862. General THOMAS, Tuscumbia: We are without forage. Apply for other engines, stating the jinpor- lance, and let me know with what result. If you fail in that, use relays of mules or horses to bring trains through. D. C. BUELL. TuScUMBIA, June 30, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: Dispatch in reference to forage received. Unless I am furnished with two good engines it will be impossible to forward any forage to Deca- tur. I have telegraphed to General McPherson to send two. He re- plies he has none to send and [itJ will be impossible [to do soj soon unless they are sent across the river at Decatur. Two serviceable en- gines will enable me to forward all the forage that can be hauled to luka from Eastport by teams. GEO. H. THOMAS, Major- General Page 78 78 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. xxvm. Major General BUELL: TUSCIJMBIA, June 30, 1862. All the engines on this road are broken down and worthless. There are 400 convalescents belonging to the advance divisions of your army now at Corinth awaiting transportation. Please have some of the engines at Decatnr crossed and pitt on this road that I may be enabled to forward your supplies and the soldiers, who are very uncom- fortable at Corinth. It will be impossible to forward anything unless I get some of the engines from Decatur. Please answer, that I may know what to report to General ilalleck in regard to the engines. GEG. H. THOMAS, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, Major-General MITCHEL, Huntsville, June 30, 1862. Gomma~ding Third Division ~ I am directed by the general commanding to call your attention to Paragraph II of the accompanying General Orders, No. 9* It is the desire of the general commanding that this order be promptly and rig- idly enforced. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, Aide-de-Camp and Aetg. Asst. Adjt. Gen. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, Major-General MITCHEL, Huntsville, June 30, 1862. Commanding Third Division: Your note of this date, transmitting a partial return of Twenty-third Brigade, is received, it reports Col. M. Mundys regiment at Mur- freesborough. Is he not at Pulaski ~ The general does not wish now to wait for returns from all the troops in Middle Tennessee and North- ern Alabama which have of late been moving under your orders, but he desires you to state where they were left or ordered to after move- ments ordered by you were completed. Arrangements for further op- erations cannot be made until this information is received. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. M. WRIGIIT, Aide-de-Gamp and Aetg. A& st. Adjt. Gen. HEADQUARTERS, - Huntsville, June 30, 1862. Col. THOMAS SWORDS, Louisville or Nashville: Instead of 200 tons it will be necessary for the Louisville and Nash- * Prohibits the use of bass drums with field music Page 79 CHAP. Xxviii.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNJON. yule and Nashville and Decatur Railroads to transport 300 tons a day. Notify them at once and see whether they have the rolling stock. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of & aff. Col. J. B. FRY: PULASKI, TENN., June 30, 1862. Have received your dispatch ordering two companies to Reynolds and two companies to Elk River. Will obey order immediately. My force will be weak for this post, as I have now but 373 men fit for duty, having 150 in hospital here; small-pox among them. I will have to withdraw escort from General Mitchels division train, as I will have only about 200 left, with about 40 cavalry. As my own health is so bad that I cannot sit up half the day I will have to keep my only field officer, Lieutenant-Colonel Jackson, with me, Major llamrick being ab- sent sick. I have received your dispatch about Proctor, whose out- rages I reported to General Mitchel soon after I came here. I will gather information and transmit at the earliest moment. M. MUNDY, Colonel, Commanding Post. HEADQUARTERS, June 30, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: Telegram received. On receipt of your first telegram in relation to supplies I applied to Colonel Swords for what assistance he could ren- der. He reported he could send me all the forage and quartermaster stores I would require. Since the receipt of your telegram ordering supplies to Athens I have ordered 5,000,000 pounds and have not received 500,000 pounds. Colonel Swords reported deficiency in rolling stock on the Louisville and Nash- ville Railroad as cause of delay. I requested that forage might be sent by river; none has arrived by boat yet. I have sent forward all the forage received promptly and have purchased all I could in the country. I have made such arrangements here that forage is sent to Reynolds Station without unloading here. It is delivered at Reynolds as shipped from Louisville without change of cars. If the forage had been sent from Louisville when I ordered it the quantity you required would have been in Athens by Monday night, the 23d instant. J. D. BINGIIAM, Assistant Quartermaster. WAR DEPARTMENT, June 30. 1862. Major-General MITCHEL, Huntsville: General McClellan has successfi4ly moved his whole force across the Chickahominy toward Richmond, and now rests his line on the James River, where he is supported by our gunboats. During the movement his rear was attacked and a severe engagement took place, but the enemy suffered more than we did. The flag-of-truce story is a rebel lie. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. 7 Page 80 80 KY., M. AN1i~ E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. VIIIAI. XXVHL HEADQUARTERS OF THE UNITED STATES FORCES IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE AND NORTH ALABAMA, Camp Taylor, Huntsville, June 30, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY, Chief of Staff: COLONEL: The pillage of the town of Athens* by the troops under the command of Colonel Turchin is a matter of general notoriety. At my request a committee of citizens examined the claims of those who had suffered, and the aggregate losses sworn to exceeded $50,000. I or- dered a search to be made of the knapsacks and baggage of all enlisted men in the brigade. The reports were made by the officers in form, and not a solitary article was found except what was authorized by the reg- ulatious. Colonel Turchin has always declared that he did his utmost to prevent his troops from pillaging and from every irregularity. It is certain he has been unsuccessful. Respectfully, your obedient servant, 0. M. MITCHEL, Major- General. MIJRFREESBOROUGH, June 30, 1862. Major-General MITCHEL: 1 report the situation of troops under my command as required by your order: Third Minnesota stationed at Murfreesborough; Twenty-third Ken- tucky stationed at Pulaski; Eighth Kentucky guarding road between Wartrace and Elk River Bridge; Ninth Michigan, six companies at Murfreesborough and companies sent to-day to Tullahoma pursuant to orders from Captain Greene; Hewetts battery, one section at Shelby- yule and the remainder and Seventh Pennsylvania Cavalry, four compa- ules, and two companies of the Fourth Kentucky Cavalry are stationed here. For strength of command I refer to last morning report. H. C. LESTER, Colonel, Commanding Brigade. GENERAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, No. 28. In Camp, Huntsville, Ala., ~June 30, 1862. Neither cotton nor any other private property except the authorized army baggage will be transported in the public wagons in this district. Cotton may be carried over the railroads under Government control, but shall not be transported, stored, received, or delivered to the preju- dice of the transportation or handling of supplies for the Army. By command of iVFajor-General Buell: JAMES B. FRY, Assistant Adjutant- General, Chief of Staff. ~ED?BERLAND GAP June 30 1862. B. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: Two additional regiments arrived at Knoxville from Chattanooga on the 27th instant. I have infOrmed General Buell of the fact. I am satis. See Series I, Vol. X, Part II, p. 290 Page 81 CHAP. XXVTILJ CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNLON. 81 fled that the entire force of the enemy in East Tennessee does not ex- ceed 30,000 men and it is necessarily much divided. Fifteen thousand men can sweep the enemy from this district. The citizens of Lee County continue to come in. There is no doubt as to their sincerity. The ven- geance spirit of the Tennessee troops appears to be more subdued and 1 hope to be able to keep it within proper limits. GEORGE W. MORGAX, Brigadier-General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, June 30, 1862. General MORGAN, Cumberland Gap: Make your position at Cumberland Gap as strong as possible and hold it at all hazards. If the enemy advances, watch that he does not turn you as you did him. This is not intended to interfere with any attempt you may be able to make by small expeditions to destroy the East Tennessee Railroad. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staff. CORINTH, Miss, July 1, 1862. Ron. E. M. STANTON, (Received 9.16 i~. in.) Secretary of War: Your corrected telegram of 28th was received last night. I had al- ready acted on the imperfect copy received yesterday morning. General McClernand was ordered to send as many of his division as possible to Columbus by every train. General Quinby has been ordered to detach as many as he can spare from his command near Columbus. Light- draught boats have been ordered from Saint Louis to take one division from this place via Pittsburg. A part of Wallaces division will be sent from Memphis as soon as I can relieve them. I fear that you have overestimated the strength of the army in West Tennessee. Since the departure of General Buells army and the de- tachments to General Curtis I have less than 65,000 effective men. After sending the detachment ordered to Washington I shall have less than 40,000. We have repaired and have now to guard between Colum- bus, Memphis, and Decatur 367 miles of railroad, besides the posts es- tablished on Mississippi River and many rivers. All scouts, spies, de- serters, and prisoners without a single exception report that no troops have been sent from here east. The rebel force in this State is not less than 75,000 or 80,000 men, and bragg is raising conscripts daily. These are facts of which I have the most reliable evidence. The enemy acts in a friendly country, requiring no guards for his de- pots, and has an immense rofling stock, so that he can in a few days concentrate on any one point. We cannot so concentrate. I am there- fore satisfied that a detachment of 25,000 from this army at the present time will result in the loss of Arkansas or West Tennessee, and perhaps both. Those who have not the proper data have been disposed to un- derrate the force of the enemy and to overrate that of this army. The facts are precisely as here given. Those who represent otherwise de- 6 R RVOL XVI, PT I Page 82 82 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [C1IAv.XXYIII~ ceive you. Either the Chattanooga expedition must be postponed or a less force sent to Washington, or we have left the alternative of losing much that we have gained here in the West. To surrender any territory we have acquired is certain death to all Union men in that territory. Any loss on our part will be followed by insurrection in Tennessee and Kentucky aud we shall find still greater difficulty in the pacification of those States than \ve have encountered in Missouri. . II. W. HALLECK, Major- General. CORINTH, July 1, 1862. (Received 9.40 p. in.) The PRESIDENT: Your telegram, just received, saves Western Tennessee; the former order was imperative, and I had no alternative but obedience. The enemy is undoubtedly preparing to attack some point of our lines, sup- posing our forces diminished. I immediately ordered them all back to their posts. If these troops had been sent East we should have been defeated or forced to retreat. H. W. HALLECK, Major- General, Commanding. CoRINTH, July 1, 18628.45 a. m. (Received 9.40 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: Telegraph suspending orders for troops is received. If order had been carried out we should have been either defeated or forced to retreat. No forces can be spared at present. The enemy is apparently prepar- ing to make an attack and his guerrillas have already done us con siderable damage. H. ~. HALLECK, Major- General, Commanding. CORINTH, July 1, 1862. Major-General RETELL, Huntsville, Ala.: It is impossible to send you another locomotive. Colonel Swords in a whole mouth has sent us only two, and one of those unfit for use. Two of those fitted up here have been smashed up by guerrillas destroying the track. We shall be obliged to give up the line to Memphis and withdraw the troops, as we have no rolling stock to supply them. I certainly ex- pected that General Mitchel would send us some by Decatur instead of being called upon to send any in that direction. The withdrawal of the larger part of Grants army to Washington may compel us to abandon West Tennessee. When can you get your supplies by way of Nashville~l The orders, from Washington seem t~ me most inconsiderate. We have now to apprehend serious insurrections in Nashville, Teun. H. W. HALLECK, Major-Gen~eral Page 83 CHAP. XXVIH.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 83 HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 1, 1862. General HALLECK: We are already able to draw our supplies from Nashville on the Colum- bia road by hauling 23 miles. On the Nashville and Chattanooga road the line will be complete in about four days. except the bridge over Elk River, which is a tolerably heavy work; will perhaps take ten days more. I shall then immediately complete the other road. I too think it in- considerate to reduce your force. I hope you will still be able to hold on in the main. I wish to telegraph you to-night in regard to our operations here. We are working on a bridge. 1). C. BUELL, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 1, 1862. Colonel MOCOOK, Reynolds Station: Send 70 wagons to Florence with two companies of cavalry to carry sick men to Reynolds Station and Athens. The former to go by the cars to Nashville and the latter to join their regiments. The surgeon at Florence will designate the two classes. Let an officer go forward to notify General Thomas and the surgeon at Tuscumbia when the train will arrive, so that the sick may be got across the river in time. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, Huntsville, July 1, 1862. Captain GREENE, Assistant Adjutant- 6~cncral, Nashville, Tenn.: General Buells attention has been called to an indorsement made by you on ~ bill presented by General Mitchels division quartermaster for coffee purchased in Nashville in February, and he directs me to say that he totally disapproves of the tone of it. Under a general authority to transact public business in his absence it is iiot in your province to cast censure upon the official conduct of officers, especially one of Gen- eral Mitchels rank, and he desires that you will be more guarded in your official correspondence. If the account of MeKeeth is correct and proper in form. as it is understood to be, it will be paid by the commis- sary. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, JAMES B. FRY, Colonel and Chief of Staff~. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE O]rro, Huntsville, July 1, 1862. Major-General THOMAS, Gommanding First Division: General Buell directs that you have guards assigned and inclosed ~stockade works evected for the defense of every bridge and trestle o Page 84 84 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. YA. ICHAP. XXVT1II. the Memphis and Charleston Railroad between Juka and Decatur. These works should be octagonal, and for tluie large bridges about equal to a square of 10 feet on each side; for the smaller about equal to a square of 25 feet on each side. The camp of the guard should be near but not habitually within the stockade. One or more sentinels, accord- ing to the importance of the bridge, should be kept at all tin)es over the bridge. The entire guard must be required to turn out nnder arms and in line at the approach of every train and remain in line until the train passes. A general officer or colonel mnst be sent to visit these guards twice a week at variable periods, once to instruct them in their duties, see that they are performing them properly, and correct all irregularities committed by them either in regard to their military duties or toward the inhabitants of the country; and the other weekly visit will be made by passing along on the cars and seeing that the guards are attentive and vigilant. The commander of every guard which is found to be negligent will be arrested and taken to your headquarters for trial. These inspectors should receive your instructions before starting and report to you in detail on their return. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, {J. M. WRIGHT,] Aide-de-Gainp and Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen. TuScUMBIA, July 1, 1862. Major-General BUELL: I applied immediately for other engines when the engines here now broke down. General McPherson telegraphed to me that he could not send any until he could get some from Columbus. I found no supplies here. It takes all my transportation to supply my division, scattered as it is along the railroad. If I can get an engine to-night or tomorrow morning I will send you a train load of forage at once. GEO. H. THOMAS, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 1, 1862. General GEORGE H. THOMAS, ZLuscumbia: The transfer of engines from this side of the river to the other would cost more trouble and time than it would be worth. By the time an engine can be put on the track our dependence on Eastport will have ceased. What I want for them is forage immediately, and I hope Gen- eral Halleck will let you have an engine for tkiis purpose. I have tele graphed him on the subject- D. ~. BUEIJL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 1, 1862. General THOMAS, Thseumbia: A train of wagons will be at Florence about the 4th to bring sick men to the railroad at Athens and Pulaski. Please see that there i Page 85 CHAP. XXVII1J CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 85 110 (lelay in (~rrying them across When the train arrives. Those who cariot staIJ(l so long a journey must by some means go to Eastport, to be sent off by water. D. C. BUELL. CAMP NEAR ATHENS, July 1, 1862. Maj. Gen. D. C. BIJELL: GENERAL: There is no forage at Athens and I have not yet been able to procure any quantity in the neighborhood. I am on t of forage. T. L. CRITTENDEN, Brigadier- General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 1, 1862. Col. THOMAs SWORDS, Louisville: You say in your dispatch of yesterday that Mr. Guthrie promises to have arrangements made to forward my supplies. General Buell can rest on no promise in the matter. You are directed to see yourself that the arrangement is made and perfected and that it is put intt opera- tion at once. It is a matter about which there must be no doubt. What is the matter about forage; we find none at Athens ~ Captain Biugham says he asked you for 1,000,000 pounds and has not received 500,000. We have none. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of & aIf [Place and date torn off. Probably REYNOLDS STATION, July 1, 1862.] J. B. FRY: Everything is unloaded as fast as our force can do it. Captain Gan- bert issued no such order. Two hundred and ninety-seven wagons have been sent from here since yesterday morning; 180 loaded with forage. EDWARD M. McCOOK. I)ECATUR, July 1, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: Our command was ready to cross the river last ~iight. Ferry-boat broke down and could not cross. Boat captain says he will have it ready so we can cross to-day; we can then be there in one day by rail or two if we march. It will take 8 flat cars for transportation if you wish us to come by rail. Please answer. K. A. HUNTON Lieutenant- Colonel, First Michigan Engtneers. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, Huntsville, July 1, 1862. Major.General MITCHEL, Gommanding Third Division: The general commanding desires you to torwar(l any reports, aftid Page 86 86 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. LCHAP. XXVflL vits, or statements of individual officers or citizens, or of committees, which go to particularize in any way the offenses which were committed by Colonel Turchins troops. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, A ide-de- Camp and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. CORINTH, J~Uy 1, 1862. Major-General THOMAS, Tuseumbia: If you cannot get supplies to Tuscumbia draw back a portion of yoar forces to Inka. We have further evidence that the enemy is preparing for a movement east; perhaps against you. Inform Lieutenaiit-Colonel Bennett that you must await advices from General Buell. II. W. HALLECK, Major- General. HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE OHIO, Tuscumbia, Ala., July 1, 1862. Major-General HALLECK, Corinth, Miss.: I can supply my own division with forage and rations from the depots at Inka and Eastport. There is a good military position for giving battle in front of this town, and unless it be necessary to fall back for the protection of some point between this and Corinth I should prefer remaining here. I can hear of no advance by Frankfort, which is the only avenue of approach from Tupelo dir~ct to this place. I have cavalry now in Itus- sellville, which will give me timely warning of an approach in that di- rection, and the country people south of iRusseilville will inform me of any movement of the enemy toward the east. General Buell directs and expects me to send him forage from luka to Decatur for five divisions with my wagons. It is impossible to do it and supply my division. I could accomplish the work if I had a good, serviceable engine. The people here are quiet, but evidently strongly imbued with seces~ sion sentiments. GEG. II. THOMAS, Major. General, United States Volunteers. CUMBERLAND GAP, July 1, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: This fortress will neither be evacuated nor surrell(lered. Every effort is being made to concentrate supplies, and we have now subsistence for two weeks and in ten days there will be sufficient for one month. Bap- tist Gap was blockaded by the enemy, but a large force is now em- ployed in rendering it wholly impracticable. My force is not sufficient to guard Big Creek G-~p, which is 35 miles west of here; but unless the enemys supplies and forces, are very large he will not undertake to turn me by Big Creek Gap, as he would have to march 60 miles to reach the line of my supplies and 97 miles to attack this place. How- ever, Big Creek Gal) should be occupied, and also Rogers Gap, thoug Page 87 CHAP. xxvm.j COIUIESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 81 I do not believe that I will be attacked. I use every precaution and have scouts out in every direction. NY information is contradictory, but I believe that the enemys force now in East Tennessee has been demoralized by the evacuation of Cumberland Gap more than it would have been by the loss of a battle. I am certain that with three more brigades I could sweep East Tennessee from Abingdon to Chattanooga. [am now having made an actual survey of the ground in my front, and will have the honor of sending you a diagram of it when completed. An engineer officer is daily expected. GEORGE W. MORGAN, Brigadier- General, Commanding Po8t. (Duplicate sent to Secretary of War same day.) HDQRS. SEVENTH DIVISION, ARMY OF OHIO, Cumberland Gap, July 1, 1862. J. B. FRY, Chief of Staff: The enemys force on my immediate front is about 10,000 or 12,000 men, all arms included. The force is divided into three columns. His right is at Bea~ns Station; his center at Powder Gap, and his left is at Cedar Ford. The line is well chosen. Powder Gap is about 12 miles west of Beans Station and Cedar Spring is about that distance west of Powder Gap. The intervals may be less than here given. In the event of an advance by General Buell I may be able to cut the line of railroad if I receive timely notice of the advance. At present such a movement could not s~ ~ly be undertaken. GEORGE W. MORGAN, Brigadier- General Volunteers, Commanding. SPECIAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, No. 89. Huntsville, Ala., July 1, 1862. * * * * -* * * IV. The Nineteenth and Twenty-fourth Illinois and theEighteenth Ohio Volunteers are relieved from the Eighth Brigade, and will be posted as follows: The Nineteenth Illinois on the iine from Nashville to llnntsville via Decatur; the Twenty-fourth Illinois on the line from Nashville to Huntsville via Stevenson; the Eighteenth Ohio, the headquarters, and six companies at Tullahoma, and four companies at Cowan. These regiments will be posted under the direction of General Mitchel, and will relieve all guards now on the lines named, except at the following p laces: Stevenson, Ii i: ii tsville, Decatur, Athens, Elk River, Pulaski, Reynolds, Columbia, iNasliville, and Murfreesborough, for ~hieh points other provisions have been made. They will be put in position with the least possible delay. The parts of the two first-named regiments not required for relieving guards as ordered above will be distributed to such points on the lines as General Mitchel may direct or deem most important to guard. V. The Twenty-third Kentucky Volunteers is relieved from the Twenty-third Brigade and will concei~trate and march for Huntsville as soon as relieved in its several stations by troops of the Seventh Bri. gade. VI. The Third Minnesota, the six companies of the Ninth Michigan Page 88 88 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIII and that part of Hewetts battery now at Murfreesborough will hold them- selves in readiness to march on receipt of further orders. The balirnee of the Twenty-third Brigade, namely, the Twmty-first and Fifth Keu~ tucky Cavalry and the sections of Hewetfs battery now at Shelbyville will at once concentrate at Tullahoma, and as soon as the con centrathn is completed the senior officer will report the fact at these lIea(lqflarters. The companies of the Fifth Kentucky Cavalry at Colnmbia will at once march for Murfreesborough and be ready to move with the part of the brigade at that point. VII. The Thirty-fifth Indiana is relieved from, and the Seventy-eighth Pennsylvania Infantry, First Kentucky Cavalry, and Fourth Indiana Bat- tery (Bushs) are assigned to, the Seventh Brigade. The headquarters and two regiments of infantry, two sections of artillery, and five squad- rons cavalry will take post at Athens. A third regiment, one section of artillery, and one squadron of cavalry will be posted on ~the north side of the river near Decatur, and the fourth regiment, Seventy-eighth Pennsylvania, two companies at Columbia, four at Elk River, two at Pulaski, two at Reynolds Station. These last two will join the two at Pulaski as soon as the railroad is repaired and guards posted at the bridges. VILL The Thirty-fifth Indiana and Fifty-first Ohio Volunteers will march at once for Huntsville, the latter moving by Murfreesboroui gh. IX. The Eleventh Michigan, Seventy-fourth Ohio Volunteers, and Battery (now at Columbia) will march at once for Murfreesbor- ough, the senior officer taking command at that place. X. The Seventh Pennsylvania Cavalry will take post as follows: Headquarters and three squadrons at Murfreesborongh, one squadron at Nashville, one squadron at Tullahoma, and one squadron at Cowan. XI. All commanding officers of troops moving under this order will report the departure from the present and arrival at the new station, and will make such reports dnring the march as the mail oi- telegraph may permit. They will start with five days supplies, and inform themselves as to the depots on the line ~f march from which they can draw if neces- sary. Commanding officers of divisions, brigades, and posts will see that the parts of this order affecting any troops under their command or in their vicinity are promptly communicated to them. * * * * * ~* * by command of Major-General Buell: A. F. ROCKWELL, Aide-de- Camp and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. WASHINGTON, D. C., July 2, 1862. Major-General HALLECK, Corinth, Miss.: Your several dispatches of yesterday to Secretary of War and my- self received. I did say and now repeat, I would be exceedingly glad for some re-enforcements from you. Still do not send a man if in your judgment it will endanger any point you deem important to hold or will force you to give np or weaken or delay the Chattanooga expe- dition. Please tell me could you not make me a flying visit for consultation without endangering the service in your department ~ A. LINCOLN Page 89 CHAP. XXVIII.) CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 89 The PRESIDENT CoRINTH, Jul~y ~, 1862. The enemy attacked us at Booneville yesterday in considerable force, l)Llt were driven back. Particulars not yet received. On the line to Memphis they attacked a train and destroyed eight wagons. According to reports of scouts and deserters Bragg is preparing to a ttack us with the whole force of Beauregards army. Under these (lrcumstarlees I do not think. I could safely be absent from my army, although, being somewhat broken in health and wearied out by long niouths of labor and care, a trip to Washington would be exceedingly (lesirable. H. W. HALLECK, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 2, 186210 p. in. General HALLECK: A railroad engineer who left Chattanooga Saturday night last says it was currently reported that Beaureguard passed throngh Atlanta last Thursday en rowe to Richmond, and that his troops have been fol- lowing via Dalton and Cleveland ever since. D. C. BUELL, Major- General. CORINTH, Miss., July 2, 1862. Major-General BUELL, Huntsville: General Beauregard did pass through Montgomery and Atlanta, bnt was accompanied only by his staff. A railroad conductor, a deserter, says he afterward saw him in Mobile, where he published a letter deny- ing any losses in the evacuation of Corinth. All deserters, spies, and prisoners deny that any troops have gone East, except a body of cavalry sent across the country to impress conscripts and take them to Chatta- nooga. The stampede at Washington resulted from false reports. They now say that Mct~lellan has suffered no serious reverses. I am sur- prised that General Mitchel has sent no locomotive and cars across the river at Decatur after being ordered by Secretary of War and tele- gra~)l1ing me that he was doing so. Moreover, Colonel Swords has sent only two of the six ordered from Louisville and those almost useless. This neglect has entirely crippled our transportation. H. W. HALL ECK, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 2, 1862. Q-eneral HALLECK: I did not know that the transfer of engines had been ordered, but with that view I made inquiry yesterday morning as to the time it would take. I was told by the engineer that it would take three days to cross one and that rope, which would b& necessary, was not here; and on re- ceiving your dispatch about abandoning the route I supposed it would not be desirable to make the transfer. I will have it done now if yo Page 90 90 KY., M. AND B. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIIL desire, but I should inform you that although there are several engines here, yet on the route above there is scarcely a sufficiency to meet our requirements. D. C. I3IJELL. HEADqUARTERS, Huntsville, July 2, 1862. Lieutenant-Colonel HUNToN, Decatur: Send two companies, under a competeut officer, to repair the railroad this way from Reynolds Station. A regiment of infantry will meet thent there to assist in the work, which must be pushed forward as rapidly as possible. A train will be sent to-morrow morning to take ~ our com- panies to Elk River, where there is a gap of 23 miles in the road. Where is Colonel Innes ~l If you cant be spared from the regimeut I wish you to go up tp start the work at least. It is already considerably ad. vaneed. Let the remainder of your regiment remain where it is until further orders, which will probably be sent to-morrow. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, huntsville, July 2,1862. General KEGLEY, Columbia: Halt one of your regiments at Reynolds Station to work on the bridge this side. Two companies of engineers will be sent up to-morrow and the work must be pushed forward with all possible energy. See that your regiment meets them there without delay. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 2, 1862. General THOMAS, Tuseumbia: The pass granted by Captain Greene to Colonel Bennett to go to General ~ headquarters is not approved and must be revoked. D. C. BIJELL. 0 HEADQUARTERS, LI uutsville, July 2, 1862. General THOMAS, fuscumbia: I have ordered an engine across at Decatur and the one at Tuscumbia to be repaired by the workmen here. B. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, Huntsville, July 2, 1862. Col. J. G. JONES, Commanding Forty-second Indiana Volunteers: SIR: In your letter of the 9th ultimo to General Mitchel, reporting on a robbery committed by two soldiers at Mr. Smiths place near Fay- ettevifle, you say: One of the officers of Colonel Turehins brigade was present arid heard the story and said he knew the robbers; that they belonged to Colonel Turchins brigade, and he named the regiment and perhaps the company to which they belonged Page 91 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 91 General Buell desires you to give the name and rank of the officer re- ferred to in your letter as quoted above. If you do not know his name you will doubtless be able to ascertain it by following up your inquiries. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, [J. M. WRIGHT,] Aide-de- (lamp and Acting Assistant A djutant 0enertd. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 2, 1862. Capt. OI~IvER D. GREENE, Nashville: The Seventy-fourth Ohio goes to Murfreesborough; dont start it to Franklin. Order General Negley for the present to put small guards at the bridges near Franklin from the troops he is ordered to leave at Columbia. How are those bridges guarded now, and when and why was the Sixty-ninth Ohio taken from that line ~ Order the four corn- panies of Seventy-fourth Ohio to remain at Lebanon and the one at Mill Creek bridges to remain where they are for the present. Do you know whether Board got your orders and where he is now ~ JAMES. B. FRY. NASHVILLE, July 2, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY Assistant Adjutant-General, Chief of Staff: The bridges at Franklin are guarded by four companies of the Sixty- ninth Ohio. They were ordered away by General Mitchel the morning I returned. Colonel Campbell telegraphed me that he was ordered off, an(1 asked instructions whether to obey or not. I knew the bridges were all-important, but supposed General Mitchel had authority un- known to me to order them away. I replied to Colonel Campbell to corn ninnicate with General Mitchel and find if it was of special impor- tance that his regiment should comply with the order. The reply was affirmative to obey the order, but to leave behind a force necessary to insure the safety of the bridges. The regiment marched to Murfreesborough, thence to this city, and I ordered tour companies immediately to Franklin. II can get no eOn.- inunication with Board. OLIVER D. GREENE, Assistant Adjutant.General. NASHVILLE, July 2, 1862. Colonel FRY, Assistant Adjutant-General, Chief of Staff: The Eleventh Michigan, Fifty-first and Sixty-ninth Ohio, are in and near this city. Five companies Seventy-fourth Ohio and headquarters leave to-morrow for Franklin to guard the bridges in that vicinity. Four companies, under the major, are at Lebanon; one company at the Mill Creek bridges of Murfreesborough Railroad; Twenty-eighth Ken- tucky, five companies at Gallatin; Fiftieth Indiana and Ninth Peunsyl- vania Cavalry on Louisville and Nashville Railroad; Third Minnesota, Ninth Michigan, and Eighth Kentucky on Chattanooga Railroad nea Page 92 92 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. (CHAP. XXVIII. Murfreeshorough; Twenty-third Kentucky at Pulaski. Where Keg- leys command is 1 dont know. I have telegraphed for morning reports, and he replies he i~ making superhuman efforts to make up a report ibr you. OLIVER D. GREENE, Assistant 4djutant- General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 2, 1862. General GEORGE H. THOMAS, Tuscumbia: About the 23d ultimo Mr. Russell, conductor, and Mr. Ward, engi- neer, with firemen and watermen, were to report to you to run the train from Juka to Decatur. Where are they and what are they doing ~ JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staff CORINTH, July 2, 1862. Major-General BUELL: WAR DEPARTMENT, July 29.20 a. in. Major-General HALLECK: By direction of the Secretary Major-General Mitchel has been ordered to repair to this city without an hours delay. L. THOMAS, Adjutant-General. Foregoing dispatch just received and will be carried into execution immediately. By command of Major-General Halleck: J. C. KELTON, Assistant Adjutant-General. SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, No. 90. Huntsville, July 2, 1862. * * * * * * * II. Col. J. B. Turchin, Nineteenth Illinois Volunteers, is hereby ic- lieved from the command of the Eighth Brigade, and will rejoin his reOiinen t. * * * * * * * V. The troops of this army are hereby prohibited from trespassing oii the property of Mrs. Robinson, 12 miles east of Huntsville, on the Viei ii a road. * * * * * * * By command of Major-General Buell: A. F. ROCKWELL, Aide-de-Camp and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General. CORINTH (via CAIRO), July 3, 1862. (Received July 4, 1.30 a. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON: Immediately on the taking of Corinth you informed inc that General Mitchel had been ordered to cross locomotives and cars at Decatur. Page 93 S 93 GRA t~. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. telegraphed him the number I wanted. I had learned that not one was crossed over and no preparation made to do so. I also ordered locomo- tives and cars from Louisville. After a whole month two have arrived at Columbus. I can learn nothing of the others ordered. I have demanded an explanation of this neglect from the chief quartermaster at that place. I understand that General Mitche] has been ordered to Washington. He should be required to give some explanation. These delays and neglect of duty have greatly embarrassed me in supplying General Buells forces en route against Chattanooga. H. W. HALLECK, Major- General. CORINTH, July 3, 1862. Major-General BUELL: I think we can keep open the road to Decatur till you get your sup. plies. Had General Mitchel sent over locomotives and cars, as proni. ised a month ago, it would have been of immense advantage. The circumstances have now greatly change(l an(l you will exercise your discretion about crossing them ,remembering that we have no rolling stock here to run between Decatur and Juka, although we have ceased attempting to run to Memphis. The order to send troops to Washing- ton was certainly a very inconsiderate one. After your detachment to Chattanooga and the one to General Curtis I feel barely strong enough to sustain our position in West Tennessee. To make other detachments was certain ruin. Exercise your own discretion about releasing William Richardson. H. W. HALLECK, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS, huntsville, July 3,1862. Major MURRAY, Elk River: Colonel McCook is charged with the general control of the transporta- tion from Reynolds to Elk River. You will comply with his suggestion on this subject. Report here everything of importance. You still be~ long to the Fourth Division and are only temporarily absent. General Buell directs that a guard be put over the cotton at Elk River Station. Use infantry for that purpose if you have it; if not take cavalry: What troops are now at your post~? Answer. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 4, 1862. General HALLECK: I have ordered one engine to be crossed at Decatur, and another at Tnscumbia~ to be repaired which I am informed can be done in two or three days by means of the workshop here. rrljese will, I hope, enable us to get forward forage, which we very much need. Relying on Geii- eral Mitchels judgment in the matter 1 expected to have the road from Nashville to Stevenson open by this time, but 1 learn it will still take at least twelve days to build the bridge over Elk River. The whol Page 94 94 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., ANDSW. VA. (UnAr. XXVIII. available force was put upon that work. I am now renewing the work on the Decatur route also with the Engineer Regiment. D. C. BUELL. HUNTSVILLE, July 4, 1862. Capt. J. C. KELTON: On the 4th June Nelsons division was ordered, without tents or bag: gage, toward Booneville; they went from there to Juka, thence to here, without returning to Corinth. A lot of commissary stores were un- avoidably left in his camp and are there still under guard. Can they not be taken by the subsistence department and issued and the guard relieved ~ Otherwise they will be lost to the Government. JAMES B. FRY Colonel and Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, J~dy 4, 1862. General ThoMAs L. CRITTENDEN, Athens: March to-morrow for Huntsville and report the approach of your command to Indian Creek, 6 miles from here. Halt at Indian Creek, unless you get further orders. JAMES B. FRY. NASHVILLE, July 4,1862. Col. J. B. FRY: Colonel McCook, at Reynolds Station, has detained 2 locomotives and 45 cars. Is this by order from headquarters ~? The staff officers here say they cannot supply you unless their freight trains are returned from Reynolds with the greatest promptitude. The military superin- tendent of railroads reports that General Mitchel has taken forcible l)ossession of a locomotive~ to the great injury of the freight depot. OLIVER D. GREEI~E. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, Huntsville, July 4, 1862. Brig. Gen. R. W. JOHNSON, Commanding Second Division: General Buell directs that the Second Division, now under your com- mand, take up the march to-morrow morning for Stevenson, the junction of the Nashville and Chattanooga and Memphis and Charleston Rail - road. March at the rate of about 10 miles a day. Your supplies will be drawn over the railroad from Huntsville or Athens. The chief commissary and quartermaster at these headquar- ters will see to having them pushed forward to you. Let them know your wants in time. If there is a road by which you can avoid passing through Huntsville the general would prefer you taking it; if not, you must pass through the town. I am, sir. very respectfully, [JAMES B. FRY,] Colonel and Chief of Staff Page 95 CHAP. XXVIfl.1 95 COftRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE Onio, lluntsville, July 4, 1862. General WILLIAM S. SMITH, Commanding Third Division: General Buell directs that you have one engine put across the river at Decatur (from this side to the other). The engine should of course be put on the track on the other side. The general also desires to know whether the engine lying at Tuscumbia can be repaired: if so, at what cost, time, and labor. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, JAMES B. FRY, Colonel and Chief of A~ta~. WASHINGTON CITY, July 4, 1862. Major-General HALLECK, Corinth, Miss.: You do not know how much you would oblige us if, without aban- doning any of your positions or plans, you could promptly send us even 10,000 infantry. Can you not ~? Some part of the Corinth army is cer- tainly fighting McClellan in front of Richmond. Prisoners are in our hands from the late Corinth army. A. LINCOLN. CORINTH, July 5,1862. The PRESIDENT, Washtngton: For the last week there has been great uneasiness among Union men in Tennessee on account of the secret organizations of insurgents to co- operate in any attack of the enemy on our lines. Every commanding officer from Nashville to Memphis has asked for re-enforcements. Under these circumstances I submitted the question of sending troops to Rich- mond to the principal officers of my command. They are unanimous in opinion that if this army is seriously diminished the Chattanooga expe- dition must be revoked or the hope of holding Southwest Tennessee abandoned. I must earnestly protest against surrendering what has cost us so much blood and treasure, and which in a military point of view is worth more than Richmond. It will be infinitely better to withdraw troops from the Shenandoah Valley, which at this time has no strategic importance. I am doing everything in my power to strengthen our position, and a week or two may change the aspect of affairs here. H. W. HALLECK, Major- General. CoLUMBIA, July 5, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: Both your dispatches just received. At Shelbyville one section of Hewetts battery and one section Captain Standarts Ohio battery. The other two sections Standarts battery are~here at Columbia get- ting refitted. The artillery at Shelbyville hasbeen put in perfect order. Major Wynkoops batta4ion of cavalry has been supplied with carbine Page 96 96 KY., M. AND B. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. fC~AV. XXVIII. and deficiencies in horses. Three companies are at Shelbyville and one at Stevenson. Colonel Haggards Fifth Kentucky Cavalry supplied deficiencies in horses. Four companies with carbines and 400 carbines to supply the remainder of the regiment. First Kentucky Cavalry is in truly a deplorable condition. They have been clothed and furnished sabers and revolvers. Trying to discipline them. JAS. S. INEGLEY, Brigadier- General. COLUMBIA, July 5, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: I received information last night from Colonel Barnes, at Wartrace, that it was reliably reported to him that the enemys cavalry, 2~)00 strong, were advancing within one days march of Elk River Bridge, where he had four companies; that he was marching the remainder of his regiment to re-enforce. I ordered two companies of infantry to Wartrace last night, and three companies of cavalry and one section of artillery to join Colonel Price at Tullahoma, with instructions to re- enforce Colonel Barnes if necessary, and directed troops at Sheibyville to be in readiness for any requirement. ~ ~. NEGLE~Y, Brigadier- General. NASHVILLE, TENN., July 5, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: Your dispatch is received in reference to Lieutenant-Colonel Bennett. I gave him a pass to go and see General Halleck and effect an exchange. Tie was paroled by General Mitchel and granted the privilege by him of endeavoring to effect an exchange. He was placed on a peculiar pa- role. He was found lying dangerously ill and delirious at the house of a friend and the written parole left for him to observe when he should have returne(l to his senses. He observed the parole, althongh of course not binding, and I was desirous lie might e~ct his exchange; but I never intended he should visit General Hallecks headquarters in the field. At the time he left it was un(lerstood that General Hallecks headquarters were at Memphis. OLIVER D. GREENE, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE O~o, Thtntsriile, July 5, 1862. Brigadier-General ~EL8ON, Commanding Fouith Divmsson: The general commanding directs that) you furnish such details of men as may be deemed necessary for the purpose of rebuilding ani recon- structing the Tennessee and Alabama Railroad to Lieutenant-Colonel Hunton, of Michigan Engineers and Mechanics, who ha~ the work ii cli arge. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, [J. M. WRIGHT,] 4ide-de-Camp and Aetg. Asst. Adjt. Gen Page 97 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 97 HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, llantsville, July 5, 1862. General R. W. JOHNSON, Commanding & cond Division: General Buell directs that the regiment you have designated to go oti the cars to Bridgeport to-morrow does not start until next morning. it will remain in its camp an(1 send its wagons with your division train, and wagons will be sent out to haul its baggage to the railroad day after to-morrow morning. In addition to this, you will designate another regiment to go on the cars to-morrow morning at 6 a. m. to Stevenson. Direct the colonel of this regiment to have his baggage and command at the depot by 5.30 a. in., and then to send his baggage train to join your division and march with it, the baggage to go by cars. This regiment is to assist in the repairs of the railroad from Stevenson to the north. Instruct the colonel to l)ush the work with all l)Ossible speed and to co-operate with Colonel limes, of theEngineer Regiment, in this work. Give the colonel of your regiment such orders as will prevent all hesitation on his part in furnish- ing details for repairs on the road. There are now two companies of the Engineers at the work 2 miles north of Stevenson, and the regiment will go to work at that point. Colonel limes is ordered to go on the same train as the regiment and show them the work. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, [JAMES B. FRY,] Golonel and Chief of A~)tafl. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 5,1862. General GEORGE H. THOMAS, Tuscumbia: Have you the party sent to you by me to run a train l I understand they have been told by some one to go bac to Mr. Anderson. Keel) them to run the train as soon as it is fixed np. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 5, 1862. General GEORGE H. THOMAS, Tuseumbia: Use the train exclusively for sending us forage, for which we are suffering. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 5, 1862. Captain BINGHAM, Nashville: We are constantly in want of forage, and by your report to-day you seem to be out at Nashville and Louisville. Report exactly what you can do in sending forage. You should have it accumulating in Nash- ville. Report daily your shipments of forage and rations. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staff. R HVOL XVI, PT I Page 98 98 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. ~CHAV. XXVIII. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 5, 1862. Colonel MCCOOK, Reynolds Station: Captain Gaubert, quartermaster, has ordered the cars not to be un- loaded any faster at Reynolds than the wagons are loaded. This wont do. Unload the cars and send them to Nashville Thst as possible. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staff. BRIDGEPORT, July 5, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: SIR: I have commanded the Nineteenth Illinois Volun beers during the period of over seven months of active operations in the field, during which I have seen nothing in the actions of the regiment to merit the insult of being sent to the rear while in the face of the enemy. As commanding officer I feel the stigma unjustly cast upon the regi- ment, and hereby tender my resignation, immediate and unconditional, as lieutenant-colonel of the Nineteenth Illinois Volunteers. JOS. It. SCOTT, Lieutenant Colonel. BRIDGEPORT, July 5, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: The Eighth Brigade took at Bowling Green provisions enough to feed the whole Third Division and did feed it. The Eighth Brigade took Huntsville, Ala., and with it the line of railroad (137 miles) between Tuscumbia and Stevenson belonging to the Confederate States, with 16 locomotives and about 100 cars, with shops, bridges, and, besides other property, 60 hogsheads of sugar, that supplied the whole of the Third Division until the present time; in all its value would be $2,000,000 turned over to the Government. The Eighth Brigade took cotton forti- fications at Decatur, containing about 504 bales, ~which was turned over to the general commanding Third Division. I was at the head of my brigade everywhere and always on duty. Neither my name nor the name of my brigade was mentioned in the officials reports or dispatches. Instead of thanks I receive insults; therefore II respectfally tender my unconditional resignation as colonel of Nineteenth Regiment Illinois Volunteers, to be accepted immediately. J. B. TURCHiN, Colonel, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, Huntsville, Ala., July 5, 1862. General WILLIAM S. SMITH, Commanding Third Division: in relation to trade, & c., in the town of Huntsville General Buell. orders as follows, viz: The ordinary business and retail trade of the town and vicinity within the lines will not be interfered with except in articles which are con- traband and except in special cases where the privilege is abused or the parties by misconduct or marked disloyalty forfeit the claim to it Page 99 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE. ETC.UNION. 99 Permission to introduce goods for sale must be obtained from the pro- vest- marshal, and no such permission will be granted except to persons who are voutched for as honest and responsible. The penalty for a vio- lation of such i~gulations as it may be necessary to estai)lish from time to time will be the forfeiture of the whole stock of 2-oods and the revo- cation of the l)ermissioIl to trade. You will please make these orders know ii to the provost-marshal, and have all applications to introduce goods and to trade answered and regulated in accordance with them. I am, sir~ very respectfully your obedient servant, [JAMES B. FRY,} Colonel and Chief of Sta(f. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 5,1862. Colonel STARKWEATHER, Battle Creek: If attacked in your position you will of course def~nd it. If the at- tack should be made with an overwhelming force which you cannot successfully resist you will fall back to a better position, and finally make a determined stand at or beyond Stevenson, so as to protect the railroad. Troops are moving forward and will come promptly to your support if necessary. In any case strengthen your position by intrench- ments, felling trees, & c., which can be done very rapidly. Take every precaution to ascertain the movements and stren gUi ot the enemy and guard against surprise. ID. (I]. BUELL. SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, No. 93. Huntsville, Ala., July 5, 1862. * * * * * * * XII. A general court-martial is hereby ordered to assemble at Athens, Ala., at 10 a. m. on the 7th of July or as soon thereafter as practicable, for the trial of Col. J. B. Turchin, Nineteenth Illinois Voluiiteers, and such other persons as may properly be brought before it. DETAIL FOR THE COURT. 1. Brigadier-General Garfield. 2. Col. Jacob Ammen, Twenty-fourth Ohio Volunteers. 3. Col. Curran Pope, Fifteenth Kentucky Volunteers. 4. Col. J. G. Jones, Forty-second Indiana Volunteers. 5. Col. Marc. iViundy, Twenty-third Kentucky Volunteem-s. 6. Col. T. D. Sedgewick, Second Kentucky Volunteers. 7. Col. [John] Beatty, Third Ohio Volunteers. - Capt. P. T. Swaine, U. S. Infantry, judge-advocate. The above is the greatest number which can be convened without manifest injury to the service. The court will sit without regard to hours, and will forward to these headquarters the proceedings in each case as it is completed without waiting for the subsequent cases. The members of the court will on no pretext delay in the l)erformance of their duties as such,, nor will they leave there without special au- thority from these headquarters. By command of Major-General Buell: 4. M. WIRIGIIT, Assi8tant Adjutant- (~eueral Page 100 100 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAr. XXYIlL WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington City, D. C., July 6, 1862. Major-General HALLECK, Corinth, Miss.: M~ DEAR SIR: This introduces Governor William Sprague, of Rhode Island. He is now Governor for the third time and Senator-elect of the United States. I knoW the object of his visit to you. He has my cheerful consent to go, but not my direction. He wi~hes to get you and part of your force, otie or both, to come here. You already know I should be exceedingly glad of this if in your judgment it could be without en- dangering positions and operations in the Southwest, and I now repeat what I have more than once said by telegraph Do not come or send a man if in your judgment it will endanger any point you (leem important to hold or endangers or delays the Chattanooga expedition. Still, please give my friend Governor Sprague a full and fair hearing. Yours, very truly, A. LINCOLN. CORINTH, July 6, 1862. Major-General THOMAS, Tuscumbia: General Rosecrans reports strong demonstrations of the enemy in the direction of Tupelo; also on our right near Kossuth. There is a general movement of the enemy reported. flis real design still in (lotibt. If threatened with superior forces, move this side of Bear Creek and cover hika an(l Eastport. Under no circumstances permit the enemy to get between you and Jaciuto. H. W. HALLECK, Major- General. BATTLE CREEK, July 6, 1862. Major-General BUELL: Seventeen box cars loaded with troops are within 2 miles of Bridge- port; have not unloaded yet. Will watch them and report. On an island 4 miles up the river I think there are 300 or 400 infantry. Will investigate. JOHN C. STARKWEATHER, Colonel and Acting Brigadier-General, Commanding. LOUISvILLE, July 6, 1862. Major-General BUELL: As much forage i~ sent by railroad as transportation can be got for. Grain has been delivered at Nashville by the river and hay and grain are now on their way by water. T. SWORDS, Colonel.. NASHVILLE, July 7,1862. Col.J. B.FRY: Telegram received. I cannot accumulate forage here, as it is sent to Reynolds as fast as it arrives. I sent 400,00() pounds of grain and 55,O0( Page 101 CHAP. XXvIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETCUNION. 101 pounds of hay on the 5th. Yesterday I had no forage on haud to send. I can forward 300 tons per day from here to iteynolds if it is on hand here for shipment. Colonel Swords reports that he cannot send that quantity from Louisville by rail. The river can be used abont three weeks longer for very light.draught boats. I am sending forward sup- plies from here as fast as received and am assisting CoRmel Swords all I can to bring supplies to this place. J. D. BINGIIAM, Captain and Assistant Quartermaster. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 7, 1862. General HALLECK: Mr. Anderson informs me that if desired Barney, Park & Co., of Day. ton, Ohio, will build and deliver at Cairo eighteen box freight cars per week at about *700 each. They want two weeks notice. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 7, 1862. J. B. ANDERSON, Nashville: It is of vital importance that we shall be assured of transportation of supplies from Lonisville at an average rate of 300 tons a day at least. Please see that it is arranged with Mr. Guthrie. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 7, 1862. J. B. ANDERSON, Nashville: I think you may transfer your force to Decatur road as soon as Elk 1~iver Bridge is finished, but will not decide yet. At any rate, if you can put any additional force on that route do so by all means. D. C. BUELL. COLUMBIA, July 7, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: I send you for consideration the following dispatch: HEADQUARTERS, TULLAHOMA, July 6 (via Shelbyville 7). Brig. Gen. JAMES S. NEGLEY, Columbia: The information which I telegraphed you yesterday: This informant asserts that the force at Elk River Bridge will be attacked; that the number will he 3,000 instead of 2,000 cavalry; that the assault will be to-day or in the morning certainly; that the informant has conversed with men who can be relied on and who know the enemy are coming. Major Wynkoop with three companies of cavalry and Lieutenant Nells section reached here at 5 p. m. yesterday. I ordered them to proceed without d~lay to Elk River Bridge to re-enforce Colonel Barnes, who is there with his command. S. W. PRICE, Colonel, Commanding. JAS. S. NEGLEY, Brigadier-General Page 102 102 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAIl. XXYIII. CoLUMBIA, July 7, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: Submit you the following dispatch from Colonel Barnes. Captain Standart and two sections artillery, also three companies of Fifth Ken- tucky Cavalry, are ready to leave here immediately. Do you advise their being sent to Wartrace or Murireesborough forthwith ~ ELK EIvER, NASHVILLE AND CHATTANOOGA RAILROAD, [July] 7. General NEGLEY: My intorination and judgment indicate that I should, with my command, remain here for the present. My scouts in direction of Peiham returned last evening and re- port the enemy, under Adams, Forrest, and Starnes, concentrating at Peiham and Alta- mont, and that their immhers are large. When concentrated they intend to assault us or you on Waitrace or somewhere along the line, perhaps more than one place. You had better keep your scouts out and a sharp lookout to prevent surprise. My scouts say the roads indicate heavy and late travel of cavalry and wagons in direction of Peiham. They went within 4 miles of Peiham yesterday. Keep me advised. In haste. SIDNEY M. BARNES, Eighth Kentucky Infantry. JAS. S. NEGLEY, Brigadier- General. CoLUMBIA, July 7, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: Your dispatch reads, You need uot go to Athens. Do you intend that I shall remain hete until my command is concentrated as per orded There are two companies First Kentucky Cavalry at railroad bridges between this and Franklin. What troops relieve them l No mention is made of Major Wynkoops battalion of Seventh Pennsylvania Cavalry; has it been relieved from my command l There is a large number of in- jured and unserviceable animals gathered up here. They are a serious expense, and onght to be disposed of Will I order a board of in- spection to condemn and have them sold~ JAS. S. KEGLEY, Brigadier- General. IIEADQUARTERS, huntsville, July 7, 1862. General NEGLE v, Columbia: Presuming that your orders have been executed, and that the trdops are vigilant, it. is thought that the force at Tullahoma and Elk River Bridge is sufficient to resist the cavalry attack with which they are threatened. Warn them to be watchful and determined. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staffi HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 7, 1862. Colonel HAMBRIG-HT, Shelbyville: It is presumed you have not yet marched under Specia] Orders, No. 89. You will at once move your command for the protection of the railroad and bridges from Duck River to Wartrace inclusive, and pos Page 103 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 103 your force as it will best accomplish the object, guarding most carefully the most important bridges. At every bridge erect an inclosed stock- ade in the strongest position, so as to give an effective infantry defense of the bridge. That at Duck River, where there should be not less than two companies, should be about 40 feet ill diameter and perhaps octag- onal shape; at the other bridges stockades about 25 feet in diameter. General Negley will send to join you at once that part of Standart~ battery and the Fifth Kentucky Cavalry now at Columbia. Post them with your command as may be required. it is the intention to abandon Shelbyville, and any stores there should be removed to the point occu- 1)ied by the principal part of your command. The object of a force where you are is to guard the Chattanooga road, and you will do all you can with this view, though not specified in this order. Arrange telegraph so as to keep a communication with us. Copy to General Negley, who will order the artillery and cavalry to move to Colonel flambright at once. JAMES B. FRY, Ohief of Staff. HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE OHIO, Tuseumbia, Ala., July 7, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: Your telegram directing me to draw supplies from Eastport and Juka received. There must be some mistake; I have been drawing from Juka and Eastport and did not apply for permissioll to draw from any- where else. The engineer party sent here by General Buells order has gone to Decatur to get the engine about being crossed over. I have here six car loads of forage for Decatur, which will go up to-morrow if the engine can pull it. Shall be able to send as much more by the next trip. The forage comes by river, and I get my supplies by the dirt road in my wagons. Have had some excitement here among the natives, but all is quiet now. Expect to arrest the men who shot Woods sentinel at the trestle near Courtland to-night or to-morrow. Have arrested young Winston, who lives near this place, for corresponding with the enemy; proof good, though not available in court of justice. Deserters from Aberdeen, left Thursday last, say Van Dorns divis- ion passed down the Mobile and Ohio Railroad en route for East Ten- nessee. Much sickness and discontent in the army and a great many desertions. GEO. H. THOMAS, Major-General, United States Volunteers. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 7, 1862. Colonel SWORDS, Nashville: Captain Biugham reports no forage in Nashville to send forward to- day. Put grain into Nashville faster~ dont use the cars for hay. Send grain, and report daily by telegraph how much you send. D. C. BUELL Page 104 104 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIII. LOUTSVJLLE, Ky., July 7, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: One hundred and ninety bales of hay and 26,457 bushels of grain were sent by the road last week. It is sent as cars can be had from day to day. The commissary requires 160 tons daily. The depot is crowded. The road cannot do our business until they get their orig. inal rolling stock. I am having forage sent by river to relieve as much as possible. T. SWORDS. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 7, 1862. Colonel SWoRDS, Louisville: Call into requisition by telegraph or otherwise every boat you can command to push forward supplies, especially forage, to Nashville while the river is high enough. It will probably be navigable for very light boats for three weeks yet. The capacity of the railroad to supply us must also be increased to at least 300 tons a day. It is of vital im- portance. We are living from day to day on short supplies and our operations are completely crippled. D. C. BUELL. CORINTH, July 8, 1862. Major-General BUELL, Huntsville: It seems that the enemy at Tilpelo an(l Okolona are moving, but what is to be their point of attack is doubtful. General Grant thinks it is Memphis, others Corinth or Tuscuinbia, and others again your lines at Chattanooga. A few days more may reduce these doubts to a cer- tainty, when our troops will operate accordingly. The President telegraphs that your progress is not satisfactory and that you should move more rapidly. The long time taken by you to reach Chattanooga will enable the enemy to anticipate you by concen- trating a large force to meet you. I communicate his views, hoping that your movements hereafter may be so rapid as to remove all cause of complaint, whether well founded or not. H. W. HALLECK, Major. General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 8, 1862. J. B. ANDERSON, Nashville: Colonel Swords, in speaking of forage, says it is sent as cars can from day to day be had. The commissary requires 160 tons daily. The depot is crowded. The road cannot do our business until they get their orig- inal rolling stock. Please look into this matter and report. Communi- cate with Mr. Guthrie; also let me know exactly wilat can be done, JAMI~S B. FRY Chief of & aIf Page 105 CHAP. XXVHI.1 105 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. HEADQUARTERS, jIitnt.~riile, July 8, 1362. Colonel BUCKLEY, ~tevenson: One regiment sent by General Johnson has gone to Bridgeport; one has been ordered to advance and assist the engineers in repairing road north of Stevenson. Stockades are to be bnilt for the defense of every bridge, and the other two regiments will be engagedin this work. Take these two regiments on the cars np to the first break on the Nashville and Chattanooga road, and when there send one regiment to the north as far as Elk River to erect the stockades in that direction, and one back toward Stevenson to erect them in that part of the road. When a stockade is completed a company will be left at it nntil it is relieved, which will be in a few days, as a regiment (Twenty-fourth Jllinoi ) is designated for that duty. Captain Morton and Captain Bankhead, from this staTh are ordered to superintend the erection of stockades, and will be obeyed accordingly. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 8, 1862. Colonel BUCKLEY, Larkinsville, (Care of General Johnson): I telegraphed instructions to you at Stevenson to-day. They are mod- ified as follows, viz: You should leave guards, say one company each, at the bridges as you come to them going north on the cars from Steven. son, so as to make the route safe behind you. Doing this you will I)rob- ably reach the first break with about twenty-five companies, including the regiment at work with the Engineers. Then work at the stockades as directed in my dispatch and instructions to Captain Morton, who will join you to-morrow. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS, lluntsviiie, fitly 8, 1862. Oolonel HTINTON At Elk River, Pulaski, or Reynolds Station: If the work on the railroad can be expedited by it you can divide your force and work upon all or several of the bridges at the same tune, and call upon General Nelson for additional infantry force. Answer. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of StatT HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF TEE OHIO, Huntsville, July 8, 1862. Captain MORTON: Colonel Buckley, commanding Fifth Brigade, has been ordered to proceed to-day to Stevenson, and Will have three regiments under his command. One of these is directed to aid the Engineer Regiment in re- pairing the Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad north of Stevenson Page 106 106 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA, AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVII1. The other two are to erect stockades at all thc bridges noitli of Steven- son as high up as Elk River. The two regiments will be taken in t~e cars from Stevenson lip to the first break in the railroad, aiid then one regiment must be sent forward to erect stockades, and the other back toward Stevenson, erecting them on that part of the line. As the stock- ades are completed one company will be left at ea~h until relieved by a guard designated for that duty. The general desires you to prescribe the size and shape of these stock- ades and to superintend their erection and give such general directions as may be necessary. Captain Banklmead, Fifth United States Infantry, is directed to co-operate ~vith you in this work. Start to-morrow morn- ing. Do nothing to delay or interfere with the repairs of railroad; on the contrary, expedite that work whenever you may find an o~)portu- nity to do so. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, ~JAMES B. FRY,] Colonel and Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, Huntsville, July 8, 1862. Brig. Gen. WILLIAM S. SMITH, Commanding Third Division: Silt: An order was issued from these headquarters several days ago ordering a portion of Colonel Kennetts regiment of cavalry away from the house of Mrs. Robinson, 11 miles from Huntsville, on the Viemia road. The general commanding desires to know why this order has not been complied with, and also directs that Captain Zano, or Zaner ni, Fourth Ohio Cavalry, be called upon for an explanation as to his using rooms in Mrs. Robinsons house in violation of General Orders, No. 4, II, from these headquarters. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. M. WRIGHT, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 8, 1862. Captain BING-HAM, Nashville, and Colonel SWORDS, Louisville: How many cavalry horses have you and where are they~i We must get possession of them at once. Answer. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staff. SHELBYVILLE, July 8, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: The Orders, No. 87, has not bec~i received by mae, bat have received orders from General Negley to call in the companies of my regiment from Wartrace and other points on Chattanooga Railroad. My corn- mand is in readiness to march to Athens. General ~egley has also notified the detachments composing my command whilst a brigadier Page 107 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 10? ocueral that they were relieved from my command from the 7th instant. Major Wynkoop, with three companies of his battalion and section First Kentucky Battery, I ordered to Elk mver on the 5th. Fifth Kentucky Cavalry I sent to Wartrace last night. Have couriers between the points and. hear from one that the points are in danger. I have no instructions whatever to move any portion of my command since the 5th. 1 will act upon your instrnctions immediately. II. A. HAMBRIGHT. SHELBYVILLE, July 8, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: Ii received a dispatch from Colonel Barnes stating that he had in- formation of a large force concentrating at Peiham under General Floyd, (lrawiIlg their supplies from ililisborough. The forces now stationed along the line of Chattanooga Railroad are Twenty-firs Kentucky Infantry, Colonel Price, at Tullahoma; Eighth Kentucky infantry, Colonel Barnes, at Elk River Bridge; also one section of First Ken- tucky Battery and three companies of Seventh Pennsylvania Cavalry ait same place; Colonel Bayles Fourth Kentucky Cavalry, two coni- panies Fifth Kentucky Cavalry, four companies Seventy-ninth Penn- sylvania Infantry between Duck River and Wartrace. I have one company at Shelbyville as provost guard, having in charge a number of prisoners; one company as train guard to Nashville. The initials A. B. G. denote a rank conferred by General Negley while commanding the detachments on the Chattanooga expedition but not assumed. The principal danger from the information would be Elk River. Orders, No. 89, was received at 5 oclock this evening, the first I knew of it. Shall I remain as per instructions dated the 7th0? Previous orders have scat- tered my command. II. A. HAMBRIGHT, Golonel Seventy-ninth Pennsylvania. COLUMBIA, July 8, 1862. General BUELL: I am exceedingly anxious to send for my brothers family, now in Mississippi. General Negley refers me to you for permission, which I 8halL be much obliged to have. JEROME PILLOW. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 8, 1862. Capt. W. H. WADE, Decatur: The first thing for you to do is to take a strong position as convenient as possible both to the railroad and ferry. Strengthen it by intremich- ments and any other means that may be most available. This should be done instantly. I have ordered a regiment of infantry and battery of artillery to the river opposite you. The object of your force is to protect the railroad; therefore yoi~ must not confine yourself to a d Page 108 108 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. (CHAP. XXVIII. fensive position unless the force of the enemy should render it neces- sary, but endeavor as far as you can safely to patrol the road with a portion of your force and try if possible to keep open communication with the station beyond you. JAMES B.. FRY. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, Huntsville, July 8, 1862. T. W. PATE, Late Captain Thirty-seventh Indiana V9lunteers: SIR: I am directed to say that as you are cashiered by sentence of a general court-martial, promulgated December 26, 1861, it is not admis- sible to muster you again into the service of the United States.* Very, respectfully, your obedient servant, J.M.WRIGHT, Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, Huntsville, July 8, 1862. Brig. Gen. THOMAS L. (JRITTENDEN, Commanding Fifth Division: SIR: The general commanding directs that when you march to-mor- row morning you leave the Thirteenth Ohio in camp for a special serv- ice; the baggage will remain with it, but the wagons will march with the division. You will please direct Colonel Hawkins, commanding Thirteenth Ohio, to report to Brigadier-General Smith, commanding rphird Division, to-night. The regiment will join you again in a few days by cars. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. M. WRIGHT, Assi8tant Adjutant-General. JULY 8, 1862. Brigadier-General WOOD: Send a regiment of infantry, under ajudicions colonel, and one battery of artillery to the river opposite Decatur to-morrow. Let them take a position as near as practicable to the landing, without exposing them to being cut off by artillery playing from the other shore on their line of retreat. the general desires you to go down yourself to see the troops posted. The object is to give support to the companies on the other side at Decatur. I send you a copy of the dispatch which causes this order. it is not designed to re-enforce Decatur by crossing troops against any formidable attack, and in no case to a greater extent than with a sec- tion of artillery and perhaps a few companies of infantry, and this will not be done until the nature of the attack is ascertained. If such a re- enforcement, or about that, should not be sufficient to meet the danger, * The Register, however, shows that he was reconimissioned May 21, 1862, and re- signed April 18, 1863 Page 109 CHAP. XXYHL] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 109 then the object of the force on this side will be to cover the retreat of the force from the other. Leave the force there until recalled. Have reports by telegraph sent me of anything important. You will visit the other side of the river and see that the officer there has taken a good position and strengthens it by intrenehrnents. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, JAMES B. FRY, Colon4 and Chief qf Staff Th~ADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, Huntsville, July 8, 1862. Brigadier-General WooD, Commanding Sixth Division: General Buell directs that the headquarters and two battalions of the Third Ohio Cavalry march at once to Woodville, a point on the Meni- l)his and Charleston Railroad about 20 miles east of Huntsville. Jt is thought that the cavalry may find a fair road direct from Mooresville to Woodville, passing to the south of Huntsville, avoiding Huntsville, carrying them through a good country for forage, and over which it is desirable to scout. You will therefore direct that guides and informa~ tion be sought on this point. If the road is fonnd to answer fkzr the troops only the train can be sent via Huntsville. If you fail entirely in finding such a road then let them move through Huntsville. The command should take three days~ rations in haversacks and should pin- chase their own forage on the route. They will be supplied at Wood- yule by the railroad. Report the departure of the command and direct the colonel to report promptly his arrival at Woodville, that supplies may be sent to him. They must pay for the forage he takes on the march, and prevent all depredations upon the people. Bands of rebel Cavalry and guerrillas infest the country south of the Memphis and Charleston Railroad, and your cavalry should be vigilant and active on the march and after its arrival at Woodville. Further instructions will be sent when the colonel reports his arrival at Woodville. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, [JAMES B. FRY,] Golonel and Chief of Stafr~. LARKINSYILLE, July 8, 186g. Col. J. B. FRY, Assistant Adjutant-General, Chief of Staff: I telegraphed General Smith, but received no reply. Two trains will be down in a few minutes. Shall I send the troops of Colonel Buckley forward on them ~ Please reply at once. R. W. JOHNSON, Brigadier- General. HEADQUARTERS ARMY (iF THE Onio, flnntsviile, July 8, 1862. Brig. Gen. H. W. JOHNSON, Commanding Second Dtvtswn: General Bach directs that you send two regiments from 1 he brigade from which the other regiments were sent by cars to Stevenson, lettin Page 110 110 KY., M. AND L. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVflI. them take the train at Larkinsville or such other point as General Smith may designate. Send the brigade commander with them and let him at Stevenson assume command there of hi~ other regiments. Instruct the brigade commander to use his force for protecting the railroad from Stevenson north (toward Nashville) and for expediting the work upon it. Report what regiment you have sent ft~rward.~ I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. M. WRIGHT, Assistant Adjutant- General. COLUMBIA, July 8, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: At Reynolds Station, two companies Seventy-eighth Pennsylvania; at Lynuville, two companies Seventy-eighth Pennsylvania; at Cnlleoka, one company Seventy-eighth Pennsylvania~ at Duck River Bridge, one company First Kentucky Cavalry; at Franklin, one company Seventh Pennsylvania Cavalry. Have no further control, but have inquired; will send you report as soon as received. There is constant danger of the bridges being destroyed; several attempts, one nearly successful, have been made. There are numerous straggling parties of returned cavalry and guerrillas infesting the lower counties, who are constantly committing depredations. As they are aided in a measure by the dis- loyal citizens it is hardly possible to (Irive theni all away. If no cav- alry can be distributed along the railroad it will be necessary to mount a few of the infantry to scout and patrol. JAS. S. NEGLEY, Brigadier-General. NAsHVILLE, July 9, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: Telegram received. I have 200 cavalry horses on hand fit to issue. Shall 1 send for more I J. D. BINGHAM, Captain and Assistant Quartermaster. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, Jvly 9, 1862. Capt. BINoxAM, Nashville: Five hundred horses are wanted at once for Kennetts cavalry. Other regiments will also want horses. Colonel Swords was some weeks ago ordered to buy 5,000. They should be sent forward as rapidly as pos- sible. Send the 500 here for Colonel Kennett. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staff. LOUISVILLE, Ks., July 9, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: Horses are coming in; about 20() on hand; cannot send theni by rail without interfering with other supplies. Shall I have theni driven I C-ener3ls Morgan and Boyle ave also requiring horses. T. SWORDS Page 111 CHAP. XXVIII.] 111 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. WARTUACE, July 9, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: Dispatch received from Colonel Barnes, but I doubt the truth of the report. I have received two dispatches from him since, reporting a force of 20,000, which is not confirmed. Pelham is 35 miles from this point. Scouts of the Fourth Kentucky Cavalry were at Hilisborough yesterday. Found all quiet. Found 110 stores of any kind. II. A. HAMBRLGHT, Colonel. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 9, 1862. Colonel llA~rnR~GHT, Sitelbycille: Pelliam is about 10 or 12 miles from you, and it is expected you will inform yourself as to the truth of the report that large forces are coii- centrating there under Floyd. Iu reporting give the sources of your information. Obey the instructions of the 7th for the present. JAMES B. FRY, Chief ~tf AStaff~. SHELBYVILLE, July 9, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: I have moved five more companies ~f my command to Wartrace this a. in.7 oclock. Will arraiige telegraphic communication as soon as I get there. fl. A. HAMBRIGHT, Colonel. HEADQUARTERS, lliuntsvjlie, July 9,1862. Colonel BARNES, Elk River Bridge: You report General Floyd at Pelbam and General Harris with 20,000 troops at Altamont. These points are within about 10 miles of you, and it is exl)ected that you will get information for certain whether the large forces you represent are so near you. in reporting give the source of your information. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of St~. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July9,1862. Colonel MCCooK, Reynolds Station: Tell me, in pounds, how much subsistence stores your wagons carry on an average. Answer. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Statf. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 9, 1862. General NELSON, Camp near Athens: General Buell directs that you send a regiment to.morrow morning under the most suitable officer you have to the tunnel on the nort Page 112 112 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. xxvm. of Elk River to put it in order for wagons. Instruct the regiment as follows: Let the loose stone ballast be thrown out from the track against the walls of the tunnel on each side so as to clear a wagon way; then if the floor of the tunnel is found rough and covered with sharp points of stone dirt must be hauled in and the inequalities covered and the road-bed be made smooth. Good approaches to the tunnel should be made, and a turn-out constructed at each end by planking, as at a road crossing. One regiment should be detailed with its teams. It should go well provided with picks and shovels. The work can be done in one day if the regiment work diligently. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staff HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 9, 1862. General NELSON, Camp near Athens: The commissary at Athens is ordered to issue but one days rations at a time. All in excess of this is necessarto keep the troops in ad- vance alive. iDo not therefore interfere with this order. You must also send all the men called for by Colonel ilunton to assist in repair- ing the railroad. Our existence depends on the early completion of that road from Reynolds Station down to Elk River. Direction to operator: Copy of this to Colonel Hunton. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staff HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 9, 1862. General NELSON, Camp near Athens: Colonel ilunton, Michigan Engineers, reports from Elk River that he called on you for details on Sunday and that they have not yet reported. The general desires you to fill these calls and see that the details are promptly conducted to Colonel ilunton, where he may be at work at this time at Elk River. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staff ATHENS, July 9, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: The telegram from Colonel Hunton asking for a detail reached me last night at 12 oclock. The Thirty-first Indiana Regiment marched this morning to Elk River to answer calls for (letails. By the orders the commissaries and quartermasters at the depot here are acting un- der my division is in absolute want for rations. I should like such orders to be given as would enable them to supply me as well as the division beyond. W. NELSON, Brigadier-General Page 113 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 113 HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, Capt. OLIVER D. GREENE, huntsville, July 9, 1862. Asst. Adjt. Gen., Headquarters District of the Ohio: SIR: 1 have received this day your letter of the 7th instant, inclosing a copy of a letter addressed by you to the provost-marshal of Nashville, ordering him to inflict an infamous punishment on one Captain De Pugh,* Second Tennessee Volunteers, and also a copy of the provost-marshals reply, declining to execute the order. In answer to your inquiry whether or not the general approves of your action in this matter I am directed to inform you that your letter is disapproved, except in so far as it reqnires the prisoner to be turned over to the civil authorities for trial. The evidence in the case should go with the prisoner into the hands of the civil authorities. It is regretted that you should have taken a step which might result in bringing the anthority of the dis- trict commander into contempt. The certificate of disability and De Pughs receipt for *25 are herewith returned. Very respectfully, your obedient servant JAMES B. FRY, Colonel and Chief of & aff. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville Ju Captain GREENE, Nashville: l~~ 9, 1863. Send orders ro Colonel Matthews, Fifty-first Ohio,. to proceed with his regiment.at once to Tullahoma instead of coming here. Arrange it so the orders will overtake him. Report your receipt of this and let me know when Matthews gets the order. JAMES B. FRY. NASHV1LLE, July 9, 1862. Col. J. B. Fi~y, Huntsville, Ala.: I am in receipt of a dispatch from Boyle, who says that four companies Ninth Pennsylvania Cavalry were terribly whipped near Tompkinsville, Ky., to-day by a thousand rebel cavalry under Starnes, who are now rapidly advancing on Bowling Green. I have directed Colonel Miller to send the Eleventh Michigan by special train to Bowling Green as soon as possible to protect that bridge. Dr. Clifford sends me word that a friend of his just from Chattanooga~ says that Harry Heth is now on his way with 7,000 cavalry to make a raid into Nashville and vicinity. OLIVER D. GREENE, Captain and Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO Colonel WALKER, Huntsville, July 9, 1862. Commanding Thirty-fifth Indiana Volunteers, Fayetteville: SIR: If you have not yet marched in compliance with Special Orders, No. 89, of July 1, you will, instead of coming in this direction, proceed 8 R RYOL XVI, PT II * Arrested for procuring fraudulent discharges of United States soldiers Page 114 114 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIII. at once with y6ur regiment to Elk River Bridge, on the Chattanooga Railroad, and await there further orders, defending that point if neces- sary. If there are stores or [)roperty to be left at Fayetteville a guard, if not more than a company, must be left in charge of them. Report by bearer upon your position, condition of things at Fayetteville~ aud the length of time it will take you to get to Elk River Bddge. Report your arrival at that point. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, JAMES B. FRY, Colonel and Chief of A3taff. MURFREESBoRoUGH, July 9, 1862. Col. J. B. Fur: I received Special Orders, No. 89, by mail but not by telegraph yes- terday, and have notified Eighth Kentucky, Hewetts battery, Ninth Michigan, Third Minnesota. I report the stations of troops under my command as ordered: Third Minnesota stationed at Murfreesborough; Ninth Michigan at Murfreesborough, except four companies at Tulla- homa; Twenty-first Kentucky stationed at Tullahoma; Eighth Ken- tucky stationed at present at Elk River Bridge, except one company at Wartrace; Hewetts battery, four pieces at Murfreesborough and two at Tullahoma; Seventh Pennsylvania Cavalry, one battalion at Murfreesborough; Fourth Kentucky Cavalry, one squadron at Mur- freesborough and four companies at Wartrace or below there on the bridges. The bridge guards below here are usually one company strong. Colonel Hambright, commanding at Shelbyville, has made some disposi- tions of his troops lately of which I am not advised. The cavalry at Wartrace (Fourth Kentucky) is not under my command. Report to these headquarters. H. C. LESTER, Colonel, Commanding Twenty-third Brigade. DECATUR, July 9, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY; Despatches per special messeuger received this morning. Ordered headquarters and two battalions cavalry to march as soon as practicable to Woodville. No other practicable route than by Huntsville. Left orders to report their departure immediately to you. Have a regiment of infantry ou the other side. It marched down the railway. Battery is coming down by wagon roads. I have given Captain Wade such in- structions as will in my opinion, if vigorously carried out, repulse a light attack or enable him to pass to the nort ii side of the river readily if attacked in force. TH. J. WOOD, Brigadier- General. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, ilunteville, July 9, 1862. J. B. ANDERSON, Jlunt8ville, Ala.: SIR: In reply to your communication of the 3d instant, suggesting that permanent bridges be erected before the winter freshets over ce Page 115 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 115 tam streams on the Nashville and Decatur and Nashville and Chatta- nooga Railroads, I am directed by the major-general commanding to say that he desires you to take immediate steps to erect permanent structures at the points designated in your letter. Very respectfi~lly, your obedient servant, J. M. WRIGHT, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, Brig. Gen. THOMAS L. CRITTE~DEN, Huntsville, July 9, 1862. Commanding Fifth Division: SIR: In the morning report of your division of July 8, 275 men of the Eighteenth * Ohio Volunteers are reported sick because they have no clothes. I am directed by the commanding general to say that this is an improper report; well men should not be reported sick because they are iu want of clothing. Want of clothing at this time in your com- mand is not excusable on the part of yoi~r officers. There was abun- dance held at Pittsburg Landing, Hamburg, and Eastport for the Army, and nothing was necessary to get it but a proper effort on the part of regimental commanders. The general directs that requisitions now be sent in to give each man the outfit prescribed by Special Orders, No. 20. The clothing will be furnished as soon as the routes to Nashville are opened, probably a week or ten days hence. The general also desires you to investigate and see whether the cloth - ing of the Eighteenth Ohio has been actually worn-out or has been thrown away or sold. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. M. WRIGHT, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, Huntsville, July 9, 1862. Lieutenant-Colonel BURKE, Provost-Marshal: SIR: It appears that both officers and soldiers come in on the cars from the east and the west (mainly the former) and are permitted to land and go about the town without being required by the provost guard to show by what authority they are absent from their duties. A guard should be at the depot, and all who cannot show proper authority for their absence from their posts should be arrested and their cases re- ported daily for disposition. In addition to this, by frequent patrols through the city and around the public houses you should arrest all soldiers found without passes. Officers found in the city without leave and who are not in the performance of their official duties must be or- dered to their posts, and if they fail to comply must be arrested and their cases reported. This does not apply to the officers of the staff de- partments or general staff, whose duties may call them to and fro at any moment. * This must refer to the Thirteenth or Nineteenth Ohio; the Eighteenth was not in Crittendens division Page 116 116 KY., M. AND E. TENK., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAr. XXVIIL Please report what instructions you have on this subject and what your practice is. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, JAMES B. FRY. DEcATUR [July 9, 1862j[. Col. J. B. FRY: I have the honor to inform you that I have succeeded in safely land- ing the engine Sam. Cruse on this shore of the river. When I arrived here yesterday about 1 p. m. the boat that was to convey the engine was but partially framed. Since then we have completed the boat, launched it, and she has made a successful trip with her valuable cargo. A. D. STREIGHT, Coloiu4. DEcATUR, July 9, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: I have just been informed that the telegraph line has been torn down and a water tank burned 15 miles from this point. This was done by regular Confederate troops. There were 65 engaged in doing this work, so the citizens told me who gave me the information. I shall take 50 men and repair the damage ~i The train has not arrived. W. II. WADE, Captain, Commanding Post. DECATUR, July 9, 1862. Major-General BtrELL: SIR: The train has not arrived and I do not know why it is detained. The enemy did not make his appearance last night, but I am satisfied that he has a regiment at or near Danville. This force may have taken the train between here and Tuscumbia. The water tank at Courtland was burned yesterday. I will send a messenger to Courtland. W. H. WADE, Captain, Thirty-first Ohio Volunteers. HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE OHIO, Tuscumbia, July 9, 1862. Major-General HALLECK, Corinth: Have heard nothing from the East to-day and therefore presume every- thing is all quiet. There are no signs of the enemys scouts near Frankfort or Ruseell- vile. A negro boy came in to-day, frpm Columbus last Friday. He says they are fortifying and not over 6,000 strong, and have a good man y sick. He heard some talk of troops going to Richmond, but saw none leave Columbus. Saw no pickets after getting 2 miles this side of Co- lumbus. GEO. H. THOMAS, Major-General, U. S. Volunteers Page 117 CHAr. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETG.UNION. 117 CORINTH, Miss., July 10, 1862. (Received 5 p. in.) The PRESIDENT: Governor Sprague is here. If I were to go to Washington I could ad vise but one thing: to place all the forces in North Carolina, Virginia, and Washington under one head and hold that head responsible for the result. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General. REYNOLDS STATION, July 10, 1862. Qol, J. B. FRY: Average weight of subsistence carried by wagons from 2,100 to 2,200 pounds. Bridge over creek here will be completed by Monday next. Three companies of Michigan Engineers are at work at Elk River Bridge and three more will meet this detachment at trestle work this side of river. EDWARD M. McCOOK, Colonel. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 10, 1862. Colonel MOCOOK, Commanding at Reynolds Station: The general does not desire the oath of allegiance presented to all citizens. Where deserters and discharged soldiers from the rebel army come iu your lines they must take the oath or be sent into Nashv~ille as prisoners. In case of ordinary civilians the general wishes you to ex- ercise a wise discretion in the privileges you grant and the restrictions you place upon thei~. JAMES B. FRY. HDQRS. SIXTH DIVISION, ARMY OF THE OHIO, ]Jliooresville, Ala., July 10, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY, Assistant Adjukint-Gi~neral, Chief of Staff: Siu: I telegraphed you to-day to have a train sent down to move some of the corn which my command has collected here. it is with ex- treme difficulty I can get enough subsistence from Athens to meet the current wants of my divisiou. in fact it is impossible to get a full sup- ply of the constituent parts of the rations. in the essential article of salt the supply has been altogether below the allowance for more than a mouth. As a consequence it has been impracticable to issue as much fresh beef to the troops as would have been judicious. My commissary has no salt on hand and has not been able to draw any for several days. I beg the commanding general will have these matters corrected. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, TH. J. WOOD, Brigadier- General Volunteers, Commanding Page 118 118 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIIL HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 10, 1862. Col. A. D. STInMGHT, opposite Decatur: The recruits from Alabama had better join regiments now in service. Explain to them on this point. It would be difficult for them to organ- ize companies and regiments of their ownno Governor to aid them, no clothing, arms, or equipments to give them, and no officers to assist them. They would not get pay until they were organized and would probably fail. By joining any old regiment their pay commences at once; they come under officers who know how to provide and take care of them and no difficulty arises. Tell them to enlist as recruits in any of our regiments and assist them to do so in any way required. JAMES B. FRY. HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE OHIO, Tuseumbia, Ala., July 10, 1862. Major-General HALLECK, Corinth: I hear that a force of the enemys cavalry is encamped on the hills south of Courtland awaiting an opportunity to do some damage to the railroad. I think they can be captured if located where they are re- ported to be, and will start a command after them as soon as my scouts come in. They no doubt cut the telegraph wire. I will send up to- morrow and have that repaired. A deserter from Tupelo, arrived to- day, reports two brigades there. They are moving south; he says to Richmond; I think to Chattanooga. GEO. H. THOMAS, Major-General, U. S. Volunteers. NASHVILLE, TEN N., July 10, 1862. His Excellency ABRAHAM LINCOLN, President of the United States: Last night I received dispatches from General Boyle, commanding in Kentucky, stating that a raid by a cavalry force of 2,000 has been made into Kentucky, and asking me to send one or two regiments to his re- lief. This morning I have three more dispatches from same source, asking that troops be sent immediately, as the raid is of magnitude. Gapt. 0. D. Greene, assistant adjutant-general of Buells staff, who ex- ercises command over troops here so far a~ to order them wherever he wishes, refuses to take notice of these dispatches and afford the neces- sary relief for Kentucky and Tennessee. This attack is aimed at the highwaythe Louisville and Nashville Railroadwhich should be pro- tected by all means, as necessary for the safety of this place and all Middle Tennessee. This Captain Greene has not only refused to co-oper ate with me, but has used his position as assistant adjutant~general in locating the troops here directly in opposition to my views and with great damage to the cause. Right in face of these important dispatches atm order sending away nearly all the force from this place is persisted in. I consider the policy which has been pursued by Buells adjutant- general here 1mm the absemmce of Buell as most decidedly detrimental to the public interest. My opinion is that he is at this time in complicity with the traders here, and shall therefore have him arrested and sen Page 119 ChAr. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 119 beyond the influence of rebels and traders if he is not immediately re- moved. Your letter of the 3d received. I thank you for it. The number of troops suggested can and will be raised in Tennessee. As to an expression of public opinion, as soon as the rebel army can be expelled from East Tennessee there can and will be an expression of pub- lic opinion that will surprise you; but I am constrained to say one thing, as I said to you repeatedly in the fall, General Buell is not the man to redeem East Tennessee. The troops to be raised and concentrated at this point must be placed nnder the command and control of some one familiar with and identified with Tennessee, and Governor Campbell will be a good selection. Mr. President, since I reached this place there has been a struggle and a contest going on between the provost-marshals, brigadier-generals, and staff officers of General Buell, which has retarded the reaction and development of Union sentiment here. All I ask is to be sustained by the President. Please send an answer immediately, as it is highly im- portant to properly dispose of the small force we have and that Cap- tain Greene shall not be allowed to damage the cause we are laboring to maintain. With great respect, ANDREW JOHNSON. NASHVILLE, TENN., July 10, 1862. His Excellency ABRAHAM LINCOLN, President: Captain Greene, professing to act by authority of General Buell, who has not been here since March, defies my authority and issues orders nullifying my acts. He has since my dispatch to you of this afternoon put Lewis D. Campbell, Sixty-ninth Ohio Volunteers, and provost-mar- shal, nuder arrest, because he obeyed an order I issued to him as pro- vost-marshal, and has appointed a provost-marshal in whom I have no confidence. I was informed by dispatch from Secretary of War that the Sixty-ninth Ohio was ordered to report to me. I desire an order from you at once reinstating Colonel Campbell and a transfer of Cap. tam Greene to some post beyond the limits of this State. This change must be made as necessary to our successful operations here. The corn- mission I hold, as I conceive, gives me full and ample power to appoint a provost-marshal, yet I prefer the order from you. I must have the means to execute my orders or abandon the undertaking. With great respect, ANDREW JOHNSON, Military Governor. NASHVILLE, July 10, 1862. Major-General BIJELL: Last night I received dispatch from General Boyle at Frankfort stat- ing rebels advanced force of 2,000 had made a raid on Kentucky and asking that a fbrce be sent to his relief from here. I have just received the following dispatch: FRANKFORT, Ky., July 9, 1862. Governor JOHNSON: Cannot Colonel Miller send a force in the rear to cut off these rebels? I beg you will communicate with General Bach and have cavalry force sent to Spartasufficien Page 120 120 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIII. force to cut off those rebels. The one regiment will answer if the movement ~.s made in the rear. J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier-General. I hope we may be able to cut off their retreat. ANDREW JOHNSON, Military Governor. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 10, 18132. General NEGLEY, Columbia: Colonel Boards cavalry has been ordered from Savannah to Cohun- bia. It must go at once to Murfreesborough. Send orders to it to this effect by special messenger and escort and inform me as soon as possi- ble of the whereabouts of the regiment. It should be near Columbia by this time if it got the orders to march at proper time. JAMES B. FRY. Abstract from Tn-Monthly Return of the District of the Ohio, Maj. macding, for July 10, 1862. Gen. D. C. B*eIl corn- Present for ~ Present tbr duty, 8 duty. . equipped. 0 0 Q 4~ u ~ ,~ S Command. ,~ ~ . be be bE ~, a .~ ,~ be be be .3 be be be 0 ~ ~ District staff Staff officers at Dept. Hdqrs.. SECOND DIVIsIoN. Brigadier-General McCOoIE. Staff Artillery Cavalry Infantry Total Second Division... THIRD DIVISION. Major-General MITCISEL. Staff Artillery Cavalry .. Michigan Engineers and Me- chanics Infantry Total Third Division.... FOURTH DIVISION. Brigadier-General KELsON. Staff Artillery Cavalry Infantry Total Fourth Division... 20 24 20 24 20 25 21 25 21 25 6 6 6 10.... 10 6 9 309 318 315 391 18 391 318 11 187 198 264 299 .... 299 198 333 7,503. 7,836 8,176 11,220 .~ 11,219 7,836 319 7,999 8,358 8,721 11,920 18 11,919 7,842 318 198 9 9 9 10...) 10 18 401 421 459 545 ...j 546 35 755 790 922 1,268 .... 1,270 3 114 117~ 172 175 175 420 9,244 9,664 10,381 13,407 K-. 13418 485 10,516 11,001 I 11,943 15,405 ....~ 15 419 3 3~ 3 4~.... 4 8 153 361 398 482 .... 482 35 597 632 823 914 .... 914 282 6,004 6,286 6,781 10,949 .... 10,954 7,082 . 328 I 6,954 7,282 8,005 12,349 K... 12,354 7,082 I I...,....~ Page 121 121 CORRESPONDENCE1 ETC.~UNION. Abstract from Tn-Monthly Return of tile District of the Ohio, Maj. Gen. D. C. Buell com- manding, for Jnly 10, 1862Continued. Command. FIFTH DIVISION. Brigadier-General CavrrEx- DEN. Staff Artillery Artillery Reserve Infantry ... - Total Fifth DiVision - -.. -. SIXTH DIVISION. Brigadier-General WOOD. -e aD a H 7 247 635 3, 385 4, 274 4 a a a 58 H 7 254 676 3, 587 4, 524 U a C H H H -4 7 291 879 5,941 7,118 I; a a a 0 12 28 40 H a a a H H H 7 285 879 5, 952 7,123 10 404 10, 055 Present for duty, eqnipped. 5. 1- H 0 Present for duty. a 7 9 24 192 232 Staff 10 Arlillery - - . - - - 13 infantry 326 Total Sixth Division 349 SEVENTH DIVISION. Brigadier-General MORGAN. Staff Artillery Cavalry Signal Corps - . Infantry Total Seventh Division. - SEVENTH BHIGADE. Brigadier-General KEGLEY. Staff Infantry Total Seventh Brigade - - FOlICES AT NASHVILLE. Col. J. F. MILLER. Staff.- Infantry Cavalry Total forces at Nashville. UNATTACHED. Artillery Cavalry Infantry Signal Corps (Lieutenant Merrill) Michigan Engineers and Me- chanics (Colonel Innes) --- Total unattaciled com- mands Cavalry Brigade (Colonel Mc- Cook) 611 3, 193 4, 042 10 10 10 280 293 320 404 I - -- - 5, 940 6, 266 7, 128 10, 041 - -- - 6,220 6,569 7,458 10,455 . -. 10,469 6 6 6 6~. 6 11 297 308 344 384 22 384 5 57 62 82 394 - - - - 194 s 10 15 15 15 - - - - 15 414 8,095 8,509 9,608 11,684 I 11,695 441 8,459 8,900 10,055 12,483 22 12,494 9 .. 9 9 12.... 12 157 3,675 3,832 4,110 5,159 5,129 2,623 166 3,675 3,841 4,119 5,171 .. 5,141 2.623 4 4 4 4.... 4 154 3,197 3,351 3,770 4,414 .... 4,411 1,507 19 163 182 197 249 - -- -. 311 - -- 177 3, 360 3, 537 3, 971 4, 667 4, 726 1, 507 5 106 111 119 168 ...- 168 120 2,423 2, 543 2, 841 3, 411 -. - 2, 300 84 1,926 2,010 2,290 2,652 - - - - 2,652 - - - - 18 43 61 62 62 24 327 351 462 763 . 770 251 4, 825 5, 076 5, 774 7, 056 - -- - 5, 890 34 540 574 745 1,214 .... 1,214 Grand total Dist. of 01110. 2,866 56, 590 59,456 65, 360 87, 884 80 86, 795 CHAP. XX VIII. Page 122 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIII. 122 WAR DEPARTMENT, July 11, 1862. Hon. ANDREW JOHNSON: M~ DEAR SIR: Yours of yesterday is received. Do you not, my good friend, perceive that what you ask is simply to put you in com- mand in the West ~ I do not suppose you desire this. You only wish to control in your own localities; but this you must know may derange all oTher posts. Can you not and will you not have a full conference with General ilalleck ~l Telegraph him, and meet hihi at such place as he and you can agree upon. I telegraph him to meet you and coiifer fully with you. A. LINCOLN. WAR DEPARTMENT, July 11, 1862. Major-General HALLECK, Corinth: Governor Johnson, at Nashville, is in great trouble and anxiety about a raid into Kentucky. The Governor is a true and a valuable man indispensable to us in Tennessee. Will you please get in comnmunica- tion with him, and have a full conference with him before ~ou leave for here ~ I have telegraphed him on the subject. A. LINCOLN. CORINTH, July 11, 1862. Major-General BUELL: I want to hear from you. II. W. HALLECK. HUNTSVILLE, July 11, 1862. Major-General HALLECK: I appreciate the importance of moving promptly, though it is idle to suppose that the enemy, with his railroad communication complete and our line difficult and broken, will not always be able to anticipate us at any important point. I regret that it is necessary to explain the cir- cumstances which must make my progress seem slow, though perhaps it is not to be expected that they should otherwise be understood. I un- derstand what you have given inc to do. If permitted I expect to accom- plish it without any unnecessary delay and in such a manner as neither to jeopardize my army nor its honor nor trifle with the lives of loyal cit- izens betrayed to the vengeance of their enemies by a l)romised protec- tion and hurried abandonment. The advance on Chattanooga must be made with the means of acting in force; otherwise it will either fail or prove a profitless and transient prize. The railroad communication as far as Stevenson must be surely established from that point. The transportation must at first be by wagons for 25 miles. The river must be crossed by a pontoon bridge, which I am now preparing. It is not possible to establish the requisite communication by any means of fer- rying which we can provide. These arrangements are being pushed forward as industriously as possible. The troops are moving forward to the terminus of the railroad without any unnecessary delay, and one division has already arrived there. It ought to be borne in min(l that they have had a march of about 200 miles to make, with a large train, in hot weather, crossing a wide river by a ferry. The reports of Genera Page 123 CHAP. XXVIII.I CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 123 Mitchel led me to expect that the Chattanooga road would be com- pleted by the first of this mouth. I do not censure him f9r being mis- taken. 1 have nearly doubled the force on it and it cannot be finished before Monday next. The gap of 22 miles on the Decatur road, the one we are dependent upon for supplies, has, from the character of the road made it more expeditious to take another route, 40 miles~ long, and it requires every wagon that can be J)ossibly spared to keep the troops from starving, and at that we are living from day to day. We consume of provisions alone about IOu,000 pounds daily, which with onr animals in their present condition requires about 60 wagons to carry. The trip cannot be made, going and coming, in less than five days; 350 wagons are therefore required to haul provisions alone over this gap; to haul forage over the same distance even at half rations would require 700 more. We are using about 500 wagons, managing with great dif- ficulty to subsist our animals mainly on the country, already nearly exhausted of supplies, it will thus be seen that we caunot advance beyond Stevenson until the road is completed so as to release the wagons not absolutely required in rear. These animals are getting out timber for boats, which will be finished as soon as possible. These are matters of fact which cannot be gratifying. The dissatisfaction of the President pains me exceedingly. I request that this dispatch may be communicated to him. D. C. BUELIii, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 11, 1862. Colonel SWORDS, Louisville: Have the locks on Green river repaired immediately, and be prepared at any moment to send supplies that way. Report when the workmen will be on the ground. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 11, 1862. General NEGLEY, Columbia, Colonel LESTER, Murfreesborough, Colonel HA~BRIGllT, Melbyville or Wartrace, ConMANDING OFFICER, Tullahoma, CoI~IANDING OFFICER, Elk River Bridge, Chattanooga Road: A party of about 200 Starnes cavalry captured a cotton and sutlers train at 12 last night, about 16 miles north of Huntsville, on Fayette- yule road. Half of the ~)arty, with the wagons, went toward Winches- ter and the other half toward Shelbyville. Be on the alert and try and intercept them. The cavalry along the line south of Murfreesborough should watch the roads and scour the country for this purpose, and infantry posted on the thoroughfares over which the rebels with their l)Iize could escape. This information is sent to commanding officers at Columbia, Murfreesborough, Wartrace, Shelbyville, Tullahoma, and Elk River. The cavalry should be notified by the officer nearest to them who gets this dispatch. Commanding officer at Elk River will communicate this information to the troops south of him and act in concert with them. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staff Page 124 124 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIII. HUNTSVILLE, July iii, 1862. General GEORGE H. THOMAS, Tu.~cumbia, Ala.: The telegraph, as you are aware, has been down since the 8th instant between Tuscumbia and Decatur. On that day Captain Wade, Thirty- first Ohio, commanding at Decatur, reported as follows: JULY 8, 1862. I was informed this evening that Colonel Clantons regiment of rebel cavalry was at Danville and intended to maki an attack on this place. I arrested two men who came into this place this evening, and they said they had left Danville yesterday, and they had passed three companies of this regiment at Moulton, and that they be- lieved the rest of the regiment was at Danville. The wire between here and Tuscumbia has been cut and the train which was due hare at 5 oclock has not arrived. I have two companies of infantry, numbering 150, and can hold my position against a regiment without artillery. Will you send some artillery here? W. H. WADE, Captain, Thirty-first Ohio Volunteers. A regiment and battery from Woods division was at once ordered to the river opposite Decatur, and General Wood went in person and prepared defense, and gave such instructions as were necessary. Cap- tain Wade, with ~iO men and a telegraph party, went forward on the 9th instant to find the break and make repairs, and the operator was to communicate with you from the break. I suppose he failed to do so. On the 9th the operator at Decatur reported that 16 miles from Decatur the water tank was burned and the track torn up. It is also reported that the track has been torn up and the tank burned 20 miles ~vest of Decatur and that the wire has been cut in some places, and that this has been done by parties of rebel cavalry, the largest being reported as 65. A party of $30 burned a tank but 6 miles from Decatur at 10 a. m. yesterday. It will probably be very difficult to keep this route open as one to be used for sul)plieS, and the labor of getting supl)lies across the river will be very great; hence the general will not expect much from it, but he deems it important still to keep the line open, and with this view it will be best for you to run a guard train over the road, say, twice a day. This train, if you can make it up, should con- sist of an engine and two cars and carry about 50 men. By passing it over the road it may succeed or rather may help in keeping the route open. As we will not expect supplies in any great quantities from you you can use one of the engines intended to haul supplies for the guaiid train. The telegraph line must be kept up as constantly as possible. The most effectual protection you~ can afford this line is by coverin a the approaches to it from the south and scouring the country as thor- oughly as your cavalry force can do it. Some 60 or 90 citizens from this county about 25 miles south have come in to enlist in our army. As many more are represented as try- ing to get in but l)revented by the rebel cavalry and guerrillas. Gen- eral Wood is to-day ordered to send a regiment of iufiintr.y with the cavalry, without baggage, to cover the apl)roach of such as desire to come in. The regiment will not go more thau 25 milesnor be absent more than three or four days. We have heard nothing of you since the wire was cut on the 8th nor of the train that was to have reached Decatur that evening. It is pre- snuied you are looking into the difficulties from Tuscumbia and that you will do from that direction whatever the case demands. Please report in full by the bearer Page 125 CHAP. XXVIII.] 125 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. Telegraph just received from Captain Wade, which is as follows: DEcATUR, July 11, 1862. Major-General BTJELL: SIR: Agreeably to your orders I took 50 men, marched to the break in the telegraph wire, found it down half a mile, repaired it all except putting up one piece of wire betweeu two of the poles, this wire having been burned. Yesterday morning the rebels burned the water tank and bridge at Trinity, 6 miles from this place. Be- tween here and the bridge over Fox Creek there are ten bridges or trestles, any one of which if burned would delay the train for several days. I do not believe that there is any considerable force of the enemy in this vicinity, all the burning on the road having been done by a party of about 30, and these do not belong to regular Confederate Army, but are citizens. All the planters along the line as far as I went are gone from home. The negroes say that they come back every few days. These are the men who are doing the business. All the whites whom I saw told me that there was 250 of the cavalry belonging to Boughtons squadron, who burned the water tanks and bridges, but the negroes say there were only 30 or 40. The train came up as far as Courtland on Wednesday, and the engine being out of order it left the train and ran back; have heard nothing from it since. If I had a full company of cavalry and permission to operate on the offensive I can protect the railroad and telegraph for a distance of 10 miles. The wire is cut in several p laces between Courthmd and Tuscumbia. Could not commuhicate with General Thomas. W. H. WADE, Captain. It will be necessary for you to guard all the bridges on the line and protect them by stockades in accordance with instructions heretofore issued. The damage must be repaired. Respectfully, JAMES B. FRY, Colo~tel and Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 11, 1862. General WooD, ]lfoctresinlle: Colonel Streight reports that there are 700 men about 25 miles south of Decatur who are trying to come in to join our army, and Colonel Streight is anxious to go with his regiment to bring them in. You can order an expeditiofi of this kind. In doing so it will be necessary to send another regiment to take Colonel Streights place near De- catur. It will not be practicable for you to cross cavalry over to send, but the colonel can take any cavalry that may be at Decatur. In- struct the officer who goes in command to be cautious and not expose his command to ambuscade or surprise or to attack from a superior force. He should not be gone more than three or four days and mnst take no baggage. He must be careful not to let the people suppose that his presence indicates a permanent occupation, and thus lead them into demonstrations for which the rebels would make them suffer after our withdrawal. Give such orders for the details and precautionary instructions as the case may seem to you to require. JAMES B. FRY. MURFREESIiOROUGII, J~.uly 11, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: Your dispatch ordering a guard of 40 men for every train sent below Murfreesborough is received and the guard will be provided. T. T. CRITTENDEN Page 126 126 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIII. WARTRACE, July 11, 1862. C61. J. B. FRY: Dispatches received. Have sent out two companies of cavalry on the Manchester roadthat being the route which will be most likely taken with instructions to acour the country. One company of my command is at Slielbyville; also three companies Seventh Pennsylvania Cavalry. Do I understand that I am to iiotify the commanders of the captures l Major Wynkoop has not received a dispatch, though at a telegraph station (Shelbyville) where there is an operator. H. A. HAMBRIGHT, Colonel. NASHVILLE, July 11, 1862. Colonel LESTER, Commanding ]Ifuifreesborough: The following dispatch just received from Major Ballard, command- ing at Lebanon, date yesterday: We have just learned from reliable sources that Col. John H. Morgan is at Gordons- yule, 22 miles from this place, with 2,000 cavalry, threatening this point. It is an- ticipated the attack will be to-night or to-morrow morning. A. S. BALLARD, Major, Commanding. The forces at Lebanon are four companies infantry, two companies cavalry. If re-enforcements are necessary there they must go from Murfreesborongh. We have not the troops here. Communicate this to the commanding officer, now on way to your l)lace, with the request that he will act as his judgment may dictate. Lebanon must be held if possible. John H. Royal, from McMinnville, sent here this morning by Major Ballard, reports that a force of 5,000 are marching to MeMiunville from Chattanooga, represented as liar- dees brigade, and the I)eople of McMinnville preparing to receive them kindly. Royal appears to be honestJy Union. He left McMinnville the 9th. This may be important. JNO. F. MILLER, Colonel, Commanding Post. HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE OHIO, Tuscumbia, Ala., July 11, 1802. Major-General HALLECK, Corinth: I shall send out a command to-morrow below Newburg, on the Moul- ton road, to get behind the rebel cavalry said to be encamped there, and then send another force from Courtland to drive them south, by which maneuver I hope to catch some of them at least. Do you wish Eastport broken up entirely I I will have all the Gov- ernment property away froin there in ten days. Winston is in very feeble health, and has pledged me his word of honor that he has not communicated with the rebel army since the evac- uation of Corinth and will not attempt to do so in future. I accordingly released him. The telegraph wire was cut beyond Courtland three days ago, but hope to have it repaired by to-morrow morning. GEO. II. THOMAS, Major- General, U. S. Volunteers Page 127 CHAP. XXVIII.] 127 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 0 SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, No. ~9. f Huntsville, Ala., July 11, 1862. * * * * * * * II. Brig. Gen. W. S. Smith is relieved from temporary command of the Third Division and assigned to the command of all the guards on the Nashville and Decatur, Nashville and Chattanooga, and Memphis and Charleston Railroads, and will in addition perform snch special duty in connection with these lines of communication as the general commanding the army may direct. Such regiments or companies as may be posted as guards on the lines designated and still belong to brigades will make their regular returns and reports to brigade head- qnarters, but will receive orders from General Smith in reference to all their duties in connection with gnarding the railroads. HI. Brig. Gen. L. H. Rousseau is assigned to the command of the Third Division, Army of the Ohio. * * * * * * * By command of Major-General Buell: [JAMES B. FRY,] Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 12, 1862. General H~LLECK: The great difficulty and labor of getting freight across the river at Decatur and the liability of the rQad to interruption make the Memphis and Charleston road usciess as a channel of supplies for this army. It is, however, highly desirable and even important to keep the road open as a means of communication and as a line of outposts. I recommend therefore, and in fact, anticipating your assent, will order General Thomas to organize a guard train to make two trips a day. It should have a guard of 40 men, with the means of repairing the wires and slight breaks in the road. By this means the road can easily be kept open against any force that threatens it now. I have no exact report as to the present break in the roa(l, but presume it can be repaired in a very few days. It appears that by some mistake a small bridge was left unguarded. D. C. BUELL. HUNTSvILLE, July 12, 1862. General HALLECIC: The present formidable raid of Morgan into Kentucky will, I hope, result disastrously for him. Large parties, reported 400 or 500 strong, have already been defeated at Lebanom~ and Burkesville, and troops are in motion to intercept him at various other points. Information from various quarters leave but little room to doubt that a heavy cavalry force is being thrown across from Chattanooga to operate in Middle Tennessee and Kentucky. It has been stated as high as 8,000; Heth in command. I am throwing a strong brigade, with a battery and regi. ment of cavalry, into McMiunville; a very important point in every respeet. I will explain further dispositions at another time. As Page 128 128 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIII. whole I have found the force in an utter state of disorganization and confusion. I am obliged to confess also that the accounts of the disci- pline of portions of the tro~ps are not gratifying. I am trying to get them straight. D. C. BUELL, Major- General. CORINTH, July 12, 1862. Major-General BIJELL, Huntwille: Your dispatch of yesterday is received. I can well understand the difficulties you have to encounter and also the impatience at Washing- ton. In the first pla~e they have no conception of the length of our line~s of defense and of operations. In the second place the disasters before Richmond have worked them up to boiling heat. I will see that your movements are properly explained to the Presi- dent. Give me all the information you can of the enemy. It is believed in Washington that a part of Kirby Smiths force is in Richmond. It was also reported at one time that Beauregard was the~re with most of his army. H. W. HALLECK, Major- General. HUNTSVILLE, July 12, 1862. General HALLECK: I learn that General Mitchel is making an effort to have his division ordered to Virginia. I must venture to warn the authorities against any diminution of the force in this district. I have reports of a con- si(ierable force of the enemys cavalry having crossed into Kentucky, and it is probable that I shall have to send a force there. Three corn- panics of our cavalry were badly defeated at Tompkinsville on the 9th. D. C. BUELL, Major- General. CORINTH, July 12, 1802. Major-General BUELL, Huntsville: I understand that Generals MeClernand, Pope, Wallace, and Mi~hel are urging that 25,000 or 30,000 men be sent from this department to Richmond. The Secretary of War so ordered, but afterward suspended the order. I should not be surprised any day at its reitewal, although I have done all I could to prevent it. The impression there is that large rebel forces have gone east. I can get no evidence whatever that such is the fact. H. W. HALLECK Major- General. HEADQUARTERS, ffinr-t& ville, July 12, 1802. J. B. ANDERSON, Na8hville:~ We expect to finish the road to Elk River to-day. If you have crossed Elk River put your stock mainly on that road and push sup Page 129 CHAP. Xxviii.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 129 plies forward to Stevenson. You will take charge of the whole line of roads as soon as you get a train through. Every soldier must be re- lieved by hired hands. Put your whole force to repairing the McMinn- yule road at once. A regiment from Tullahoma will protect them. flow long will it take? D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 12, 1862. Colonel SWORDS, Louisville: Forward as much forage as you can get boats for by the way of Green River and the Cumberland. You can ship to Clarksville, thence by rail to Nashville for some time after the river fails above Clarksville. Hire hands to load and unload at Clarksville and Bowling Green. Increase your wagon transportation by 300 wagons at least for service in the interior. Ti. C. BUELL. LOUISVILLE, July 12, 1862. Major-General BUELL: The lock at Green River has already been repaired. There are but few boats that can pass through. T. SWORDS. HEADQUARTERS, fluntsville, July 12, 1862. Mr. J. B. ANDERSON, Nashville: It is reported that the road to Stevenson will be finished to-day. Send a train throngh to-morrow with rations and forage and push sup- plies through to Stevenson with all the rapidity possible. Nothing more will l)e required on Decatur road until it is finished, unless it be forage for the animals now on that road, and that will be called for by Colonel MeCook or his quartermaster. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of staff. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 12, 1862. Captain BINGIIAM, Nashville.- We will want more clothing at Stevenson than has been ordered. Are you l)repared to send 20,000 of shoes, pants, shirts, socks, drawers, and blouses? Send shoes, socks, and pants first to the extent of 10,000 and then send some of the others. Perkins is quartermaster at Stevenson. \Ye want supplies there as fast as you can send them. JAMES B. FRY, Okief of A~ta/J. 9 ii r VOL XVi, PT I Page 130 130 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIIL HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 12, 1862. Captains BINrnAM and MAcFEELY, Nashville: The road to Stevenson will be done to-day and trains can come through to-morrow. Send supplies to Stevenson as rapidly as possible. Scud some clothing at onceshoes and pants first. Supply the troops along the line on their requisitions. JAMES ~B. FRY, Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 12, 1862. General THOMAS T. CRJTTRNDEN, ilfurfreesborough: The Twenty-third Brigade, under Colonel Duffield, has been ordered to move for McMinnville as soon as the Eighteenth Ohio reaches Tulla- homa; probably on the 15th. Special Orders, No. 89, requires the Sev- enth Pennsylvania Cavalry to take post a~ follows: Two companies at Nashville, six companies and headquarters at Murfreesborough, two companies at Tullahoma, and two compamies at Cowan. Find the commanding officer of the regiment and direct him to niove his com- panies accordingly, except to have one company at Shelbyville for a few days and to report when the movement is completed. I am unable thus far to fiud out where all the companies of this regiment are. Ac knowledge. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Stuff. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 12, 1862. Col. W. W. DUFFIELD, )liurfreesborough: Mr. Andersou, superintendent of railroad repairs, is ordered to go to work on the MeMinuville road. Direct one regiment of your brigade from Tullahoma to proceed with Andersons working party and assist in the repairs and guard the line. They must erect a stockade for the defense of every bridge as they come to it and have a suitable guard to protect it. The stockade should be octagonal in shape and, say, 25 or 30 feet in diameter. The Eighteenth Ohio is ordered to statiou four companies at Cowan and six with headquarters at Tullahoma. They should be in position by the 15th instant. As soon as the six compa- nies are in position at Tullahoma you will march the whole of your bri- gade to McMinnville, moving the part from Tullahoma and Marfrees- borough so that they will reach that point as near simultaneously as possible, and try to keep yourself in communication with both l)arts. The Twenty-fourth Illinois is ordered to guard the bridges on the Chat- tanooga road not otherwise provided for, but will not guard the Mc- Miunville road. You will therefore stockade and guard every bridge on that road as your troops advance and will keep guards upon it until they are relieved by orders from here. Take with you five days rations for the whole command and-then draw from Murfreesborough or Nash- ville. it will be necessary for you to push the repairs of the McMiun- ville Railroad to early completion. Mr. Bruch, manager of telegraphs, Nashville, has been ordered to run the line to Tullahorna and Cowa Page 131 CHAP. XXFIH.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 131 and to iMlcMinnville. Expedite this work, partidillarly to the latter point, and communicate with Mr. Bruch on the subject. Dont fail to erect a stockade for every bridge, and then small guards will render your bridges comparatively secure. Acknowledge receipt. JAMES B. FRY, Chi~fof Staff. NOTE BY GENERAL BUELL.The day after this disnatch was sent Murfreesborough was attacked and captured by Forrest. JULY 12, 1862. COMMANDING- OFFICER AT OR NEAR COWAN: SIR: A party of about 200 rebel cavalry (Starnes) captured a cotton and sutlers train 16 miles north of Huntsville, on the Fayetteville road, at 12 m. last night. After the capture the party divided, about half taking the train and moving toward Winchester, the other half going north toward Shelbyville. It is desired to intercept them, and with a view to this you will move in suitable forces promptly to Win- chester and endeavor to surprise the rebels if you learn their exact whereabouts. It would be well for you, if practicable, to get possession of the roads west of Winchester, as they there converge on that town and diverge in leaving it for the east. Telegraphic orders have been sent to the commanding officers on the north of you. You will, how- ever, at once send through to the commanding officer at Elk River Bridge, and give him the information and co-operate with him. Tell him also to make the fact known to any of our cavalry within his reach. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, JAMES B. FRY, Colonel and Chief of Staff~. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 12, 1862. General GEORGE W. MORGAN, Gumberland Gap: The rebel Morgan has advanced into Kentucky and reached and burned Lebanon; is advancing on Danville, and threatens Lexington and your line of communications. Want of cavalry in Kentucky ren- ders it difficult to check him, and your line is in danger. Do what you can to protect any part of it and to send back convoys for your trains on the road. Morgan is said to have 2,000 cavalry; he probably has not to exceed 1,000. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 12, 1862. General NEGLEY, Columbia: Finish up the business at Columbia before you leave there. Instead of posting the Seventy-eighth Pennsylvania as in Orders 89, post it as follows: Two companies at Franklin; four at Columbia; two at Pu Page 132 132 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIIL laski, and two at Elk River Bridge, north side of the river. Report as soon as ROll put these in position. You have not answered my inqui- ries about Boards cavalry. Have you received them? The First Wis- consin and Thirty-eighth Indiana will be sent to you at Athens soon. JAMES B. FRY. HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE OHIO, Tuscumbia, Ala., July 12, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY, Assistant Adjutant- General, Chief of StajJ Huntsville, Ala.: I have sent out three regiments toward Moulton, two to get to the south and one to proceed direct to Moulton from Courtland, to capture or disperse the enemys force in that direction. Have also directed Colonel Steedman, Pourteenth Ohio, to inquire into the matter of the burning of the trestle near Jonesborough and arrest all who were impli- cated. I was not informed until the receipt of your dispatch by bearer that the trestle near Decatur was burned. Will have the bridges re- paired as soon as possible. The telegraph is already in operation. If I can possibly get a serviceable engine will also put a guard train on the road. From what Captain Wade reports, as copied in your dispatch, I think most of the citizens living along that part of the road should be arrested and their property seized. 1 have made a very important arrest to-day of a man named Rayland, from Arkansas. He was reported to me by Dr. Belote, who also in- formed me that he was one of the leaders in the State of Arkansas in seizing Government property before that State had even seceded. Respectfully, (lEO. II. THOMAS, ]Ifajor- General, U. AS~. Volunteers. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 12, 1862. General THOMAS, Tuseumbia: I sent you instructions in reference to railroad and telegraph last night by messenger from Athens. The route from Tuka to Decatur is not one we can rely upon for supplies, but it is desirable to keep it open. It would seem from Captain Wades report that some of the bridges have been unguarded. The general desires you to have guards assigned and inclosed stockade works erected for the defense of every bridge and trestle on the road between Juka and Decatur. See my letter of July 1. Have you received that letter and the one sent last night by messenger? Answer. JAMES B. FRY. JULY 12. 1862. Colonel FRY, Chief of Staff, Huntsville, Ala.: We have had stormy times the last two days. Morgan has made another raid into Kentucky. I heard of his movement and his direc- tion in time to get the Eleventh Michigan to Bowling Green and sav Page 133 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 133 that bridge. Foiled in that, Morgan tried to get at Green River Bridge, but the Eleventh Michigan and troops from Louisville were again on hand in time to save the bridge. Morgan then turned off toward Leba- non, Bardstown, and Lexington. I am just informed that a portion of his command (about 400) was attacked at 11 oclock last night and routed near Lebanon. Also that Colonel Owens Sixtieth Indiana cut 500 of them to pieces yesterday above Burkesville. Boyle telegraphs that he has ordered an attack with 1,600 men, with- out giving where the attack is to be made or when; they must shortly be driven out of Kentucky, and I hope we will catch a good many of them. The Eleventh Michigan and other troops are close in rear of Morgan. The Seventy-fourth Ohio (five companies) and some cavalry and a piece of artillery are at Scottsville to prevent retreat in that direction. I am just starting Gillem with his regiment to Lebanon, where he will meet four companies Seventy-fourth Ohio, four companies cavalry, and he hopes to cut off all chance of their escape. I do not nsually believe startling information, but I am convinced that I am reliably informed that a heavy movement is taking place upon Murfreesborough via MeMinuville from Chattanooga. Over 2,000 cav- alry under General Forrest had already crossed the river at Chatta- nooga when my informant left to-day week. Harry ileth is in command there, has over 5,000 cavalry, and you can judge whether he will not attempt a movement. My informant estimates from 15,000 to 20,000 troops at Chattanooga and arriving constantly by rail from the south. You must designate some one to take my place here soon. I have suffered long en ough. OLiVER D. GREENE, Assistant Adjutant- General. STEVENSON, July 12, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY, Assistant Adjutant- General, Chief of Staff: The Nashville road will be finished to-day. A bridge over Widows Creek, on Bridgeport road, 4 miles east from this place, will b ecompleted to-day. I have sent a company to guard it. R. W. JOHNSON, Brigadier- General. CRoToNs CREEK, July 12, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: No force here but my regiment. On receipt of your communication I sent 125 men to Winchester under Major Stafford. A man who left Tracy City night before last reports the enemy to have been for a week crossing at Chattanooga on rafts and design to come to this point; he puts his numbers at 15,000probably too high. The man is vouched for by several refugees from East Tennessee, who are in my camp and have letters from Governor Johnson and Colonel Stokes. From various sources I learn that the road through from the river by Tracy to this place is a good one, between 40 and 50 miles long, commencing 5 miles south. The other brigades were distributed along the road to Steven- son; the regulars at the town. Bridge here done; at Elkhoru will be done to-night. ED. A. PARROTT, Colonel Page 134 134 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIII. HEADQUARTERS ARiVJIY OF THE OHIO, Huntsville, July 12, 1862. Lieutenant-Colonel CONKLIN, Commanding Thirty-fifth Indiana Volunteers, Payetteville: SIR: The general commanding directs that you march with your regi- ment for Elk River Bridge, on Chattanooga road, as heretofore ordered. It will probably be best for you to move via Winchester. On the march you will keep on the alert for the rebel cavalry which has been through that part of the country. You will report your arrival and anything of interest that may occur or that you may observe. Telegraph stations have been ordered to be established at Tullahoma and Cowan. It is not the intention to put yonr regiment as a guard on the line, but to put it in a position suitable for future movements. You will, however, guard the bridge and railroad while you are near it. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. M. WRIGHT, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, Camp near Huntsville, Ala., July 12, 1862. Lieutenant-Colonel MURRAY, Third Ohio Cavalry: SIR: The commanding general directs that you send two companies of your regiment on an expedition toward Winchester, passing up Paint Rock River by Lawrence Forks Post.Office. The object of the expedition will be to endeavor to apprehend maraud- ing parties of the enemys cavalry, and to get information of his move- ments and of the country. It will go to or in the vicinity of Winchester and will be gone but three or four days. The general directs that you use the corn at Woodville only in case you fail to supply yourself from the surrounding country. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. M. WRIGHT, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, Huntsville, July 12, 1862. Brigadier-General WOOD, Commanding Sixth Division: General Buell directs that you march for Stevenson with your divis- ion except one brigade to-morrow. The brigade left should be the one to which the regiments now at or near Decatur belong. In the march you will touch the railroad at this point and at one or two other points, to any of which supplies can be sent you by keeping ~our staff officers in communication with the staff officers at these headquarters. Pro. cure what forage you can from the country on the march. Report here in person when your troops ieach Indian Creek, some 6 miles west of this place. The other brigade will soon follow. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. M. WRIGHT, Assistant Adjutant; General Page 135 CHAP XXYIII.) CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 1Q~ 1& lj) NASHVILLE, July 12, 1862. Major-General BUELL: Some time since I gave permission to the family of A. S. Thurureck to occupy the house owned by Colonel ileiman, of the rebel army. Captain Greene, of your staff, issued an order to the provost-marshal, Colonel Matthews, to put the family out. I notified Colonel Matthews that the house was so occupied by my authority, and Matthews took no further action. Colonel Campbell, of Sixty-ninth Ohio, was appointed provost- marshal and received the same order, but he refused to comply with it, upon my notifying him that the premises were in my possession as Mil- itary Governor of Tennessee, and that I had a right to hold the same. Colonel Campbell was put under arrest by Captain Greene and lieu- tenant- colonel of Sixty ninth made provost-marshal. Captain Greene issues the same order to him, and, notwithstanding my earnest protestation against any interference in a matter belonging exclusively, as I conceived, to the Military Governor, the order was executed. These orders purported to be by your commands. I cannot believe it possible that such is the case. I desire to know from you if you gave orders to the provost-marshal to take out of my possession property I took charge of as Military Governor. If not, I respectfully ask that the provost-marshal be directed to put me in possession of said premises again. Please give an early reply. I will add that these premises were not needed by Captain Greene for any public use. ANDREW JOHNSON, Military Governor. WAR DEPARTMENT, July 12, 1862. Captain GREENE, Nashville, Tenn.: The President having been informed that you have put under arrest Col. Lewis D. Campbell, who was acting under authority of Governor Andrew Johnson as provost-marshal, he directs that Colonel Campbell be immediately discharged from arrest. He also orders that hereafter you abstain from interfering with or resisting any order 6f Governor Johnson or with any officer acting under his authority. The President also directs that without delay you turn over your command to the officer next in rank, and leave the city of Nashville and report yourself in person to General Buell. By order of the President: EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. WAR DEPARTMENT, July 12, 1862. Gov. ANDREW JOHNSON, Nashville, Tenn.: The President authorizes you to appoint a provost-marshal to exer- cise the jurisdiction and authority of that office under you within the city of Nashville. He has ordered Colonel Campbell to be released from arrest and that Captain Greene turn over his command to the officer next in rank without delay, and leave the city of Nashville and report himself in person to General Buell. The President hopes this will be satisfactory to you and that you will use efforts to prevent any disputes or collision of authority between your subordinates and those of General Buell. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War Page 136 136 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CFIAP. XXVIIL HEADQUARTERS, Runtsvilie, July 13, 1862. General HALLECK: General Boyle reports that Morgans force is increasing by the rising of secessionists in the counties on the Ohio; that he is now at Danville and llarrodsburg, and will have Lexington and Frankfort if troops are not sent immediately. I shall have to send troops there. This morn- ing I received a dispatch from Nashville saying that 3,000 cavalry sur- prised and, as the phrase is, cut to pieces the force at Murfreesbor- ough, two regiments of infantry, a battery, and some cavalry. I have no particulars and no information since. There has no doubt been an attack threatening Nashville and our railroad communications. I have ordered troops to meet the danger. The road to Stevenson was fin- ished yesterday and a trail was to have come through to-day. I have had a strong force on the roads, but the lines are long and exposed from the east. Everything indicates that the enemy is throwino- a heavy cavalry force into Kentucky and Middle Tennessee, which will give us occupation. The force at Chattanooga is stated at from 15,000 to 20,000, exclusive of the force under Smith farther east. D. C. BUELL. NASHVILLE, July 13, 1862. Major-General BUELL: Lewis B. Parsons asks me if I can spare him more cars and engines for immediate use at Columbus. I have answered him no. I have sent four engines and forty cars. We will require more cars and about two more engines to work the road from Nashville to Huntsville via the two routes. I have not received your answer to my former dispatch on this sub- ~ject nor to the dispatch asking instructions as to disposition of my bridge force. J. B. ANDERSON. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 13, 1862. J. B. ANDERSON, Nashville: Have cars at Reynolds Station immediately to carry four regiments, say 2,500 men, through to Nashville or Louisville, according to circum- stances. If the road to Stevenson should be interrupted by the reported attack on Murfreesborough resume the other road for supplies promptly. 1). C. BUELL. NASHVILLE, July 13, 1862. General D. C. BUELL: I have not received any dispatch from you in relation to trains at Reynolds, but will send out all the cars I have just so soon as I can get the engines fired and trains made up. It will be important to increase the guards at the bridges, and especially at Duck River and Franklin. Will 8 a. m. be soon enough to reach Reynolds with trains l J. B. ANDERSON Page 137 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 137 STEVENSON, July 13, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: General Smith is here and going upon trains with five companies of the Twenty-fourth Illinois, and will likely give notice. Colonel Mihalotzy reports that information has been received that three regiments of cavalry crossed above Chattanooga on Thursday last. He also reports that rebels are crossing at several points above him. I niarch in the morning at 2 oclock for Battle Creek. T. L. CIRITTENDEN, General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 13, 1862. General CRITTENDEN, Stevenson: Get to Battle Creek early. Study well the ground and roads from there. Post your troops judiciously. Be vigilant and gain all the in- formation you can. Economize with your supplies to the last degree. Murfreesborough was attacked this morning by a heavy force of cav- alry and it is said with success, threatening Nashville and our commu- nications. Until we are relieved of that danger we must be frugal of our supplies, for we have no stock ahead. Show General Johnson. It is not impossible the enemy may threaten you and you must be pre- pared at all points. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 13, 1862. General JOHNSON or CRJTTE~DEN, Stevenson: It is reported that Starues with 2,500 cavalry attacked Murfrees- borough at daylight this morning and defeated our forces there. Can- tion all your troops on the line to be on the alert. inform General Smith, who is on the line north of Stevenson, that he may send word to Tullahoma and elsewhere. If necessary use a special train to send this word along the line to the north. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staft. STEVENSON, July 13, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY, Assistant Adjutant-General: Would it not be well to send the remainder of Rousseaus brigade out on the Nashville road? Three of his regiments are on that route. General Crittenden arrived this morning and encamped near me. The road to Nashville open. H. W. JOHNSON, Brigadier- General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 13, 1862. General JOHNSON, Stevenson: - A freight train and an empty train will start to you at 11 oclock to. night. Send them forward at daylight with the remaining regiment o Page 138 138 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXYIII the brigade, now on the road, to report to General Smith, who will take up one of the regiments already out to re-enforce weak points on the road. The men should have three days rations in haversacks. Keep your command well protected by outposts and be always ready to march. Send General Smith telegraphic instructions by the commander of the regiment. 1). C. BUELL. HEADQUARTEnS, Colonel McCoox, Reynolds Station: Huntsville, July 13, 1862. Move with your regiment, except two companies, by forced march to Columbia. Leave two companies at Reynolds. A large force of rebel cavalry attacked Murfreesborough this morning and threatened Frank- lin and Columbia bridges. Report to General Negley at Columbia. D. C. BUELL. REYNOLDS STATION, July 13, 1862. J. B. Fny, Chief of Staff My command will be in readiness to move in half an hour and will make Columbia to-night. Three companies away on escort; four with McCooks division. The two companies of Seventy-eighth Pennsyl- vania here ordered away by General Negley, which will leave only two companies of infantry and two of cavalry for future escort and guard duty,while large quantities of Government trains and stores are here requiring protection, and 10 of enemy~s cavalry were seen this evening 2 miles from here. My men are now out after them. EDWARD M. MuCOOK, Colonel, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 13, 1862. Colonel MoCoox, Reynolds Station: Colonel Mundys regiment will arrive during the night to take the cars for Columbia. A regiment working on the road should also arrive to-night to remain and guard the stores. Remain where you are until it arrives. It will not be necessary I think for the three companies now out to join you. Be vigilant. D. C. BUELL. NASHVILLE, July 13, 1862. Major-General BIJELL: Have just learned that Colonel Lester surrendered at 4p. m. I have the troops I intended to send him here. Have called all troops from Lebanon. Expect them here before morning. Expect Seventy-fourth Ohio here by morning also. I have every man under arms, strong pickets out, and patrols on roads. I will not be surprised and will hold Nashville and the bridge. They may attack us before morning. Th Page 139 139 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. enemys forces are reported to be cavalry only and 3,000 to 4,000 strong, but he has taken Hewetts battery. J~O. F. MILLER, Colonel, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 13, 1862. Colonel MILLER, Nashville: iRe-enforcements are moving forward and will, I hope, reach Nashville early to-morrow. Be vigilant, select your ground, and have every man y on can find under arms. Dont be surprised night or day. Look well to the bridge. See if Mr. Anderson has cars at Reynolds Station for four regiments, as I directed; if not, let him start them at once. Has the enemy infantry and artillery l What is his force l D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 13, 1862. General NELSON, Athens: Order the Third Kentucky Cavalry and one section of artillery from the artillery reserve to move by forced marches to Fayetteville, thence to Shelbyville, to form a junction with the troops at Wartrace or at Tul- lahoma, and to act, according to circumstances, in attacking the enemy, who appeared this morning at Murfreesborough, or in cutting off his re- treat. They must be vigilant on the march, and should take three days rations at least and buy forage on the route. Move one of your bri- gades of infantry by forced march to Reynolds Station, and there if possible take the cars and move toward Nashville to any point which may be threatened. If the railroad fails you must march of course. Take with this brigade four pieces of artillery from the artillery reserve. Move forward the most advanced regiment you now have working on the road by forced marches to Reynolds Station and replace it on the road by another regiment moved forward by forced march from your camp. You are to go up in person with the brigade, and you will take command of any troops you find on the route and use them in the man- ner best calculated to drive back the enemy or cut off his retreat. You will understand that the preservation of the road is a matter of vital importance. It is reported that about 2,500 rebel cavalry surprised our troops at Murfreesborougli this morning and defeated them. The wire is cut and we hear nothing from them except by messengers to ~ ashville. It is supposed the rebels will either move on Nashville or Franklin. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of & aff. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 13, 1862. General NELSON, or Officer Commanding Fourth Division, Athens: The trains carrying supplies from Reynolds Station to Athens must be guarded to and from by sufficient escort of infantry from your co Page 140 140 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIII. mand, the cavalry having been ordered on other service. See that your command is well protected by outposts and that it is at all times pre- pared to march. ID. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 13, 1862. General NELSON, Athens: Send two sections of artillery with Jacksons cavalry. Colonel Duf- field, Crittenden, and Ninth Michigan reported captured at Murfrees- borough. Colonel Lester and Hewetts battery held out at 3 oclock. He will be re-enforced in time, I think. Try to reach the cars in the morning and look out for Franklin Bridge and Nashville. ID. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 13, 1862. General SMITH, Cowan, or on the road: (Care of General Johnson.) General Johnson will send another regiment in the morning to report to you. Use it and another regiment to re-enforce any point that re- quires it. They may be required at Wartrace, where there is a regi- ment. Communicate with Colonel ilambright there by means of a guard train. Colonel Walkers regiment is, I suppose, at Winchester to-night. Call him to the road. Colonel Matthews was ordered to re- turn to Murfreesborough, but the orders may not have reached him; if so, he is probably at Shelbyville to-night. He had best re-enforce War- trace. Try with a hand car or couriers to communicate verbally with Murfreesboroubh, and if it is necessary and possible run re-enforce- inents to that point. That must be managed with prudence. Report as often as possible. Jacksons cavalry and a battery will reach Shel- byville, I think, to-morrow. ID. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 13, 1862. General SMITH, AS1tevenson: Information has been received that Mnrfreesborough was attacked with some success by 2,500 cavalry at daylight this morning. Colonel Lester held out at 3 oclock p. m. Other points may be in danger; if so, use the force within your reach to the best advantage. The security of the road is of vital importance to us. See that the guards are promptly and securely fortified with stockades. Be judicious and gain all the information you can. Jacksons cavalry, with artillery, will march for Fayetteville and Shelbyville or Tullahoma according to cir- cumstances. ID. C. BUELL. Col. J. B. FRY: NASHVILLE, July 13, 1862. Courier just in from Mnrfreesborongh reports that our forces were surprised there at daylight this morning by Starnes with 2,500 me Page 141 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC .UNION. 141 and cut to pieces. I have telegraphed General Negley. Starnes will likely go toward Franklin, but may come here. We will be ready for them. I have sent cavalry in the direction of Murfreesborough. JNO. F. MILLER, Colonel, Commanding. * HEADQUARTERS, Na8hville, July 13, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY, ChiefofStatf: Train from Murfreesborough with Colonel Anderson just arrived. Colonel Lester at 3 oclock p. in. still held his position, with slight loss. Hewetts battery doing well. Lester was confident that he could hold out nntil re-enforced. The Ninth Michigan, Colonel iDuffield, and Gen- eral Crittenden reported captured. The railroad was clear. I send by train Colonel Gillem, First Tennessee, three companies Fifth [Fiftieth I] Indiana, two companies Sixty-ninth Ohio, and one section Bnshs battery. They will go carefully and I think reach Lester in time. Please reply. JNO. F. MILLER, Colonel, Commanding. HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE OHIO, luscumbia, Ala., July 13, 1862. Major-General HALLECK, Corinth: I have heard from the direction of La Grange this morning the con- firmation of your dispatch that Van Dorn was approaching the rail- road. I have scouts out who will report all his movements. Have also warned Colonel Shepherd. A man of the Sixty-third Ohio, Colonel Gilberts [v], has just reached here from Chattanooga, from whence he escaped last Friday week. He reports the enemy at Chattanooga 30,000 strong, and that they are fortifying; was told that Van Dorn was in command; says they had much sickness, that they are not very well supplied with provisions, that many are barefooted or nearly so, and that they are armed in- differently generally. Some regiments have good muskets. He thinks there is a good deal of dissatisfaction among the troops, and desertions continue from the Alabama Mississippi, and Tennessee regiments. GEO. H. THOMAS. HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE OHIO, Tuscumbia, Ala., July 13, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY, Assistant Adjutant-General, Chief of Staff, Huntsville, Ala.: Dispatch of yesterday received. Would have had the trestle 9 miles this side of Decatur guarded had I known it was there. General Buells order designated the bridges and points to be guarded and I placed an additional company at each one. Trestle at Town Creek was reported to me after I had sent up guards to the other points, so I sent a force to guard that also, and by so doing have saved it. Have sent for timber, & c., and expect to repair the burnt trestle in four days. Then * Should precede Miller to Fry, p. 138 Page 142 142 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIIL if I can get a serviceable engine can send forage and stores; will also put a guard train on the road. Have not received your letter of July 1. GEO. H. THOMAS, ]liliajor- General, U. S. Volunteers. NASHVILLE, July 13, 1862. Major-General HALLEcK: Of Morgans expedition into Kentucky we learn the bnrning of Leb- anon and robbing of bank there and that he is marching and near Lexington. The people join him on the road. Starnes with his divis- ion of the expedition attacked Murfreesborough, Tenn., this morning in force. Latest reports considered reliable are that iNinth Michigan iRegIment, stationed there, is captured, and the Third Minnesota iRegi- ment was still engaging the enemy there. Two regiments were all the force at. that place. It is reported that Starnes will reach here to-night or in the morning. I do not believe it. There is comparatively no force at this place at this time and no hope for re-enforceinents; in the event the attack is made we will give them as warm a reception as we know how, and if forced to yield will leave them a site on which there can be erected at some future day . I shall see you in person in a few days. General Boyle telegraphed last night that the raid in Kentucky was of alarming magnitnde. ANDREW JOHNSON. CUMBEULAND GAP, July 13, 1862. Hon. E. II. STANTON: Everything shows that the enemy expects to be driven from East Tennessee. He destroys crops of all kinds. It is his military policy to devastate the country, as it is ours to preserve and encourage pro- duction. This requires a firm and steady hand. Our service snffcrs for want of cavalry at Jonesville. A band of mounted marauders are congregated, who commit murder and robbery with impnnity. I have ordered them to be surrounded and destroyed, and to do that I have been compelled to send a regiment of infantry on a four-nights cir- cuitous march over the mountain ridges to obtain a distance which a thonsand cavalry could make in one night. I am not sanguine of the success of the expedition. A similar one we have sent in a manner to try to capture 300 of the enemys cavalry at Wallaces Cross-Roads, near Clinton. Both parties should reach their destination before daylight to-morrow morning. GEORGE W. MORGAN, Brigadier- General. CUMBEELAND GAP, July 13, 1862. (Via Philadelphia, July 15.) Hon. E. M. STANTON: There should be stationed at this post, as a portion of a permanent garrison, one regiment of artillery. If composed of recruits they should be sent forward at once, so that they may become skilled in the use of the guns before my column advances. I need five additional field bat- terics for my divisioii. I have but three. GEORGE W. MORGAN, Brigadier- General Page 143 CHAr. XXVIII.] 143 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. WAsHINGTON, July 14, 1862. Major-General HALLECK: I am very anxious to have you here. Having due regard to what you leave behind, wheu can you reach here~ A. LINCOLN. HuNTSVILLE, July 14, 1862. General HALLECK: I have no news of the movements of the main body of the enemy; his scouts have been seen at points on the Decatur road, and there is where I most fear him, though I must expect he will sweep down the Steven- son road. We are moving briskly to counteract all movements, but our lines are long, our railroads broken, the weather killing to men march- ing, and our supplies limited and now uncertain. I do not like to add to your perplexities, but the movement inaugurated in Kentucky and Tennessee makes it pretty clear that for effective operations a larger force will be required here, and I shall be glad if Thomas division could come at once. I shall be obliged to withdraw two more divisions from the main object to guard against the recurrence of such raids as are now going on iu these two States. I had prepared a force to occupy Mc- Minnville when affairs in Kentucky compelled me to take a portion of it from Murfreesborough. D. ~. BUELL, Major- General. CoRINTH, July 14, 1862. Major-General BUELL, Hynt~ville: Do all in your power to put down the Morgan raid even if the Chat- tanooga expedition should be delayed. I hope to be soon able to push forward General Thomas to your assistance. General Curtis has reached Helena and calls for re-enforcements, but how many in addition to those previously sent I am not yet informed. II. W. IHALLECK, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 14, 1862. General HALLECK: I have the following dispatch from Governor Johnson. T~eports of a similar character, though not of as large numbers, have been coming in for some days: JULY 14, 1862. We have the following facts from persons who are considered reliable, that Generals Polk, Cheatharn, and Hardee crossed the Tennessee River at Chattanooga oa the 4th instant with their divisions, in all about 45,000 men. One of the persons alluded to states that he was present and saw Hardees division cross the river, the other two having crossed before. I have deemed this statement worthy of being submitted to you. ANDREW JOHNSON. D. C. BUELL Page 144 144 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIJL HEADQUARTERS, huntsville, July 14, 1862. General CRITTENDEN, Battle Greek: Frequent reports come in of large forces crossing at and above Chat- tanooga. Cant you find some means of getting at the truth l P. C. BUELL. NASHVILLE, July 14, 1862. Major-General BUELL: Murfreesborough taken. Ninth [Michigan] and Third Minnesota iRegi- ments and battery captured. One thousand Texan Hangers reported at McMinnvil]e. Reliable reports are to the effect that this cavalry are followed by large infantry force under Breckinridge. There is no doubt but that this section is in great danger. A portion of the enemy from Murfreesborough will bear toward Columbia and cut the communication between you and this place. ANDREW JOHNSON. HEADQUARTERS, huntsville, July 14, 1862. Governor JOHNSON, Nashville: I am making the proper dispositions. What I apprehend is that our bridges will be destroyed at Franklin and Columbia. A very large in- fantry force from East Tennessee is not to be expected at Nashville. Ten thousand men might come. P. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 14, 1862. General NELSON, Athens: Use the train when it comes in and push with all energy. The troops at Murfreesborough surrendered at 4 oclock p. m. yesterday. Do what seems fit when you can get forward, but report your movements. Take two batteries along. P. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, huntsville, July 14, 1862. General NELSON, At/tens: The train broke down; dont wait for it. I will send Wood toward Murfreesborough. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, July 14, 1862. General SMITH, Cowan, or on the road: Starkweather is at Wartrace, Matthews at Shelbyville, and the Thirty- fifth Indiana marched from Fayetteville for Shelbyville this morning. If you move np to Wartrace it may be best, but I leave that to your jud Page 145 CRAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNJON. 145 ment. At all events communicate with both instantly. Take your position promptly and you are amply able to do what you like. Keep the enemy out of Shelbyville if you can, but that is not the place for you to make your stand. B. C. BUELL. COMMANDING OFFICER: Forward this to General Smith by special train or otherwise without a moments delay. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 14, 1862. General SMITH, Cowan, or on the road: The troops at Murfreesborough surrendered at 4 p. m. yesterday. One of the plans of the enemy and, I think the most probable, will be to sweep down the railroad. Make yonr dispositions accordingly. Those here indicated must vary according to circumstances. Leave a force of two regiments at least about Decherd, and push forward two regiments by cars to Duck River. The bulk of the force at Tullahoma to go to the same point. The force at Wartrace to fall back to that point if in danger. If the enemy should have made too great progress it may be necessary to make your stand this side of Duck River, but it is of great importance to save that bridge. See that your bridges are guarded, and send your trains back the moment you can unload them, so as to run no risk. Wood is marching on Fayetteville. Troops will reach there to-night. I calculate on getting supplies to you, but if not you must by some means live. Pay for what you take. Economize to the last degree. There are in all about ten regiments on your lines, in- cluding Walkers and Matthews. The latter is probably at Wartrace. If you should fail at Duck River, which I do not at all apprehend, Elk River is the next most important point. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 14, 1862. Colonel SWORDS, Louisville: It is reported to me that there are no snpplies at Nashville and that none have been received for six days. What does it mean~? This army cannot be maintained in this way. B. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 14, 1862. General THOMAS, Tuscumbia: As you may have to cross the river any day you had better look well to the means. You can cross best at Florence, and the road on this side is excellent. The two scows which we used should be kept ready and the little steamer ought not to be caught by low water below the Shoals. You could cross as well at Eastport by the same means, but it would in- crease your march six days, whicW ought to be ~voided even if time 8hould not be important. Keep your hospitals as clear as possible. B. C. BUELL. 10 R RYOL XVI, PT I Page 146 146 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [.CHAP. XXVIII. JULY 14, 18621.30 a. m. [General BUELIJ:] Have received your dispatch in relation to cars at Reynolds Station. J. B. ANDERSON. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 14, 1862. Mr. J. B. ANDERSON, Nashville: Colonel MeCook says that if iron is received from Nashville the bridge near Reynolds will be finished to-morrow. Hurry the iron. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Statj~ HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 14, 1862. Mr. J. B. ANDERSON, Nashville: The railroad rolling stock must remain on this side of the Cumberland in any event. Keep some south of Columbia, some between Columbia and Franklin, and the remainder about Nashville, and in case of dan- ger at Nashville run the stock there to the south. JAMES B. FRY Chief of Staff. NASHVILLE, July 14, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: Telegram received. I have nearly 2,000 each of axes, spades, shovels, and picks ready, but my supply of clothing is short, but I have ordered all that I have of the articles required to Stevenson. Invoices of cloth- ing of June 26 have been received, but the clothing has not arrived. I have written and telegraphed for it; the reply is that it will be sent as soon as transportation can be provided. J. D. BINGHAM, Captain and Assistant Quartermaster. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 14, 1862. Capt. J. H. DICKERSON, Cincinnati: Send the calkers and material by rail from Louisville. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 14, 1862. Capt. OLIVER D. GREENE, Nashville: Nelson, with his brigade, is ordered up; other troops are also moving. See that supplies are pushed forward to Reynolds with all possible dis- patch. Dont forget this in case the wires are cut; we are living from hand to mouth. Tell Colonel Swords to use the river from Louisville to ~ asliville and get plenty of boats. JAMES 113. FRY Page 147 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 147 HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 14, 1862. Captain MACFEELY, Nashville: Is it possible you have no supplies in Nashville l You were notified before we left Corinth. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 14, 1862. Captaiii MACFEELY, Nashville: You were on the 9th ordered to send 100,000 rations to Elk River; report why you failed to do so. If you had complied it would have pre- vented present embarrassment. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 14, 1862. Major MURRAY. On march from Athens to Fayetteville: When you reach Fayetteville halt your command and take a strong position, and await the arrival of General Wood and recdive orders from him. Do not leave Fayetteville before General Woods arrival, unless it is plain that you can act with decided advantage and without great risk. Put strong patrols on the roads to Shelbyville, Tullahorna, and Decherd, and send couriers through to communicate with our trool)s at those l)oints and learn the state of affairs and let them know your whereabouts. These couriers should go in pairs to Shelbyville anti Tullahoma and ibur to Decherd which is a bad neighborhood. Send company to-morrow toward Pulaski to meet a train which should reach Fayetteville from that point to-morrow night. It will have sup- plies for Woods division and must not be lost. Communicate by courier with General Wood, who marches from here to-day for Fayetteville. Directions on dispatch: Major. Strong, commanding at Athens, to send this by three or four mounted men, to overtake Major Murray at once if he is gone. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of & aff. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 14, 1862. General NEG-LEY, Columbia: Keep Boards regiment at Columbia and use him as the circum- stances may require. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Statf. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 14, 1862. Captain SYMONDS, Louisville: There are no rations in Nashville and none have been received ther Page 148 148 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAr. XXVIII for six days. We will starve at this rate. if they cant go by cars send them by water and send abundantly. Dont shave so close. JAMES B. FRY Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 14, 1862. General THOMAS, Tuscumbia: If possible send rations to Decatur. Our troops are on half rations. Our forces at Murfreesborough surrendered to the enemys cavalry at 4 p. m. yesterday and this breaks the line we had just completed. JAMES B. FRY Chief of Itaff. NASHVILLE, July 14, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: I cannot give a full explanation of the circumstances connected with the house without again laying myself open to censure. I can only say that my course was dictated by a telegraphic dispatch from the com- manding general with reference to officers living with their men in camp. If an officer were sent here to investigate I am sure it would be found that my course was intended for the interests of the service, and instead of deserving reprimand it would be found I was earnestly working to correct a serious abuse. I send herewith the instructions to the board of claims: NASHVILLE, March 19. The power to declare the confiscation of private property rests with the civil tri- bunals under the laws of Congress. The duty of the board of officers organized to investigate the claims of individuals to property seized by military authority is con- fined to questions of fact; that is, ~~liether the property so claimed was the property of the rebel Government at the time of seizure, and as such liable to military seizure. All transfers of property in and about this city after its evacuation by the rebel army was commenced, that is, after the 15th of last month, will be regarded as fraudulent and designed to avoid capture, and the property will be treated as a legitimate prize under the laws of war as though suci~ transfer had not been made. This de- cision will govern the board in its future proceedings and also in a revision of the proceedings in some cases already reported on. D. C. BUELL, Brigadier- General, Commanding. OLIVER D. GREENE, Captain~ STEVENSON, July 14, 186~. Col. J. B. FRY, Chief of Staff: The following is the substance of a dispatch from General Crittenden: BATTLE CREEK, July 143 p. m. I arrived here at 9 a. m. to-day. Have received your dispatch in regard to half rations. Will comply at once. I have strong position, which I eaii hold against supe- rior numbers. It is said there are four regiments of rebels on opposite side of the river; their pickets are visible. He~ar of no enemy on this side. Do not believe there is a large force on either side of the river or in Chattanooga either. R. W. JOHNSON, Brigadier- General Page 149 CHA?. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 149 NASHVILLE, July 14, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: I have no positive information that the enemy have left Murfrees- borough. Several soldiers have arrived from there who escaped last night; they saw nothing of the enemy to-day. Captain Chilson left a point 14 miles this side Murfreesborough at 10 a. m. to-day (La Vergne), and saw nothing of the enemy; reports from citizens that the enemy came to La Vergne to-day. My sconts have been out all day and have not returned. Patrols who have been out 10 and 12 miles neither saw nor heard of the enemy. Citizens report 200 cavalry 16 miles from here on Nolensville pike. I have scouts out in every direction to find posi- tion of enemy if possible. All quiet. I am prepared. JNO. F. MILLEII. ATHENS, July 14, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: I have received dispatch from Pulaski that large cavalry force is threatening that place. My only held officer is sick in bed, and if it would not be entirely improper I would ask leave of absence from my (luties here long enongli to go to Pulaski and make the fight with my regiment. M. MUNDY. TANTALON, July 14, 18629 oclock. Col. J. B. FRY, Chief of Staff: A letter from the colonel of the Eighth Kentucky from Tullahoma states that the enemy, some 3,000 or 4,000 strong, under Morgan, Starnes, and Forrest, attacked our force at Murfreesborough, and have killed and captured six companies of the ninth Michigan. The Third Minnesota and Hewetts battery, stationed l~- miles west of town, had repulsed them three times np to 11 a. m. yesterday. There are at Tullahoma Twenty- first Kentucky iRegimeilt, eight companies of the Eighth Kentucky, Fifth Kentucky Cavalry, foul- companies of Michigan Engineers and Mechan- ics, and one section of artillery; total effective force about 1,400 men. I have with me about 1,200 men fit for duty. All these troops, together with the Eighteenth Ohio and five companies of the Twenty-fourth Illi- nois, marching to Cowan, can be concentrated at Tullahoma to-night if the detachment on the march to Cowan gets there all right. I am leav- ing the Louisville Legion on the railroad as it is now stationed, and shall do so for a couple of days unless otherwise ordered. Have you any special orders ~ W. S. SMITH, Brigadier- GeneraL TANTALON, July 14, 186212 oclock. CoL J. B. FRY: Your dispatch received. We have trouble getting over the steep mountain grade; hope to pass it in an hour. Will return the train as directed. Some of my troops have but two days rations. My only fea Page 150 150 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAr. XXVIII. is that the cavalry force may pass to the rear of any force I can con- centrate and so cut ns off from our supplies. If their force is no larger than reported we can beat them. Will Jackson come up to our line ~? Was there any rebel artillery or infantry at Murfreesborough i W. S. SMITH, Brig. General. HUNTSVILLE, July 14, 1862. General WILLIAM S. SMITH: The enemy had no artillery, but took Hewetts battery. Defeat the enemy. Let me know where you are and the supplies shall not be en- tirely wanting. Jackson will be at Fayetteville to-night. D. C. BUELL, Major- General. CUMBERLAND GAP, July 14, 1862. Hon. E. M. STANTON: Un the 11th of last May I respectfully requested that two regiments of cavalry should be stationed along the line of the railroad between Louisville and Nashville, and that a similar force should occupy the line from Lexington to my camp at Cumberland Ford. Had that been taken Morgans present raid would not have taken place. He wilt possibly try to cut me off from my base of supplies and may succeed for a few days, as it is possible that he may be put to operate in my rear while Smith advances in front. No serious evil can result to us in either respect, but I again respectfully state that my command is power- less from want of cavalry. Holding this Gap amounts to nothing if we simply remain here to eat rations. The enemys cavalry is (lestroyiug everything in front and I have not the means to pursue it. With 5,000 men to hold this position and a reasonable sized columu for the field I could sweep East Tennessee of every rebel soldier. GEORGE W. MORGAN. CUMBERLAND GAP, July 14, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: Your telegram is just received. I have known for two days that my line of communication was in danger, but I am powerless from want of cavalry. On the 11th of May I respectfully suggested that two regi- ments of cavalry should be stationed along the line of road from Louis- ville to Nashville and that a similar force should protect my communi- cation with Lexington. The enemy has 1,500 cavalry in my immediate front, while I have scarcely sufficient for picket duty. GEORGE W. MORGAN, Brigadier-General. CORINTH, July 15, 1862. The PRESIDENT: General Grant has just arrived from Memphis. I am in communica- tion with General Buell and Governor Johnson in Tennessee. Hope t Page 151 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 151 finally arrange disposition of troops and re-enforcements for General Curtis by to-morrow and to leave Thursday morning, the 17th. H. W. HALLECK, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 15, 1862. General HALLECK: My infoimation up to the night of the 13th from Murfreesborough was that the Ninth Michigan had been captured, but that Colonel Les- ters regiment and Hewetts battery were doing well and felt confident of being able to hold out. Re-enforcements were being started from Nashville. It appears that before they arrived Colonel Lester surren- dered at 4 oclock p.m. the same day. I have no particulars, and at present no remarks to make upon what appears now to be a most dis- graceful affair; of course it may embarrass me considerably. I have been too busy to counteract it. The worst is the interruption of the Chat- tanooga road, which was just completed. I had taken the precaution to 1)lace some twelve regiments on that route until it should be securely established. We will go to work again. D. C. BUELL. CORINTH, July 15, 1862. General D. C. BUELL: I am ordered to Washington and shall leave day after to-morrow (Thursday). Very sorry, for I can be of more use here than there. As soon as General Thomas can get up his supplies he will cross at Decatur to re-enforce you and be replaced by one of General Grants divisions. I abandon the road to Memphis and will keep that open to Decatur as long as you may deem it essential. Our lines must be shortened. What more can I do for you ~ H. W. HALLECK. TANTALON, July 15, 1862. General D. C. BUELL: Au engine has just returned to this place. It left Tullahoma at 4 oclock p. m. General Smith at Tullahoma. The enemy have burnt a small bridge this side of Mnrfreesborough. This news I got from the engineer. The operator will be at Elk River to-morrow as soon as we can have him carried. H. M. BUCKLEY, Colonel. TANTALON, July 15, 1862. General D. C. BUELL: General smith passed here on yesterday. I asked if my services were needed, and he says not. He has with him the First Ohio and three battalions of regulars of this brigade. 1 sent a locomotive toward General Smith this evening, and will report upon its arrival at this place Page 152 152 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVEL We are in great need of tools for working on stockades, but are get- ting on very well under the circumstances. The road is well guarded from Tnllahoma to Stevenson. Captain Morton went on train to Elk River this morning. Captain Bankhead left for llnntsville to-day and can report to you in full as to stockades, & c. II. M. BUCKLEY, colonel. HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES FORCES, Battle Creek, Ala., July 15, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY, Chief of Staff COLONEL: I reached here yesterday. Command in good order except in shoes and clothes. I have no fears of an attackwould prefer it. I have started 2 men this morning in search of information about the movements of the rebels at Chattanooga and will send the earliest news at all reliable by telegraph. The rebels are in sight of me across the river. Rifle pits have been made in the bank of the river on both sides. Our l)ickets, however, are not firing upon each other by an agreement made, as I am informed by General flascall, before he came here. The agreement, I am told, excluded officers, who may be shot at. There has been no firing at officers or men. The cars are running frequently to and from Chattanooga. From what I hear I can stop this by going up the river some 5 miles with a battery and knocking down some trestle work just on the bank of the river. My information is not yet suffi- ciently reliable for action. I wish I was more fully apprised of the gen- erals intentions. I might build some boats on Battle Creek and cross over and whip away the rebels over there. The impression here is that there are only four regiments there. The cars are running too fre- quently only to be bringing provisions, but whether they are bringing troops or taking them away I have not yet been able to learn. The generals orders to take a strong position, be very vigilant, & c., rather preclude the idea of any activity on my part. I do not think there is any probability of my being attacked, and I think it possible just possibleto meet the force that went to Murfreesborough should they return this way. I hear this morning that the rebels have deserted Knoxville and taken everything to Dalton. This information was given by a boy who has been in the Confederate army, but was sent home as being too young. I am told he is a bad boy and a great rebel. Take it for what you think it worth. It was reported to me by a good Union man. General ilascall has just left me, and is anxious to knock down the bridge and trestle work, but says it is 10 miles np the river. I think it can be done. I am afraid I shall have to send back as fur as Bellefonte for forage. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, T. L. CRITTENDEN, Brigadier- General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS FIFTH DIVISION, Major-General BUM~L: July 15, 1862. GENERAL: Your dispatch respecting the crossing of troops at and above Chattanooga is this moment received, 12.45 oclock. I shall us Page 153 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 153 every effort to obtain reliable information prornp~ly, and will at once arid constantly afterward communicate the result to you. From the fre- quent arrival of the cars at the point opposite to me it is evident that active intercourse is kept up between it and Chattanooga, but for what purpose I am yet ignorant; I will soon ascertain. Most respectfully, your obedient servant, T. L. CRITTENDEN, Brigadier- General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 15, 1862. General CRITTENDEN, Battle Greek: It is hardly worth while to destroy the trestle now, and if desirable it may be better to do it at a later day. Use all means of getting in- formation. I am particularly anxious to hear from the direction of Tracy City and MeMinuville. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, General SMITH, Huntsville, July 15, 1862. Cowan, or elsewhere on Chattanooga Road: You have doubtless by this time taken your positions and ascertained something of the movements of the enemy. If he has not shown him- self in force push forward a reconnaissance toward Murfreesborough. Keep an engine and what cars you think necessary near you for express or other service. You ought to have had cars also. What is the bridge ~arty doing? How far is it out to the first break on the MeMinuville road? The enemy has made no advance in force toward Nashville or elsewhere that we can hear of. Was burying dead and removing pris. oners yesterday evening. Report how you find matters. D. C. BUELL. NASHVILLE, July 15, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: Will come to Huntsville as soon as I can leave here. My bridge men were, when last heard from, at ~?ullahoma and Elk River, on Chat. tanooga road; they are without provisions. Can they be taken to Huntsville via Stevenson by rail? I cannot communicate with them, and do not know whether trains run from Stevenson to Tullahoma. J. B. ANJ~ERSON. Col. J. B. FRY: NASHVILLE, July 15, 1862. No supplies forwarded yesterday or day before. Have ordered some forward to Reynolds to-day. No supplies have been received from Louisville for several days until yesterday, when 11 car loads of forage came. This I forward to-day to Reynolds. A large portion of the 50,000 rations of forage forwarded to Murfreesborough by Captain Nigh has been captured or burned. Mr. Anderson saved one train on Sun- day. Colonel Swords answers my~requisitions for supplies that they will be sent as soon as transportation can be furnished at Louisville. J. D. BINGHAM Page 154 154 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. (CHAP. XXVIII. REYNOLDS STATION, July 15, 1862. Major-General BUELL: Have just received the following dispatch from Captain Greene: NASHVILLE, J~dy 13, 1862. Col. E. M. MCCOOK, 1?eynoU8 Station: Enemy, 3,000 strong, attacked this morning at Murfreesborough, and courier from there says our people cut to pieces. Hold your regiment in readiness to march at a moments notice. Advise Colonel Mundy at Pulaski of this, and tell him to hold his regiment in readiness, and also send word to all other troops in vicinity. Send the news to General Bnell by an expressman to nearest telegraph station. How many men have yon and what other troops in your vicinity that can be reached? OLIVER D. GREENE. EDWARD M. MoCOOK. Col. J. B. FRY: NASHVILLE, July 15, 1862. Scouts report roads clear. Enemy not at Lebanon or Lexington. Murfreesborough in their possession yesterday evening. Negroes re- ported to scouts when near Murfreesborough enemy burying dead and sending off prisoners during afternoon yesterday. Our cavalry patrols road 15 miles. Scouts out beyond; hear nothing of enemy nearer than Murfreesborough. Seventy-fourth Ohio just arrived. JNO. F. MILLER. Col. J. B. FRY, Chief of Staff: NASHVILLE, July 15, 1862. Citizens and soldiers are coming in from Murfreesborongh. It is set- tled that enemy marched Monday morning for McMinnville, taking with them nearly all the prisoners; they paroled only the disabled. They have probably gone to their old camp near McMinnville; they were not more than 2,000 strong. JNO. F. MILLER, Colonel, Commanding. CowANs, July 15, 1862. J. B. FRY, Colonel and Chief of Staff: I will carry forward every available man to Duck River, leaving only sufficient gnard at bridges. I will attack the enemy if opportunity offers. W. S. SMITH, Brigadier- General. Col. 3. B. FRY: ATHENS, July 15, 1862. Would it be proper to allow a reporter to take down points in the testimony for publication? P. T. SWAII~E, Judge-Advocate Page 155 CHAr. XXVIII.) CORRESPONDENCE, ETCIJNION. 155 HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 15, 1862. Colonel SWORDS, Louisville: Captain Macfeely reports that he has no provisions in Nashville and has received none for six days, and that the railroad from Louisville has been occupied in carrying forage and private freight. The general is disconraged at having to urge this matter. The army will starve unless there is more activity and success in throwing forward supplies. JAMES B. FRY. LOUISVILLE, July 15, 1862. Major-General BUELL: The road has been wholly occupied by General Boyle for the move- ment of troops. Two collisions last week crippled four locomotives. The road is exclusively used for military purposes, and trains coni- menced going through every morning. I am sending supplies by water as fast as possible. T. SWORDS. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 15, 1862. Captain MACFEELY, Nashville: You are wrong about the order to send 100,000 rations to Elk River being dated the 11th. The original dispatch and copy are both on file and were dated and sent on the 9th, and that dispatch directed you to send rations to Elk River before sending them to Murfreesborough for the very purpose of anticipating the present trouble. From the 9th until the 13th you had plenty of time to put the rations there, and the cars were running to Elk River. As far back as June 2 you were warned to be ready, and on June 10 orders were telegraphed to Cap- tain Greene to have you push forward supplies. It is hard to under- stand how, knowing our wants, you could be now without rations in Nashville and six da~ s without receiving any. The responsibility is thrust about and we do not get supplies. Try and improve the state of things even if you have to travel so far into the quarter~aster~s depart- ment as to see that your supplies are moved more promptly. Where are your supplies and what amount have you in Louisville ~l JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHio, Huntsville, July 15, 1862. Brigadier-General ROUSSEAU, Commanding Third Division: It appears that property of various kinds has been taken from the inhabitants of this part of the country by our troops. In some cases payment has been made, in others receipts given, and in others neither payments have been made nor receipts given. Some of this property has been taken for the use of the troops and receipted for by proper officers, acting under competent authority, and as being necessary for the army; some has been taken by officers and receipted for when no Page 156 156 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. xxvm. necessary for the army, and some has been taken by unauthorized per- sons when not necessary for the army and no receipt given; in other words, plundered. It is necessary to decide on many accounts and claims arising under these circumstances, and the general commanding directs that you select a competent officer and assign to this duty to act under your supervision and subject to your approval. The following general principles must be observed: To pay a fair price for such articles as are authorized for the army and were necessary for its use at the time and which were taken by competent authority. Among these may be enumerated forage, fuel, subsistence stores, and horses. Property, however, takeu not in the way of regular army supplies, but to meet a public emergency, should not be paid for, though it may have been taken by proper authority; as, for example, material for build- ing a bridge would not be paid for when used for that purpose. but if taken when necessary as fuel and so consumed, it should be paid for. Payment should not be made for property taken without authority, and not clearly shown to have been necessary to the public interest at the time, in accordance with the principles above; that is, no payment can be made for property plundered or damaged through misbehavior, or want of discipline on the part of our troops. There are cases where fences have been used as fuel and fields de- stroyed by grazing animals in them. In such cases it would be proper to pay for these items at their value as fuel and forage if the accounts showed that it was necessary to use them in that way. The officer put on this duty must examine into each account, refer it to the officers and other parties connected with the transaction, to as- certain all the facts connected with it; must put it in regular form, and make it show on its face that it fulfills the requirements herein set forth. It will then be subject to your order for payment. The examin- ing officer should also see, as far as possible, that the officer who got possession of the property has taken it upon his return. The cases of accounts presented for unauthorized and unnecessary seizures, & c., or plundering, should be investigated, with a view of as- certaining and bringing to punishment the guilty parties, or fixing the guilt upon particular companies, regiments, or brigades, thus enabling you to promote discipline, and to having, if possible, restitution of the property or reparation of the damage done. Whenever it appears from the investigation that loyal citizens have a just claim against the Gov- ernment for damages sustained, though one that cannot be paid under existing laws and regulations, such facts as may seem proper will be indorsed on the accounts by the officer examining them, and they will be returned to the owner. It is suggested that a man acquainted with the ordinary forms of the commissary and quartermasters departments be detailed, if practica- ble, to act as clerk to the officer put on the duty herein prescribed. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, JAMES B. FRY Gotonel an~ Chief of ~Staffi HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 15, 1862. General THOMAS, Tuscumbia: It is 42 miles from Florence to Athens and 22 miles from Athens here. Get ready to move at the earliest possible moment and rapidl Page 157 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 157 when you get orders. General Halleck proposes that you shall cross at Decatur. It is far better to cross at Florence. Your supply train should cross at Eastport and bring a load of provisions. See that the scows which were used there are ready. Are those at Florence ready ~ When will the road be open again ~ JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staff. HDQRS. FIRST DIVIsIoN, DISTRICT OF THE OHIO, Tuscumbia, Ala., July 15, 1862. Major-General HALLECK, Corinth: Have sent out scouts toward Fulton to keep a lookout for Van ~ approach. Saw a citizen to-day from Frankfort, who assures me they are not this side of Fulton. Twenty citizens arrested at various times and places are just in from Columbus. They were released last Friday and sent in a wagon 40 miles on the road this way. These men think there are very few north of Columbus. GEG. H. THOMAS, Major- General, U. S. Volunteers. CORINTH, July 15, 1862. Major-General THOMAS. Tuscumbia: Hurry forward your supplies as rapidly as possible and prepare to join General Buell. You will be replaced b~r a division from here. H. W. HALLECK. HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE OHIO, Tuseumbia, Ala., July 15, 1862. Major-General HALLECK, Corinth: Have received dispatch of to-day. General Buell directs me to hurry on supplies. His men are on half rations since the break in the railroad at Murfreesborough. There should be a train devoted to that business. GEO. H. THOMAS, lJliajor- General, U. S. Volunteers. CUMBERLAND GAP, July 15, 1862. Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: I respectCully request attention to the following note of Lieutenant Craighill: CUMBERLAND GAP, TENN., July 15, 1862. Capt. CHARLES 0. JOLINE, Adjutant-General, Seventh Division, Ai-my of the Ohio: CAPTAIN: I have this day, through the chief of my corps, as ivquired by my instruc- tions, made a requisition for a large number of guns and a large supply of ammunition there for the service of this place. I think it a matter of great importance that this ordnance and ordnance stores should be accompanied by an ordnance officer of expe- rience, who should be permanently stationed here. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, WM. P. CRAIGHILL, First Lieutenant of Engineers Page 158 158 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVHL I have frequently urged upon the War Office the great importance of having an experienced ordnance officer sent to this command, and if it is not done the public interest will immensely suffer. The person sent should have had some years of experience and not be just from the Academy. GEORGE W. MORGAN, Brigadier- General, Commanding. CUMBERLAND GAP, July 15, 1862. Brig. Gen. JOSEPH G. TOTTEN, Chief Engineer U. ~. Army, Washington, D. C.: GENERAL: flaying now spent two or three days in examining this position and its surroundings I am prepared to state in a general man- ner the plan of defense by fortifications of a temporary character which seems to me suitable, and which I shall carry out if it meets the appro- bation of the Engineer Department. The importance of the position in a political and military point of view cannot be overestimated. It is very strong naturally, as I re- marked in a former communication, but its strength can be a hundred fold increased by fortifications of a proper character. The vastness of the place, both in its horizontal and vertical dimensions, is such that the defensive system must be of considerable extent; it cannot be erected in a day or a week; it will require to be occupied by a large number of guns and the permanent garrison should not be less than 5,000 men. The three principal roads converging to this point from the east are the Virginia road, which skirts the mountain toward the north, the road to Tazewell, and that to Jacksborough. Of these the two last meet just before reaching the Gap and on a level some 350 feet below it, the former coming in nearly at the level of the Gap itself. Just at the Gap in the mountain range the heights on either side are 800 or 1,000 feet higher. The Cumberland Range is very well defined as a whole, but its de- tails are very irregular both in horizontal and vertical view. The roads are very tortuous within defensive limits from this position. In the first place the lowest ground, upon which the lower roads meet before reaching the Gap itself, must be thoroughly swept by guns of not very heavy caliber placed en barbette, open embrasure or timber case- mates, as the position may justify or require. The secondary heights immediately in the vicinity of the lowest ground must be occupied to prevent their occupation by the enemy, the result of which would nec- essarily be the abandonment by ourselves of the low batteries. These low batteries are necessary because the secondary heights are too high to afford advantageous positions for the batteries, which must sweep the roads. The highest points are too high to have any bearing upon the near defense of the roads, but they are necessary to holding the secondary heights, the importance of which I have shown ,andby arming them with guns and mortars of the heaviest caliber an enemy can be kept at a distance. From the extreme irregularity of the ground there will be necessarily many slopes which cannot be seen by the fire of artillery unless the number of guns is greatly and, as I think, unnecessarily increased. These slopes I shall occupy as far as possible by timber block-houses, taking care of course to place them out of view of the artillery of th Page 159 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 159 enemy. They are impregnable against infantry, req urire few men for their defense, and serve as comfortable quarters for the garrison. Where necessary, earthworks for infantry defense will be thrown uj of as strong profile as possible. is The country is very much covered with heavy timber, and until that removed to a considerable extent but little can be done in the way of erection of works of defense. I shall in another communication make a requisition, as my instruc- tions require me to do, for ordnance and ordnance stores. As soon as practicable I shall send a sketch of this position, and will then be able to explain in more detail the plan of defense I propose. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, WM. P. CRALGHILL, First Lieutenant of Engineers. P. S.Cominunications for me may in future be addressed to Cum. berland Gap, Tenn., via Lexington, Ky. NASHVILLE, TENN., July 15, 1862. His Excellency ABRAHAM LINCOLN: I have just received the following dispatch from General Halleck: CORINTH, July 15. General Buell has sent large detachments against Morgan and Starnes, bnt he wants more cavalry, which we have not got. Cannot cavalry be raised in Tennessee for home pnrposcs, as was done in Missouri, nnder the anthority of the President? H. W. HALLECK, Major-General. Cannot I be authorized to do so ~ The work will be commenced at once. Your other dispatches in regard to affairs here have been re- ceived. I thank you and the Secretary of War for them. ANDREW JOHNSON. WASHINGTON, July 16, 1862. Governor JoHNSoN, Nashville: You are authorized to raise any amount of cavalry in your State that may be required for the service. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. HUNTSVILLE, July 16, 1862. Major-General HALLECK: I am sorry you are going. I dont know what you can do for us, ex- cept to represent the importance of matters out here and urge an in- crease of our cavalry force. It will be very slow and difficult for Thomas to cross at Decatur; the landings are bad and the boat can only carry five wagons at a load. lie can cross much more rapidly at Florence, and is also in better position for possible contingencies in the direction of Nashville. Will there ~be no communication or no troops between Corinth and Memphis ~ D. C. BUELL, Major- General Page 160 16Q KY.., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIII CORINTH, Miss., July 10, 1862. Major-General BUELL, lluntsrille: You will of course direct General Thomas to cross at Florence if you deem it best. There will be troops at Bolivar, on Hatchie River, and perhaps at Grand Junction, but we shall not attempt to keep open the direct road. We have daily communication with Memphis by Colum- bus and may re-establish the line from Memphis to Humboldt. I will do all 1 can about cavalry. In all matters of co-operation consult Gen- eral Grant, who will command the forces here. H. W. HALLECK, Major- General. HDQRs. FmsT DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE OHIO, Tuscumbia, Al a., July 16, 1862. Major-General HALLECK, Corinth: Colonel Steedman, whom I sent out some days since toward Court- land and Moulton, captured a rebel army mail-carrier with a package of letters. He also arrested the man at whose house the mail-carrier was found. This man is also implicated by the letters captured. Should they be tried as spies or as alders and abetters of the rebellion? Hope you will not be ordered away from us. Will consult with Gen- eral Grant immediately. GEG. H. THOMAS, Major-General, IL S. Volunteers. CORINTH, July 16, 1862. Major-General THOMAS: Notify General Grant at this place in due time about when you will be ready to move, so that he can have another division in your place. I leave for Saint Louis to-morrow morning, and shall proceed from there to Washington. General Grant will have command of all the forces in West Tennessee and Mississippi, and you will consult with him in case you require his co-operation in any matter. H. W. HALLECK, Major- General. HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE OHio, Tuscumbia, Ala., July 16, 1862. Major-General HALLECK, Corinth: For the information of the division commander who relieves me my troops are posted as follows: One regiment and a battery at Inka; one company at Eastport; three companies at Bear Creek Bridge; two coin- panics at Buzzard Roost Bridge; two companies at Cherokee; two com- panies at Cane Creek; one company at Little Bear Creek Bridge; one company at South Florence; two companies at Town Creek Brid~e; two coml)anies at Courtland; two companies at trestle 3 miles east of Court- land; two companies at Fox-Creek; one company at Trinity to guard water-tanks, and two companies at Decatur. The cavalry is posted as follows: Two companies at Tuka; a platoon at Bear Creek Bridge; a platoon at Buzzard Roost Bridge; a platoo Page 161 CHAr. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 161 at Cane Creek; a battalion at Tuscumbia; a platoon at Town Creek Bridge; a battalion at Courtland; a platooii at the trestle near Mallory Creek, and one company at Decatur. Two deserters of Breckinridge arrived to-day confirm the statement heretofore told of their destitution, and that a good many have deserted. They left Breckinridge at Jackson on hi~ way to Vicksburg. GEG. H. THOMAS, Major- General, U. ~S. Volunteers. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 16, 1862. J. B. ANDERSON, Aashv die: I suppose General Nelson will reach Nashville to-night and proceed to Murfreesborough to-morrow. Put your party on the road the mo- ment the troops get there and let us try again. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville. July 16, 1862. Colonel CHAPIN, Larkinsville: See that every bridge on your line is stockaded without a moments delay. What bridges are without it? ft C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 16, 1862. General MANSON, Athens: See that troops are supplied to work on the bridges between Athens and Reynolds Station. It is of vital importance. The detail must be made by regiments, not by detachments. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 16, 1862. General NEGLEY, Columbia: Have stockades been put up at all the bridges ~ If not, see tlz~at it is done immediately? It is of vital importance. [D. C. BUELL.] HEADQUARTERS, Captain WADE, Decatur: Huntsville, July 16, 1862. I understand that you have your command in the town with no prep- aration for defense. If that is the case you may expect to be surprised, captured, and disgraced as other officers have l)CCn from similar neglect. It is my order that you forthwith fortify your position. If possible you will select a position which will command the depot and landing out of range of objects which would afford shelter for an enemy, and 11 R RYOL XVI, PT I Page 162 162 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVII1 you will there either intrench or build a stockade to inclose your com- mand. To resist cavalry or infantry the stockade is preferable. Posts from 6 to 10 inches thick, 2~ feet in the ground and 8 or 9 above, are suitable, with loop-holes every 3 feet. The work can be done in a day, and you will lose no time about it. You will keep your command within or near the work. D. C. BUELL. HDQES. FIRST DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE OHIO, luscumbia, Ala., July 16, 1862. Major-General BUELL, Huntsville: The road has been in running order for two days. General McPher- son will organize a daily train from Decatur to Corinth immediately. I have stated to him your request to forward provisions to Decatur for your command. GEO. H. THOMAS, Major- General, U. S. Volunteers. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 16, 1862. General THOMAS, Tuseumbia: When you move you will cross mainly at Florence; your train at Eastport, as I suggested. Make your arrangements accordingly. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 16, 1862. General CRITTENDEN, Battle Greek: Your quartermaster telegraphs again to-day for clothing. Your want of clothing has been frequently reported and is not forgotten; it results, however, from the neglect of your own officers. You are aware, how- ever, that the troops are on half rations, and even this supply is not altogether certain. Just as soon as provisions can be supplied in suffi- cient quantities clothing will be furnished you. JAMES B. PItY, Chief of Staff. BATTLE CREEK, July 16, 1862. Maj. Gen. D. C. BUELL: I have agents out seeking the information from all points named by you except McMinnville; hope to get something ~eliable to-day; will send out others as soon as I can procure suitable men and inform you at once. It was reported to me last night that a rebel force was at Altamont, but the reporter said he could not rely upon his information. T. L. CRITTEIN DEN Page 163 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 163 HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES FORCES, Battle Greek Jul General D. C. BUELL: , y 16, 1862. GENERAL: Since my dispatch of this morning none of my agents have returned, but I have information from several sources that the rebels have been for several days and are yet crossing at Chattanooga and crossing the mountains in large numbers. Four thousand crossed in a day, it is said, and they are crossing by thousands is the report. It is also reported that they are coming here to fight, which makes me think they are not. But I am endeavoring to be ready. T. L. CRITTENDEN, Brigadier- General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville Jul Col. J. F. MILLER, Nashville: , y 16, 1862. Report as soon as possible what damage the railroad has sustained from the affair at Murfreesborough. Get the names of soldiers from Murfreesborough who come in on parole and hold the men. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS, Captain MORTON, Huntsville, July 16, 1862. Cowan, Stevenson, or Tullahoma: The general assumes that the position for stockades and preliminaries for their erection must be determined by this time and that they will at farthest be erected by to-morrow night. Locomotive and the engineers would therefore be of little use, even if they could be spared. In re- gard to the cordage for pontoon you must make your bills and send them. You cannot be spared to go to Nashville. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staff. TULLAHOMA, July 16, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: A young man who deserted from the rebel forces at Corinth and has been at his home sick 6 miles north of this point has just come in, and gives information that two of Prices Indians have been seen in his neighborhood, and that a rebel division is on its way via Altamont to Mnrfreesborongh and Nashville. I am just sending a strong reconnoi- tering party of cavalry toward Murfreesborough to ascertain what is going on in that neighborhood. I will report upon its return. Various rumors reach inc of the movements of large rebel forces through the mountains toward Nashville, but I find it impossible to get any relia- ble information on this subject. If I can satisfy myself that the move- ment on Mnrfreesborough is a mer6 raid I will throw my force to their rear and cut them off if possible. Pending such information I will hOld my forces all in hand. W. S. SMITH Page 164 164 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIII. TIJLLAHOMA, July 16, 186240 a. in. Colonel FRY, Chief of Staff: I have concentrated a force of 4,300 men, composed of 3,500 infantry, 600 cavalry and battery, and one section of artillery. I have abontthree days rations, and can go to McMinnville to intercept the enemy if Woods division or a portion of it can be advanced to this ~or some other point on the line of onr railroad to hold it in case the enemy should sweep down this way. I heard firing in the vicinity of Murfreesborough at in- tervals daring yesterday and np to 8 P. in., but have been unable to get any definite information from that direction. A reconnoitering party which I sent to Manchester brings a report that the enemy was at Mc- Minnville, 5,000 strong; if so, whether it is the Murfreesborongh force returning to support I do not know. Where is Colonel Jackson and the battery? What force of ours can be fighting at Murfreesborough i Have you any information by way of Nashville that can control my movements to advantage? W. S. SMITH, Brigadier- General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 16, 1862. General WILLIAM S. SMITH, Tullahorna, (Or where he may be, to be forwarded at once): Your letter dated 12 p. m. July 14 at Tullahoma is just received. The general is greatly surprised at your orders to Colonel Hambright. Your instructions did not authorize you to draw the troops below the Duck River Bridge, and only left it optional with you to concentrate there or at Wartrace. You were not authorized nor was it supposed you would give up quietly to the enemy the railroad and bridges between Wartrace and Tullahoma. General Woods division will be at or near Shelbyville to-night. Communicate with him and send at once by rail a guard for the Duck River Bridge. Inform General Wood what troops you have and where they are and report same here. Unless movements of the enemy render chatiges necessary leave the body of your troops at present and set to work at once establishing your bridge guards and having the stockades erected. Order, and as far as possible secure, strict attention to guard duty. It is of vital importance to erect the stockades instantly, and the general directs your special attention to this. Our information is that the enemy left Murfreesborongh on the morning of the 14th and they are said to have gone toward McMinn- ville. They may strike at some other point. There were not more than 2,000. Report, so far as you know, what damage the railroad has sus- tained. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staffi HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 1(5, 1862. Capt. P. T. SWAINE, Athen& : Reporters are not even allowed in the camps. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staff Page 165 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.~WNTON. 165 HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 16, 1862. Captain SYMONDS, Commissary of Subsistence, Louisville: What do you mean by not seeing your way clear if we use hard bread and salt meat l Cant you get these or cant you ship them 0? I see no difficulty in either case. We only eat about 75 tons a day. The rail- road can send for Government 300 tons a day if it is properly presented. It would doubtless relieve your department very much if we furnish our own flour and did not use salt meat; but the commissary depart- ment cannot be relieved from furnishing bread and meat. The country here cannot supply the flour, nor is there any necessity for our depend- ing on the country if it could. The railroad from Louisville, the Cum- berland River, and Green River to Bowling Green are all open to us, and if we dont get supplies it can only be our own fault. There should be twenty days supply ahead in Nashville, whereas there are noun there and have been none for six or seven days. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of StatJ~ HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 16, 1862. General T. J. Woon, Shelbyville: (Telegraph as far up Chattanooga road as possible ; to be forwarded by any commanding officer with a party of cavalry.) Your letter received. It will be best for you to halt at Shelbyville and close up and ~vait further instructions. Throw two regiments of in- fantry, two-thirds of your cavalry, and a battery forward to Wartrace, and reconnoiter the roads toward Murfreesborough and MeMiunville. It is reported that the enemy left Murfreesborough on the morning of the 14th and the main body of theni took the road toward MeMiunville. They may or may not have gone there. The rations which were to have joined you on the night of the 14th did not leave here until daylight of the 15th, and it is hoped they have reached you, though your messen- gers did not meet them. They may have been captured, as you sent no escort for them. The 25,000 rations left Reynolds Station at 3 p. ni. on the 14th for Fayetteville under escort of two companies of cavalry. Supplies will be sent you for present use by rail via Stevenson, but it is hoped you will soon get in communication with Nashville. General W S. Smith has a force at Tullahoma and is ordered to communicate with you and to put a guard at Duck River Bridge. We must protect all the road we can. Captain Gamage, your commissary, did not go out with the provisions on the morning of the 14th, having an abscess or something of the kind. He is ordered to take cars to-morrow via Stevenson and join you. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, Huntsville, July 16, 1862. Capt. W. F. HARRIS, Assistant Quartermaster: SIR: I inclose herewith an order assigning you to duty as transpor- tation quartermaster at Louisville. The general directs that you pro- ceed at once to that point and assume the duties assigned to you. You Page 166 166 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CRAP. XXVIII. unremitting attention must be given to pushing supplies forward to Nashville, and to effect this you must systematize the Government business which is to be trausacted by the Louisville aiid Nashville Railroad. The Government stores to be transported by it must be pre. sented in regular quantities daily, or else, if deemed a better arrange- ment, a number of days in the week must be designated for carrying Government freight, and the road must be prepareU to haul the speci- fied amounts on those days. The former arrangement is thought to be the best. You must give your personal attentiomi to seeing that the commissary and quartermasters stores are at the railroad depot ready for transportation in proper quantities and at proper tiiues. You will learn from the officers of these different departments the unimiber of tons required daily and act accordingly. In addition to the railroad it is expected that you will use the (Jumberland River as a means of send- ing supplies, and when that is likely to fail commence at oiice to use Green River, sending your supplies by water to Bowling Green and thence by railroad to Nashville. For this you must be prepared be- forehand. You will make reports daily by telegraph to these head- quarters of the amount of stores of each kind shipped by you. The general trusts that it will not be necessary to urge upon you the neces- sity for prompt and energetic execution of the duty assigned you. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. M. WRIGHT, Assistant Adjutant- General. HUNTSVILLE, July 16, 1862. Brigadier-General ROUSSEAU, Commanding Third Division: General Buell directs me to inclose a poster or handbill in relation to claims.* The general directs that these handbills be called in and de- stroyed as soon as possible, as he thinks it will not only bring about more business thaii you can possibly attend to, but will raise hopes among the people which cannot be gratified. It will be sufficient to decide the cases which are brought up, and in these it will not only be necessary to have proof that property was used by the Government, but must be shown by officers that it was necessary and was properly used. 1 am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. M. WRIGHT, Assistant Adjutant-General. (See instructions of July 15.) HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, Huntsville, July 16, 1862. Mr. F. P. WARD, Huntsville, Ala.: In reply to your letter of the 12th instant, asking permission for your relative, J. I. Ward, to return to Huntsville, I am directed to say that his efforts to raise troops for the Confederate service and his absenting himself on the approach of our forces are regarded as indicating that *Not found Page 167 C~1A?. XXVIII] 167 CO1~RESPONDENCE, ETC.IINION. 0 he is acting in a manner hostile to the Government. Until he can fully recognize his obligations to the Government it would be better he should not return. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. M. WRIGHT, Assistant Adjutant-General. SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, No. 104. ~ Huntsville, Ala., July 16, 1862. * * * * * * * IV. Lieutenant-Colonel Van Horn, Twenty-fourth Illinois Volunteers, is detailed to superintend and direct the erection of stockades for the defense of the bridges and other important railroad points under charge of the different detachments of the regiment to which lie belongs. Colonel Van Horn will conduct the work in compliance with the di- rection of the general commanding, as may be communicated by Capt. J. St. C. Morton, United States Engineers, of the staff of the general commanding. * * * * * * * By command of Major-General Buell: J. M. WRIGHT, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 16, 1862. General GEORGE W. MORGAN, Gumberland Gap: Your telegram of 14th received. It ishoped and expected that you will be able at least to convoy your trains, and you should try and strengthen your position sufficiently to spare some troops to guard your line. Your division does not depend on the Louisville and Nashville road. Your suggestion, however, that two regiments of cavalry be put upon it was a sound one and would have been anticipated if the cavalry had not been wanting. That road is still safe. Your recommendation that a like force be put on your line of communications would also have been complied with, andperhaps more promptly than in case of Louis- ville road, had it not been for want of force to do soa difficulty which still exists. A force of rebel cavalry on Sunday attacked Murfreesbor- ough, and at 4 p. in. our troopsnear two regiments of infantry, a bat- tery of artillery, and perhaps some cavalrysurrendered, and according to reports have been marched toward MeMinuville; Starnes, of Ten- nessee, in command of rebels. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of & aff. SPECIAL FIELD ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE MISSISSIPPI, No. 162. Corinth, Miss., July 16, 1862. The major-general commanding the department, in giving up the im- mediate command of the troops now in the field and heretofore consti- tuting the Armies of the Ohio, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Southwest Page 168 168 RY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAr. XXVIII. desires to express to them his appreciation of the endurance, bravery, and soldierly conduct which they have exhibited oii all occasions during the present campaign; as separate corps won the memorable victories of Milford, Mill Springs, Pea Ridge, Fort Donelson, New Madrid, and Island No. 10, and when partially nuited they defeated the enemy in the bloody battle of Pittsburg, and~ drove him from his intrencliments at Corinth. In the latter of these operations ailid in the labor of repair- ing railroads which the enemy had destroyed the commanding general bears personal testimony of the good conduct of the troops and the cheerfulness and alacrity with which they endured the fatigues and hardships necessary to secure the great object of the campaign. The soldiers of the West have nobly done their duty and proved themselves equal to any emergency. The general commanding desires to express to commanders of army corps and their subordinate officers his warmest thanks for their cordial co-operation on all occasions. Soldiers! you have accomplished mu cli toward crushing out this wicked rebellion, and if you continue to exhibit the same vigilance, courage, and perseverance it is believed that, under the providence of God, you will soon bring the war to a close and be able to return in peace to your families and homes. By order of Major-General ilalleck: N. II. McLEAN, Assistant Adjutant. General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 17, 1862. General CRITTENDEN, Battle Creek: Does your information state that infantry and artillery are crossing the river and the mountain from Chattanooga or only cavalry l D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES FORCES, Battle Creek, July 17, 1862. Maj. Gen. D. C. BUELL: GENERAL: My information was that infantry were crossing. The information came from several sources, but I have heard nothing since to confirm it. 1 look for a man to day who I trust will bring certain intelligence. T. L. CR1TTENDEN, Brigadier- General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 17, 1862. General CRITTENDEN, Battle Creek: I have some apprehension, from the rumors of the movements of the enemy up the river and on the other side. Push your reconnaissances constantly as far as and even beyond Jasper and be always on the alert. MeCook will move ~ to-morrow. D. C. BUELL Page 169 CHAr. XXVIII.] 169 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. BATTLE CREEK, July 17, 1862. Maj. Gen. D. C. BUELL: Your communication as to pushing my reconnaissances received and will receive prompt attention. T. L. CRITTENDEN. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 17, 1862. General McCooK, Stevenson: Move your two brigades forward to Battle Creek to-morrow. Leave one regiment at the depot until Woods regiment comes up, which will probably be to-morrow. As soon as you arrive make a reconnaissance with a view to taking a position at Jasper. It is not unreasonable that the enemy may design to attack at that point if he has the requisite force, and the current rumors of his crossing above make it not even improbable. The railroad on the other side would afford him a line of supplies. Study your ground with that view. B. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 17, 1862. General NELSON, Reynolds Station: Put your command on the cars as soon as possible and proceed to Murfreesborough unless the movements of the ene~ny should make it necessary to act otherwise. Take only one battery through with you, leave th~ other at Columbia, unless you deem it necessary to j~ut one section of it at Franklin. It is understood that the enemy has left Mur- freesborough and gone toward McMinnville. He has doubtless de. stroyed the road to some extent. It must be repaired immediately. Wood will be at Shelbyville early to-morrow. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 17, 1862. General NELSON, Nashville or Murfreesborough: Reports are coming in frequently of a formidable advance of the enemy across the monutains from Chattanooga. They seem to have foundation. I do not believe, however, that Nashville is the immediate object. It is more probable that a strong movement will be made on our communications arid rear by way of Winchester while a formidable attack is made in front at Battle Creek. I deem it necessary to make immediate arrangements mainly with that view. Wood, now at Shelby- ville, is ordered to march for Winchester to-morrow. If anything should come toward Nashville you must be prepared for it. If not, and the danger should come this way, I shall want you personally here. In the mean time make the best possible lispositiou of the brigade with you to meet the enemy at Murfreesborough. Colonel Miles [i], who was cap- tured there, has come in at Tnllahorua. The enemy retired to MeMiun - ville, where they are reported to have a force of 3,000 cavalry. A stil Page 170 170 KY., M. AND IX TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIII. stronger force of cavalry and infantry is said to be at Altamont under Price. Our line is about as difficult to guard as it could be. I shall occupy McMinnville as soon as possible. B. C. BUELL. Maj. Gen. P. C. BUELL: N~.S~IYILLE, July 17, 1862. All of our men have been 7 miles beyond MeMinuville, and have ar- rived at Murfreesborough tired, hungry, and sick. The enemy have gone to Chattanooga. I have a letter from Captain Essington, Seventh Pennsylvania Cavalry, now at Murfreesborough, who is paroled and placed in charge of the prisoners by General Crittend~n. The condition of affairs in Kentucky is very bad. I ask permission to march imniediately to the relief of the State. Wood can send up to Murfreesborough when there is none of the enemy there. W. NELSON. HEADQUARTERS Huntsville General NELSON, Nashville: , July 17, 1862. Neither you nor your division can be spared now. When will you be at Murfreesborough? I am anxious to hear from you there, my present expectation being to push you forward immediately with a considerable force to MeMinuville. B. C. BUELL. Major.General BUELL: NASHVILLE, July 17, 1862. In case the enemy go into Kentucky what are your orders ~l W. NELSON. TULLAHOMA, July 17, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: Colonel Miles [~?i, of the Third Minnesota, returned from the rebels le- tween Woodbury and MeMinuville, just arrived here reports the force that entered Murfreesborough from 2,500 to 3,500 strong, consisting of the First and Second Georgia Cavalry and many armed citizens. The force was at MeMinuville with prisoners yesterday morning at 10 oclock. I withdrew the Wartrace force by authority communicated in General Buells dispatch of the 14th instant and when Colonel Ham- bright thought his force in danger. I abandoned no bridge between this point and Wartrace. I have a regiment intrenched at Duck River, 7 miles from here. At Tullahoma the three batteries of regulars, three regiments of infantry, a battery, and about 700 cavalry, effectives; at Elk River a regiment and a half of infaatry and two companies of cavalry; one wing of the Twenty-fourth Illinois on its way by train to same point; also a section of battery. The First Ohio is on its way by train to Cowan, and I have directed Colonel Buckley to place another regiment at the same point. This disposition I make on account of information communicated in full in my telegram to-day. I will push stockades and railroad repairs to Nashville with all diligence. W. S. SMITH Page 171 CHAP. xxviii.] 171 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC .UNION. TULLAHOMA, July 17, 1862. Col. J. B. Fny: The troops you desired to report are here. All seems quiet along the line. A considerable force, say 3,000 strong, is reported by several loyal citizens, also by our scouts, at McMinnville. Another rebel force reported strong at Altamont. The former, all cavalry; tjzte latter, part infantry. The first report I deem reliable; the second lacks confirmation. The danger to our lines now lies between this point and the tunnel near Cowan, in my opinion. I have sent the First Ohio to Cowan; the Eighteenth Ohio and Twenty-fourth illinois, with a section of artillery and two companies of cavalry, are at Elk River. I have the country to the north and east of the lines very thoroughly scouted. McMinnville should be occupied as soon as possible by us. You will not be surprised at my disposition of the troops when I have time to give the information in full which determined my course. W. S. SMITH. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 17, 1862. General WILLIAM S. SMITH, Tullahoma: I do not credit the rumors of a formidable advance on Nashville. I think it more probable that a movement may be made upon our com- munications and rear by the way of Winchester while a strong attack is made in front at Battle Creek. Be on the alert and ready for what- ever~ may come. If that should be the case, concentrate all the force you can at Winchester or thereabouts. I wish General Wdod to march on Winchester to-morrow morning. Send this dispatch to him to-night and make sure that it does not fail. I wish him to keep his command as fresh as possible, but he must make good marches, and if necessary forced marches. Advise him as to the best road and communicate with him on the march. The bridges north must be protected if possible; but if the enemy should make a formidable attack the guards had better be small than that a larger force should be jeopardized. Keep in corn- munication with Stevenson and Battle Creek. See that your guards are fortified by stockades without a moments delay. D. C. BUELL. TULLAHOJYEA, July 17, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: Your two dispatches are received. I will communicate with General Wood immediately. If any attack should be made in the vicinity of Winchester it will probably be at Elk River Bridge or at Cowan. I have the country well scouted and am making every effort to collect reliable information. I will not trouble you with vague rumors. W. S. SMITH. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 17, 1862. Colonel SWORDS, Deputy Quartermaster- General, Louisville: It cannot be that the road is still required exclusively for the tran Page 172 172 KY., M. AND E. TEI4N., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAr. XXVIIT. portation of troops. It can do both, and the supplies for this army must not be stopped. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 17, 1862. Colonel HARKER, lilooresville: (To be sent by special messenger from Decatur.) Your brigade will move at once to Bridgeport, the infantry and bag- gage going by rail and the artillery and wagon train marching. Cars will be sent as soon as they can be got ready; probably to-morrow. The artillery and wagons can come here without escort, and cavalry escort will be sent with them from here on. Directions: The operator will give copy of this to the regiment oppo- site Decatur, and it and battery will go at once to Mooresville. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 17, 1862. Colonel HARKER, llifooresville: (To be sent by special messenger from Decatur.) Cars will commence moving your brigade to-morrow morning. Be ready and do not delay them. Start your train and artillery. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 17, 1862. General MANSoN, Camp near Athens: General Buell directs that you send a brigade under CGlonel Ilazen to rebuild the railroad to Reynolds Station. There must be four regi- ments, and they will be posted as follows: One at Elk River; one at tunnel, to camp at north end; one at Bntterford, sonth side of Rich- land Creek, one 2~ miles south of Reynolds Station, no rth side of Rich- land Creek. These regiments must fill all the demands for working parties made by engineers and the work must be pushed with all pos- sible dispatch, the regiments not to leave the duty without mpecial orders from here. Move the brigade at once. If there are not four regiments present with Hazens brigade assign him enough to make that number. General Buell trusts Colonel Hazen will give his personal attention to the rapid prosecution of this work. He will make his headquarters at the north end of the tunnel. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of A~tag~. HEADQUARTERS, fluntsville, July 17, 1862. Colonel SWORDS: Horses are wanted badly. How many have you and how ihst are you receiving them 0? Send forward ~what you have. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of & aff Page 173 CHn~. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 173 REYNOLDS STATION, July 17, 1862. Maj. Gen. B. C. BUELL: Part of bridge washed away at Lynnville; have just been there, and will have men at work as soon as water falls sufficiently. If no hard rains, will have it ready for crossing at 2 oclock to-morrow. No sup- plies here. If I get bridge done to-morrow will have 200 wagons started day after at daylight. These breaks here are detaining work below, as I have to use the same detachment of Mechanics and Engineers to make the repairs that are at work on bridges between here and Pulaski. The four companies of infantry here were ordered away by General Nelson, and are now awaiting transportation. I should like to have them remain, as they are much needed here. EDWARD M. MoCOOK. HEADQUARTERS, Nashville, July 17, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: Your telegram of the 15th just received. The dispatch ordering stores to Elk River was not received by me until the 12th instant. I received dispatch ordering stores to Murfreesborongh on the 9th and sent them before receipt of dispatch ordering rations to Elk River. The superintendent of railroad and quartermaster informed me that no cars could or had run to Elk River. If your dispatches imply censure it is unjust and unfounded, of which I hope you will be notified by a full investigation of the facts. The responsibility does not rest here. Everything has been sent forward as fast as received. Captain Sy- monds informs me he could not get cars and forward stores by such transportation as was furnished by quartermasters department. There are now three boats loaded with provisions en route from Louisville. Four hundred thousand rations received last night by rail; more than 1,000,000 rations en route by river, which ought to have been sent by rail, and over 2,000,000 br which bids have been accepted in Louisville. The Louisville and Nashville Railroad commenced to bring sutlers and citizens freight, while subsistence stores are sent by river. I saw sev- eral car loads of private freight in depot to-day. R. MACFEELY, Commissary qf Subsistence. COLUMBIA, July 17, 1862. Major-Genera] BIJELL: At 3 a. m. a small party (between 30 and 40) guerrillas attacked, wounded 1 and captured 6 teamsters at the stock pasture fields, 4 miles west. They returned, taking only the arms of the teamsters. At day- light my scouts, 10 in number, who were sent to watch Russells force at Ashland, Morgan County, were attacked 8 miles west of Mount Pleasant. My informant, who was wounded, left his command fighting, but thought they would be overpowered by superior force of the enemy. Have sent them assistance. Guerrilla parties are increasing rapidly west of this, strongly aided by disloyal citizens. I receive constant intimations of their intention to destroy the railroads and bridges. The small cavalry force here is insufficient to do the required patroling and efficientl Page 174 174 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVflL guard bridges and railroads. The four companies Seventy-eighth Penn- sylvania ordered to Franklin and Columbia are still awaiting trans- portation at Reynolds. The empty cars were detained there nearly three days by order of General Nelson, although, in accordance with your order, the companies should have come at once, although I was fully confident that train could arrive one day before General Nelsons arrival. No attention was given to my orders on General Nelsons ar- rival at Reynolds. He telegraphed me that he was now placed in com- mand of this line and the troops. In accordance with this order I have promptly complied with all of his instructions, but most respectfully inquire whether it is agreeable to your instructions to divest me of au- thority while making strenuous efforts to carry out your orders. If it arises from a want of official confidence and trust you will likely advise me of the fact. JAS. S. NEGLEY. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 17, 1862. General NEGLEY, Columbia: The First Wisconsin will not leave Bridgeport at present. JAMES B. FRY. HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE OHIO, Tuscumbia, Ala., July 17, 1862. Major-General GRANT, Corinth, Miss.: I shall be ready to commence moving my division on Monday next. Please start the division to relieve mine on that day. I would suggest that it be posted as follows: One regiment and battery at Juka; one company at Eastport; three companies at Bear Creek Bridge; two companies at Buzzard Roost Bridge; two companies at Cherokee; two companies at Cane Creek- one company at Little Bear Creek Bridge; one company at South Florence; three companies at Town Creek Bridge one regiment at Courtland; two companies at trestle east of Courtland; .two companies at Fox Creek trestle; one company at Trinity water- tank; two companies at Decatur. The cavalry to be posted as follows: Two companies at Juka; one platoon at Bear Creek Bridge; one platoon at Buzzard Roost Bridge; one platoon at Cane Creek Bridge; one bat- talion at Tuscumbia; one platoon at Town Creek Bridge; one battalion at Courtland; one platoon at trestle over Mallory Creek; one company at Decatur. The remainder of the division shonld be posted at this place, and if one extra brigade could be spared it would be well to post it at Court- land, with a battery of artillery, in place of the regiment above men- tioned, which regiment could then be posted at Decatur. It is important to send one of your best and largest regiments of cav- alry, as the country south of the railroad for 20 miles should be kept thoroughly examined every other day by cavalry. I wish you to send an officer of the quartermasters department and one of the commissary department to relieve my quartermasters and commissaries at Juka and Eastport. Please answer if you can commence moving a division on Monday. GEG. H. THOMAS, Major-General, U. ~. Volunteers Page 175 Ca& p. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDEN~iE, ETC.TJNION. 175 HEADQUARTBRS, Huntsville, July 17, 1862. General THOMAS, Tuscumbia: I deem it of very great importance that you should get across the river at the earliest possible moment. Send one of your brigades for- ward without delay to cross at Decatur. Cross everything you have at Eastport at once. Endeavor to get your trains across at all points before Grants troops come up, so that no time may be lost after their arrival. D. C. BUELL. TusculvrBIA, July 17, 1862. Col. J. B. Fuv: The steamer having received some injury I shall not be able to cross the river before Monday next. I propose to cross all my troops at Florence, except the Eighteenth Infantry, Tenth Kentunky, a battery of artillery, and the supply train, all of which are at Eas~tport and Juka, and can cross at Eastport more conveniently. A battalion of cavalry at Courtland and three companies of the Thirty-first Ohio at Decatur can cross more conveniently there. General will send troops to relieve my division on Monday. Does General Buell wish the clothing for his corps forwarded or will it be turned over? GEO. H. THOMAS. NASHVILLE, July 17, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: The house you inquire about belonged to Colonel Heiman, of the rebel army, and was taken possession of by the military authorities for se- questration under act of Congress August 6, 1861. During my absence Governor Johnson ordered the provost-marshal to give the keys to a Major Thurneck, of the First Tennessee Volunteers, then being raised here. On my return, finding that Major Thurneck with his family was living in the house, although his regiment was under canvas, and knowing your orders about officers living with their men, I telegraphed to know if that order was still in force. I found it was, and verbally directed Major Thurneck that he must live with his men. No atten- tion was paid, on the grounds that the regiment was not in the United States service and not liable to United States authorities. Fnding that many other officers of the same regiment were making preparations to bring their families to live in houses under the same circumstances, and recognizing the injury to the service which must arise, I directed the provost-marshal to cause the house to be vacated, as also other houses occupied by soldiers and officers who had no authority from these head- quarters; the meaning of the order to prevent officers, chaplains, and surgeons here on duty at convalescent barracks and hospitals from oc- cupying houses while their men needed their actual presence. At that time almost every officer and soldier on duty near this city was looking for a house. I need not mention the outrages likely to occur under such a state of affairs. The order was promptly executed by Colonel Matthews, the provost-marshal, in all instances which came under my notice except Major Thurneck and the quartermaster of the same regi- ment. The latter claimed that he rented his house, although the owne Page 176 176 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIII. said not; butl considered that a matter for the civil authorities to adjust, and he has been ejected by them. Major Thurneck held on to his house by false representationsthat his children and wife were so sick that a removal would be at the risk of their lives. I finally sent a surgeon to examine. Upon his report of the facts I directed Colonel Campbell to have him ejected as occupying a house in possession of the United States withont civil authority. He refused to obey the order. The order was reiterated peremptorily, and he peremptorily refused to obey the second order. He was arrested; and his lientenanant-colonel obeyed the order at once. I am sure that if any officer in the department not directly interested had examined the matter and reported my action would have been approved. OLIVER D. GREENE. CUMEERLAT~D GAr, July 17, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: On yesterday, in consequence of the. serious illness of my wife, I had the honor to forward through your headquarters my final resignation and request to be immediately relieved. My last intelligence from my home induces me to respectfully request that Major-General Buell will by telegram recommend the acceptance of my resignation and relieve me from command. GEORGE W. MORGAN. CUMBERLAND GAP, July 17, 1862. Col. J. B. Fiay: COLONEL: I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your telegram of yesterday. I have now absent a force of 1,200 infantry, and expect its return to. morrow. At the earliest practicable moment afterward, in ob edien~e to the instructions of the majer-general, I will detach one brigade of four regiments of infantry to connect this post with Lexington; propose to station one regiment at Barboursville, one at London, one at Mount Vernon, and one at Crab Orchard. This disposition will protect both the Crab Orchard and Richmond road, so far as infantry can give pro- tection to a long line against the forays of partisan cavalry. I believe that General Boyle has a small force at the Kentucky River Bridge; a point of great importance. To complete the chain Lancaster should also be occupied, but I am not aware whether General Boyle has sufficient troops for that purpose. Two reasons have prevented me from sending infantry to protect my line of supplies. The line is 150 miles in length, and the roads, even at this season, are so wretched as to render small trains absolutely necessary; hence it is impossible to furnish a sufficient number of in- fantry escorts to protect them, and I believe that infantry stationed at intermediate points cannot protect a long line against sudden forays of partisan troops, who will operate on interior by-roads; but my main reason was that I regarded Morgans incursion as a probable diversion in favor of Smith, whose line is on the Clinch, and whose force is con- siderably greater than mine. On the 11th of May I made the sugges- tion as to protecting the line between Louisville and Nashville, no Page 177 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 177 because it was connected with my base, but because I was the senior officer commanding troops in Kentucky. Lieutenant Craighill, engineer, has had for three days a heavy force occupied in cleaning the hills and ravines preparatory to fortifying. He has made a requisition, in obedience to his instructions from his chief, for thirty pieces of heavy caliber. It is his opinion that when the works are completed it will require at least 5,000 men to hold the posi- tion if vigorously attacked. When the fortifications are completed there should be,in my judgment, a garrison of one regiment of artillery, 5,000 infantry, and at least 500 cavalry. I have immediate use for two additional companies of artillery. Andrews battery is still, I under- stand, at the mouth of Salt River. GEORGE W. MORGAiN, Brigadier-General. HUNTSVILLE, ALA., July 18, 1862. Hon. E. M. STANTON: I ask authority to arrange with the Governor of Pennsylvania for raising three companies of cavalry, to be united with the independent company raised last fall in Pennsylvania by special authority of the War Department, and known as the Anderson Troop, Captain Pal- mer. This company is composed of superior men, many of them well qualified for officers; and by appointing them as officers in the pro- posed companies the force could be speedily rendered efficient. It is quite certain, from the reputation of Captain Palmer and the troop, that the companies can be speedily raised. I would ask for the proposed force the battalion organization. The necessity for an increase in our cavalry force is imperative and time is important. D. C. BUELL, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 18, 1862. J. B. ANDERSON, Nashville: If you have not sent your men to the Decatur road it will be best to put the whole force on the~ Murfreesborough. Will it not be better at any rate ~? The whole regiment of Engineers is on the Decatur road. D. C. BUELL. 0 COLUMBIA, July 18, 1862. Major-General BUELL: Railroad bridge over Duck River is impassable; cannot be repaired .until river falls; if it rises now it will be swept away. Train not heard from. Citizens report 300 rebels between this and Franklin. My scouts have chased a number of small squads, but as yet met no force. JAS. S. NEGLEY. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 18, 1862. General KEGLEY, Columbia: - From what cause is the bridge over Duck River impassable ~i How 12 R RVOL XYI~ PT I Page 178 178 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIII. long will it take to repair it? Lose no time in building stockades at every bridge. A stockade 30 feet square will hold about 30 men, which will be a sufficient guard Thr the less important bridges. D. C. BUELL. COLUMBIA, July 18, 1862. General D. C. BUELL: Trestle work at iDuck River washed away; it is also reported that Franklin Bridge is gone. One of my citizens, come from Hickman, just in. Reports the arrival at Lick Creek of a considerable force of rebel cavalry from across Tennessee River; that they intend attacking this point. They obtained a supply of ammunition near New Spring Hill last night. Will send you further particulars. JAS. S. KEGLEY. COLUMBIA, July 18, 1862. Maj. Gen. D. C. BUELL: Upon personal examination I find railroad bridge less injured than represented by superintendent. One span perhaps beyond recovery. I shall keep a force at work all night removing the drift which the guards carelessly allowed to accumulate without notice until the span gave way. The Kentucky troops fight well, but cannot be depended upon for such duty if the bridges are to be guarded by them. You may expect surprises, & c. I respectfully repeat the information sent some days since that if the bridges, road, & c., are not carefully and strongly guarded they will be destroyed. JAS. S. KEGLEY, General. COLUMBIA, July 18, 1862. Major-Geiieral BUELL: No orders to build stockades on this line have been received. A determined effort to destroy bridges between this and Franklin last night. Success was prevented by a suddeai chai~ge and re-enforcement of the guard at every bridge. Last evening the telegraph was cut, and parties of my men encountered about 30, who fled through a corn field. They are being pursued now. My scouts att~acked beyond Mount Ver- non yesterday 8 in number; returned to -, and contended with enemy (40 strong) with heroic valor; required to surrender to a force of 12, and held their position until re-euforcements arrived. Three were slightly wounded. JAS. S. NEGLEY. CoLUMBIA, July 18, 1862. Major-General BUELL: Two cars of train from Reynolds ran off the track 12 niiles east, owing to the spikes being removed from a short piece of rail. One car had General Mitchels and Captain Slocurn#s family in; the ladies slightly injured; Captain Slocum a serious scalp wound; 3 soldiers killed, 22 wounded; cars b~roken to pieces; road badly torn up for some distance. JAS. S. KEGLEY Page 179 CHAP. XXYflII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.TJNION. 179 HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 18, 1862. General NEGLEY, Columbia: The companies of the Seventy-eighth Pennsylvania should have marched and not waited three days for cars. General Nelsons authority to command was to meet an emergency. Report the J)OSitibn of Boards and Wolfords cavalry and the other troops near you at this time. What condition is Boards regiment in ~? JAMES B. PRY. HEADQUARTERS, General NELSON Huntsville, July 18, 1862. Nashville or ]Jfurfreesborough: We have an ol~ject in Tennessee of far greater importance to the Union and to Kentucky than driving Morgan out of Kentucky and you cannot be spared. I shall endeavor to be prepared for the time when you are more necessary there than here, and there is no one to whom I would intrust the duty with more confidence. In the mean time push forward with what we have to do here. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 18, 1862. General NELSON, Murfreesborottgh: I have ordered the Twenty-third Brigade, under Colonel Matthews, to report to you. I meant that Jaclisons cavalry, with the battery which is with it, should also report, but they got out of position. I will order others. The Twenty-third Brigade and the battery are to remaiii at Murfreesborough to support your advance and protect the railroad. As soon as they arrive move at once to McMinnville with one brigade, one battery, and the cavalry. They must be strongly posted. Practice the strictest discipline and vigilance, and for the present be employed to prevent inroads upon the line of railroad or the movement of the enemy in that vicinity. The supplies should be kept at the railroad depot or near by, and a small intrenched work thrown up to guard both and protect a small force of, say, two or four companies, so ~ to have the remaining force free to move in any direction without danger to its supplies. The railroad will be opened as soon as possible to that point, which may become a depot for further operations. The remainder of your division will move in a few days. I will inform you of the dis- position of other troops affecting your position. Carry forward five days reserved supplies. Purchase forage if possible. Take as little baggage and as small a train as possible. Send back the supply train as soon as you arrive. You will probably have to use your cavalry more in your rear than in your front. IX C. BUELL. TULLAIEOMA, July 18, 1862. Col. J. B. Fny: I am informed that 10,000 or 15,000 pounds of bacon, 2,500 bushels of wheat, 1,000 bushels of corn, and 200 head beef caltle can be obtaine Page 180 180 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIIL in this neighborhood and near Shelbyville within ten days if it is desir- able. I will have these supplies collected and give certified accounts to those who furnish them. W. S. SMITH. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 18, 1862. General WILLIAM S. SMITH, Tullahoma: Have you communicated my orders to General Wood l Will he come through Tullahoma l Do not withdraw the guards from the bridges in any case without absolute necessity. The rumors we hear no doubt have some foundation, but doubtless also greatly exaggerate the truth. Information is what we most want now. Use every possible means of obtaining it and report frequently, endeavoring yourself to distinguish between mere rumor and what is reliable or probable. D. C. BUELL. TULLAHOMA, July 18, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: Troops will be moved as you direct. The wheat mentioned can be converted into flour and that purchased if desirable at mills on Duck River. The break at Murfreesborough is on this side of town, and is but 100 feet in length and about 15 feet in height; can be repaired in two days. Bridge party sent down this morning. Working parties should be furnished from Murfreesborough to assist. Orders to General Wood to march to Winchester x~ere promptly forwarded and I sent a guide to conduct him; he will probably march to-night or very early to-morrow morning. Orders for ~ cavalry and battery will reach Shelbyville by daybreak to-morrow morning. General Wood was still at Shelbyville this evening. MT. ~. SMITH, Brigadier- (ieneral. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 18, 1862. General WILLIAM S. SMITH, Tullahonw;: Send the Twenty-third Brigade, under Colonel Matthews, to Mur- freesborough without delay, to report to General Nelson. Use the train for that purpose. One of the regiments to march for the protection of the telegraph party and the wagons of the other regiments. Notify the telegraph party. If any of the regiments are guarding bridges re- place them by the Eighteenth Ohio and Twenty-fourth Illinois. Collect the supplies as you propose except the wheat, which we dont want. See that there is no abuse. Deposit the principal portion at or near Cowam Do you know how long the break is at or near Murfreesborongh ~ Has not General Wood marcheJ for Winchester agreeably to the orders I sent you ~l Where is he ~ I). C. BUELL Page 181 CHAr. xx~rm.j COIfl~ESPONDR~CE, ETC.UNION. I St HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 18, 1862. Captain BINGHAM, Nashville: Put 20,000 rations of foram at Murfreesborough; this in excess of daily demands of troops there. You have not answered my dispatch asking about the number of wagons you can now send otit and of the number of cavalry horses and where they are, & c. Please answer. We must have horses. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 18, 1862. Captain MACFEELY, Nashville: Put as soon as possible 100,000 rations at Murfreesborongh. Report when they will be there. They are to be in excess of the daily demand of troops there. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staff. BATTLE CREEK, July 18, 1862. General D. C. BUELL: A man I sent out has just returned (7 oclock a. in.) from Dunlap and says cavalry in squads are continually crossing toward MeMiunville, but no infantry. He met the brigade I sent out this morning nearly to Jasper and reported no enemy near. T. L. CRITTENDEN. TUSCUMBIA~ July 18, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: Have directed the clothing to be sent forward. The shoes, pants, and some shirts, drawers, and socks immediately; the balance as soon afterward as possible. Will send forward a brigade to Decatur without delay. Orders have already been given to cross at Eastport. L~will cross the train and be in readiness to cross the troops here as soon as the troops to relieve me arrive. If I dont remain as at present posted until the arrival of General Grants troops the enemy will be sure to do some injury to the railroad, as their cavalry are above and below this place. GEO. II. THOMAS. LOUISVILLE, July 18, 1862. Major-General BUELL: Mr. Sinley, a responsible man, and uncle of Captain Starling, of Major- General Crittendens staff, arrived here to-day from Henderson, saying that a band of guerrillas has taken possession of that place. There is more danger in Kentucky than is realized. J. T. BOYLE Page 182 182 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. ECnAP. XXVTII. SPECIAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS Ainiy OF THE Onio, No. 106. fluntsville, July 18, 1862. I. Paragraph YJJI of Special Orders, No. 100, July 12, 1862, is re- scinded, and the following will be observed, viz: The volunteers from Alabama will be organized into companies, under the direction of Capt. II. C. Banklicad, who will enroll and muster them into the United States service in accordance with the laws and orders on the subject. Com- pany officers will be selected from among the men and appointed by the general commanding, conditional upon the confirmation of the Pres- ident of the United States. The provost-marshal in Huntsville will give Captain Bankhead such assistance as he may reqnire in this duty. All Alabama men desiring to enlist and now traveling with any of the regiments of this command will be sent to or left at this place. * * * * * * * VI. Disbursing officers will at once submit to the chief of their re- spective dep~rt~nents, at their headquarters, a special statement of public money, showing the amount received, amount disbursed, and amount remaining on hand. The report will state specifically the exact amount of the United States funds and of funds of other kinds received, disbursed, and remaining on hand up to date. No other public funds than coin or United States Treasury notes will hereafter be received by disbursing officers without special authority. By command of Major-General Buell: J. M. WRIGHT. Assistant Adjutant- General. CUMEERLAND GAP, July 18, 1862. Col. J- B. FRY: On Tuesday noon General Spears, with a party of in can try, attacked 500 of the enemys cavalry at ~ Cross-Roads, near Clinton.* A citizen reports that at 2 p. m. of that day he met about 300 of the enemy flying toward Knoxville in the wildest disorder; some were on horses, but without coats or arms; others were bare-headed an(l no arms. It was a complete panic, and they had gone at full run for the distance of 9 miles and were still flying. I expect Spears to return to-day. Colonel Garrard has also returned from his expedition against the miscreants of Humphrey Marshall at Jonesville. The murderer Witcher and the greater portion of his band escaped, but Garrard brought in 20 prisoners arid 10 horses. GEORGE W. MORGAN, Brigadier-General Volunteers, Gommanding. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 19, 1862. General NELSON, Murfreesborough: I have just received your dispatch of the 17th asking, In case the enemy go on into Kentucky what are my orders ~ That will not affect at all the orders given last night for you to occupy MeMiunville, and which must be executed witI~iout delay. Inform me whether you have received them. B. C. BlITELL. * See Vol. XVI, Part I, p 812 Page 183 CHAP. xxvm.j CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 183 NASHVILLE, July 19, 1862. Major-General BUELL: I came up to-night to communicate. The enemy are in the neighbor- hood of MeMinuville, from 2,000 strong to any given amount above that; the line from Lebanon is open to Nashville; part of my force is detained still at Columbia by accident to the Duck River Bridge. I found here your orders to move on McMinnville. Tjre cavalry 1 found at I~ashville, 300 strong, I ordered to march to Lebanon and join me at Murfreesborough, where they arrived at 10 a. m. to-day. I will make them patrol both approaches to Nashville. Some 400 stand of arms taken from our troops were distributed by Forrest to disloyal citizens in and about Murfreesborough. I issued a proclamation threatening arrest of any one found with them in possession. Some 200 were sent in to-day. Your directions as to posting the troops at Mnrfreesborough will be strictly attended to. You can rely upon my being found at the place ordered and the time ordered on all occasions. Boyle telegraphs me to death. I think he has lost his senses. W. NELSON, General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 19, 1862. JEROME PILLOW, Columbia: It would give me pleasure to grant your request, but until your brother can himself return to Tennessee under that protection which all loyal citizens of the United States are entitled to you will, I think, agree with me, on reflection, that it is best his immediate family also should not return; I mean those who naturally look to him for protection and with whom he should communicate. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 19, 1862. Colonel SWORDS, Deputy Quartermaster- General, Louisville: The commissary reports that he has been unable to get ears for sub. sistence stores when they were used for sutlers goods and private freight. General Buell directs me to say that this can only be the case through neglect in your department, and that it must be corrected. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS FIFTH DIVISIOT~, Battle Creek, July 19, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY, Chief of Staff: COLONEL: The man I sent has just returned from Chattanooga and - reports 21,000 men between that place and Bridgeport, many of them conscripts undrilled, MeCown in command. They are not crossing the river. They have forty pieces of cannon, one 32-pounder, and have but one battery at Chattanooga. They are feeding stock on green cor Page 184 I~4 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., ANt SW. VA. [(~TtATh X~VIIt anti have oniy three weeks supplies at Atlanta. My agent is a good Union man and well vouched for. He left Chattanooga night before last. T. L. CRITTENDEN, Brigadier- General, Commanding. BATTLE CREEK, July 19, 1862. General BUELL: There are 21,000 men between Bridgeport and Chattanooga rel)orted and four pieces of artillery, Major-General MeCown (old Army) com- manding. General ileth commands a camp about 5 miles across the river. I can hold this place against all that may come. When can I have my other brigades ~ They are very anxious to join me. All well. MoCOOK, Miajor- General. REYNOLDS STATION, July 19, 1862. Maj. Gen. D. C. BUELL: Conductor just in reports that four bents of bridge at Franklin partly washed away. Have ordered Captain Stevenson at Nashville to send all the train he can send up to river between Franklin and Columbia. Cars can transport from there here and wagons run between Franklin and Columbia until the two bridges are repaired. From what I know, if damage as great as reported, it will take several days to repair. So soon ~s I can ascertain definitely particulars will telegraph. I have taken responsibility of requesting Captain Harris to go to Franklin instead of Louisville, as ordered, and superintend transporta- tion. I think the emergency requires the presence of an active man like him, and hope you will approve. EDWARD M. McCOOK, Colonel. NASHVILLE, July 19, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: Paroled men in camp near city, Major Mattson commanding. General Nelson reports enemy in force near Murfreesborough. Sent order this morning for Sixty-ninth Ohio to join him. Nine companies go at 11 a. m. This leaves us too weak here. The enemy are not obliged to fight at Murfreesborough and can come here without General Nelson knowing it. JNO. F. MILLER, Colonel. IIDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE OHIO, Tusoumbia, Al a., July 19, 1862. Major-General BUELL, Huntsville: The First Brigade, General Schoepf, will be able to cross at Decatni~ by Wednesday evening or Thtirsday morning. I cannot be down sooner unless the railroad is abandoned entirely. GEO. II. THOMAS, Major-General, U. ,S~. Volunteers Page 185 ~ThAV. XX~ITI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.TTNTON. 185 SHELEYVILLE, July 19 [1862]. (Courier, via Tullahoma.) Col. J. B. FRY: Dispatch ordering me to send the battery with me and Jacksons cavalry to Murfreesborough to report to General Nelson is this moment received, as I was about marching to Winchester under ~the order re- ceived last night. I have ordered the battery to proceed .at once to Murfreesborough, and directed Colonel Wagner to send an infantry force across from Wartiace to Mnrfreesborough turnpike, to escort the battery and put it under care of other troops and then return to War- trace. I cannot send Jacksons cavalry, as it is not with me. Why it is not is fully explained in two communications. Colonel Wagner with two regiments, a battery, and part of a battalion of cavalry will remain at Wartrace. I am left without a single piece of artillery; not in any good condition to meet an enemy who may be provideq with it. The 7 wagons from Huntsville came up late last Monday night, 15th, and the supplies from Reynolds Station in the afternoon of the 17th. The latter were in a miserable condition; much lost by wasting. Bar- rels and boxes broken, & c. TH. J. WOOD. HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE Onio, Tuscumbia, Ala., July 19, 1862. Brigadier-General ROSECRANS, Rienzi: Telegram received. Have telegraphed Major-General Grant all the points where your troops will be posted. Can give you maps and de- tails here which cannot be telegraphed. Have telegraphed General Grant this morning to send four companies by railroad to relieve the provost guard here. There is a fine field open here for your disciplined troops and cavalry brigades to operate against roving bands. Russeliville and Courtland, probably Courtland, would be the best position for cavalry. Russeliville, Frankfort, & c., are important points leading south toward Tupelo, & c. Send yonr division with as little delay as possible. GEO. H. THOMAS, Major- General, U. S. Volunteers. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, Huntsville, July 19, 1862. Capt. E. W. CRITTENDEN, Commanding Detachment Fourth U. S. Cavalry: SIR: The general commanding directs that you hold two companies of the detachment under your command in readiness to start to-day at ii a. m. for Woodville, as an escort to a battery of artillery and a wagon train that is about to start for that place. The battery and train are to go on to Stevenson. At Woodville an escort will be furnished from another command, and your companies will return. The escort from here will take three days rations and will procure their forage on the way. The officer sent in command will be one of those not detailed for the general court-martial now in session in you Page 186 18G RY., M. AND E.TENN., N.AL A., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIII. camp. A man will report to you before 11 oclock to show the escort where the battery and train are. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. M. WRIGHT, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, fluntsville, July 19, 1862. Brigadier-General ROUSSEAU, Commanding Third Division: Sin: In reply to the communication of Captain Paul, commissary of the Third Division, asking for a leave of absence, I am directed to say that such an indulgence cannot be granted. The commanding general directs me to cull your attention particularly to the impropriety pro- posed by Gaptain Paul, of leaving in the hands of his clerks papers signed in blank. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. M. WRIGHT, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, Huntsville, July 19, 1862. Mrs. JOHN BELL, Nashville, Tenn.: MADAM: I am directed by the general commanding to return the inclosed letters left at these headquarters to be forwarded to Governor Bell, with the remark that he regrets that circumstances will not admit of their being forwarded to their address. Very respectfully, madam, your obedient servant, J. M. WRIGHT, Assistant Adjutant- General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. FiRST Div., DEPT. OF THE OHIO, No. 10. Tuscumbia, Ala., July 19, 1862. I. The troops of~this division will prepare and hold themselves in readiness to march to Huntsville, Ala., as soon as relieved by troops to be sent forward by Major-General Grant. II. The First Brigade, General A. Schoepf commanding, will march oh Monday, 21st instant, for Huntsville, Ala., by the way of Decatur, leaving the three companies of the Thirty-first Ohio, now posted at Decatur and Trinity, to follow as soon as relieved. Each regiment will take five days rations, two days cooked and carried in the haversacks. III. That portion of the Second Brigade, Brig. Gen. S. S. Fry com- manding, now posted in Tuscumbia will move its train across the Tennessee River at Florence on Monday, the 21st instant, the troops crossing the day following. Preparations will be made to march from Florence Landing to Huntsville~ via Athens. Each regiment rationed for five days, two days cooked and carried in the haver8acks. IV. That portion of the Third Brigade, Brig. Gen. R. L. MeCoo Page 187 187 CHAP. XXYTIT.1 COI~RESPONDENCE, ETO.UNTON. commanding, posted at Tuscumbia will, move its train across the Ten- nessee River at Florence on Wednesday, the 23d instant, the troops crossing the lollowing day. They will make I)reparations to march from Florence to Huntsville, Ala., via Athens, with five days rations for each regiment, two days cooked and carried in the haversacks. V. The Tenth Kentucky Volunteers, Col. J. M. Harlan, will cross the Tennessee River at Eastport, Miss., and escort the division train to Florence as soon as possible, where it will join the brigade. At Flor- ence rations will be drawn for five days for the regiment, two days cooked and carried in haversacks. VT. The Eighteenth U. S. Infantry, Lient. Col. 0. L. Shepherd com- manding, with the detachment of the infantry and cavalry at Bear Creek, together with Captain Bidweils battery, will cross the Tennes- see River at Eastport, Miss., as soon as relieved by Major-General Grants troops, from which point they will march with seveu days ra- tions and forage, two days rations cooked and carried in haversacks, to Athens, Ala,, and await the arrival of the Third Brigade. VII. The battalion of the First Ohio Cavalry, Col. Minor Milliken commanding, and the two batteries commanded by Capt. R. Loder, will cross the Tennessee River at Florence on Friday, the 25th instant, and march with the Third Brigade to Huntsville, Ala., leaving Flor- ence with five days rations and forage, two days~ rations cooked and carried in haversacks. VIII. The battalion of the First Ohio Cavalry, Captain Patten com- manding, on being relieved at Inka, Miss., will march with two days rations and forage to Tuscumbia, Ala., and report to Col. Minor Milliken. IX. The battalion of the First Ohio Cavalry, Captain Eggleston commanding, o ii being relieved from Town Creek, Courtland, and l)e- catur, will march to Huntsville, Ala., crossing the Tennessee River at Decatur, and report to Colonel Milliken. Five days rations and forage will be required. X. All the sick of the division able to travel by railroad will be sent to Huntsville at once. Assistant Surgeon Lindsley, U. S. Army, will take charge of the sick of the Eighteenth U. S. Infantry and the Michi- gan Batt~ry. The sick at Juka, Miss., will proceed at once to Hunts- ville, Ala., by railroad, via Decatur, nuder the charge of the medical officers left at these hospitals from Generals Nelsons and Crittendens divisions. XI. Brigade Surgeon Hatchitt, in Corinth, will join the Second Bri- gade, First Division, District of the Ohio, after being relieved by a medical officer of Major-General Grants army. Surgeon Hatchitt, on beiiig relieved, will bring all the sick of Major-General Buells army able to travel to Huntsville, Ala., by way of Decatur. XII. Assistant Surgeon Young, Fourth Kentucky, assistant in gen- eral hospital at Corinth, Miss., will join his regiment without delay. XIII. The two companies of Second Minnesota Volunteers posted at Cane Creek and the two companies Thirty-fifth Ohio Vblunteers posted at Cherokee, on being relieved, will march at once to Florence, crossing the river, and join their regiments. They will prepare five days ra- tions, two cooked and carried in haversacks. XIV. Col. W. A. Iloskius, provost-marshal, upon being relieved by troops sent forward by General Grant, will at once take command of his regiment. Capt. J~ W. Stinchcomb, Seventeenth Ohio Volunteers, will take command of the guard and proceed via Decatur to Hunts Page 188 188 KY., N. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., ANt SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIII. yule, Ala., where the companies comprising the guard will join their respective regiments. Five days rations will be required. XV. The two companies of the Fourteenth Ohio, posted at Town Creek Bridge; one company Tenth Kentucky, posted at Courtland, and one company Tenth Indiana, posted at trestle east of Courtland, on being relieved, will march with sufficient rations in haversacks to Tuscumbia, and report for duty with their regiment. By command of Maj. Gen. George H. Thomas: GEO. E. FLYNT, Assistant A djutant- General. HEADQUARTERS, Gumberland Gap, July 19, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY, Ch~efof Staff: The enemy has fallen back from the line of the Clinch. Stevenson is near Morristown; the brigades of Barton and McCown at Blains Cross. Roads, and Taylors brigade is at Knoxville. On the 12th instant 1,100 partisan cavalry arrived at Kingston. There were contradictory rumors as to their destinationNashville or Kentucky. For ten days back the enemy has been pressing into service every wagon which could be raised. This may be done for the transportation of a column or for conveying grain to Knoxville. GEORGE W. MORGAN, Brigadier- General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 19, 1862. General GEORGE W. MORGAN, Cumberland Gap: General Buell directs that you construct as soon as practicable a strong work for the defense of Cumberland Gap, and which caii be held by one regiment of infamitry with artillery. It should be supplied for a siege of at least twenty days. The progress of events may require you to take the offensive at any moment, and the general wishes you to be prepared to do so; also watch well the enemy in your front and en- deavor to keep yourself informed of his movements, particularly toward Nashville. The general regrets his inability as yet to furnish you more cavalry. JAMES B. FRY. CORINTH, July 20, 1862. Major-General BUELL: The following information is received here and seems to be reliable: Bragg left Tupelo on the 7th with a large force and marched east, probably toward Chattanooga. There has also been a movement to- ward this place, but I think nothing formidable. U. S. GRANT, General Page 189 CHAr. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 189 HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 20, 1862. General MCCooK, Battle Creek: I will return your brigade to you as soon as our communications with Nashville by the railroad are established securely. The reports accumu- late constantly of the movement of a considerable column upon Nash- ville. That is possible and we must be prepared for it, but must also look well to your quarter. If on Nashville, it is more likely to come from Kingston than Chattanooga. iDoes Jasper or that vicinity afford as strong a position as where you are? Study your theater well in all directions; spare no pains or money to get reliable information from all quarters. Let me hear from you frequently. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 20, 1862. General NELSON, ]Ifurfreesborough: Colonel Miller telegraphs that you report the enemy in force at Mur- freesborough and that you have called down the Sixty-ninth Ohio from Nashville. The force at Nashville must not be reduced. Troops are nearer to you along the railroad, but they must not be withdrawn without evident necessity. Is it true that the enemy has appeared in force? D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 20, 1862. General MANSON, Athens Have your brigade prepared to march to-morrow morning with five days rations and 50 wagons of the supply train of your division. Have all the artillery to march also, but probably in a different direction. I learn that the old provost marshal and guard have been replaced by General Nelson from his division. Restore them at once and have those now on that duty from the Fourth Division join their regiment. Inform me exactly where the remainder of your division is and what foi~ce be- sides is at Athens? B. C. BUELL. ATHENS, July 20, 1862. Major-General BUELL: Colonel ilazens Nineteenth Brigade is repairing the railroad at the points indicated in your dispatch. I cannot say exactly where General Nelson is with the Tenth Brigade and two regiments of mine. Besides two regiments of the Fourth Division there are five companies of the Twenty-first Ohio, under Major Strong, and Jacksons cavalry, under command of Major Murray, at this place. Will be ready to move to morrow morning. . MARLON B. MANSON, General Page 190 190 KY,, M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [Onir. XXVIIL BOWLING GREEN, July 20, 1862. Col. J. F. MILLER, Commanding: Forrest is at Lebanon, Tenn., with large rebel force. Without doubt he will move on Gallatin or Nashville o Kentucky. , r probably make his way to S. D. BRUCE, Colonel, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 20, 1t862. Major STRONG, Athens: The guard at the long trestle above Athens is too small. Increase it and have a stockade erected near the bridge; the present stockade is out of position. Also have another stockade erected for the defense of the trestle 3 miles south of Elk River. The one there now is also too far from the bridge. See to this promptly. The stockades must be placed so that musketry-fire from them will protect the bridge effect- ually. The present stockades must not be disturbed to erect the new ones. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 20, 1862. Colonel SWORDS, Louisville: Take advantage of rise in Cumberland to send stores to Nashville. Send wagons~horses, & c. JAMES B. FRY, Chief oJ Staff. COWAN, July 20, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: A negro from Winchester reports that yesterday morning a courier reached that place with news for the rebels to the effect that a large body of troops under Crittenden (rebel) had crossed at Decatur and would be in Winchester to-night. The negro gave me some other news, which I have verified, and therefore think the report entitled to some consideration. ED. A. PAIRROTT, Colonel, & c. NASHVILLE, July 20, 1862. Maj. Gen. D. C. BUELL, Huntsville, Ala.: General Nelson received the instructions and responded by telegraph last night. He has just come up by the cars from Murfreesborough and is here yet. His cavalry, sent by way of Lebanon, Teun., h ad just passed through that town when the rebel cavalry, from 1,000 to 2,00 Page 191 CHAP. XXVIII.) CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 191 stroflo entered the town. This is certain, and General 1~elson desires you to know. Respectfully, W. H. SIDELL, Major, U. S. Army, Actg. As8t. Adjt. Gen. TULLAHOMA, July 20, 1862. Col. J. B. FnY: I got the Fifty-first Ohio off yesterday to Mnrfreesborough; also the Eighth Kentucky and Standarts battery. Colonel Haggards Fifth Kentucky Cavalry had a number of reconn9itering parties out. They returned yesterday except one company. He started to Murfreesbor- ough this morning. The Thirty-fifth Indiana, one of the worst behaved regiments I have ever seen, got off in train for Murfreesborough this morning. I will send the Twenty-fifth Kentucky as soon as the train returns. I have used our limited transportation as actively as possible. We have but two trains engaged, in bad order. Shall I now distribute the Twenty-fourth illinois in small parties along the line ~ I do not believe that the enemy is in any force at any point within 30 miles of the line of our railroad. - W. S. SMiTH. WPrCHESTER SPRINGS, Yi~ Tullahoma,. July 20, [1862]. Col. J. B. FRY: Marched from Shelbyville yesterday and will be in Winchester early to.morrow morning. The road is rough, broken, and bad. I received a dispatch just as I was about to march to send the battery with me to Mnnfordville. I did so, which left me without a battery. Two regiments under Colonel Wagner are at Wartrace, with a battery. How long are they to remain there ~ I did [not] withdraw them, as there were no directions to do [so], but should think Generals Kelson and Smith have complete, ample force between them to. take care of railroads. Please answer by telegraph. Address Tullahoma. It can be sent to me thence. TH. J. WOOD Brigadier.& eneral. HnQIt~. FIRST DrXTISION, DISTRICT OF THE OHIO, Tuscumbia, Ala., J~ly 20, 1862. Brigadier-General ROSECRANS, Rienzi: I have but one map here, which I will leave with the officer who re- lieves me. There is sufficient water in the Tennessee to South Florence for boats drawing 2 feet of water. I have got most of my supplies that way. Have very few, if any, supplies here to turn over. I have sent out several expeditions south of the railroad, which have made no discov- eries of Braggs movements; therefore I am induced to think he has gone to Chattanooga or ~somewhere- south, but I still continue on the lookout for any movements in this direction. W& are in the midst of lukewarm friends, if not enemies, GEG. II. THOMAS, ~fa,jor.Geueral, U. S. Volunteers Page 192 192 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. (CHAP. XXVHL ROSECRANS HEADQUARTERS, July 20, 1862. Major-General THOMAS: Paines division, Morgan commanding, leaves at 6 a. m. to-morrow. Will reach Burnsville to-morrow night and next day be at Juka. Should the story of troops at Bay Springs threatening Jacinto or Juka prove groundless by Wednesday I will come up. Will you have left before then and where do you cross ~l What news from Buell ~ W. S. ROSECRANS. HEADQUARTERS, .Th& ntsville, July 20, 1802. General GEORGE W. MORGAN, Cumberland Gap: Your services are so essential at this time in your present position that General Buell cannot consent to dispense with them, and hopes the cause for offering your resignation will pass away. The general does not undertake to decide what troops or how many it will be best for you to put on your line, but leaves it to your judgment. It is de- sirable not to reduce your strength more than is absolutdy necessary, as you may be called upon to assume the offensive at any moment. General Carter cannot be spared at this time. Is Lieutenant Craighill an officer of the Regular Army, and when did he arrive and under what orders ~l JAMES B. FRY Chief of & aff. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, Huntsville, July 20, 1862. INSTRUCTIONS FOR BRIDGE GUARDS. Wherever stockades are not already erected the guard will at once erect them in positions suitable for protecting the bridge. The camp of the guard should be near, brit not habitually within the stockade. A barrel of water must at all times be kept in the stockade. One or more sentinels, according to the importance of the structure, must at all times be kept over the bridge or other property guarded. Under no plea whatever shall these sentinels slacken their vigilance by day or night. The entire guard shall continue at their post~ at all times except when absent for a necessary purpose, and the whole force shall turn out under arms at the approach of every train and remain in line until the train has passed, as this is the time when an attack may be ex- pected. They shall also turn out under arms at daylight. Under no pretext should any member of the guard sleep oi spend the night out- side of the stockade, except the sentinels on post. The commander of the guard will acquaint himself with the ap- proaches to his position and the country immediately around it, and will at all tfmes be on the alert. The bridges or other points put under guard must be defended to the last extremity, and no excuse can be regarded as satisfactory for a sur. prise, a weak defense, or a su~render Page 193 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 193 The guards will be visited twice a week at irregular intervals by special inspectors detailed by the general commanding the lines; once to instruct them in their duties, see that they are performing them properly, and correct all irregularities committed by them either in re- gard to their military duties or toward the inhabitants of the country; the other weeks visit will be made by passing along on the cars to see whether the guards are attentive an(l vigilant. The commanders of every guard which is found to be negligent will be arrested and taken to headquarters of the general commanding the lines for trial. Regimental commanders will visit tlie posts of the different detach- ments, inspect them, and see to the good order of the arms, accouter- ments, ammunition, and clothing, and to the condition of the commis- sariat. By command of Major-General Buell: JAMES B. FRY, Colonel and Chief of Staff. Ab8traet from Tn-Monthly 1?etnrn of the Di8trict of the Ohio, Maj. Gen. D. 0. Buell com- manding, for Js4y 20, 1862. Present for ~ -~ ~ duty. ~ ii Command. -~ Q,~ Q,~ ~c L~u 0 n~ a-~8 0 o 0 be bJJ~Q 0 b~ bS bE ~-4 o ~ .~ ~ District staff 20 20 21 21 Staff officers at departanentheadquarters 24 25 25 25 First Division, Major-General Thomas 331 8,462 8,056 11,762 11,792 Second Division, Brigadier-General MoCook 359 7,999 8,721 11,920 11,919 Third Division, Brigadier-General Smith 305 6,627 7,495 9, 819 9, 839 Fourth Division, Brigadier-General Nelson. 338 6, 855 8,034 12, 169 12, 177 Fifth Division, Brigadier-General Crittenden 211 3, 242 3, 717 6,089 6,096 Sixth Division, Brigadier-General Wood 386 6, 644 7,726 10, 845 10, 856 Seventh Division, Brigadier-General Morgan 432 8,586 10, 294 12,436 12,465 Seventh Brigade, Brigadier-General Negley 166 3, 675 4,119 5, 171 5, 141 Forces at Nashville, Col. J. F. Miller 155 2, 935 3,412 3, 983 4, 042 Artillery Reserve, Colonel Barnett 19 455 523 723 725 Cavalry Brigade 34 540 745 1,214 1,214 Unattached artillery 5 106 119 168 168 Unattached cavalry 120 2,423 2, 841 3,411 2,300 Unattached infantry 207 4,812 5, 554 6, 840 6,840 Signal Corps, Lieutenant ~elerrill 18 43 62 62 Michigan Engineers and Mechanics, Colonel Innes 24 327 462 763 770 Grand total 3, 354 61,731 71, 925 97, 421 96,390 WAR DEPARTMENT, July 21, 1862. Major-General BUELL, Huntsville, Ala.: You are authorized to organize and muster into service such number of Alabamians in companies and regiments as you may deem expedient for the service. You are also authorized to arrange with the Governor of Pennsyl- vania for raising three companies of cavalry, as requested in your tele- gram of the 18th, just received. EDWIN M. STANTON, & eretars, of War Page 194 194 KY., M. AND E. TENK., N. ALA., AND SW. VA [CHAP. XXVIII NASHVILLE, July 21, 1862. Major-General BLTELL: Have not been able to communicate with you by telegraph for several days. Duck River Bridge was injured by freshet on Thursday night, as was also the Richland Creek. The whole bridge force on Ten- nessee and Alabama Railroad are now at Duck River. Foreman re- ports the bridge will be completed by to-morrow morning. The force from Elk River on Chattanooga road are at work at Stone River Bridge, 4 miles beyond Murfreesborongh. I think I will get a train over on Wednesday. Two bridges, one north and one south of Mur- freesborough, were burned. No other damage done up to Sunday morning. Have received 20 cars of conunissary and qnartermasters~ supplies to-day from Louisville and Nashville Railroad. Will ship them to-morrow to Reynolds, or hold them till Wednesday and send via Stevenson, as I may be directed by quartermaster. Will come to ifluntsville by first train. Your dispatches of 17th and 18th just received. J. B. ANDERSON. DECATUR, Jul~j 21, 1862. Major-General BUELL: The following part of a message ju~t received from Nashville 21st, 1862: Major-General BUELL: I~eliable Union men left Lebanon yesterday 5 p. m. General Forrest, with 2,500 men and battery of artillery, supposed to be same forces engaged at Murfreesborough, with re-enforcements. People were preparing two days rations for troops. Forrest gave informant pass and told him to stay at Nashville; that he would come soon to take the city. INFORMANT. Here the dispatch ends abruptly. From the peculiar working of the line at this moment I should judge that an instrument has been in- serted. No circuit north. This happened about ten minutes ago. MULARKEY, Operator. COLUMBIA, July 21, 1862. Col.J.B. FRY: I reply to your dispatch. The telegraph line is cut between this and Franklin. Will send your order by couriers. This moruing at 3 a. m. we were threatened by a considerable force of the enemy, who were en- deavoring to approach through the front. On being discovered they retreated, and were last heard from 7 miles west, near a canebrake. It is repqrted that it is a force who have lately crossed the Tennessee River near Clifton. I am of the opinion that it is a concentration of the guerrilla bands below us. They are getting quite bold. Send two companies Sevent~eighth Pennsylvania to Franklin and along the railroad. This small force will possibly unite in attack. JAS. S. NEGLEY, Bri~jadier- General Page 195 Cit& r. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 195 CoLUMmA, July 21, 1862. Major-General BUELL: I send you the following dispatch from Colonel Miller, Nashville: The enemy have been very active south and west of us to-day. You may depend npon the determined resistance of my command of nine companies, Wolfords cavalry, and four companies of infantry, fonr rifle pieces of artillery. I regret the Want of smooth-bores. The locomotive and cars will be under steam to save them by send- ing them to Reynolds, if necessary. JAS. S. NEGLEY, Brigadier- General. NASHVILLE, July 21, 18626 oclock. Col. J. B. FRY, Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff: We have here Gillem, with Tennessee regiment and parts of Seventy- fourth and Sixty-ninth; also 300 convalescents and a battery of artil- lery. General Nelsons army are at Murfreesborough and connection broken. Colonel Boone is at Gallatin with about 250. The enemy, known for two days past to be 2,500 cavalry and supposed some artil- lery at Lebanon, is now 1,000 strong, within 6 miles of town, and have driven in pickets and captured some scouts. Colonel Boone reports also one company cavalry and one infantry of the enemy at Harts ville, north side of Cumberland River, and he cannot re-enforce. I tell him to do the best he can with what he has. W. H. SIDELL, Major, Fifteenth Infantry, Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen. NASHVILLE, July 21, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: Enemy~s cavalry, 1,000 strong, 6 miles out of town, advancing from Lebanon, where they have in all 2,000 and supposed some artillery. Our pickets in and 4 or 5 scouts captured. Colonel Boone telegraphs from Gallatin one company enemy~s cavalry and one of infantry at Hartsville, north of Cumberland River. W. H. SIDELL, Major. LOUISVILLE, July 21, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: Three hundred horses are ready and arrangements made for receiving as fast as transportation can be furnished. Seventy-two will be sent to-morrow; nearly 300 issued for General Boyle arrive this week. Mr. Gnthrie answers me the road has not taken any private freight except some beef cattle for the army. It has been used exclusively for supply- ing General Buells army and for General Boyle. T. SWORDS. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 21, 1862. Col. J. F. MILLER, Nashville: - General Buell dont think it probable that any formidable attack will b~ made on Nashville while General Nelson is at Murfreesborough, bu Page 196 196 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. (CHAP. XXVITh you should be prepared against a dash of cavalry. Has the Sixty- ninth Ohio been returned? JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staff. IIDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE OHIo, Tuscumbia, Ala., July 21, 1862. Major-General BUELL, Huntsville: Thetroops at Juka will commence crossing to-morrow morning, and a part of my troops here will cross if the steamer gets up, and I will get the whole across as soon as the troops to relieve me arrive; they are on the way. The First Brigade, General Schoepf, left at 1 oclock this morning for Decatur. GEO. H. THOMAS, Major-General, U. S. Folunteer~s. HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE OHIO, Tuscumbia, Ala., July 21, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY, Chief of Staff, Huntsville: The engines break down so often that it is utterly impossible to place any reliance on them. I will send supplies forward immediately upon their arrival here. GEO. H. THOMAS, Major-General, U. S. Volunteers. HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE OHIO, Tuscumbia, Ala., July 21, 1862. Brigadier-General iROSECRANS, Rienzi: I shall not cross the river before Wednesday or Thursday. Must re- main here until your troops arrive. Please get them along as rapidly as possible. Buell is anxious to have me join. Did not hear from him yesterday. GEO. H. THOMAS, Major-General, U. S. Volunteers. SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, No. 109. ~ Huntsville, July 21, 1862. * * * * * * * II. The Nineteenth Illinois Volunteers will take post under the direc- tion of Capt. C. C. Gilberi;, acting inspector-general, and in accordance with special instructions Captain Gilbert will at the same time inspect the posts to be occupied by the Nineteenth; and give such directions in regard to them as the good of the service may in his judgment require. * * * * * * lily command of Major-General Buell: J. M. WRIGHT, - 4#sista~t Ad~jutant-Gen3ral Page 197 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.IJNION. 197 HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE Onio, Huntsville, Ala., (via Nashville, Tenn.), July 22, 1862. Major-General HALLECK or General THOMAS, Adjutant-General: The enemy has thrown a large cavalry force, regular and irregular, upon our lines throughout Tennessee and Kentucky. ~The embarrass- ment from this is great. Small guards cannot protect them, and to give large ones would scatter my whole force. High water also has destroyed our bridges. From these two causes we have had to repeat our work, and it has heen impossible to get either road open to Nashville. Nashville is again threatened, and whether really in danger or nbt its security is a matter of too vital importance to be left in jeopardy, and I must keep force enough there to operate actively in that quarter and toward the east. But these cavalry raids can only be effectually counteracted by cavalry, of which there should be at least five, or, if possible, eight more regiments in the two States. I am compelled to ascribe the greater part of our annoyance from guerrilla bands to the spirit of hate and revenge which has been inspired in this quarter by an unwise policy and personal wrongs. I just learn that the euemy7s cavalry in considerable force captured the guards80 menand burned th~ree bridges between Nashville and Murfreesbor- ough yesterday. It will take eight days to rebuild them. D. 0. BUELL, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 22, 1862. Mr. BRucn, Nashville: The telegraph is getting on badly. At some intermediate stations the operators are neglectful, if not incompetent; do not answer when called. Messages are often two or three days on the way. The wires work imperfectly. The whole line wants inspection. Please see to it. I ought to have an expert decipherer here. The operators have had little practice that way. Send ciphers, so that my staff can learn. By some gross neglect the party which started to make the connection to Murfreesborough has wasted three days and accomplished nothing. B. 0. BUELL, HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 22, 1862. General MoCoox, Battle Creek: Received your letter yesterday. Telegraph will be extended to you as soon as party can be spared. Nashville is threatened by cavalry. Railroad between Nashville and Murfreesborough cut yesterday; will take eight days to repair it. Economize to the last degree and buy all the supplies you can. I congratulate you and General Crittenden upon promotion. B. 0. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 22, 1862. Colonel SWORDS, Louisville: Are you shipping provisions and forage up the Cumberland accord- ing to my last orders ~ It is of vital importanc& that not a~ moment should be lost. D. 0. ]3UELL Page 198 198 KY., M. AND F. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. ~A. [OnAr. ~VITh NASHVILLE, July 22, 1862. Major-General BUELL: My bridge force at Murfreesborough on yesterday p. m. expected to complete two burnt bridges by to-night. Wires cut; three bridges over Mill Creek, division house, wood house, and ~ater station at An- tioch, 9 miles from here, destroyed yesterday p. m. by a band of cavalry. Shall I go on to rebuild those structures as sooii as I can reach my ineii or take them to ? After I get my forces to Mill Creek it will require eight days to rebuild the bridges. J. B. ANDERSON. NASHVILLE, J~4y 22, 1862. Aaj. Gen. D. C. BUELL: I sent this morning a train for Reynolds; it passed Franklin safely. The party that destroyed bridges on Chattanooga roads yesterday are reported as having remained at Antioch all night. 1 fear they will reach Tennessee and Alabama road to-day. I have instructed trains at Columbia to start up as soon as Duck River Bridge is made safe. Foreman says it will be completed soon, but if you so order at once I will detain the four trains at Columbia until we ascertain certainly that track this side is safe. Enemy is said to have reached Louisville and Nashville near the line. J. B. ANDERSON. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 22, 1862. J. B. AT~TDERSON, Nashville: Keep at wurk on Chattanooga road as fast as possible; we will try and guard it. Conduct your trains at your discretion and judiciously. JAMES B. FRY Chief of ~tafl. TULLAHOMA, July 22, 1862. Captain DARR or Colonel FRY: There are 1,000 barrels of flour in the neighborhood of Manchester for sale; shall I purchase if? If it is not secured it may fall into the hands of the enemy. The owners are here waiting for an answer. Gen- eral Smith requests me to make this inquiry. T. II. CARRON, Lieutenant, Acting Assistant Commissary of Subsistence. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 22, 1862. General SMITH, Tullahoma: - Yes, buy the flour. Endeavor to communicate to-night with Nelson and get information. D. C. BUELIJ Page 199 CHAP. XXVIII.l CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 199 COLIJiVIBIA, July 22, 1862. Major-General BUELL: I have just received the following dispatch from Colonel Miller. Have you any instructions in the premises~ General NEGLEY: Enemy, 2,000 or 2,500 strong, burned the Mill Creek Bridge yesterday evening; camped 12 miles from here, on Murfreesborougli road. Started this morning toward Miirfreesborough in pursuit of wagon train with 360 Indiana troops, who were on road to Mnrfreesborough about 12 miles this side. Colonel Boone, Gallatin, [telegraphs] that enemy were at Richiand Station 1,000 strong, and he wants re-enforcements. Can you send me re-enforcements? If so, how many men? JNO. F. MILLER, Colonel, Commanding Post Nashville. JAS. S. NEGLEY, General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 22, 1862. General NEGLEY, Columbia: For the present you must not move any troops which are posted south of Columbia. You mns~t protect the railroad from Columl~ia to Nashville. The line is now threatened from the east by cavalry. Throw out your cavalry and drive them off if they approach. Defend bridges to the last extremity. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Stafl~. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 22, 1862. General NEGLEY, 6olurnbia: Dont confine your cavalry to mere defense; put a little life into it and destroy the marauding bands that hover about you. ft C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 22, 1862. General NEG-LEY, Columbia: There is reason to believe that Chapel Hill, between Franklin and Shelbyville, is a point through which the rebel cavalry will pass, and they may be there now. Ascertain to-night, and, if so, watch him and satisfy yourself which way he moves. It may be his intention to move to the east via Shelbyville or to move on our supplies and trains at Reynolds. If the last should be the case, take your cavalry and artil- lery and form ajunction with troops at Reynolds Station. Itis expected that your stockades at Duck River Bridge will secure that in case you move your cavalry and artillery, the town being of small importance compared with the bridge. JAMES B. FRV7. COLUMBIA, July 22, 1802. Major-General BUELL: By pursuing your advice has been our safety. The First Kentucky Cavalry has exhibited great endurance and determination. The enem Page 200 2G0 RY., M. AND l~. PF~NN, ~. ALA., AND SW. VA. [(ThAP. XXvITh has refused in every instance, although greatly superior in numbers, to stand. This confirms my opinion that the rebel parties have been cow stantly hovering near us the last few days, and citizens and deserters say they were to concentrate near this on Saturday, btt a rush against their parties in detail prevented, them doing so in force. Shall Colonel Boards cavalry march to Murfreesborough as ordered ~l JAS. S. NEGLEY, Gener~d. TULLAHOMA, July 22, 1S62. Col. J. B. FRY: I have information this morning, which I consider reliable, as it comes from several independent sourCes and from our own scouts and several Union citizens, that Forrest started from the neighborhood of McMinn- yule for Lebanon on Friday with 1,000 men. He was to have been back on Saturday; has not returned. A train took the Twenty-first Ken- tucky to Murfreesborough. This finishes the movement of troops ordered from this to that point. One.of the trains is ordered to carry through the telegraph party, making repairs as they go. W. S. SMITH, Brigadier- General. TULLAHOMA, July 22, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: One of my scouting parties last night captured a morning report of a rebel force encamped near McMinnville; it is addressed to General For- rest, Chapel Hill, which you will perceive lies between Shelbyville and Franklin. The rebel has not had time to advise him of its capture. Cannot we catch him there or Shelbyville, where I think his army is. W. S. SMITH, General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 22, 1862. General SMITH, Tullahoma: Forrest is now between Nashville and Murfreesborough and destroyed three bridges 9 miles from Nashville yesterday. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 22, 1862. General WILLIAM S. SMITH, Tullahoma, or on~ the line: Have 100,000 rations sent by rail to-morrow from Murfreesborough to Stevenson. Show this order to General Nelson. Be cautiou8 in this. ~TAMES B. FRY Page 201 Ou& i.. XXVttLl COttRESPOl~TDENCt, ETC.tThlIO~. 201 HEADQUARTERS, lliuntsviUe, July 22, 1862k General THOMAS, Tuscumbia: General Buell wants to know yonr progress in crossing in time to send you orders before you leave Florence, in order to fix your destina- tion. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July [22], 1862. General GEORGE H. THOMAS, Tuscumbia: Cross a brigade at Florence as soon as possible and send it by Law- renceburg to Pulaski. Our lines and trains there and elsewhere are threatened by large bodies of cavalry. Your troops must be contin- ually on the alert. On arrival at Pulaski let the brigade commander communicate at once with the commander at Reynolds Station and look to the protection of that point, and also convoy the wagon trains from Reynolds to Athens by. an infantry force of strength determined by what he may learn of the danger to be guarded against. Cross your cavalry as soon as possible and report it for orders. JAMES B. FRY. HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE OHIO, Tuscumbia, Ala., July 22, 1862. Lieutenant-Colonel SHEPHERD, luka: Your telegram just received. The boat which arrived this evening reports the burning of the store-house and other property at Waterloo. Also reports a cavalry force, say 800 or 1,000 strong, near Waterloo. Send word to Colonel Harlan and if necessary send him assistance. Inform General Morgan of the above and apply for a regimeiit to re- lieve you and cross the river at once. Say to General Morgan that it is 32 miles from Inka to this place and ask him what time he can be here. GEO. H. THOMAS, Major- General, U. S. Volunteers. SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, No. 110. f Huntsville, July 22, 1862. * * * * * * * VII. Colonel Kennett, Fourth Ohio Cavalry, will start five of his companies (about 160 men, under a field officer) to-morrow to Eastport, and if necessary Pittsbnrg Landing and Corinth, to procure a lot of horses from Brigadier-General Allen, chief quartermaster of the de- partment. Transportation for the men and~ equipments will be fur- nished by rail to Juka, and Corinth if necessary, or by boat from East- port to Pittsburg Landing. By command of Major-General Buell: J. M. WRIGHT, Assistant Adjutant.Elenoral Page 202 202 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [ChAr. XXVIII. CTJMBERLAT~D GAP, July 22, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY~ COLONEL: In a short time there will be forty siege guns here and no cannoneers to work them, and our field batteries are short, as follows, viz: The First Michigan requires 10 men; the First Wisconsin, 30 men; and the Ninth Ohio, 68 men. I respectfully request that in the next levies, now being organized, a snfficient artillery force may be sent here to man the worksat least two additional batteries of artillery. The brigade of Spears has gone to the rear. It is rumored that Magruder succeeds Kirby Smith. GEORGE W. MORGAN. CUMBERLAND GAP, July 22,1869 Col. J. B. FRY: Lieutenant Craighill, military engineer, has telegraphed to General Totten strongly recommending that a military road be immediately constructed from Crab Orchard to this place, and the quartermaster of this division be instructed to contract for working the same, at a cost not to exceed $150,000. The work should be under the supervision of a United States engineer. Without such a road it will l)e impossible to hold this position after the rainy weather scts in, as the country for 100 miles to the rear is low and the conntry in front will soon be entirely exhausted. GEORGE W MORGAN, General. Uu~TSYILLE, ALA., July 23, 18621.30 a. m. General HALLECK, or General THOMAS, Adjutant-General: I cannot err in repeating to you the urgent importance of a large cavalry force in this district. The enemy is throwing an immense cav- alry force on the 400 miles of railroad communication upon which this army is dependent for supplies. I am building stockades to hold from 30 to 100 men at all bridges, but such guards at best only give security to certain points and against a small force. There can be no safety without cavalry enough to pursue the enemy in large bodies. Twice already our roads have been broken up by their formidable raids, caus- ing great delay and embarrassment, so that we are barely able to resist from day to day. I am concentrating all the cavalry I can spare to operate actively in force. I dont pretend to know whether you have cavalry that you can spare elsewhere, but, if so, it can find abundant and very important service here. D. C. BUELL, Major- General, Commanding. NASHVILLE, July 23, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: Your dispatch of yesterday just received. I have ordered regiment brought up by first train to-day. Four trains of this have just passe Page 203 CIJAP. ~XVilI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.ITNION~ 203 Franklin south (8.20 a. in.). If bridge guards would erect stockades it would be well. J. B. ANDERSON. TuSOuiWBIA, July 23, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: Have telegraphed to the powers at Corinth asking if rations can be sent to Decatur for us; will report answer. General Thomas has not transportation under his command to do so, and the heavy locomotive cannot cross Bear Creek Bridge; it is too weak. Lady Jackson off the rocks and gone down the river. FRANCIS DARR, Captain, & c. TuSOuMBIA, July 23, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: General ilallecks chief commissary telegraphs to me that he cannot send a pound, as his troops are living from hand to mouth. The rea~n is limited means of transportation. This would prevent us from using Eastport as a base also. I will return to-morrow. FRANCIS DARR, Capt (tin. HEADQUARTERS THIRD OHIo VOLUNTEERS, Woodville, Ala., July 23, 186210 a. m. Col. J. B. FRY: I have the honor to report that I have just now been informed by Mr. Douglas, a respectable and reliable citizen of this neighborhood, that there is a force of 4,000 rebels with artillery on the south bank of the Tennessee River in the vicinity of Gunters Ferry and Ford, and their intention is to take possession of and destroy the railroad east of Hunts- ville. He believes they will cross the river this day for that purpose. I am informed by Major McMynn, Tenth Wisconsin Infantry, that Mr. Douglas is a person in whose word confidence can be placed. Very respectfully, I have the honor to be, your obedient servant, D. A. MURRAY, Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Third Ohio Cavalry. COLUMBIA, July 23,1862. Col. J. B. FRy: Captain Gillespie, Pulaski, reports enemy 500 strong approaching to attack that place, which is guarded by two companies Seventy-eighth Regiment. JAS. S. NEGLEY, Brigadier-General. CoLUMBIA, July 23, 1862. Col. J. B. Fny: A citizen from Marshall County reports Forrest and 600 men passe Page 204 204 ICY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. (CHAP. XXYIJ1 through that county going south last night. Colonel Board marches to this place to-night. Colonel McCook is ordered her& also. JAS. S. NEGLEY. NASHVILLE, July 23, 1.862. Col. J. B. FRY: Received answers to my two dispatches. Yours this morning were promptly received, but one sent by me in cipher last night is not alluded to. Have an apprehension the enemy have an operator replying in your name, and accordingly send this in cipher, requesting acknowledgment.. The enemys cavalry is not less than 2,000, and possibly 4,000, and increasing. Bridges on Chattanooga road near this place destroyed and detachments guarding them killed or captured; 80 of those of Second Kentucky came in paroled this morning. A wagon train being sent for Nelson is being followed by the enemy and will be surely captured; also every detachment from here to Nelsons outposts. After that Forrest announces that he will come back to attack the town. Our force being menaced on the Louisville road, Colonel Boone announces from Gaflatin that Richland, 15 miles beyond, is held by 1,000 rebel cavalry, and Colonel Boone has detained the train from this place. We cannot send force from Nashville to guard the trains, and I telegraphed Boone if well satisfied of enemy at Richiand to send tho trains back to town. Also telegraphed Colonel Bruce at Bow]ing Green to send to Boyle for instructions and force. He answers that his own force is 450 men and that it would not be proper to expose the Bowling Green bridges, as it is evident that the enemy are rising rapidly to control our communica- tion and perhaps strike Nashville when they feel strong enough. Forrest sent a challenge to Miller last night to come out and fight him. The postmaster sent your mails on the 17th, 20th, and to-day. Have just received your dispatch stating you had information. W. H. SIDELL, Major. HEADQUARTERS, Hunt~vilie, July 23, 1862. Colonel NoCooK, Reynolds & atiou: The First and Second Kentucky Cavalry (Wolfords and Boards) and the Second Indiana Cavalry (McCooks) are ordered to concentrate at Columbia immediately, to assume active operations against the enemys cavalry, which is threatening our lines and posts. It will be necessary for you to remain at Reynolds Station in person at present to super- intend matters relating to our supplies. You will be permitted to join your regiment as soon as practicable. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staff. Col. J. B. FRY: RBYNoLDS, July 23, 1862. I have 313 here for duty.. They will be in Columbia with baggage before morning. I think if the cavalry have an opportunity to do any fighting I ought to be with it. I dont believe there is any great dan. ger in this vieinity. This post is isolated and exposed so long as it i Page 205 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.~UNION. 205 terminus of railroad. Transportation will require a great protection. Its importance as supply depot is the only reason why I expect it may be in danger. No appearance of enemy about here. My train was fired into day be- fore yesterday by citizens, not soldiers, at Elkton. EDWARD N. MoCOOK. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 23, 1862. Colonel MCCooK, Reynolds Station: It is reported that the enemy, 500 strong, was marching south through Marshall County last night. Wolfords cavalry is just ordered to march south from Columbia and form junction with your regiment, and both then to move to within 5 or 6 miles of Reynolds, and move upon the enemy wherever he may be and attack and pursue. Boards cavalry at Columbia ready to re-enforce or act on the rear. Send a messenger after your regiment to halt it till Wolfords comes down. Get all information you can and report and be prepared for vigorous action. Notify infantry below you and look out for trains. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 23, 1862. General MCCOOIi, Battle Creek: Send General Johnson here in person by next train. Bring his horses for active service. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF THE OHIO, Nashville, July 23, 1862. Col.J. B. FRY: Asst. Adjt. Gen., Chief of Staff, Huntsville, Ala.: Have no knowledge that organized bodies of men re.enforce Forrest, though he boasts of expecting them, so as to get Nashville on Satur- day night. Morgan may possibly join him. I meant individual acces- sions, as reported by Union men and our men returned l)aloled after capture and detentionin one day 40 in Lebanon, in another 50 in La Yergne. Colonel Miller can count 200 of whom he has knowledge. On the road many mounted men are seen going toward Forrest, reasonably supposed to be his recruits, and the country people are openly exultant. There is negro testimony that the roads from Knoxville and East Teii- nessee toward this region are lined with mcii, seemingly recruits. This is not corroborated. Last night our scouts saw nothing of the enemy within 10 miles. Train started for Louisville this morning presumed all right, though yesterdays did not come in. Nothing heard to-day from Colonel Boone. W. H. SiDELL, ]Jfa~jor, Fifteenth Infantry, Aety. Asst. Adjt. Ge~ Page 206 206 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. AL A., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIIL IIDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE Onio, Tuseumbia, Ala., July 23, 1862. Major-General BUELL, Huntsville: I am ready to cross the river at once if General Morgan was here. He is expected here to-morrow; left Inka at 10 a. rn. to-day. 1 cannot follow your instructions without abandoning this place and the railroad. General Schoepf crossed the river this morning at Decatur. Cannot he go to Pulaski with his brigade? Only one battalion of cavalry here, the remainder guarding the road at other points until relieved. Can cross one brigade here to-morrow; the other probably the day following, with the cavalry and artillery. Stockades have been ordered built, and all or most of them, I bAieve, completed. Will telegraph you in regard to rations as soon as I can hear from General McPherson. GEG. II. THOMAS, Major- General, U. S. Volunteers. HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE OHIO, Tuseumbia, Ala., July 23, 1862. Brigadier-General MCPHERSON, Corinth: Please inform me whether you can send rations to Decatur for General Buell, as he is very much in want of them. I will inform him as soon as I hear from you, and Captain Darr will make requisition on Captain Hawkins. GEO. H. THOMAS, Major- General, U. S. Volunteers. HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE OHIO, Tuseumbia, Ala., July 23, 1862. Major-General BUELL, Huntsville, Ala: Captain Darr arrived here at 10 oclock to-day. Suppli~ might be got to Huntsville by steamers as far as Florence; wagon trains from Florence to Athens and thence by railroad to Huntsville. The Mem- phis and Charleston Railroad can be depended upon if they ever get serviceable engines and will run the road with any kind of system. Will write by Captain Darr. GEG. II. THOMAS, Major- General, U. S. Volunteers. TUSCUMBIA, July 23, 1862. Major-General BUELL: The troops at Inka will commence crossing to-morrow, and part of my troops next will cross if the steamer gets up. I will get the whole across as soon as the troops to relieve me arrive. They are on the way. The first brigade, General Schoept left at 1 oclock this morning tbr Decatur. GLO. H. THOMAS Page 207 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 207 SPECIAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS AR~IY OF THE OHIO, No. 111. f Huntsville, July 23, 1862. * * * * * * * VI. The First Kentucky Cavalry (Wolfords), Second Kentucky Cav- alry (Boards), and Second Indiana Cavalry (MeCooks) will concen- trate at once at Columbia, prepared for active operations. - * * * * *~ * XI. Capt. W. J. Palmer and Sergeants Ward, Vezin, Lasehell, Cor. porals McDowell, Nicholls, and Privates Blackstone, Hewitt, Hurst, IDe Witt, Longuecker, N. M. Smith, aud Curtin 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 4he 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, commissary, ord- nance, and medical departments are hereby directed to make all neces- sary and proper issues authorized, on presentation of proper requisi- tions. * * * * * * * By command of Major-General Buell: J. M. WRIGHT, Assistant Adjutant- General. CTJMBERLAND GAr, July 23, [1862]. Col. J. B. FRY: Your telegrams of the 19th or 20th just received. The cipher ~vas unintelligible, and had to be repeated. Lieutenant Craighill belongs to the Engineer Corps. He has been [here~J ten days. He came under orders from the Secretary of War. This place could no more be held by one regiment than by one man. The enemy evacuated it with a force of 6,000 men, although he had re- enforcements within a few hours march. 1 need at once at least five companies of artillery; four to have here, one to advance. I am trying to store supplies, but Wolford has seized one of our trains and our requisitions are not filled. As to other supplies we are very short. GEORGE W. MORGAN, Brigddier- General. CUMBERLAND GAP, July 23, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: Some days since troops were assembling at Kingston with the avowed intention of invading Kentucky, but it is on the road to Nashville. There were 1,100 cavalry there and a brigade of infantry was expected. Morgan left Somerset for Tennessee on yesterday; he has doimu munch damage. I will order two regiments of 5pears~ to convoy six ])ieces of cannon now at Lexington, but the guns will be useless without men to work them. GEORGE W. MORGAN, General Page 208 208 KY., M. AND E. TENN, N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [OnAr. XXVIIL HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 24, 1862. Col. WILLIAM B. HAZEN Reynolds Station: The general directs that you make it your business to see that stock- ades are ei~cted for the defense of every bridge between Athens and Reynolds Station, and he wishes you to go at this immediately. The regiments at Reynolds must of course make working details. Report your whereabouts from time to time. No wagon trains must leave Rey- nolds without escort. Tell Colonel McCook. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE Gino, Huntsville, July 24, 1862. Brig. Gen. R. W. JOHNSON: You are hereby directed to proceed at once to the line between Rey- nolds Station and Columbia and assume command of the First and Second Kentucky Cavalry and the Second Indiana Cavalry, and operate actively against any rebel force to be found in your vicinity. Small cavalry guards from your command will have to be left at Rey- nolds, Columbia, and Franklin; perhaps a company at each. The Third Kentucky Cavalry is at Athens, and may be called upon if the enenty should appear south of Elk River. The instructions given you verbally will govern you in your operations. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, JAMES B. FRY Colonel and Chief of ~taff. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 24, 1862. General SCHOEPF, Decatur: Cross your command as promptly as possible and await orders. Re- port what progress you have already made and when your crossing will be completed. D. C. BUELL. BATTLE CREEK, July 24, 1862. Major-General BUELL: One of my me~i left opposite Chattanooga at 1 p. m. yesterday. No troops on this side of river. They are pressing wagons and horses to be ready for some move; rebels say by East Tennessee to Kentucky. They were re-enforced by two regiments on Tuesday. They are also moving the men from Taylors and Shellmound by small parties. One train down and back to-day of three passenger cars. Can you send me some money to work upon ~t M~COOK, Major- General. MURFREESEOROUGH, July 24, 1862. Major-General BUELL: Twenty-third Brigade has joined. Forrest has returned by way ot ~j1ton, on the Jefferson pike. In three days I will tal~e the ftcld aw Page 209 CHAP. XXYIIL] CORRE8PO~DENCE, ETC.UNLON. 209 will try to clear out the country. I took with me the Tenth Brigade and Second Kentucky Regiment. Examine the i~ asliville Union of the 23d of July. W. NELSON, General. TKNTALON, July 24, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: Will receipts given for provisions obtained in the country here, so as to make full rations of meat and bread, be recognized by General Buell ~? The work is heavy, and but slow progress can be made on half rations. The stockades from Anderson to Cowan will be finished to-day. II. M. BUCKLEY, Colonel, & c. NASHVILLE, , 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: Glover telegraphs to-day from Murfreesborough that two ladies got to Nashville who could give important information, which lie desired me to telegraph to you. We are now seeking them. Glover missed seeing them. Colonel Miller believes he knows whatthey can tell from other sourcesthat a rebel force of 5,000 is at MeMinuville and 30,000 at Chattanooga. This he gets from Quartermaster Rickerts, Seventh Pennsylvania Cavalry, who was one of Dumonts expedition, and who yesterday saw a Union man whom he had dealt with in MeMinuville, who told Rickerts of his own knowledge about MeMinuville and from intercourse about Chattanooga. General J. S. Jackson is in this city. General Morgan, of Cumberland Gap, has resigned. W. H. SIDELL. TULLAHOMA, July 24, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: To get the 1,000 barrels of fi6ur that I have arranged to purchase at Manchester it will be necessary to send all the teams of my command to wagon it to the (lepot. Will it disarrange ~ny of yonr plans if I march a coul)le of regiments and create the impression that I am mov- ing on MeMinuville ~ If iiot, I will do so to-morrow. I must accom- plish it all at once or the portion left will be destroyed. W. S. SMITH. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 24, 1862. General S~~1~Tn, Tullahoma: You can send the two regiments and get the flour. It is important to get all we can. Be l)roInl)t and cautious. JAMES B. FRY. 14 R RVOL XYl~ P1 I Page 210 210 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIIL HDQES. FIRST 1)rx~IsIoN, IMsTlnc3 OF THE OHIo, Tuscu~nbia, Ala., July 24, 1862. Brig. Gen. S. S. FRY, Commanding Second Brigade: GENERAL: You are directed by Major-General Thomas to cross your brigade at Florence with as little delay as possible and march direct to Pulaski by way of Lawrenceburg. As General Buells trains are threat- ened by bodies of cavalry you will be vigilant and keep your troops on the alert all the time. On your arrival at Pulaski communicate at once with the command- ant at Reynolds Station. Look to the protection of that point and convoy the wagon train from Reynolds to Athens by an infantry force of strength determined by what may be learned of the dangers to be guarded against. You will receive further orders after you return to ~thens. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, GEO. E. FLYNT, Assistant Adjutant.aeneral, Chiqf of Staff. NASHVILLE, July 24, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY, A. A. (1., Chief of Staff, Huntsville, Ala. 1 send the following because General Boyle desires it: Major SmELL: Colonel Bruce at Bowling Green advises rue of :3,000 to 4,000 men near Scottsville, Ky. You will advise General Buell, as I have no force to repel such an invasion if it be true. J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier-General, Commanding. W. II. SIDELL, Major, Fifteenth Infantry, A.ctg. Asst. Adjt. Gen. SPECIAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, No. 112. Huntsville, July 24, 1862. * * * * * * * IL Surgeon Murray, medical director, will l)rocee(l to make an inspec- tion of such hospitals in the district as require his attention. He will Iel)ort upon the condition and wants of the existing hospitals and 111)011 the ~)ropriety of discontinuing l)articlilar oiies or establishing new ones, examining especially into the question of the necessity for an officers hospital at Nashville. * * * * * * * By command of Major-General Buell: J. M. WiIIGHT, Assistant Adjutant- General. CUMBERLA~D GAP, July 24,. 1862. Col. J, B. FRY, Chief of Staff: The following has just been handed by Lieutenant Craighill, of United States Engineer Corps: Capt. ChARLES (}. JOLINE - Assesiant AdjatantGenerel. & i nib Division, Army of 11w Ohio: QAPTAIN: The ihIl})ortaflce of this positioli in a political aiA military i~int of vie Page 211 CHAP. XXVIII.] COI~RESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 211 seems to be well understood. It cannot be overestimated. There is misapprehension in the minds of many who have not seen the place as to its character, which leads to very incorrect conclusions with reference to the number of men and guns and the extent of the fortitlcationsnecessarv to its entire security. The place is by nature very stromi g, if sufficiently garrisoned. An idea may be gathered from the fact that the j)osition was abandoned a month since by the enemy with a force of 6,000 men, and this without a contest and in presence of a force not overwhelming in numbers. With- out fortifications the garrison should amount to 10,000 effective meu~ with them, i~ should consist of not less than 5,000, including four companies of artillery. The de- fimsivc system must be of eommsi(lerable extent, as at least six or eight points must be occupied, the most distant being not less than 21 or 3 miles horizontally and the greater difference of the line between any two of the points being 1,200 or 1,300 feet. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, WM. P. CRAIGHILL, First Lieutenant of Engineers. GEORGE W. MORGAN, Brigadier- General of Volunteers. NASHVILLE, July 25. 1862. Major-General BUELL: l3oth gangs of bridgemen are at work at the burnt i)ridges at Mill Creek. They will, I think, finish all three on Sunday night. I propose to send forward on Monday to Stevenson or to Huntsville, as may be directed, all the commissary supplies that will be ready to go. In the mean ti me I am sending to Reynolds nearly an average of about 40 cars. If not otherwise directed I will send three trains to Reynolds to-morrow, and if not retarded at the bridge work will hold up re- mainder until Monday to send to Stevenson. I will come to llnntsville via Stevenson by first train. Will telegraph to Captain Yates to keep track clear for me on Mon- day. J. 13. ANDERSON. MURFREE~BORO1JGH, July 25, 1862. Major-General BUELL: A man just from Chattanooga states that when lie left there the Con- federates were in large force~ that they were crossing rapidly, saying that they intended marching on Nashville; that they were commande(l by Price and Van Dorn with from 30,000 to 40,000 strong. I did riot se~ the man myself because of the neglect of the officer in letting him pass, but I telegraphed Major Sidell to hunt him np in Nashville and cross- examine him and send you the information. W. NELSON. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 25, 1862. General MuCoox, Battle Greek: Nelson at Murfreesborongh hears that the enemy, 30,000 or 40,000, under Price and Van 1~orri, are crossing at Chattanooga to move on Nashville. Let your scouts learn the facts. The qnartermaster will send you money as s0014 as be can find any one to take it. JAMES B. FRY, Qkief of I~ta/ Page 212 212 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIII. BATTLE CREEK, July 23, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY, Huntsville: I dont believe a word of ~t. None had crossed Wednesday at 1 p. in. I have men watching and will know iii eight or ten hours if such a thing be possible. Nelson wishei~ you to know that he livedi. They are going to make a move soon, pressing wagons, & c., I believe, to Dalton or Atlanta. MoCOOK, General. HEADQUARTERS, lluntsviile, July 25, 1862. General SCHOEPF, Decatur: March your brigade on Winchester via llnntsville. Make fair marches, though not to crowd the men so as to leave stragglers. Pre- serve good order. Bring all the provisions yon can carry. Buy your forage on the route and see that your quartermaster does this in a regu- lar way. (Operator at Decatnr send copy of this to General Thomas at Tus- cumbia.) JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS, July 25, 1862. General WILLIAM S. SMiTh, fIullahoma: Collect and hold the flour at Manchester, but do not bring it away, as it will be wanted for troops passing there. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staff. BATTLE CREEK, July 25, 1862. Col.J. B. FRY: One of my men left Chattanooga last evening after dusk. I have Atlanta papers of the 24th. The rebels say they will have 40,000 there in eighteen (lays. Orders have been issued not to ship any more freight on the State road in order to pass them. None had crossed the river at 10 last night. They have been clearing out the Anderson road, and 1,000 men were to have crossed yesterday, but did not do so. On Wed- nesday 18 wagons and yester(lay 40 head of horses and mules went over to them. Reports say that orders were issued yesterday to cross a force to-day; how many not known. The general talk is they are going to make a campaign to Middle Tennessee. I will watch them. MoCOOK, General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 25, 1862. General Th~GLEY, Columbia: Send the following to General Johnson, commanding cavalry: As soon as you are satisfied the soun ry is clear of rebel cavalry concentrate your force at Mnrfreesborough. It is desirable for you to do so as soon as possible. Ac- knowledge receipt. JAMES B. FRY Page 213 ChAP. Y~kVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 213 SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, No. 113. Huntsviue, July 25, 1862. * * * * * YIJJ. Capt. C. C. Gilbert, acting inspector-general, will proceed along the line to Nashville via Athens, and wilt inspect the (lefensive arrange ments for each bridge. He will fix the site and determine the plans of the stockades, and his directions in regard to them will be complied with and carrie(l out by all officers and men in this command. Captain Gilbert will be furnished with ~special train to Elk River and from Reynolds Station to Nashville, applying to Captain Yates for trains to Elk River and Mr. J. B. Anderson for trains from Reynolds Station to Nashville. Captain Gilbert, upon completing this duty, will return to these headquarters and report to the commanding general. By command of Major-General Buell: J. M. WRIGHT, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 26, 1862. J. B. ANDERSON, Nashville: Procure as soon as possible five small engines or dickeys, as they are called, to carry about 1~ men and run at considerable speed, to be used for express purposes and patrols on the roads. You will understand what I mean; such engines as are used on city roads, I believe, but rough and strong. Let me know when you can have them. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, Julu 26, 1862. Captain WADE, Decatur: You will observe that what I warned you of has occurred at other points on the road from neglect. Have you completed your stockade ~ D. C. BUELL. MURFREESBOROUGH, July 26, 1862. Major-General BUELL: John Morgan is retreating from Kentucky and will come in at Sparta. I want cavalry, and I want General Jackson, who is now in Nashville, to command it. I have sent repeated orders to Colonel Boone for his regiment to come here at once, and he will neither answer nor does he come. I also ordered one battalion of Wolfords cavalry to march here. I hear nothing of it one way or the other. I can settle this part of the country and stol) Morgan and Forrest and be in position to receive any forces from Chattanooga, if I can get my orders obeyed. I have ordere(l the Thirty-first Indiana, Colonel Cruft, to march here and join its br~- gade. If Morgan and Forrest get ~together they will have 3,500 well mounted cavalry. General Manson arrived this morning.. W. NELSON, Gener4 Page 214 214 ICY,, M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAr. XX\ UT. HEADQUARTERS, huntsville, July 26, 1862. General JACKSON, Nashville: Take command of the cavalry with ~ force. It is the intention to concentrate more cavalry ho accompany Nelson, awl your command will then be more snital)le to your rank. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 26, 1862. General NELSON, Miwfreesborough: General Jackson has been ordered to report to you. General Johnson is moving with three regiments of cavalry from Reynolds toward Mur- freesborough. It is the intention to leave him at Murfreesborongh with that and some infaiitry and to give you two regiments of cavalry under Jackson. You must not at present disturb ilazens brigade. As soon as railroad is finished it can join you by cars. You can call for Thirty- first Indiana at once, and if you think best move it to Nashville by cars and let it march thence to join yon. Dont stop movement of supplies from Nashville down to haul troops. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 26, 1862. General SCHOEPF, near Decatur: Leave two companies of Thirtyfirst Ohio nuder field officer at Decatur in addition to companies of other reginients now there, and with the rest of your command march as ordered yesterday. The two companies of Thirty~first Ohio will be brought forward soon ~as they can be relieved. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 26, 1862. OPERATOR AT ATHENS: Send to Major Murray, Third Kentucky Cavalry, for a sergeant and 5 men to take a dispatch without delay to Tnscnnibia. Address the dispatch to General Thomas or commanding officer at Tuscumbia. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 26, 1862. General THOMAS or COMMA~DTNG- OFFICER, Tuscumbia: I learn that several bridges west of Decatur were attacked yesterday, some of them destroyed, and the guard driven off. The guard from the Tenth Kentucky at Courtland is said to have been captured. The trai Page 215 ChAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.-IJNION. 21F~ on the road got safely into Decatur. These disasters have resulted from disobedieuce and neglect on the part of the guards in not erecting stockades and defending their posts. Such iieglect sacrifices the public good and the lives of the men. They are as disgraceful as they are criminal, and it must aud it may as well be understood that unless they can be checked by severe punishment no army can exist in the face of an enemy. The communication through to Decatur is of very great importami~e to both districts, and I hope no time will be lost in opening the road again. If you should not have the means of effecting the ob- j ect promptly please communicate with General Grant immediately, as the matter is of very great importance. To be read and forwarded by General Thomas. B. C. BUELL. REYNOLDS, July 26, 1862. Col. J. B. Fnv: I arrived yesterday. Have MeCooks and Boards regiments here, and will leave at daylight in the moining. To-day I have a force at Conne~sville. The reports of rebel cavalry moving in this direction have been im- aginary rather than real. Shall report as often as possible, and should you not hear from me often you may rest assured that I am not idle. Wolfords cavalry I have here; one company at Franklin and one at Columbia. R. W. JOHNSON Brigadier-General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 26, 1862. Gen. R. W. JOHNSON, Reynolds Station: it is desirable for you to get on to Murfreesborough with your three regiments sooim as practicable. (Colonel McCook forward.) JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, 1Iuntsville, July 26, 1862. Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS, Commanding First Division: Siu: The general commanding directs that all the officers in command of bridge guards between Tuscumbia and Decatur who surrendered or abandoned their posts on the 25th instant be arrested and brought to trial for disobedience of orders and neglect of duty in not erecting stockades and for misbehavior in surrendering or abandoning their posts. In cases of officers who were surrendered and were carried off the charges will be made out and filed. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. 1W. WIt GilT, Assistant Adjutant- General. Page 216 216 KY., M. AN]) E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. CITAl. XXVIII NASHVILLE, July 26, 1802. Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: I have just learned from General Morgan, commanding at Cumber- land Gal), that he has tell(lercd his resignation. If it is accepte(i I hope that Generals Nelson or Thomas, of I3uel ls army, xviii be assigned to the command at that place. They are familiar with the coulitry, the expedition from its commencement, the oppression of the l)eople ,and their necessities. I would su~gest also Ex-Gov. W. 13. Campbell, re- cently appointed brigadier-general, as being a. suitable appointment for that command. A large portion of the troops there (re Tennesseeans. I hope the Secretary of War will cause the commanding general of this department to issue an order similar to that of General Pope in Vir- ginia in regard to subsisting, & c., on the enemy. It is needed and will l)ring the rebels to their senses. The rebels must be made to feel the weight and ravages of the war they have brought upon the country. Treason must be made odious and traitors impoverished. We are rais- ing forces hereinfantry and cavalryand in obtaining horses and sup- plies the Secretary of War need not be surprised if we make rebels meet the demand. I must be permitte(l to take some latitude in this respect. General Morgan is pressing with great force the constiuction of a road from Crab Orchard to Cumberland Gap. If the railroad you intended to construct when I left Washington had been then commenced it would have been now completed and the cost of construction saved in trans- portation, arid a conliection with that ~5ortion of Tennessee formed which would have segregated and destroyed the unity of the contemplated Southern Confederacy.. Accept assurance of my confidence and esteem. ANDREW JOHNSON. NASHVILLE, July 26, 1862.. Major-General BUELL: I have just heard from General Morgan at Cumberland Gap that his resignation has been tendered to the War Department. If it is accepted I hope it will not be considered out of place to express a wish as to who should take command at that place of the generals under your coin- mand. I know none who would be more suited than Gene?als Nelson or Thomas. Both of them are perfectly familiar with the country and with the expedition. I would also suggest the name of Ex-Gov. Will- iam B. Campbell, who has been recently appoimfted brigadier-general. He is a brave man~ has the confidence of the people, and rendered val- uable service as an officer and soldier in the Mexican war. ANDREW JOHNSON, Military Governor. NASHvILLE, July 27, 1862. Maj. Gen. D. C. BUELL: I will get over Mill Creek Bridge to-morrow and intend sending sup- plies t6 Stevenson. Will you please notify Gen ral Smith that the trains are coining and ask him to keel) track clear for them, and to ad- vise me by telegraph, or will I communicate with him myse1t~ I wa Page 217 CHAP. XXY 111.1 217 CORHESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. under the impression Captain Yates was in charge until now. I e~ect to reach Huntsville to-morrow p. m. J. B. ANDERSON. NASHVILLE, July 27, 1862. (eiieral D. C. BTTELL: ?dy bridge force will finish the last bridge on Mill Creek by midnight. Shall -l send them to McMinnvihle road 6? Please answer to-night. J. B. ANDERSON. HEADQUARTERS, iluntsville, July 27, 1862. Maj. .1. 8. ANDERSON, Nashville: Hold your party at Nashville until you make your experimental trip to-morrow and other matters are a little more settled. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 27, 1862. General NELSON, Murfreesborough: You should have two brigades, but must leave not less than one and a battery at Murfreesborough. I have ordered Johnson to Murfrees- borough so as to give you an additional regiment of cavalry, holding two in reserve there. I hope he will arrive in time, though if you can get along with one it will be best and less trouble. The first object is to establish yourself and open communications, and it may be important to have a large cavalry force in reserve lest the enemy should strike n your rear again. They made a dash this morning at Smith, who is at Manchester; killed 3 and captured 15 of his men. I rely greatly on your judgment and energy. Report as frequently as possible. It is only through your information that I can know what the occasion actually requires in that quarter. Let one of your staff officers learn the cipher from the operator, so that you can write and read in ciph~r. D. C. BUELL. MURPREESBOROUGH, July 27, 1862. Major-General BIJELL: I leave to-morrow. I have been detained by all sorts of vexatious. W. NELSON. BATTLE CREEK, July 27 [1862]. Col. J. B. FRY: The bridge I refer to is on the road from Chattanooga to Knoxville at Loudon. Rebels report it burned. I will watch all. I have four men in the mountains, neither of whom knows the others are there. I have to keep an eye on the country belqw me as far as Bellefonte, and have but very little cavalry. All well. 1~tcCOOK, General Page 218 218 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAp. XXVIJL MANCHESTER, July 27, 1862. Cot. J. B. Fny: The bridge defenses are complete except at Elk River, where Captain Morton has planned works so extensive as to require several days yet for completion. We are at work diligently upon them. The Eighteenth Ohio is stationed as directed in your order. Four companies of the Twenty-fourth Illinois are at Elk River and six at Duck River arid at the small bridges between there and lATartrace. The circumstances ex- isting here seem to render that the most judicious disposition of these forces for the present, and while other forces are stationed on the line as they now are I will follow the movement of other troops in the station- ing of mine. Forrest appeared before me this morning and made a successful dash lll)Ofl one of my reconnoitering parties, killing 3 and capturing 15 men. lie has apparently withdrawn in the direction of MeMiunville. I sent out a strong detachment a short distance to the front to ascertain his whereabouts. We must concentrate a cavalry force sufficient to chase liiip down before we can get rid of him. Will I be relieved by General Wood 0? If so, when? I have the flour all safely stored in the depot. W. S. SMITH, General. FLORENCE, ALA., July 27, 1862. Maj. Gen. D. C. BUELL: Telegram to General Morgan received and forwarded. The attack on the guards at Courtland delayed me one day, but shall be able to get the troops across to-day and start to-morrow for Athens. Two bat- talions First Ohio Cavalry are here and one company at Decatur for duty. GEO. II. THOMAS, General. IIDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, ARMY OF THE Mississippi, Tu8cumbia Ala 1862. July 27, General GEORGE II. THOMAS, Florence, Ala.: GENERAL: Yours of this date, together with letter of General Buell, just received. I have received information this morning that part of the infantry at Courtland were captured. The road will be open to Court- land to-day. Expect to have two regiments of infantry and one of cavalry at that point to-day. The Third Michigan Cavalry had a skirmish east of Leighton yester- (lay. Every effort will be made to open the road to Decatur. If the road is safe east of Courtland it will take but a short time to repair the damage done at the latter place. I have issued orders this morning to Colonel Harrington to move for- ward with the troops under his command promptly amid occupy the points designated to him as far as Decatur. I think I have force suffi- cient to hold the road. This communication will answer as well for reply to General Buell. The boat will be secured as suggested. JAMES D. MORGAN, Brigadier-General, Commanding First Division Page 219 ChAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 219 DECATUR, July 27, 1862. Major-General I3UELL: SIR: My stockade was completed as soon after I received your dis- 1)atch as I could construct it. Would have intrenched immediately after my arrival had I not been a(lvised l)y General Wood to Occupy the position which I did. Lieutenant-Colonel Lister is commanding this post. He has four companies of my regiment, two Tenth Indiana, and one cavalry company. He was left here by General Schoepf. W. H. WADE, (Jcptain. DECHERD, July 27, 186211 a. in. Col. J. 13. FRY: I am just in receipt of your dispatch of the 26th, saying it will be best not to move Wagner at l)resent. I sent Colonel Waoner the order on the 25th, and I have reason to think he marched yesterday. I will start a courier to try, to intercept him with an order to return to War- trace, but as there are several roads the order may not reach him. In case he should arrive here should he be ordered back to Wartrace0 Please answer immediately. TH. J. WOOD, Brigadier- General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 27, 1862. General WooD, Winchester, Office at Decherd: If Wagner has left Wartrace he must go back there to-night, and you must send a regiment from your immediate comman(1 to Duck iRiver by cars to-night. Forrest has appeared before Manchester, and it is probable he will strike at the railroad to-morrow between Duck River and Mnrfreesborough. Wagner must guard the bridges about Wartrace, and every guard must erect defenses and resist to the last. He must get that line open. Get cars from General Smith. Where is Wagner now ~ Report. JAMES B. FRY. DECIIERD, July 27, 1862. Col. J. 13. Fnv: Your dispatch is received. Colonel Wagner is at Tullahoma with one regiment, having sent one of his regiments back to Wartrace. lie informs me he remained at Tallahoina at the request of General Smith. I have sent him an order to return to Wartrace at once, erect defenses, and resist to the last extremity. I will send a regiment by cars to-night to Duck River Bridge, with the same instructions in regard to the erec- tion of defenses and defendino them as to given CIonel Wamer TIT. J. WOOD, General Page 220 220 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAr. XXVIII TTJLLAHOMA, July 27, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: I am just in receipt of a note, dated at 9 this morning, from Colonel Wagner, informing me of his arrival at Tullahoma. I extract as fol- lows from his note: General Smith is fighting at Manchester, reports say, with a large Three. Whether I his is so or not I cannot tell, but if so he will need help. An officer has told me this who has just come from General Smith. I have sent the following to Colonel Wagner: Try to learn reliably whether General Smith is engaged with the enemy at Man- chester, and whether he needs assistance. If so, push to him as promptly as possible, but use the greatest precaution, and dont allow yourself to be entrapped on the march by the enemy. If you can get any reliable intelligence from Manchester have it sent to me without delay, that I may take means to render assistance there. But I have ordered him in case he is not needed at Manchester to return to Wartrace, to await further orders. I will send all my cavalry in the direction of Hilisborough and Manchester at once, to move rap- idly, and if any considerable firing is heard in that direction to send me a report, and I will march at once in that difection with a view of re-enforcing General Smith. I sent General Smith a regiment on the 25th, which reached him that night. In his requisition for a regiment he said one would make every- thing secure at Manchester. I also wrote him yesterday requesting him to inform me promptly if he got into any trouble and I would give him all the help in my power. If he has taken proper precautions he has not been surprised, and if likely to be attacked in force he should have informed me of it. Moreover, to send to me he would have had to send his train by Tullahoma, where he would have found Colonel Wagner ready to go to his assistanc~. TH. J. WOOD, Brigadier- General of Volunteers. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July ~7, 1862. General BOYLE, Louisville: Have the Eleventh liegimeut Michigan Volunteers sent to Nashville without delay. Dont assign officers of general staff in Louisville to other than their legitimate duty so as to interfere with their labors in supplying the army. JAMES B. FItY. HEADQUARTERS, Col. WILLIAM B. HAZEN, Huntsville, July 27, 1862. (Care Colonel ]Uie6ook), Reynolds Station: As fast as the regiments of your brigade complete their work in con- neetioii with railroad repairs send them by rail to Murfreesborough and let them take their baggage on the cars, alI(l you can make their wagons empty into a train an(l have them marched to Mnrfreesborough (lirect irnder an escort of three br four companies. Send this train under a vigilant officer. lieport the departure oC each regiment and let none go until the work at their stations is done. JAMES B. FRY Page 221 ChAr. XXVIII. 221 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. ~JULY 2S,~ 1862.For Townsend to Buell, inclosing letter from Mitchel to Si anton, of July 26, in reference to return of slaves to their masters, see Watson to Mitchel, October 7, 1862, p. 583.] CORINTH, July ?8, 1862. Major-General BIJELL: Colonel Sheridan drove rebel pickets at Baldwyn to-day; captured a captain and a mail-carrier with 30 private letters on him. On opening he says they show the enemy moving in large force on ChattanoQga. I send this for fear the lines may be cut. Will telegraph you when the letters arrive from 20 miles in the front. IROSECHANS. HEADQUARTERS, iluntsville, July 28, 1862. General llosvcRA& , Corinth: l)oes your informtttiou show that the forces concentrating at Chat- taiiooga are old troops or new ~? What troops are they and who are; the generals ~ I am answering your dispatch about the Decatur route. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 28, 1862. General ROSECRANS, Corinth: I think the occlll)ation of the road important to both of its. Middle rfennessee will otherwise be exposed to the inroads of cavalry from the south side of the river, against which I cannot guard. Already my com- munications~ 500 miles long, are swarming with an immense cavalry force of the enemy, regular and irregular, which renders it almost iml)ossible to keep them open, while every man that I can raise will be required toward the east. ~f0 leave this gap between us will also expose your communications by the river and railroad from this side of the river. The recent raid does not indicate any serious difficulty about keeping the road open unless the enemy brings a considerable infantry au(l artillery force against it. That he cannot conveniently (10 nor can he do it without warning if proper vigilance is kept nip. One company ~)roperly stockaded can protect any bridge on it, and a guard train running frequently and carrying about 50 nuen will keel) it open. If stockades had been built promptly, as I ordered the recent disraceful result would not have occurred. As it was, one of the gumlr(i5 was cap- tured and two others retreated scarcely if at all firing a gun. Another little band of 25 under a gallant officer stood their ground and drove the enemy oft; but had 2 killed and 12 wounded, the officer included. To open the road again a brigade should be l)ut on it between Tus- cumbia and Decatur. The citizens should be required to furnish negroes for the work. At the same time strong stockades should be built. That done, with four companies at Decatur an(l from 40 to 60 men at each intermediate bridge according to its importance, the l)ri~ade should be recalled to Tuscumbia, where there ought to be two brigades and a regiment of cavalry Page 222 222 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CIJAv. XXVIII. A. guard train should pass over the road twice a day, having with it a few men who would know how to make slight repairs. 1 have no doubt of the importance of keeping the road open if J)ossible and hope you will be able to (10 it. Please give me all the information you can obtain. D. C. I3UELE. CORINTH, July 28, 1862. Major-General BUELL: The letters captured were mostly written by persons attached to the Twenty-sixth Alabama. one says that they understand that 01(1 Buehl is near Chattanooga., amid they are going to be there to lick the Yankees. It is evident that there is .a very considerable movement going on toward Chattanooga via Mobile; has been going on for some days and will continue to-morrow. Some speak of (Iriving the Yankees, some of them by going to Huntsville. W. S. ROSECliANS. lIE DQuAmrEl~s Amvr~ ou mu Oiiio, JJuntsrillc, July 28, 1862. Brig. Gemi. E. It. ItOUSSEAU, Commanding Third Division: SIR: It has been reported to the general commanding that the detach ment of the Nineteenth Illinois at indiami Creek has, without authority, l)ressed in negroes to make the stockade they were ordered to erect at that Place. As the officer in command of the detachment has acted in this matter without authority, the general directs that you send an officer of rank to his post (the bridge over Indian Creek), with direc- tions to order the officer in command to send the negroes out of canip and make his men do the work themselves, in accordance with the original order, and to admonish him of the necessity of his strict obedi- ence to orders. Let him know tha.t if it is at ally time uccessary to use negro labor the fact must be reported to the general colnman(ling, who will give orders in the ease. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obe(iient servant [JAMES B. EHY,] Colonel and Chief of ASttaff. NASHViLLE, July 28, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: An intelligent Union man (Mr. Bohr), from Chattanooga, reports to me that he left Chattanooga on Wedne~day; that the rebel force was 20,000, of which less than 15,000 efficient. The other 5,000, late of Prices army, are mostly dismounted cavalry, of whom only 1,000 have arms, and all are unwilling to fight. They are stationed back of Chattanooga, and Mr. Bohr has been in) their camp. The 15,000 are at Shellmound. They are mostly Georgians and eager for fight. The Georgians have little artillery, and are particularly short of horses for their batteries an(l wagons. An artillery regiment lately from Augusta, Ga., was obliged to be organized as infantry, to their greatest displeasure, foi Page 223 ChAP. XXVII1.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNJON. 223 want of guns and horses. Agents are and other places buying horses and wagons, and lately are coining in, sometimes ten or fifteen a day. commands at Sheilmound under J. P. McC~wn, who coin- mands the whole force near Chattanooga. Kirby Smith is in general command, and is now at Knoxville. There is a knee-deep ford 1 mile below Chattanooga and very few troops defending it, most of them having been moved up to Sheilmound. It is said that at Knoxville are about as many rebel troops as at ~Chattanooga], aud that they are fortifying Clinch Mountain. Will send a sketch map by mail tomorrow. W. It. S1I)ELL. HEADQUARTERS AiIMY OF TilE Onio, Hunt8ville, July 28, 1862. Lieutenant-Colonel MURRAY, Commanding Third Ohio Cavalr~r Woodville, Ala.: SIR: It is stated by Major Paramore, of your regiment, that he re- cently made a scout from Woodville to Gunters Lauding and back in twenty-four hours. The general commanding directs inc to say that without more care your regiment will very soon be dismounted. You are expected to makt~ frequent trips to the river, aiid if they are made at tIme rate of the oiie referred to your animals would be rendered nnlit for fnrther use for many days. These rapid marches must only be made in cases of actual necessity. You will please give instructions accord- ingly, and give special attentioii to the care of your horses. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. M. WRiGHT, Assistant Adjutant- General. STEVENSON, July 28, 1862. Go]. J. 13. FRY: Captain Zimmerman, in charge of 100 cavalry, was sent by General i\lcCook 8 miles southwest to get some cattle which the enemy were reported to be crossing the river. The advance guards mimet the enemy in a thick wood and were repulsed. One sergeant killed and 4 men missing. The officer reports about a regiment of the enemy. I desire to send a regiment and a section of artillery from my command to the assistance of Captain Zimmerman. Answer quick. C. U. HARKEII, Colonel. HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, IhSTlUCT OF TIlE OHIO, Florence, lIla., July 28, 1862. Brig. Gen. J. D. MORGAN, Commanding, Tuseumbia: Lieutenant-Colonel Shepherd, commanding Eighteenth United States infantry, arrived here this morning. He consi~lers Inka and Eastport in danger from the enemy, which report is corroborated by Captain Wing, assistant quartermaster. Just heard from Ea~tport. I consider it desirable to send a regiment to the latter place, if you have it to spare, in the place of the Tenth Kentucky, which has jnst left there, or to sen Page 224 224 KY., M. AND IX TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVHJ. six or eight companies, with a j)Iatoon of cavalry. There is no (10111)1 but that portiou of your line is threatened. (~EO. H. THOMAS, Major- General, U. ~S. Volunteers. CUMBERLAND GAP, July 28, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY, Chief of Staff A field battery has been taken from Knoxville to Cliattanooga. It is believed that all the force of the enemy have gone there except about 7 p500 Lieutenant Carpenter, sent out with 40 men to arrest certaiu vicious rebels, has just returned. He entered Clinton, 60 miles from here, and remained there three hours. had a skirmish with 120 rebels~ killed 1, wounded 3 or 4, and killed a number of horses. He returned by the public road and brought in 8 prisoners. Our works are progressing rapidly. GEORGE W. MORGAN, Brigadier- General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 28, 1862. Governor TOD, Columbus, Ohio: I respectfully recommend the promotion of Lient. [Milton] B. W. Harmon, of the Thirty-first Regiment, to be captain of B company for his officerlike and efficient conduct generally, and for gallant conduct in an engagement with the enemy on the 25th instant in defending a bridge with 25 men of his company, in which he was severely wounded; 2 of his men were killed and 11 wounded. There are many vacancies iu this fine regiment. It is important that they should be filled at once, and I am sure it will not be necessary for me to urge upon you the justice and expediency of promoting those who have rendered valuable service and have qualified themselves by experience. The colonel of the regiment has, I believe, recommended such to you. D. (~. IJUELL. CORINTH, July 29, 1862. Major-General BUELL: The letters referred to in last iiiglits dispatch were from members of the Twenty-sixth Alabama, Withers division. In addition to these we have deserters and prisoners, some 4 of the Thirty-first Tennessee; left Tupelo 24th instant; say Confederate army were movingsome say to Columbus, Miss., others to Chattanooga. The imagination ot the letter writers were evidently excited by the idea of some great move that was to clear Northern Alabama of Yankees and meet old Buell; that they expected a large part of the army to participate in the movement, leaving a large force to meet the emergency on this line. The movements were to be by rail. When transportation was wanted they will use railroad. Do you not think our telegraph line by Decatur likely to be used by the rebels? W. S. ROSECRANS, Gen~rat Page 225 ChAP. Xxviii.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNJON. 225 CORINTH, July 29, 1862. Major-General BUELL: I have just received word that ilardee, with the advance of Bragg~s army, reached Moulton at noon Sunday. Four regiments of infantry, two battalions, and a brigade of cavalry nuder Armstrong came there via Fulton en route south. Cheathams division is another that has gone east via railroad to Rome. Their principal concentration is at Rome. rfhis brigade is one of cavalry and observation. XV. S. ROSECIIANS, ]Jf~jor- General. TUSCUTh3JA, July 29, 1862. Major-General BUELL: Our line along its whole length is threatened by General Bragg, wM is advancing from Tupelo. Decatur is especially exposed. Could you not send a force there to support inc at that point, my command be- ing too weak for so long a line ~l I have four companies at l)ecatur. JAMES D. MORGAN, Brigadier- General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 29, 1862. General ~ D.] MoRGAN, Tuscumbia: General Rosecrans notified me yesterday of information derived from a captured mail near Baldwyu to the effect that Braggs force was mov- ing by rail to Chattanooga, and it is probably true. It is not likely that any considerable force is advancing on Decatur. The cavalry, a regiment of infantry, and perhaps a section of artillery may be in that quarter. More than that is not at all probable. Its object would be to stop our communication with the Union men of Winston and adjoining counties, who have recently been joining our ranks, to break up our lines along the railroad and to throw marauding bodies of cavalry across the river upon my communications. It is very desirable to defeat these objects, but I can spare no force to accomplish it. A brigade at Courtland would do it very easily. You can best judge whether you can spare it. Unless there is a formidable advance from Tupelo toward Corinth, which I can hardly believe, I have no doubt you can safely. Please communicate these views to General IRosecrans. It is not im- probable that Decatur may be in danger unless you can at once send a force in that direction. I will send some infantry and artillery to the river. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsvil~e, July 29, 1862. General NELSON, Miurfreesborough: General Johnson must be near ~urfreesborough, certainly between there and Columbia, with three regiments. Communicate with him at once, and instruct him, with his cavalry, two regiments of infantry, and 15 R RVOL XVI~ PT I Page 226 226 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. YA. [CHAP. XXVHI. some artillery from Murfreesborough, to operate against the enemy on the south side of the Cumberland, so as to protect Nashville and ~ur lines and defeat him if possible. If from your knowledge of the ene- mys strength or position you doubt Johnsons ability to accomplish the object you will assist him; otherwise march promptly on MeMinuville, as previously ordered, with two brigades, two batteries, and one regi- ment of cavalry. ilazen starts for Murfreesborough by rail to-morrow morning with eight regiments. D. C. BUELL. MIJEFREESBOROUGH, July 29, 1862. Major-General BUELL: The cavalry that was to come here has not arrived. Any time within the last five days John Morgan and Forrest could have been destroyed if I could get cavalry. You ordered me to assume the command when I came to Nashville of all the troops on the line. My orders are not obeyed; on the contrary, I find them making movements unknown to me and to my understanding imaginary. To-day or to-morrow Mor- gan, Forrest, and Elliott will unite their commands, and they will have 4,000 of the best mounted cavalry in the world. You ordered me to assume the command. I desire to know of whom, of what, for nobody ob~rs. The result will be the utter destruction of our commands. W. NELSON, General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, Jury 29, 1862. General NELSON, Murfreesborough: My first orders contemplated only such arrangements as were neces- sary to meet the exigency then existing about Nashville and Murfrees- borough, and supposed that you would only use the troops that were near at hand, without removing those more distant, which were neces- sary for the security of other points. At the same time I gave orders for concentrating a larger force in that quarter to provide more perma- nently for the future. I supposed that my dispatches had indicated this to you. My purpose is to put two brigades and two regiments of cavalry at MeMinuville under your immediate command, with two bri- gades and at least two regiments of cavalry in reserve at Murfreesbor- ough, the whole subject to your orders. This arrangement will I hope render our roads and Nashville comparatively safe, with small bridge guards protected by stockades. I hoped that General Johnson would be at Murfreesborough yesterday in time to give you a second cavalry regiment to move with you on MeMinuville, and I understood you would march yesterday. What prevented ? It is very important that that point should be occupied at once. If you think it necessary take two - brigades with you now. Your third brigade will commence moving to- morrow and will all concentrate at Murfreesborough in a few days. Should it be necessary I will re-enforce you at MeMinuville by one of Woods brigades, but it is desirable not to send a larger force there at present if it can be avoided. The information I have indicates that a considerable force will soon be at Chattanooga, with the probable in- tention of assuming the offensive. Bragg and Price are both spoken of ~is coming on. We must be prepared. The delay in operating our road Page 227 CHAP. XXVIII.J CORRESPONDENCE ,ETC .UNION. 227 and establishing road guards with suitable stockades worries me ex- ceedingly. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Hunt8ville, July 29, 1862. General THOMAS Athens: Continue your march by the niost direct practicable route to iDecherd. Take six days rations. Make the march in four days. Buy your forage on the road. Take your division train with you and fill it with forage as you go. Your route should take you about 10 miles north of this l)lace. (This dispatch will be delivered punctually on the arrival of General Thomas at Athens.) D. C. BUELL. BATTLE CREEK, July 29, 1862. (ol. J. 13. Fuv: I have news from Chattanooga at 12 oclock yesterday. Night before last three days rations were cooked. They are repairing the Anderson road and I think crossing; will know positively about 3 p. in. this even- ing. If you can, for Gods sake, send me all the shoes to spare and at once. MoCOOK, General. TUSCUMBIA, Jul 29, 1862. Ccl. J. B. FRY: Please inform General Buell that General Hardee, with the advance of Braggs army, arrived at Moulton at noon Sunday last; one regi- Inent and two batteries had come in at that time. General F. C. Armstrong, with a brigade of cavalry, has been there some days, and it was him who captured your force at Courtland. Some of my command had a skirmish with Forrests cavalry, and a sergeant takeu prisoner and paroled at Moulton brought a message from Armstrong, who is well known, having formerly been in my regi. ment. We are extremely anxious about our lines. J. K. MIZNER, Colonel, Gommanding. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 29, 1862. Capt. C. C. GILBERT, Acting inspector- General: In the construction of the military works with which you are charged you are authorized, whenever and wJ~erever it may be necessary, to call upon the inhabitants of the country in the vicinity of the works to fur- mush for the time as many laborers (ne~roes) as may be necessary for the purpose, and to send with them such tools as they may have and a Page 228 228 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIII. you may find necessary. This order must be executed in an orderly manner and you must keep accounts in detail of what is done under it. (Operator will find out by inquiring where Captain Gilbert is; in- quiring at Elk River, Reynolds Station, Columbia, & c.) J. M. WRiGIIT, Assistant Adjutant- (icucral. (Same to Capt. J. St. C. Morton.) COLUMBIA, July 29, 1862. Col. J. 13. Fn~: I am reliably informed that guerrilla l)aities, numbering in all about 300, are organized and preparing for some movement in the western L)ortiou of this and Hickman Counties. We attempted to surprise a small party of 15 within 4 miles of this yesterday, but failed to over- take them. JAS. S. KEGLEY. IIiEADQUA1ITEES, huntsville, July 29, 1862. General NEGLEY, Columbia; Send couriers to-night to try and find Geneial Johnson, commanding cavalry. He is supposed to be between Reynolds and Mnrfreesbor- ough. Tell him that Forrest is said to be again at Lebanon, and that he must move promptly to Murfreesborough and operate against him. JAMES B. FRY Chief of Staff. hEADQUARTERS, fluntsvillc, July 29, 1862. Major SIDELL, Nashville: Colonel Campbell was l)ut in arrest by Captain Greene. Who re- leased him ~? General Buell did not authorize or intend his release. Answer. JAMES B. FRY Chief of Staff. NASHVILLE, July 29, 1862. Col. J. B.FRY: Your dispatch asking about the release of Colonel Campbell froiu arrest came so quickly after I had sent a dispatch to you stating that charges had been preferred against him that I am in doubt of your hay- ing received my second dispatch. It was, however, that the charges to which I refer are for offenses committed very lately. In answer to yours I transcribe what follows, being a dispatch from the Secretary of War.* W. H. SIDELL. * See Stanton to Greene, p. 135 Page 229 ChAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNJON. 229 MANCHESTER, Ju t~y 29, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: All has been quiet here since Sunday morning. I made reconnais- sance 7 miles in the direction of McMinnville yesterd~ y and discovered nothing of importance. A good cavalry force could easily rout Forrest and I think recapture the pieces taken at Murfreesborough. I am making every eftbrt in my power to gather cattle, but cannot find enough to supply my men here. It will be difficnlt for me to remain here unless supplies, except fionr. can be brought from elsewhere. W. S. SMITH, General. I1RADQIJARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, N. B. ALLOWAY, Nashville, Teum: huntsville, July 29, 1862. SIR: In reply to your letter of the 22d instant to General Buell in reference to the Stevenson Mansion in Nashville I am directed to in- form you that the property in question is not regarded by the general as confiscated, that act resting with the civil tribunals under the laws of Congress. Mr. Stevenson, however, the owner of the property, was, previous to tlie occupation of Nashville by the United States troops, and, as it is believed, still is, in arms against the Government; his prOp- erty is therefore very properly seized, being necessary for the wants of the Government. The transfer of this property was made to you after the rebel army liad commenced to evacuate Nashville and when it was quite plain that that city would fall into onr hands, and it is therefore regar(led as void. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, [JAMES B. FRY,] Colonel and Chief of Staff. 0 HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, Major HARDING, Iliuntsville, July 29, 1862. Commanding Nineteenth illinois: SIR: The general commanding directs that the barrels in the vicinity of the railroad bridge over the lake near Decatur be kept at all times filled with water, and that the members of the guard be required to pass over the bridge immediately after each train that goes over it to gnar(l against fire. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. M. WRIGHT, Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS, ~. H. WATSON, Louisville, July 29, 1862. Assistant Secretary of War: No infantry are yet recruited in Kentucky. General Buell has ordered all convalescent and fn non ghi ed soldi (TM returning to their regiments t Page 230 230 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIII. be armedarming with Prussian guns. I think I have 2,000 cavalry recruits. Will have all the regiments in a few days. Lack arms and equipments. Military board bought 50() Wesson carbines for Seventh Kentncky Cavalry, Colonel Metcalfe, three-years men, and others are to be boughPprice $25. There are very few American gnus here. Can I get some Sharps carbines 0? J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier- ~enerai. GENERAL ORDERS, ~ HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, No. 36. In Camp, llunt~ville, Ala., July 29, 1862. I. Courts-martial in the army shall proceed industriously and contin- uously with the business before them until it is completed. The mem- bers are forbidden to abseiit themselves from the court for the perform- ance of other duty, or on any account whatever, unless specially directed to do so by the officer ordering the court or by superior authority. The labors of courts shall not be interrupted by partial movements of troops, and when the command in which it is convened marches the court will move with it under the direction of the officer commanding, and will resume its sessions daily on arrival at camp, and in these cases it will be directed to sit without regard to hours. Division commanders will see that all facilities practicable are afforded courts-martial in the prosecution of their labors, and that the proceedings are rendered and acted upon without unnecessary delay and the sentences promptly and fully executed. It shall be the duty of the inspector-general at division headquarters, or of an officer specially detailed, to see, after every muster, that all stop- pages of pay ordered in accordance with sentences of courts-martial, whether general or regimental, are entered on the muster rolls. Discipline, and consequently the honor and efficiency of the army, is in no inconsiderable degree dependent on courts-martial. Nominal pen- alties for grave offenses avail nothing, and are neither wise nor merciful. II. The general commanding regrets to discover among some of the troops culpable negligence in the performance of guard duty. fl?he military character of a command and its officers may be fairly inferred from the manner in which this important duty is performed. Attention of commanders is called to the General Regulations of the Army in relation to the duties of guards and sentinels, particularly the parts announced from these headquarters in General Orders, Nos. 16 and 17, (lated respectively December 16 and 17, 1861. Guards and sentinels must not only be vigilant and do their duty in spirit, but in form also. The late discreditable behavior of some of our small posts, and their consequent destruction, would seem to afford sufficient warning on this point. By command of Major-Gen~ral Buell: JAMES B. FRY, Colonel and Chief of AS0tatf. HUNTSVILLE, ALA., July 30, 1862. H. W. HALLECK, Commander-in- Chief: After having our work twice destroyed by a large force of the enemys ~n _ h cavalry just as it was eomplete(l ~ in geriiiiigtraiits thron oh from Nash yule oil the Chattanooga roa(i yesterday. The Decatur ioa Page 231 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 231 will also be completed this week. I have been exerting myself stren- nously since my arrival to complete these roads and fortify the bridges with strong stockades, so that they can be defended by small guards. The movements of the enemy~s cavalry have not delayed our work ma- terially. The defenses will, I hope, be finished this week, so that I can concentrate the troops, which heretofore I have been compelled to scatter a good deal to protect the road. P. C. BUEJ2L, Major- General, Commanding. HUNTSVILLE, ALA., July 30, 1862. Ii. W. ETALLECK, Commander-in-Chief: General Grant sends me the following information from General iRosecrans, dated the 28th: From perusal of a large number of letters written by members of the Twenty-sixth Alabama, and a few others from Richmond, captured by Sheridan, it is clear that there is very considerable movemea~ of troops from Saltillo and vicinity via railroad to Chattanooga. Two or three of them say thence to Huntsville, and all speak of a movement in northern part of Alabama for expelling the Yankees from Northern Alabama. One says a considerable force will be left at Saltillosupposed to be enough to meet the emergency. Two days cooked rations, and the railroad via Mobile. Nearly all of them to leave to-morrow morning. Two or three talk of going from Chattanooga to Huntsville. Unfortunately they are all of the Twenty-sixth Alabama, but the impression about coming there with Bragg on the east and Price on the center. They say the Yankees will be made to skedaddle. D. 0. BUELL, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 30, 1862. (Jol. J. F. MILLER, Nashville: If it has not been done already order stockades built at every bridge or other point ocenpied by troops on the road north of Nashville. It must be done without an hours delay. Properly fortified in that way a guard of from 20 to 40 men, according to the importance of the bridge, is amply sufficient at any point, and two companies at Gallatin. I will send plans and specifications for stockades by mail. In the mean time order the posts to be cut and hanled immediately. They should be 11 feet long and from 8 to 10 inches thick. At least 300 posts will be required at every point. P. 0. BUELL. NASHVILLE, July 30, 1862. Major-General BUELL: I had ordered stockades built at the bridges, but Colonel Boone rep. resented his force as small, and desired to employ negroes; little has been done. Will have the work pushed forward and will send troops to assist. JNO. F. MILLE1~, Colonel, Commanding Post Page 232 ~32 KY., M AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIII. IIEADQUAUTERS, Huntsville, July 30, 1862. General ROSECRANS, Corinth: General Morgan, at Tuscumbia, thinks he has reliable information that a considerable force of cavalry, artillery, and infantry is gathering in front of Decatur. I have no i(lea that the force is large. There may be a regiment of infantry and section of artillery with considerable cavalry, perhaps as mnch as two regiments. That, however, is sufficient to drive your small garrison out of Decatur unless it is supported. A brigade occupying and operating from Courtland would be quite suffi- cient. I believe it could render very important service that way, and I hope you will so direct. I telegraphed Grant on the subject. Talk with him. It ought to be attended to at once, though I have no knowl- edge of the presence of such a force as is reported. There is rio l)rob- ability that there is any greater force there than I have supposed. But that could do mischief which can easily be prevented. It is well to use the cipher in important dispatches to guard against the use of our telegraph by the enemy. D. C. BUELL. PULASKI, July 30, 18(32. Major FLYNT, Chief of Staff, Genetal Thomas Division: I deem it very important that a regiment of cavalry should be sta- tioned at this place. I find that guerrilla bands are being organized in almost every direction. They are now becoming very troublesome. We could now disperse them without much trouble, but if they are allowed to become thoroughly organized we will be annoyed very much by them. I have satisfied myself on this subject, and can say without doubt that such is the case. Let inc know whether it is possible to get cavalry. SPEED S. FRY. What is General Fry doing at Pulaski ~ D.C.B. PULASKI, July 30, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: I omitted to state in my dispatches that Colonel Harlans regiment had not yet arrived. I expect it to-morrow. Can I not wait until it arrives, so as to have my whole brigade together on the march? An- swer immediately. I will in the mean time be preparing to move in the morning. SPEED S. FRY. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 30, 1862. General S. S. Fimx, Pulaski: It is necessary for you to march to-morrow; itarlans regiment to follow you promptly. JAMES 8. FRY, Chief of Staff Page 233 ChAr. XXVIII.] CO1~RESPONDENCE, ETC.tJNION. 233 HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 30, 1862. Brig. Gen. S. S. FRY, Pulaski: March your brigade by the most direct route to I)echerd, beyond Winchester. Start to-morrow an(l take six days rations. Get your forage on the route. Occupy four days in going. JAMES 13. FI~Y, Chief of Staff. TuscuMniA, July 30, 1862. Lieutenant-Colonel BRADLEY: Commanding Fifty-first Illinois: I have received reliable information that there is a large force of in- fantry, cavalry, and artillery forming in your front. Your intreuch- inents are not sufficiently strong to resist artillery. if you should ascertain from what you consider reliable sources that an attack in force was to be made on your command you will retreat to this point by the road north of the railroad. You will see the necessity of constantly keeping your teams loaded and your command ready to move at a mo- ments warning. The cavalry must see to it that you are kept informed of the movements of the enemy as far as possible. If you should find it impossible to retire in this direction you will retreat to the north side of the river and join the forces at this point. A night movement is preferable, as it conceals your direction. Keep me fully informed of everything that transpires in your direction. If forced to move it may be necessary to destroy some property. Do so rather than have it fall into the hands of the enemy. Inform the cavalry if forced to retire, and you must obtain your supplies from the country surrounding you. F. A. HARRINGTON, Colonel, Gommanding First Brigade. COLUMBIA, [July] 30, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: Andersons guerrilla party burned the depot at Culleoka last night and robbed Dr. Thompson of $650. JAS. S. KEGLEY, Brigadier- General. COLUMBIA, July 30, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: Reports from negroes and Union citizens indicate an early attack by the guerrillas upon the weak posts along this line. A party from Hick- man, numbering over 100, came to our stock pasture last night, 4 miles distant, and drove off 50 animals. The country is swarming with guer- rillas. West of this they have grown exceedingly bold since I have been deprived of the means of pursuing them. 1 am just informed that some officers stopped the building of the stockades according to my directions and ordered them to be~ built otherwise. If any officer has the right to change my orders without informing me, it of course re- lieves me from responsibility. JAS. S. KEGLEY Page 234 234 ICY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [c~I1AP. xxviii. Major-General BUELL: MURFEESBOROUGH, July 30, 1862. You ask what prevented my marching yesterday. The cavalry has not yet come. To march to McMinnviile by way of Woodbury and leave the road by way of Liberty open or vice versa is to give over our com- munications to the enemy. To chase Morgan and Forrest, they mounted on race horses, with infantry this hot weather is a hopelesstask. I have only four days provisions and am waiting for rations from Nashville. I have arranged to carry ten days. The Thirty.first Indiana I have been compelled to send to Gallatin to protect that place. With the cavalry I could have interposed between the positions of the enemy and with my infantry killed and destroyed the party. Not a particle of the bag- gage of the troops or eqnipage of my headquarters or papers have come forward yet. Neither troops nor officers have had a change of clothing or the shelter of a tent since we left Athens. I am powerless to have them brought up. If you think under the circumstances I should move on MeMiunville at once give the order and I will march in five minutes after I receive it. W. NELSON, General. HEADQUARTERS, General NELSON, Murfreeshorough: Huntsville, July 30, 1862. Have your baggage brought forward without delay. I presumed of course you had it with you. It appears you are in no condition to march, but I hope that it will not continue. I did not so understand when you reported you would march on the 28th. Have you communi- cated with General Johnson? What information have you in regard to the enemy at Lebanon? We cannot spare whole regiments to guard so many isolated points. There is already a regiment at Gallatin, and if that has fortified itself as it should have done it is sufficient and more thaii sufficient. D. C. BUELL. Where is your baggage and who has charge of it? BATTLE CREEK, July 30, 1862. Major-General BUELL: The enemy has broken up their camp opposite here. Yesterday there were three trains at one time loaded with soldiers at Shell Mound and moved toward Chattanooga. No troops had crossed on 29th at Chat- tanooga. I have men watching their movements. I expect to hear from them this morning. One of my scouts met 5 rebel soldiers, tell- ing him that the Union troops had a fight at Kingston and were victori- ous; rebels flying in every direction. This would have been sent yester- day morning, but the lines would not work at that time, and being misty on the mountains. As soon as it clears away so I can see any distance I will make a reconnaissance up the river. Al] well. MuCOOK, General Page 235 CHAP. XXVIII] 235 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. DECATUR, July 30, 1802. Major-General BUELL: I find here four companies of infantry and three of cavalry, under Col. Bradley, Fifty-first Illinois. The shore opposite here is sufficiently goo(l to protect the troops in crossing with my infantry and artille~V, but in so protecting a part of the town must necessarily be destroyed. Dispatches for mc telegraphed here and sent by special messenger will reach me quicker than by hand from Huntsville. I duplicate a dispatch just received by Colonel Bradley. From information received by the colonel, however, the same is not corroborated, and yet it may be true. I return immediately. JOHN C. STARKWEATHE1~, Colonel .iicst Wisconsin. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 30, 1862. Major SmELL, Headquarters, Nashville: What troops are at Clarksville and what numbers ? licfer the sub- ject of political prisoners to Governor Johnson, and get his views about sen(ling them North and act upon them. JAMES B. FHY, Chief of Staff HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 30, 1862. General MORGAN, Gum berland Gap: The probability is and the indications already are that the main force of the enemy in East Tennessee will be drawn in the direction of Chat- tanooga. Do you perceive that that is being d~e to such an extent that you can assume the offensive ~ If so, in what way can you best act in co-operatiou with the movements in this quarter~l Could you move against Knoxville or some other important point on the railroad, say the bridge 20 miles east of Knoxville ~ Please give me your views aII(l tell me what you can undertake. D. C. BUELL. CUMEERLAND GAP, July 30, 1862. Ccl. J. B. FRY: [have received the following telegram from Colonel Swords: Governor Johnson telegraphs that tlie Secretary of War has advised the pnrch~se of horses for Colonel Johnsons regit ent. Do you want them fnrnished? I have no instruction on the subject of converting the Fourth Ten- iiessee Infantry into cavalry. Governor Johnson has authorized the oe(~anizatiou of two other regiment~ of cavalry. Two would be useful. A greater force could not be fed. What action shall I take ~ GEOI~GE W. MORGAN Page 236 286 KY., If. AND II. ThNN., IL ALA, AND SW. VA, [Ow& r.flYflT. LOUIsVILLE, Jul 30,1862. P. IL WATsoN, Ms(etaat Secretary: Military Board bought 500 carbines of Kitteridge & Co., Cincinnati, for Metoalfes three-years men. Hope to get more. I have over 2,000 men ready to receive gnus. It has bad effect to keep them without. Do what you can for us in sending carbines. I think the infantry regiments wili be raised. Legislature will authorize draft. 3. T. BOYLE, Brigadier-6e,wr4 Oosma~sMwsg. HnITSVILLE, ALA., Julg 31,1881 Naijor-General HALUDOK: My information Is that Bragg arrived at Chattanooga Sunday even. rag, the 27th. Two trains, with troops, arrived the same day. Their railroad agent, it is said, has orders to furnish cars for 30,000 men a fast as he can. You judge yourself of the probability of the con- centrating of a heavy force against Middle Tennessee, npw that they have nothing to apprehend in MississlppL The work of re-enforcing here would be slow. D. C. BUELL, AfVor-Oesw.L Wa DEPAuTMENT, Waehiagtoa, July 31,1882. Major-Genei,al BuELL, Hteatwille, Ala.: I have directed General Grant to be prepared to re-enforce you if you shouldind the enemy too strong at Chattanooga. H. W. HALLECK, (Mseral4u- Chief CoL 3. B. Pay: 31,180. Arrived here late this evening from Eastpcrt. My mens feetare very sore from hard marching to join my brigade. Can I be allowed to re- main here to-morrow and rest them ad procure clothing? Since leaving Florence report of capture of two companies, A ad H, in all about 90 men, of this regiment, on the25thinstaiit,at Courtland,is con- firmed. Rebel force was believed to be 800 cavalry under General Arm- strong. My men fought until ccmnpletely surrounded ad overwhelmed. Loss 1 killed ad 4 wounded. Rebel loss believed to be U killed ad more than 20 wounded. Particular~ by mail. I am satisfied that my officers a;d men did all that was possible to do. Privates have been paroled. Some of them have joined regiments. What shall I do with them? Please answer immediately.. ~. IL HARLAN, ColoneL HnADQuAanhs, Colonel HnLAII, Puleakt: Huutwille, ~l 31,1862. Continue your march to-morrow to l)echer& B. JAMES fly, OAk! of 56 Page 237 CIIAI. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, 1~TC.UNION. 237 BATTLE CREEK, July 81, 1862. Major-General BUELL: One of my men just in. General Bragg arrive(i at Chattanooga on Tuesday evening. On same evening two trains caine in with soldiers. Railroad agent says he has orders to furnish cars for 30,000 as fast as he can. One brigade left for Knoxville on Tuesday evening. No cross- ing at Chattanooga. The re-enforcements were ordered to cross the river. Order countermanded. The river above Chattanooga will soon be fordable. MoCOOK, ]Jliajor- General. TULLAHOMA, July 31, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: A furloughed rebel soldier that lives within 3 miles of this place yes- terday reports Morgan at MeMiunville. It may all be a ~ame of brag, but I have thought best to give you the rumor with its source. We have plenty of flour here and very little else. Forage is almost out of the question and cattle are very scarce. I have to send 7 or 8 miles, and then at great risk to the foraging party. If we could only break up the rebel nest at McMinnville we would open np to our forces the supplies on which they are now subsisting in the fertile country at the foot of the mountains. My men are without their baggage and camp equij)age, as I expected wheu we started to merely come here and return with the flour to Tullahoma. Will a force soon be sent to relieve its or shall I bring np our baggage ~ W. S. SMITH. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 31, 1862. General WILLIAM S. S1~IITH, Tuilahoma: The move suggested in your dispatch of to-day was ordered some time ago, but is slow of execution. Your movements are dependent upon it. You will not have to wait much long~r. (Send to Manchester.) JAMES B. FI-~Y. ATHENS, ALA., July 31, 1862. Major-General BUELL: Have just arrived here with the cavalry and artillery of my division. The Third Brigade will reach here to-mon-ow with the supply train General Fry left Florence with his brigade on Friday last. I shall move day after to-morrow to T)echerd. Shall I take the First and Second Brigades with me ~ GEO. H. THOMAS, General. HUNTSVILLE, July 31, 1862. Major-General THOMAS: General Schoepfs brigade passed here on the 29th for Decherd. Gen- eral Frys brigade i~ ordered to march to-day from Vulaski for IDecherd Page 238 2~8 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA,, AND SW. VA. CHAP. XXVIII. You will march for same point with rest of your command as soon as it can come up. JAMES 13. FRY. i)ECIWRD, July 31, 1862. Col. J. 13. FRY: Telegraph office opened this evening. Communication of the 28th from you, informing me that a cipher had been sent to me the previous (lay, has been received, but the communication with the cipher has not been received. Some convalescents belonging to General Thomas division have arrived here. My shortness of cavalry force prevents mc exploring for information as much as I would like. What I have are to be chiefly employed to gather forage. I would be glad to have more cavalry. TH. tJ. WOOD, General. HEADQUARTERS, lluntsville, July 31, 1862. General NEGLEY, Columbia: The Seventy-fourth Ohio, at Nashville is ordered to take post between Columbia and Nashville under your dir~ction. Post it at once so as to protect all the bridges and guard the important points. Put two corn- 1)anies Seventy-eighth Pennsylvania at Elk River Bridge; two at Pu- laski. Guard any point requiring it between lieynolds~ Station and Columbia and concentrate the rest of the Seventy-el ghth at Columbia. Report in detail the execution of this order stating what guard you leave at each point and name of officer in command. Post the Seventy- fourth at once. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 31, 186~. General NEGLEY, Columbia: The Ninth Indiana belongs to Nelsons division and moved with him. Captain Gilbert, of this staff, has inspected and given some directions in reference to the l)lans of stockades. You are directed to see that the work on the stockades is pushed with all possible dispatch. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 31, 1862. Genei-aL MuCooj~, Battle Creek: Send an officer and file of men of your provost guard to Indiana to bring back Capt. James A. Willetts, Company K, Sixth Indiana Vol- unteers. You can learn his exact whereabouts from the commanding officer of the Sixth Indiana Volunteers. The party sent must be prompt and discreet and must be men-who will not loiter on the way. J. IVI. WRiGHT, Assistant Adjutant- General and Aide-de- Camp Page 239 CLIAL. NXVI1I.I 239 CORRESI~ONDENCE, ETC.UNION. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 31, 1862. Major-General MOCoOK, Battle Greek: All commanders of cavalry will make requisitions at once for the horses they may require; numbers wrill be sent by telegraph ~and. formal requisitions seiit by mail or messenger. ~. M. W1tW~flT. (Same to Lieutenaut-Coloflel Murray and Brigadier-Generals Nelson and Wood.) HEADQuARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, Huntsville, July 31, 1862. Col. J. F. MILLER, Commanding at Nashville: Sm: The general coiinuanding directs that you have stockades erected for the defense of every bridge on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad in Tennessee; the stockades to be made according to the plan and the guards to be strictly governed by the instructions inclosed herewith. Please acknowledge reception of this by telegraph. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. M. WRIGHT, Assistant Adjutant- General. CUMBERLAND GAP, July 31, 1862. Major-General BUELL: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your telegram. Up to my last advice the enemy had about 7,500 or 8,000 men of all arms at Thoruville, Bears Station, Blairs Cross-Roads, Powder Spring Gap, ~Cedar Ford, and occasionally Morristown and Rutledge. His cavalry occul)ied intermediate points in front of these places. My scouts will be in on the 2d or 3d proximo. By the 20th proximo I can be ready to advance with three brigades, and with that force can reach Knoxville. Unless it would interfere with your plans I would respectfully suggest the destructioIi~f the Watauga Bridge, in the northeast part of Ten- nessee, and the trestle work near Greeneville. This would cut off re- enforceinents from Virginia and give you the use of the railroads in the greater part of East Tennessee. 1 name the 20th proxnno, because by that time important works will be completed which will render this iosmtion secure in the event of a reverse. I expect to receive from 6,000 to 10,000 Tennessee recruits by the 15th proximno, but 1 have agreed to send a force to escort them. They would be efficient in rifle pits. If tbe date suggested be too late I will make every effort to be ready at - any earlier date you may direct. Knoxville can be approached by several routes, but I would prefer not making a move until I can obtain intelligence as to the enemys strength and position. Our supplies are rather short, as we were cut off from Lexington for eight or ten days by Morgans raid, but trains commence to arrive. GEORGE W. MORGAN, Brigadier- General. Page 240 240 KY,, M. AN]) E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [ChAP. XXVIII. CUMBERLAND GAP, July 81, 1862. Maj. Gen. B. C. BUELL: A man name(l Wilson has just arrived from Knoxville. He was at Dalton frqm June 16 to July 22. He says that during that time he saw 80,000 troops, with fifty-two pieces of light and two pieces of siege ar- tillery, pass up on the railroad to Chattanooga. H~ says a formidable expedition is organizing to invade Kentucky and gain Pity rear through Middle Tennessee. Wagons are being collected at Knoxville for that purpose. GEORGE W. MORGAN, Brigadier- General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 81, 1862. General MORGAN, Cumberland Gap: There are no orders here about converting Johnsons regiment into cavalry. As Governor Johnson has authorized the organization of two other regiments, and that is as many as you can find, it will be best not to mount Colonel Johnson. B. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, July 31, 1862. Coloiiel SwoRDs, Louisville: General Morgan telegraphs that you ask him in relation to sending horses to Cuinberland Gap. You have not yet filled the order for horses here, and they are very necessary. General Buell desires you to report how many you have on hand, how many you have sent forward, and when and how they started. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE MISSISSiPPI Corinth, August 1, 1862.* (Received August 2.) Major-General BUELL, Huntsville: Granger telegraphs from the front all but Prices division, 20,000, have left for the east, artillery and baggage by Tuscaloos~, toward Rome. Either they will hold you in cheek, sending everythi n~ spare to Rich- mond, or they will try a strong advance on you, trying to hold your front and turn your flank. Will see Grant, as you request. Why hold that road? W. S. ROSECRANS, Brigadier- General, U. S. Army. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 1, 1862. Colonel HARKER, Stevenson: Have you commenced work on your defenses? Push the work night and day. B. C. BUELL. 4 * As appended to record of Buell court this is dated August 2 Page 241 CHAr. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 241 STEYEN~0N, August 1, 1862. Major-General BUELL: I have all my spare effective force and about 40 negroes engaged on defenses. The work is heavy, but will be pushed fast as possible. C. G. HAItREB, Colonel. HUNTSVILLE, August 1, 1862. Colonel HAZEN, Reynolds Station: Get to Mnrfreesborough with your regiments as soon as possible. D. C. BUELL, Major- General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 1, 1862. Captain MORTON Wartrace, Miurfreesborough, or Nashville: Dont lose an hour in completing the stockades. The work must go on night and day, and if it cannot be done well it must at any rate be done quickly. D. C. BUELL. HUNTSVILLE, August 1, 1862. General THOMAS: Let your troops go on and yourself come this way with a squadron of cavalry. I would like to see you. D. C. BUELL. OPERATOR AT ATHENS: If General Thomas has started call on the commanding officer to send the dispatch to him by courier. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 1, 1862. General WooD, Deeherd: The enemy have crossed two or three regiments of infantry certainly at Chattanooga and are working on the Anderson road. Their talk is of Nashville and Kentucky. Be prepared at any hour to march and fight. Keep three days rations cooked. Nelson is moving forward. D. C. BUELL. DECHERD, August 1,1862. Col. J. B. FRY: Dispatch of to-day received and will be attended to. General Schoepf arriving with his brigade, but has no subsistence. Are the troops still to be kept on half rations? TEl. J. WOOD. 16 R RyoL XVI, PT I Page 242 242 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIJ1 BATTLE CREEK, August 1, 1862. General BUELL: Howards Alabama reginjent* crossed at Chattanooga on Wednesday evening, and were at Potts Cross-Roads, between Dunlap and Pikeville. Yesterday another regiment crossed. Four hulidred were also detailed yesterday to work on the Anderson road: The eountry opposite me was covered again with tents this morning; now, at 12.30, they are nearly all struck. They say they are bound for Nashville. MoCOOK, Major- General. COLUMBIA, August 1, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: Am reliably informed of a concerted movement on Tennessee River west of Florence. It is reported that a gunboat is agronnd near Perry; it is intended to capture this boat by a surprise. There is no doubt of a meditated plan to concentrate a force near Perry for some object. JAS. S. NEGLEY, Brigadier-General. COLUMBIA, August 1, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: Andersons guerrillas, 50 strong, encamped 9 miles south last night, were near Mount Pleasant to-day. They carried oft~ several Union men. Coopers guerrillas, 80 to 100, were 9 miles west of Leatherwood. I I trust you will see the necessity of placing at my disposal a cavalry force sufficient to disperse these bands before they do serious mischief. JAS. S. KEGLEY. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF THE OHIO, Nashville, Au~qust 1, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY, Assistant Adjutant-General, Chief of Staff: COLOI\TEL: I beg leave to report to the commanding general the sub- stance of a conversation held at this office with Governor Andrew Johnson yesterday. The conversation was protracted, and on the part ot the (overnor deeply earnest, and the main points were supported b~ considerable detail. The Governor is so informed as to have adopted the conviction that attempt will be made very soon by the rebels to repossess themselves of this State, and that they consider the possession of the capital a nec- SSaI~ incident. He believes that if they should succeed the moral and phx ~ical consequence would be disastrous to our cause, and that there- toie meatis to the contrary should be applied which would defeat their deslons beyond a peradventure. He is satisfied that the enemy has nu nierous secret adherents who in a crisis would give them aid, partica- tariv ~hould there be prospect of their success without great sacrifices; I mt that many of these are not ready for considerable sacrifices, and would be deterred if they were sure these sacrifices would follow? * The Third Confederate Cavalry Page 243 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC1JNION. 243 Hence the Governor argues in reference to saving the city that an evi- dence of determination to hold on our part at any cost would deter them, and to corroborate this quotes a fact, that when the city was lately threatened members of a secret committee went out to restrain their friends, assuring them that the city would be destroyed by us should they get possession. ~Phe Governor therefore believes that if the enemy is cohvinced we mean to hold it he would hesitate to attack, uncertain as he would be of adherents within, and suggests the constructiou of works of defense in the shape of redoubts and other earthworks. The labor he advises to be taken from those who render it necessary, and that contrabands, of which he has now control of a good many, be used in that way habitually. The Governor says that recent observation has changed his ideas in regard to treating rebels with lenity. At one time he advised it, but now believes that they mfist be made to feel the burden of their own deeds and to bear everything which the necessities of the situation re- quire should be imposed on them. This I believe is the substance of all that was said,but, as I observed before, there was much elaboration of detail and evidence of earnest conviction. I am, colonel, respectfully, your obedient servant, W. H. SIDELL. M4~jor, Fifteenth U. ~. Infantry, Actg Asst Adjt. Gem. P. 5.General Mason writes Governor Johnson by letter received to-day and sent to me that there is no doubt of the organization of guerrilla bands near Clarksville, and that the wealthier part of the population is disloyal and humbler classes the reverse; that it would be difficult to raise a cavalry regiment there, but there are sufficient horses belonging to the secessionists to mount as many men as needful. He wants Governor Johnsons order to possess and occupy the horses General Mason says he has but 250 men near Clarksville, on the opposite sid~~ of the river. He says further that he is advised by Colonel Bruce that he has sent 400 men to IRussellvile. I am, respectfully, ~. H. SIDELL, Major, Fifteenth U. S. Infantry, Aetg. A8st. Adjt. Gem. LOUISVILLE, Augnst 1, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: July 21, 72 horses sent to Nashville by rail and 250 by boat. The boat could not go up, and the horses taken off at P~ducah; 385 issued for General Boyle and 28 for General Morgan; 325 on hand awaiting transportation; arrangements made for more as fast as transportation can be furnished; 675 sent by water from Cincinnati; have not heard whether they got up; 250 on hand there, more being purchased; 445 issued from Lexington to Generals Morgan and Boyle and 240 there. General Morgan telegraphs that intelligence has been received which tenders it necessary that he should have horses for a mounted regi- ent at once. Shall I furnish them ~ T. SWORDS Page 244 244 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIII. HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE OHIO, Athens, Ala., August 1, 1862. Lieutenant-Colonel LISTER, Thirty-first Ohio: You are directed by Major-General Thomas to march with your com- mand direct to Winchester, Tenn., via Hazel Green. You will also take command of the two companies of Fourteenth Ohio Volunteers (Captain Eckles) and two companies Tenth Indiana, marching, one day in rear of Third Brigade, drawing from the depot commissary and assistant quartermaster at this point six days rations and forage. Should Colonel Lister not arrive to-day Captain Eckles will march with his command and the two companies of the Tenth Indiana, agreeably to the above instructions. By order of Major-General Thomas: [GEG. E. FLYNT,] Assistant Adjutant-General, Chief of Staff. HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE OHIO, Athens, Ala., August 1, 1862. Brig. Gen. ROBERT L. McCooK, Commanding Third Brigade: GENERAL: You are directed by Major-General Thomas to send your brigade train to Athens and draw rations and forage sufficient to give you six days rations from the time of marching. You will leave your present camp on the 3d instant and fojlow the road taken by the cavalry and artillery to Decherd, Tenn., where you will encamp your brigade and await the orders of the general command- ing. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, [GEO. E. FLYNT,] Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff. CUMIIERLAND Gir, August 1,1862. Major-General BUELL: GENERAL: I regard it necessary that one or two more companies of artillery be sent here immediately. If Andrews battery is still at the month of Salt River can it be ordered here? GEORGE W. MORGAN, Brigadier-General. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF EAST TENNESSEE, Knoxville, August 1, 1862. Brig. Gen. GEORGE W. MORGAN, Gommanding United States Forces, Vumberland Gap: GENERAL: It has been reported to me that by your orders peaceable citizens without your lines have been arrested on account of their polit- ical opinions and are now held-as prisoners. Since assuming command in this department I have arrested but 7 pcr~ons for political offenses and of these 6 have been released Page 245 (JHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETcI.IJNION. 245 By my intercession many who before my taking charge of the de- partment had been sent South and confined have been released. I have ever given to the citizens of East Tennessee protection to persons and property regardless of their political tenets. Six hnndred and sixty-four citizens escaping to Kentucky, most of them with arms in their hands and belonging to military~ organizations in open hostility to the Confederate States, have been taken prisoners. All of these have been released excepting 76, who previously had vol untarily taken the oath of allegiance to the Confederate States Govern- inent, and are now held as prisoners of war. This policy has been pursued with an earnest desire to allay the hor- rors of war and to conduct the campaign with as little severity as is consistent with the interests of my Government. It is therefore, gen- eral, with deep regret that I hear of your arresting peaceable citizens without your lines, thereby inaugurating a policy which must bring great additional suffering on the two contending peoples. I cannot but hope that this course has resulted from a misapprehension of my policy and a want of knowledge of my treatment of the Union element in East Tennessee. I have constantly had it in my power to arrest numbers of citizens disloyal to the ConfcZlerate States, but have heretofore re- frained from so doing for the reasons above stated, and hoping all the while that the clemency thus extended would be appreciated and re- sponded to by the authorities of the United States. It is perhaps needless for me to state that if you arrest and confine citizens from without your lines whom the usages of war among civil- ized nations exempt from molestation I shall be compelled in retalia- tion to pursue a similar course toward the disloyal citizens of my de- partment, and shall arrest and confine the prominent Union men iii each community. I hope, however, that this explanation may correct any inisapprehen- sion on your part regarding my policy, and thereby obviate the neces- sity of my pursuing a course which is, to say the least, a disagreeable quty. This communication will be delivered to you by Mr. Kincaid, who hopes to be able to effect the release of his father, now held as a pris- oner. Inclosed is a list * of political prisoners arrested by me since assum- ing command in this department. I am, general, your obedient servant, E. KIRBY SMITH, Major-General, Gommanding. *Not found Page 246 246 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. YA. (CHAP. XXVUL Abstract from Consolidated Morning Report of the District of the Ohio, Ma$ (len. D. C. Buell commanding, for August 1, 186~2. Present for duty. Command. 8 cS~ bSO CS C C CS bS C bS CS C CS CS 0~ District staff. Staff officers at department headquarters.. - FIRST DIvI5ION.* Major.General THOMAS. Staff Artillery Cavalry Infantry Total First Division SECOND DIvIsION. Brigadier-General Josn~rsoN. Staff Artillery Cavalry Infantry Total Second Division THIRD DIVISION. Brigadier-General ROUSSEAU. - Staff Artillery Cavalry Michigan Engineers and Mechanics Infantry Total Third Division FOURTH DIVISION. Major-General NELSON. Staff... Artillery Cavalry Infantry Total Fourth Division FIF~rH DIvISION. Major-General CRITTENDEN. Staff Artillery Infantry Total Fifth Division SIXTH DIVISION. Brigadier-General WOOD. Staff Artillery Cavalry Infantry Total Sixth Division . 20 24 20 20 21 24 25 25 cS~ IS -1 21 25 27. 27 27 28 29 9 278 287 328 401 16 416 14 444 458 535 782 839 316 6, 246 6, 562 7,344 10, 680 10, 569 366 6, 968 7, 334 8,234 11, 891 16 11,853 -- 6 11 ii 338 171 7,417 6 310 182 7,755 6 339 196 8, 143 10 390 293 11, 034 i8 10 389 293 11, 113 366 7,887 8,253 8,684 11,727 18 11,805 i4 343 357 381 423 423 28 537 565 636 797 797 3 114 117 172 175 175 276 6,080 6, 356 6, 841 10, 071 10, 080 321 7,074 7, 395 8, 030 11,466 11,475 S . 3 3 4 4 6 345 351 397 482 20 482 34 599 613 815 906 906 295 5, 911 6, 206 6, 819 9, 835 9, 843 338 6, 855 7, 193 8, 034 11, 227 20 11, 235 7....... 7 7 7 7 9 229 238 240 283 12 283 193 3, 118 3, 311 3, 653 5, 728 5, 739 209 3, 347 3, 556 3, 900 6,018 12 6, 029 9 9 9 9 9 8 231 239 255 307~ 307 5 103 108 120 159 159 315 5,306 5,621 6,190 8,695 . - 8 699 337 5,640 5,977 6,574 9,170 9,174 -- From return for July, 1862 Page 247 247 Ow. XXVIflI CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. Abstract from Consolidated Morning Report of the District of the Ohio, Maj Gen. D. C. Buell commanding, for August 1, 1862. Present for ~ duty. ~ a -~ ~. Q ~ ~O Command ~ n~ Q ~r ~ bI ~ 0 ~ p~ -~ SEVENTH DIVISION. Brigadier-General MORGAN. staff 6 6 6 6 6 Artillery 9 299 308 343 379 380 Cavalry 7 221 228 262 391 391 Signal Corp~ 3 10 13 13 13 13 Independent Company of Engineers and 2 16 18 20 32 Mechanics 387 8, 059 8,446 9, 682 11, 645 Infantry 11, 649 Total Seventh Division SEVENTH BRIGADE. Brigadier-General NEGLEY. Staff Infantry Total Seventh Brigade FORCES AT NASHVILLE. CoL J. F. MILLER. Staff Artillery Cavalry Infantry Total forces at Nashville RIS4JELLANEOUS. 414 8, 605 9, 019 10, 326 12, 466 12,439 9 9 9 12. 12 106 2,726 2, 832 2,974 3, 625 3, 625 115 2,726 2, 841 2, 983 3, 637 3, 637 4 4 4 4 4 3 115 118 122 145 6 145 19 163 182 197 249 311 154 3, 197 3, 351 3, 770 4,414 4,411 180 3,475 3, 655 4, 093 4, 812 6 4, 871 N Artillery Reserve (Major Lawrence) 17 496 513 546 702 ~04 CavalrV Brigade (Colonel McCook) 34 540 574 745 1,214 1,214 Signal ~Jorps (Captain Merrill) 5 12 17 17 17 . . - MichiganEngineers and Mechanics (Colonel Innes) 24 327 351 462 763 770 Unattached artillery 5 106 111 119 168 168 Unattached cavalry . 118 2,410 2, 528 2, 825 3,407 2,295 Unattached infantry 182 4,272 4,454 4,873 6, 011 6,011 I.. Total 385 8, 163 8, 548 9, 587 12, 282 ~ 162 Grand total District of the Ohio 3, 075 60,740 63, 815 70, 490 94,742 72 93, 726 IIEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 2, 1862. J. B. ANDERSON, Nashville: Put your force on the MeMinuville road at once; to-day, if possible. General Smith says the only bridge of any size that is injured is the one at Manchester, and that but slightly. One or two days will suffice to repair ~ Push forw~ivJ ~upplies as rapidly as possible, so that we may not suffer if the road should be broken again. D. C. BUELL. - NAsHVILLE, August 2, 1862. Maj. Gen. D. C. BUELL: I have examined thoroughly the situation of shops, and am of opinio Page 248 248 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXV1II. that by abandoning Huntsville shop, except for small daily repairs, J can save from $3,000 to $5,000 per month. I can make this arrange- ment in a short time if you will issue an order to bring from Huntsville to Nashville shops four or five sets of tools and an order to take from the saltpeter works at Nashville a stationary engine. The beef con- tractors are anxious to procnre cars to take cattle to Stevenson. They pay freight as other shippers. Shall I give them three or four cars daily to Stevenson ~? J. B. ANDERSON. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 2, 1862. J. B. ANDERSON, Nashville: You may transfer from the shops here such tools as you think proper to render the shop at Nashville more complete and efficie~t. It must be done in such a way, however, as not to attract attention. It might otherwise give rise to an impression or report of an intention to aban- don this place, than which nothing is further from my purpose. We cannot spare cars to transport beef cattle until we have a sufficient re- serve supply of other necessaries. A good deal of beef can be got here. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 2, 1862. J. B. ANDERSON, Nashville: You will take from the saltpeter works at Nashville a stationary en- gine for the nse of the Government in the engine shop at Nashville, unless you can make other arrangements to meet the present emergency without delay. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 2, 1862. J. B. ANDERSON, Nashville: You will take from any railroads where they can be obtained as many as three small engines for military purposes, such as I conversed with you about. D. C. BUELL. NASHVILLE, August 2, 1862. Major-General BUELL: I will send a sufficient force to-morrow to MeMinuville road; cannot to-day for want of an engine. Have just sent train to Murfreesborough with Colonel Hazens command and part of Colonel ~ gave sent daily all the supplies I could haul, and if not called upon to move troops, with their horses, mules, and wagons, can soon give a large supply. The bridges built below Reynolds are not sufficiently strong for pass- ing over, and I want to send part of my force to put them in condition for nse. Colonel Hunton will I think complete Elk River Bridge to- morrow. J. B. ANDERSON Page 249 ChAP. XXVIII.] , ETCUNION. 249 HEADQUARTERS, huntsville, August 2, 1862. General CRITTENDEN, Battle Creek: Your ordnance officer came here this morning saying you sent him to get arms and was anxious to go to Nashville. He had no requisitions ox- other papers bearing your signature, and was ordered to return at once to his division, If you need arms let me know by telegraph; they xviii be ordered by telegraph to go from Nashville to Bridgeport I supposed you had more arms than men. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 2, 1862. Capt. FRANCIS DARR, Reynolds Station: Two hitudred thousand at Decherd. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 2, 1862. General MCCooK, Battle Creek: I have ordered Buckleys brigade concentrated at Cowan forthwith, preparatory to joining you. Thomas brigades and one of Woods will he concentrated at iDecherd in about four days. One of Woods will probably be at Manchester. Nelson will probably reach McMinnville to- morrow. Let nothing that transpires escape detection and be ready. A.re you ~atisfled with your position? D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 2, 1862. General MoCooK, Battle Creek: Your other brigade will join you at once. Be watchful and be pre~ l)~red to act offensively or defensively. Work on the cipher; it is cor- rect. It is not very important, but I want you to havt~ the information. ft C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 2, 1862. General McCooK: Can von use more artillery with advantage in your present position ~ Send by the train to-day the best informed guide you can find for the coiiiitry immediately about you; also one who knows the country well between McMinnville and Chattanooga and this side. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 2, 1862. General MCCooK, Battle Creek: A boy has arrived here from the other side, and states that Bragg ha Page 250 250 KY., M. A1~D E. VENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. (CHAP. XXVIII crossed the river 6 miles above Chattanooga with a heavy force. it i~ of the first importance that you ascertain whether this is true at once. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of & aff. HEADQUARTER$, Huntsville, August 2, 1862. Captain MACFEELY and Captain BINGRAM, Nashville: We must at all times have 200,000 rations ahead at Decherd. JAMES B. FRY Chief qf & aff. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 2, 1862. General NELSON and others: Full rations will a gain be issued to this army. J. M. WRIGHT, Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS, Jfluntsville, August 2, 1862. General SMITH, Manchester: Mr. Anderson will put a force on the road to-morrow. Endeavor to inform yourself of Nelsons movements and be always ready to move and fight at a moments notice. I suppose he will arrive to-morrow. Concentrate Buckleys brigade at Cowan without a moments delay. if you have need of troops to replacQ those now with you they must come from Woods troops at Wartrace and Duck River. Have you received the letter cipher sent you? B. C. BUELL. 0 Col. J. B. P~~ v~ Chief of & aff: DECHERD, [August 2, 18~]. Your dispatch of yesterday says Nelson is moving forward and directs me to be in rea(liness to march and fight. If I am to co-operate with Nelson directly or indirectly, or my movements are at all dependent on his, I should be informed whither he is moving. Is it intended for me to send back my division trains? Please reply immediately. TH. J. WOOD Brigadier- General Volunteers, Comman~ling. HEADQUARTERS, General Woon, Deeherd: Huntsville, August 2, 1862. Nelson is moving on McMinnville; the most that is expected is that you may have to support him with a brigade. It is more probable that the bulk of your force will have to operate toward Battle Creek. These movements will have to be prompt. You must take what rations you can carry on the men and in baggage wagons. Your supply traii~ wil Page 251 CHAP. XXYitILl CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 251 be sent to Winchester as soon as it can be collected and put under escort. . JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staff. DEcHERD, August 2, 1862. Ccl. J. B. Fuv: Your dispatch explaining that Nelson is moving on MeMinuville and that 1 may have to support him with a brigade is just received. That the commanding general may understand fully the disposition of the forces of my division it is well to suggest that I have but one brigade, one nattery, and two companies of cavalry here. The Twentieth Brigade was left at Mooresville and a battery. Two regiments were sent to Wartrace and two companies of cavalry to Shelbyville. I sent a regi- ment to Manchester at the earnest request of General Smith, who con- sidered his position dangerous, and a regiment to Duck River Bridge by order of the commanding general. T1~ orders will be promptly obeyed. TH. J. WOOD, Brigadier-Gene-rat. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 2, 1862. General Woon, Decherd: I have ordered the concentration of Buckleys brigade at (i5ox~an im- mediately. if it should be necessary to send other troops to Manchester they must come from those you have at Wartrace and Duck River. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 2, 1862. General Woon, Decherd: Wagner is ordered to march and reach Tullahoma by 9 oclock to- morrow morning, and his brigade must be used for Smith and Nelson if they want aid. Are you not mistaken about Wagner having a bat- tery ~? One of yonrs is with Harker, one with you, and I thought the other with Nelson. Answer, as another is ordered to you to-morrow, and will not march if you have three. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES FORCES, ifear Stevenson, Ala., August 2, 1862. CoL J. B. FRY, Chief of Staff : SIR: I have the honor herewith to submit, for the information of the ocueral commanding the Army of the Ohio, a statement of the progress of the defenses upon which my command is now engaged. 1st. A redoubt on an eminence commanding the village and supply depot and the approaches thereto. This work is 50 yards square, with a command of 14 feet, having connterscarp galleries for defense of ditches. I herewith inclose a profile of the front, Which will show that a great amount of labor will be required to complete it. The soil is very hard, requiring the continual use of the pick Page 252 252 KY., M. AND B. TENN., N. ALA,, AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIII. 2d. A stockade 60 feet square near the depot. In addition to this I propose to barricade and make flre-proof a brick building containing ammunition, besides putting up two small stockades at the diagonal corners of the cornmissary depot, which will perfectly flank all the stores and supplies. I would remark that the minor works would have been completed but for the want of tools to work with, which were sent for at the commencement but have not all arrived yet. I need carts and wheelbarrows, which are not to be had, and am now using band-har- rows. I shall push everything as rapidly as possible, but would respectfully remind the general commanding that a work of such dimensions as the redoubt will require some days with my present force. The general commanding directs me to work night and day. This I am doing, but would respectfully submit that the small force now at my command can be worked to better advantage during the day. As it will take several days to accomplish this work, I believe if mcii are re- quired to work at night less will be accomplished in the end. I would respectfully state that having but three small regiments, two companies of which are on duty as provost guards, one company guard- ing a bridge, and one on duty guarding commissary cattle, it requires four companies forpicket duty, besides the necessary camp guards. The effective working force of my command is therefore comparatively small. I have impressed all the negroes within a circle of 5 or 6 miles out, but got only about 40. I would remark that this is a poor section of country, containing but few negroes. I could work 300 more to advantage. If the general commanding will permit me I can send some miles west on the railroad and get as many negroes as may be required, which will greatly facilitate the work. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, C. G. HARKEIR, Colonel, Commanding. Col. J. B. FRY: COLUMBIA, August 2, 1862. Last night a guerrilla force, near 300, encamped 7 miles south of this; burned a quantity of cotton on the pike; are now carrying oW every Union man. Early this morning I sent all the cavalryone small com- panytoward Mount Pleasant after Andersons party, near this, but was not aware of so large a force being in the vicinity. I have serious ap- prehension for the safety of my men. People are running here every hour for assistance. Without cavalry or more than three companies of infantry and only rifled cannon, I am unable to follow or chastise the enemy. The influence of this raid upon the public mind is very serious. A general uprising has taken place, and I fear the destruction of the railroad. Bridges are weak. Nothing shall be omitted oim our part to hold them safe. JAS. S. NEGLEY, General. SPECIAL ORDERS, HEknQUARTERS ARMY o~ THE Ouio, No. 121. Huntsville, August 2, 1862. * * * * * V. Captain Gilbert, First United States Infantry, acting inspector Page 253 253 CHAV. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. ~euera 1, will proceed along the railroad via Athens and Nashville to Louisville to inspect the defensive arrangements of the bridges, trestles, water tanks, and the like. He will fix the site an(l determine the plan of the stockades, and his directions in regard to them will be complied with aiid carried out by all the officers and men in this command. From Louisville Captaiu Gilbert will return to Nashville and proceed to Mur- freesborough in like manner, and, then rejoin these headqtiarters via Athens, inspecting the stockades as he returns. The railroad superintendent will furnish Captain Gilbert a special train or run the regular passenger train to suit this duty. * * * * * * * By command of Major-General Buell: J. M. WRIGHT, Assistant Adjutant-General. LOuISVILLE, August 2, [1862]. Major-General BUELL: Colonel Cranor, Fortieth Ohio, on Big Sandy, says Jenkins cavalry and others threaten raid in Southeast Kentucky. There is no doubt of considerable force in Macon, Smith, Overton, and White Counties, and that another raid in greater force is intended to be made. General Morgan telegraphs again to-day that he believes they purpose to invade the State. Colonel Bruce telegraphs that their scouts were in Scotts- yule last night. If MeMiunville and Sparta were taken we could have relief from this raid. I have not force to repel. I can hold one or two of the important points. The Ohio troops have all returned home. J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier- General, Comnjanding. - HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 2, 1862. General BOYLE, Louisville: Can Captain Andrews company, formerly at the mouth of Salt River, be spared - for Cumberland Gap? If so, send it to General Morgan. Answer. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staff. LOUISVILLE, [August] 2, [1862]. Major-General BUELL: Andrews battery has never been mounted and equipped; they still garrison West Point and unfit to send. I have ordered them to be mounted, but will need them here. Another raid in greater force is threatened and several thousand men are on the border now. I have 110 force to repel theni and I can only hold important points. I shall call for ninety-days men and look to the State to pay. General Moi- gan has now thirty-seven pieces of artillery. J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier- General, Commanding Page 254 254 KY., M. A1~1) E. TEWN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. (CRAP. XXVIII HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 2, 1862. General Mono-AN, Gumberland Gap: I have telegraphed to General Boyle about Andrews company of artillery. There are no companies, unless it be that, to send. You must make infantry man your heavy guns. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staff. LOUISVILLE, August 2,1862. Hon. P. II. WATSON: There are quite enough horses in Kentucky belonging to rebels to mount my men if I had them together and at the right place. If I could have seized sufficient for the purpose I would not have asked for them. There was an immediate necessity for the horses at Henderson, Ky. I should have used them to seize others, and put down the bands of vil- hans recruiting on the Ohio River. I have over 2,000 cavalry enlisted, but can arm only about 1,200. I will have about 3,000 before the close of next week. What shall I do for arms ~l I have armed all the con- valescent and furloughed soldiers returning to the regiments, by Gen- eral Buells direction. J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier- General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 3, 1862. Captain BINO-HAM, Nashville: Do not send any more supplies to Stevenson at present. Send to Decherd rapidly. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 3, 1862. General MoCooK: Describe the position at Jasper for a line covering the roads toward iDecherd and the north and for a larger force. Cipher if the operator at Battle Creek has it. D. C. BUELL. BATTLE CREEK, August 3,1862. Major~General BUELL: I have not been to Jasper. The country about the town is open, cuL tivated ground, with occasional clumps of trees. The roads leading northward soon enter the mountains. The one direct to IDecherd comes this way, turns a spur of the mountain, and crosses Battle Creek. The one to Altamont enters the mountain soon. The one up the right bank of Sequatchie is a good road, through a fertile valley. Colonel Rauls- ton, whom I send you this evening, can tell you all. MoCOOK, Mai~or41eneral Page 255 CHAP. XXVIII.I CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 255 TULLAHOMA, August 3, 1862. General D. 0. BUELL: Arrived here after a march of thirty-six hours from Mnrfreesborough. Enemy are 13 miles hence, with two roads to retreat on, one directly across the mountain, the other on Sparta. That to Sparta is by this time blocked up by General Johnson. The railroad wants but two days labor to put it in complete order. I march to-morrow in pursuit and will not stop till I drive the enemy across the mountain. I marched by way of Woodbury; Johnson by way of Liberty. NELSON, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, Huntsville, August 3, 1862. Col. C. G. HARKER, Commanding United States Forces, Stevenson, Ala.: SIR: In reply to your letter of August 2 I am directed by the general commanding to say that you are authorized to send out and get the negroes you want. Your own men need be worked but in the day-time. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. M. WRIGHT, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 3, 1862. Major MURRAY, Athens: Trains at Reynolds Station are to move from there to Decherd via Fayetteville and Winchester. See that a squadron escorts them. The trains at Athens must also go to Decherd, moving by Madison Cross- Roads, Hazel Green, and Salem. One company will do for their escort. Furnish these escorts promptly when called for. The trains should start to-morrow. Acknowledge receipt of this. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 3, 1862. General NEGLEY, Columbia: Colonel Starkweather has been notified to hold his regiment in readi- ness at all times to move for service, and to keep on hand full comple- ment of ammunition and three days cooked rations. Warn the rest of your command in like manner, including Twenty-first Ohio and Seven- teenth Kentucky. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 3, 1862. (leneral NELSON: It is said that Bragg crossed the river at Chattanooga about the 30th with a large force. He has certainly~been repairing the Anderson road. - He may design to march again8t ]3attle Creek and Decherd or iu les Page 256 256 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. xxvm. force upon Nashville through MeMinuville. You are, I fear, getting out of position. Get your command at McMinnville without delay and be prepared for any emergency, remembering that your main object is to cover Nashville and the railroad. You may be called on to form a junction with the main body. Put yourself in safe communication with Tullahoma. I have ordered a ~)arty to repair the road. Bear in mind that you must not disconue& t yourself from the main object of the campaign. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, fluntsville, August 3, 1862. Major SIDELL Nashville: Send by next train to Captain Crittenden, Fourth United States Cav- aIry, care Captain Chandler, quartermaster at these headquarters, 30,000 rounds ~harps carbine cartridges. Requisitions by mail. I answered your dispatch about prisoners, to refer their cases to Governor Johnson and act as he suggests. If there are cases which do not properly belong to him act as may seem best. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 3, 1~62. General Sn ITTI, Manchester: Send the Fortieth Indiana to join its brigade and division forthwith. Don call ui~ any trool)s to replace those ordered away. In fact I shall probably take away m~il but a few companies. Make a stockade for one or two companies to guard the bridge when repaired, and in addition make temporary intrenchments for one regiment. Dont lose an hour. D. C. BUELL. IIEADQTJARTERS, Huntsville, August 3, 1862. General SMITH, fEullahoma: The enemy under Bragg is said to have crossed at Chattanooga about the 30th in large force. ll~ may design to march against Battle Creek and Decherd or in less force against Nashville via McMinnville. I fear Nelson is getting entirely out of position. I send telegraphic dispatches to him. Forward them by more than one courier with the greatest 1)05- sible haste. Take every precaution against capture. Send them in cipher if Nelson sent his in cipher. D. C. BUELL. TITLLAIIOMA, August 3, 1862. Colonel Fm~ x~: A courier from Nelson brings cc the information that lie has occupied McMinnville and moved still farther forward to-day. This will quiet this whole region of country, and so long as we hold McMinnville there would deem to be no necessity for keeping any considerable force here Page 257 CHAP. XXYIIi.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 257 I had ordered up a portion of Wagners brigade from Wartrace, but this order I will now countermand. SMITH, Brigadier- General. LoUISVILLE, August 3, 1 86~. Col. J. B. FRY: General Morgan has again telegraphed, urging the necessity of horses thr another regiment and for Andrews batt& y. Shall I furnish? T. SWORDS. HEADQUARTERS, huntsville, August 3, 1862. Colonel SWORDS, Louisville: Furnish the horses on General Morgans requisition, but you have not yet filled the demands of other divisions. Horses must by some means be furnished more rapidly. ft C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 3, 1862. General WooD, Decherd: Report upon the relative merits of Decherd, Elk River, and Estill Springs as a large depot. Consider the natural advantages of the points for defense, & c., as well as facilities for protecting supplies. JAMES B. FRY. NASHVILLE, August 3, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: Colonel Innes sent an engine to Reynolds without my knowledge and without notice of my dispatches at Huntsville. When can I get the con- trol of trains without this kind of interference? I sent a large force to- day to McMinnvifle road and one also to render bridges on the Decatur road safe for heavy engines. I think I can get tools enough at the gun factory and at Brennans foundery here, without briiiging any from Huntsville. It would not be possible to bring them from Huntsville without attracting~attention. The establishmeiit where the tools are is iii the hands of the United States marshal. Your order will be enough for inc to get what I need. I go to Cincinnati to-morrow. J. B. ANDERSON. Col. J. B. FRY: MURFREESBOROU~H, August 3, 1862. The aggregate numerical force here is, say, 1,400, including all scat- tering detachments, convalescents, & c. It cannot be rated as effective in preseuf condition, ierliaps at over 1.000. CHARLES CIt UFT, 17 n IaVOL XVI, PT I Page 258 25$ KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIII. TULLAHOMA, August 3, 1862. J. B. FRY: SiR: I have 300 infantry and 60 cavalry under my command at this post; there is a portion of the Fifty-seventh Indiana at Duck River, arid ~iTcueral Wagner is at Wartrace with the remain(ler of his brigade. I have riot sufficient force to hold this post if attacked, but will defend it until the last extremity, unless otherwise ordered. LEW. WILSON, Captain. Nineteenth U. ~. Infantry, Commanding Post. TULLAHOiwA, August 3, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: I can only get rebel accounts of Nelsons movements; they say after passing Woodbury he turned back. This I cannot believe; though if in McMiunville he should have communicated with me before this time. The rebels also say that Morgan returned to Sparta on Thursday last with 2,500 badly jaded men, and that Savages and Hills regiments (infantry), raised in this and the adjoining counties, left Chattanooga on Tuesday last for MeMinuville. I only give these stories for what they are worth. You may have other information that will either corrobo- rate or contradict them. I send one~attalion of regulars of Buckleys brigade. * * * [W. S. SMITH.] The remainder of this dispatch torn off and lost. WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, August 4, 1862. Major-General BUELL, Huntsville, Ala.: There is a pressure here to have a new department organized out of Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. I have proposed that you create a sub-district, and designate a general to command, with pretty full powers. Would it be politic; and, if so, who is the man for the placel Is General Morgan satisfactory to you as commander at the Gap ~ His fitness is questioned here. H. W. HALLECK, General-in- Chief. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 4, 18628 p. in. General HALLECK, Washington, D. C.: Colonel Walkers Thirty-fifth Indiana Regiment is in General Nd. sons command in advance of McMinnville. I hope you will not find it necessary to take them away. In fact it would be difficult to recall.* D. C. BUELL, Jlliajor- General. * AH received by Halleck dispatch reads, difficult to replace theux Page 259 CRAr. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 259 HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 4, 1862. General IROSEORANS, Corinth: The officer in command at Decatur wants to be re-enforced. I have need of every man I have. My recent dispatch to Grant gives quite briefly the reasons why it is desirable to occupy that line if it can be done without too heavy cost. The abandonment of it would embarrass me very much. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 4, 1862. Captain BRIGHT, Stevenson: it is reported that your stores are out, exposed to the weather Why is this? They must be protected and taken care of in the best and most economical manner. Not a thing must be wasted. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staff. MURPREESBOROUGH, August 4, 1862. Cot. J. B. FRY: Major-General Nelson is at MeMinuville. He directs me to coinmu- nicate the following statement to Major-General Buell: George Pratt states that he is from the State of New York; went from there to Greenville, S. C., two years ago, and from there to Rome, Ga.; is a machinist and cotton manufacturer; worked the machine-shop at Rome; went from there to Chattanooga on the 13th of last May; worked there in erection of large rolling-mill; left there last Taesday; crossed the river at the ferry at Chattanooga on a pass from the provost-marshal to cross the river. He intended at the time to leave the place perma- nently for the North, but did not so state. Brought away only a small carpet-sack of wearing apparel. Went up the valley about 24 miles and crossed into the Sequatchie Valley; followed the valley a short dis- tance and crossed over the Cumberland Mountains about 12 miles from this place, 61 miles in all, being, he thinks, the usually traveled road. Was not stopped by any pickets; met several parties going in the di- rection of Chattanooga, whom he supposed to join the Confederate Army. There is a large concentration of rebel troops, infantry, artil- lery, and cavalry, encamped regularly, with full equipments of arms and camp equipage, between Chattanooga and Shell Mound, along the line of the railroad, estimated as high as 60,000, said to be under the com- inand of Bragg. Large numbers of army wagons had arrived recently, and they were cleaning and repairing all the boats they could collect, with the intention, as was supposed, of crossing the river and advanc- ing in this direction. The prisoner states that he left Chattanooga at the first favorable opportunity for the purpose of getting beyond the jurisdiction of the Confederate Government. Is a married man; fifty two years of age; left his wife, a Northern woinan,in Chattanooga, ex- pecting her to join him in Nashville, supposing she would have no diii- culty in getting permission to pass through the lines. The concentra- tion of troops at Chattanooga has been going on for two months Page 260 KY., M. ANi) E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. jUnKy. X\VIl1. (ictieral Nelson further requests me to say that from all be can gather the rebels (10 not intend to go to Battle Creek at all, but to come here (MeMiunville) along the high road, which does not go by Battle Creek, but crosses in a direct line to the Sequatchie Valley, and thence in nearly a straight line to the headwaters of the Collins River and to MeMiunville, the distance being about 65 miles. General Nelson thinks this information reliable. He further states in a private note that the enemy have fallen back before him and will doubtless cross the mount. aiiis. CHARLES CRUFT. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 4, 1862. General CRTJFT, Miurfreesborough: Send the men who destroyed the telegraph and the witnesses under guard to General MeCooks headquarters, Battle Creek, and send with them your written statement of facts. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 4, 1862. General MCCOOK, Battle Greek: Have you got the ammunition from Stevenson to make up your 80 rounds per man? If not, get it at once. Have you and Crittenden got clothing yet; if not, what is the trouble about it? Your division trains are on the march to iDecherd and will join you when wanted. It would be well to send Boyd up there in a day or two to overhaul them and get them in order, but dont move them from there at present. [D. C. BUEIJL.] HEADQUAI~TERS, Huntsville, August 4, 1862. General MCCooK, Battle Greek: Several men of your division on the way from Nashville to Murfrees- borough yesterday shot at and destroyed the telegraph wire. They are ordered to your headquarters under guard. The ~eneral wishes them tried promptly and punished. Perhaps it will be best to put the charge nuder 99th article of war and allude to the injury to the service by breaking the wire and thus jeopardizing the welfare of the army. They can also be charged with wanton destruction of public property. Do it quickly. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS, T[untsville, August 4, 1562. Major MURRAY Afli Post one of your battalions ifl camp near PLdaski, and (tirect the CJUI nianding officer to report by telegraph and letter to Genera I Negley a t Cohiinbia and await his orders. This battalion should take its bag Page 261 ChAP. XXYIlI.1 C0RRESPONDE~CE, ETC.UNION. 261 gage, & c. You need not keep any of your troops at Reynolds Station.. Report by telegraph to General Negley at Columbia when the battalion starts and name of commander. Acknowledge receipt of this. JAMES B. FRY. COLUMBIA, August 4, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: Yesterday was informed of a concentration of guerrillas at Williams- port, 12 miles west. Started in the evening with one company of in- fantry, one of cavalry, and a section of artillery to surprise them. Found about 150 of them in the neighborhood. Drove in their pickets; captured a noted fellow. They scattered in every direction. Crossed the river and pursned CooPers and Andersons party for 3 miles. The darkness enabled them to escape. There was a force of over 200 at Kinderhook yesterday evening. Kinderhook is 7 miles east of Williams- 1~ort, on the Nashville road. JAS. S. KEGLEY, General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 4, 1862. General KEGLEY, Columbia: Report how you have posted the Seventy-fourth Ohio. If Wolfords cavalry have not gone to Murfreesborough orderthem there at once, keep- ing two companies, however, at Columbia. Konkles battery must march with it to Murfreesborough, except one section, which you will keep at Columbia for the present. Four companies Third Kentucky Cavalry are ordered from Athens to Pulaski, and will b~ temporarily under your command. The order to be in readiness applies to all your troops not actually bridge guards, and even these may be called and must be ready to join their regiments. Use the force at your disposal to operate act- ively against any bands on your line and try and destroy and disperse them while your troops are not required for other service. You must remaiu at Columbia for the present, but be ready to move. I cannot hear that Seventy-eighth Pennsylvania has got in position. Report the exact distribution of it at this time. Is there still a company of Wolfords cavalry at Franklin ~? Report promptly your action on all requirements of this order. Your dispatch reporting dispersion of guerrillas was received. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staff. COLUMBIA, August 4, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: The Seventy-fourth Ohio posted as follows: One platoon at Browns Creek, 2 miles from Nashville; one platoon at Little Harpeth River; one platoon at Spencer Creek, headquarters of regiment, and two companies at ilarpeth River, near Franklin; one platoon at West ilarpeth River; three companies at Carters Creek, to be posted midway between the bridges numbered 15 in schedule, with guards at East Bridge; two companies on Rutherford Creek, to guard the four bridges on said creek Page 262 2G2 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. YA. [CHAP. XXVIII. and to be stationed midway between the bridges 14; one company at Duck River, to have one platoon stationed at east side of said river. JAS. S. NEGLEY, General. COLUMBIA, August 4, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: Two companies Seventy-eighth Pennsylvania Volunteers at Elk River, two companies at Pulaski, three companies at Columbia, one company south end of Duck River Railroad Bridge, two companies just relieved by Seventy-fourth Ohio, marching to Columbia; one company First Kentucky Cavalry at Columbia. Will order Wolfords cavalry at Rey- nolds, except one more company here, and two sections of Konkles battery to proceed to Murfreesborough immediately. JAS. S. NEGLEY, General. COLUMBIA, August 4, [1862]. Col. J. B. FRY: As Colonel McCook and other detachments along the railroad have been acting under your orders direct and receiving no reply to my in- quiry whether my authority extended over all the troops along the line will explain the neglect at Culleoka. Understanding from your late orders that the railroad is in my care from Nashville to Tennessee River, shall immediately exercise my usual caution. JAS. S. NEGLEY, Brigadier- General. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, Buntsville, August 4, 1862. Maj. W. H. SmELL Fifteenth U. S. Infantry, Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen., Nashville: SIR: The general commanding directs that you send the following amounts of ammunition to Decherd as soon as practicable, viz: Six hundred and fifty thousand rounds, caliber .58; 500,000 rounds, caliber .69; 25,000 roun(ls, caliber .54; 10,000 Sharps carbine cartridges, and 2,000 rounds Colts revolving-rifle cartridges. The general does not wish you to rob the depot at Nashville to furnish this, but to forward a part at once from Nashville and push the rest forward as fast as you can get it from Louisville. The foregoing was sent you by telegraph to-day. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. M. WRiGHT, Assistant Adjutant-General. HUNTSVILLE, ALA., [August 4, 1862]. Captain WRIGHT: SIR: If General Thomas has arrived I want him to come up to-night, if he can properly leave his command. If no train is c4ming I will send one for him. - Answer. D. C. BUELL Major-General, Oommanding Page 263 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 263 TuLLAHOMA, August 4, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: I sent Nelsons dispatches by two parties, sending them by different routes. Have we any troops at Altamont or any reconnoitering par- ties watching the mountain roads? I have sent a spy to watch the roads leading from Chattanooga to McMinnville and Hub~bards Cove, near ililisborough. The latter is the road that Negley passed to Chat- tanooga. I have at Manchester the Seventy-ninth Pennsylvania, a battalion of the Seventh Pennsylvania Cavalry, and a section of Hew- etts battery. Had I not better bring the flour and troops, except a bridge guard, to this point? I can do so in one or two days. SMITH, General. DEcHERD, August 4, [1862]. Col. J. B. FRY, Assistant Adjutant-General: Without any information whatever of the extent of the force which it is proposed to leave at either Elk River or iDecherd it is somewhat dif- ficnlt to give an opinion as to the relative defensive merits of the two. Either would have to be strengthened by works to make them secure. Elk River has some stronger points than Decherd, but if these were not well guarded they might become rather a means of weakness than strength. By defensive works and determined troops to hold them either might be made a secure place for a depot against a mere raid or sudden attack. In regard to facilities for protecting supplies Decherd is altogether the better place. There are buildings here near the depot (which is itself a strong brick building) in which stores can be stored; there are none at Elk River. There are also side tracks and other facil- ities here which do not exist at Elk River. With the small informa- tion I have as to the amount of the garrison to be left at either place and all things considered for immediate use I think iDecherd the better place for a large depot. While I was absent at Elk River yesterday afternoon a train arrived ~zid discharged 150,000 rations here. TH. J. WOOD, Brigadier-General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 5, 1862. J. B. ANDERSON, Nashville: The Elk River Bridge, on the Chattanooga road, is reported to be in a critical situation, requiriug work. B. 0. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 5, 1862. 3. B. ANDERSON, Nashville: The general wants a designation of all bridges which could, if de- stroyed, be repaired in twenty-four hours, with a view to arranging the guards. Give me the information as far as you have it or can get it. JAMES B. FRY Page 264 264 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIIL HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 5, 1862. Colonel INNES, Depot: Designate for me all the bridges you or your officers know of which could be rebuilt in twenty-four hours in case they are destroyed. D. 0. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Captain MORTON, Huntsville, August 5, 1862. Corps of Engineers, Duck River, via Tullahoma: The plan of erecUng the stockades successively will not answer. The time cannot be spared. The work must be done simultaneously. Use what negroes you can collect in the vicinity of each bridge. The troops must also work industriously. You may warn the officers that in two or three days they will be left to their own resources, and he who fails to give a satisfactory account of his trust will be held to a responsi- bility that will not be trifling. The matter is too urgent and of too serious consequence to be treated lightly any longer. D. 0. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 5, 1862. General SMITH, fliullahoma: Buckleys brigade wilt pass to the command of General McCook un- less an emergency should render it necessary to you, in which case you must report the fact here. JA1~iES B. FRY. BATTLE CREEK, August 5, 1862~ Col. J. B. FRY: One of my men just in; he left opposite Chattanooga yesterday. He neither saw nor heard of any troops crossing save small parties. The Anderson road has not been passed; cavalry can pass it. I am momentarily expecting a man from Harrison who will know all. McCOOK, General. IIDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE OHIO, Decherd, Tenn., August 5, 1862. Major-General BUELL: By some mismanagement on the railroad I did not succeed in getting here until to-day. Will start the troops as you directed to-morrow, if possible. GEO. H. THOMAS, Major- General, U. S. Volunteers Page 265 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 265 HEADQUARTERS, Flunts?flle, August 5,1862. General MORGAN, (Jttmberland Gap: General Buell will be glad if you can get artillery companies from Illinois or elsewhere. Have you any arms for East Tennessee ~l If so, how many ~ JAMES B. FRY. LouIsVILLE, August 5, 18622.45 p. in. Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: If I had the arms I could put into service two cavalry regiments at once; one for three years and one for one year. Recruiting for cavalry satisfactory; much slower for infantry. Mr. Speaker Bnckner has been and is too much alarmed; not the slightest danger of Frankfort. All is quiet over the State, except in locations where small guerrilla bands are forming. Election everywhere heard from passed off quietly. Union men elected everywhere except in few counties. I will send off the traitors who may be elected. The falsehoods of our domestic traitors have produced the alarm. If permitted I will drive them out. J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier- General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 5, 1862. General NEGLEY, Columbia: The Culleoka trestle, 1,000 feet long, near Pleasant Grove Station, about 10 miles south of Columbia, is not guarded. Send a company to each end of ihe Culleoka trestle at once, with orders in regard to stockades, & c. You must guard the road between Pulaski and Nash- ville. It is not necessary to keep two companies at Franklin. JAMES B. FRY.. HUNTSVILLE, ALA., August 6,1862. Major-General HALLECK: The creation of a sub-district, to kiclude Kentucky, Ohio, and Iiidiana, and perhaps flhinois, would be a good arrangement, especially with a view to the organizing of troops from the States to meet any emergency that may require more troops in Kentucky and Tennessee. If adopted I would like Maj. Gen. W. T. Sherman to command it, both because of his fitness and because no officer that I now have can be spared. If the place is to be made for the benefit of an individual I advise that it be not done. I see no cause to be dissatisfied with General Morgan. I consider that he has conducted his command successfully and I see no reason to change him. D. C. BUELL, Major-General Page 266 266 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIIL WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, August 6, 1862. Major-General BUELL, Huntsville, Ala.: General Sherman cannot be spared to command the proposed district. Can you not designate some one from your command ~? There is great dissatisfaction here at the slow movement of your army toward Chat- tanooga. It is feared that the enemy will have time to concentrate his entire army against you. II. W. HALLECK, General-in- Chief. HUNTSVILLE, ALA., August 6, 186212.30 p. in. Major-General HALLEOK, commander-in-chief: I would rather leave General Boyle in command of the proposed dis- trict for the present than to take another officer from any active force, and for the present I think he would do, though it would be desirable, if possible, to have an officer of more military knowledge and experience. He is zealous and active and not without ability. It is difficult to satisfy impatience, and when it proceeds from anxiety, as I know it does in this case,Jam not disposed to complain of it. My advance has not been rapi(l, but it could not be more rapid under the circumstances. I know I have not been idle nor indifferent. Our lines of communication have been constantly beset by a vastly superior cav- alry force. They have been twice seriously broken in that way just as they were finished. The army could not be sustained in its present posi- tion, much less advanced, until they were made secure. We have there- fore found it necessary to fortify every bridge over more than 300 miles of road. This could only be done with safety by distributing a large force along the road until the works were complete. They will be done this week, and I am already concentrating the troops again. The Nash- ville and Decatur road is finished and the first train came through yes- terday. Both roads are now open. As to any effect our rate of move- ment will have on the force we are to meet it amounts to nothing. The enemy will meet us with what force he can spare for the object, and his facilities enable him always to move more rapidly than we possibly can. If I could have reached Chattanooga in two weeks I should probably have met the same force as now. I will telegraph you further to-morrow. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 6, 1862. J. B. ANDERSON, Nashville: You will procure from the United States marshal at Nashville any tools in his charge which you may find necessary for Government pur- poses on the railroads under your superintendence. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 6, 1862. Mr. BRUCH, Nashville: Push the line beyond Manchester as fas~t as the working party on railroad advances. JAMES B. FRY Page 267 (FlAP. XXYIIII CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 267 HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE Oiiio, Huntsville, August 6, 1862. Col. W W. DUFFIELD, Ninth Michigan Volunteers, Miurfreesboroug~: SIR: Your letter of the 31st filtimo, complaining of General Orders, No. 32, from these headquarters, and asking for a court of inquiry in your own case, has been received. The order of which you complain is a denunciation in general terms of the part taken by our troops in the affair at Murfreesborongh, and in this respect the general comma uding sees no reason to qualify it. He will, however, be glad to learn that individual officers or soldiers can withdraw themselves from the dis- grace which the affair as a whole has cast iiipon our arms, and will there- fore grant you a conrt of inquiry whenever you may deem yourself able to appear before it. Your statement in regard to the cavalry does not agree with that of others, General T. T. Crittenden included, who reports the presence of part of the Seventh Pennsylvania Cavalry, under Major Seibert, and that a scout from that command returned to Murfreesborongh at 4.30 a. m. on the 13th. This, however, is not material in your case. Your official report of the affair of the 13th ultimo has been receive(l. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. NI. WRiGHT, Assistant A djutant- ( eneral. HEADQUARTERS, Buntsville, August 6, 1862. General MOCOOK, Battle Greek: Yes, send out your men; try to learn something about Chathnooga. Pay liberally any man who can tell you what is actually going on. Cant you secure the services of one who is in their confidence I D. C. BUELL. BATTLE CREEK, August 6, 1862. General BUELL: I have reliable news from Pikeville. None of the enemy passed or in the Sequatchie Yalley. Howards regiment went back on Saturday to Chattanooga. The man I sent you is a preacher, and left 4 miles be- yond Dunlap on Monday night. I have now 3 men out, 2 on this side and 1 on the other of the Tennessee; they are ordered to watch the river between Chattanooga and Harrison, & c. Will do my best. McCOOK, General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 6, 1862. Major-General McCooK, Battle Greek: The general wishes division reports. The call upon you this morning was for special object, to get the latest report possible, to make up re port of the army. ~. M. WRIGHT, A8sistal& t Adjutant-General and Aide-de- Camp Page 268 2(38 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [ChAr. XXVHI. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 6, 1862. Capt~iin MORTON, on Chattanooga Road: Go at once to Naslrville and select sites and give plans and instruc- tions for redoubts to protect the city. For the present I oniy propose to throw up small works to hold from four to six companies and from two to four pieces of artillery. They should be in the edge of the city, to command the~ principal thoroughfares and other prominent points. They should not be within musket-range of houses that could be used to fire into them. They should have easy communication with the city. See Governor Johnson, and if he approves, devise some defenses also around the capitol; devise arso some defenses for the bridge. These works must all be practical and as simple as possible in the beginning, so that they can be constructed with the greatest promptness and oc- cupied immediately by a small force. They can then be elaborated and made more formidable. Start the works at once, the most important first. The commanding officer will call -in slave labor on it. Look to your bridge defenses at the same time. I shall want you here in a very few days. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, lluntsville, August 6, 1862. General KEGLEY, Columbia: General Cruft, at Manchester, reports a large force of guerrillas at Lewisburg, Marshall County. Send Wolfords cavalry and the artil- lery to Murfreesborough through that place, with orders to destroy the guerrillas if they can be found. Let the companies with you go with the regiment to Lewisburg and return to you when the affair there is settled. They must be careful and not expose the artillery to loss. Let them act promptly and secretly. JAMES B. FRY Chief of & aff. COLUMBIA, August 6, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: Yesterday between 400 and 500 guerrillas were near Kinderhook. If the First Kentucky Cavalry can be used against them, dividing the force so as to attack them at several points simultaneously, they could possibly be surprised. JAS. S. KEGLEY. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 6, 1862. General KEGLEY, Columbia: Wolfords cavalry is to look after a large guerrilla party reported at Lewisburg, Marshall County, and cannot go to Kinderhook. There is no more cavalry to send you.. JAMES B. FRY Chief of & aff Page 269 ChAr. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 269 HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 6, 1862. Major SIDELL, Nashville: I will send Captain Morton to select sites and lay off works. Ex- amine the ground yourself, so as to. enable him to understand the situa- tion readily, as the time is short and he is greatly occupied elsewhere. My notion is that for the present the works should consist of small re- doubts in the edge of the city or very close to it, and commanding the main avenues of important points. B. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 6, 1862. Major SIDELL, Headquarters, Nashville~ Captain Morton, Engineers, is ordered to select sites and lay out works for defense of Nashville. Direct Colonel Miller to see that the works are pushed with all pos- sible dispatch. Tell him to call in regular form upon slave-owners for hands to work, and put as many on the works as can be employed. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 6, 1862. General WILLIAM S. SMITH, Tullahoma: General Mitchel reports that slaves here to whom he promised pro- tection for valuable information have been returned to their masters. Do you know of any slaves to whom protection was promised; if so, was the protection claimed by the slaves or any persons in their behalf; and, if so claimed, was it refused? Answer these questions specifically. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staff. TULLAI~OMA, August 6, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: There was one slave for whom protection was claimed, I think, by Captain Slocum, quartermaster, and another who brought information and was put on duty, I believe, as a train hand. Neither of them were given up to my knowledge. These were all the cases that came to my knowledge. My instructions from General Buell strictly forbade my giving up slaves who had brought in intelligence and thus rendered themselves liable to punishment from their masters, and in no case, to my knowledge, were they so given up. W. S. SMITH, General. HEADQUAR~rERS, Huntsville, Auqu~t 6, 1 86g. Geucral THOMAS ,Decherd: What was Mr. Coleman arrestt~d for by Colonel Shepherd l It ~n the supposition that he is a rebel officer have him released, as it is not tine Page 270 270 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIII. Judge Lane knows that he is not and never has been in the rebel army, and states that he has been an invalid for ten years. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, General THOMAS, Huntsville, August 6, 1862. Commanding First Division, Deeherd: Send the guerrillas to Camp Chase when you have proof that they are such. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS FOURTH DIVISION, ]IlieMinnviUe, August 6, 1862. Colonel FRY, Chief of & aff: COLONEL: The dispatch of General Buell overtook me yesterday 9 miles from Sparta, to which point I was pursuing the enemy. In five minutes after the reception I commenced the conntermarch and arrived here again at 10 p. in., crossing for a second time the Collins River, whose banks are limestone cliffs 150 feet high. I had intended that the cavalry should arrive at Sparta the same day that I arrived here; had that been done I would have killed or captured the enemy in toto. But it seems my orders were misunderstood. I sent a dispatch to Gen- eral Smith and asked him to telegraph you the force I have here. I am ready for any orders. The direct road from Chattanooga to this place does not go by Battle Creek; it leaves Battle Creek well to the left, coming hither; in fact, there are two pretty good roads to this place from Chattanooga here. In my opinion Bragg has no intention to trouble Battk~ Creek, but he will come straight here and on to Nashville. If his retreat to Chatta- nooga is cut off by MeCook that will not trouble him at all, because in case of disaster hereI mean in Middle Tenness~ehe has the highway from Nashville to Sparta and on to Knoxville open to him all the time. That he is coming here I am assured, because it is proper for him to do so. 2d. All the secessionists here expebt him and are preparing to receive him~ 3d. Union men, by advice of personal friendsseceshare preparing for the worst. 4th. He has 2,000 cavalry east of Sparta ready to take part in the movement, which would be forces thrown away if he intended to attack Battle Creek. The ground throughout all the conntry is broken, very broken; good for defenses. So soon as the head of his column dis- closes itself I shall commence fighting it and I will retard its march very considerably. In the mean time I would like to be informed succinctly what part I am to take in the general movement, so that no mistakes may be com- mitted. I find myself that when I give orders in general terms, leav- ing a broad discretion, & c., that the individual having them goes and does that precisely which he should uot, to show his originality, I sup- pose. It is an error which one day may be serious, and I wish t. avoid it on so important an occasion as this promises to be Page 271 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 271 The cipher that has been sent me is certainly obscure enough, but when taken in connection with the lucid explanation that accompanies it it is perfection itself. We have all tried to make something out of it, but have failed. General Johnson and the others have received theirs. The combined intellect of the division is still at fault. Accident may help us; I am afraid nothing else will. The health of the command is excellent and we are anxiuus to meet the rebels. Very respectfully, ~. NELSON, Major- General. P. S...A number of desertions have occurred of late. Something should be done relative thereto. MURFREESBoRoUGH, August 6, [1862]. Col. J. B. FRY: Movements of troops hereabouts are as follows: Colonel Stokes arrived here this morning with squadron First Tennessee Cavalry; General J. S. Jackson was at Liberty, De Kaib County, on night of 3d, and writes that lie will stay several days. Lewisburg, Marshall County, was oc- cnpied on Friday by about 700 guerrillas, who are openly recruiting and drilling there. N. A. Stamper gives reliable information ot this. Le.wisburg is 21 miles by pike from Slielbyville and about 25 from Reynolds Station, or Columbia. CHARLES CRUFT, Commanding. TULLAHOMA, TENN., August 6, 1862. General GEORGE II. THoMAs, Commanding Division: SIR: The information upon which my apprehension of a movement of the enemy in force through the mountains was based was eontained iu a telegram from General Buell which I received~ day before yester- day, which stated that it had been reported that Bragg had crossed at Chattanooga in heavy force, about the 30th ultimo,to attack our troops at Battle Creek or to move through the mountains and down upon ~ashville. The telegram was accompanied by a dispatch to General Nelson, conveying the same intelligence to him. I forwarded Nelsons dispatch to him by two parties, sent by different routes. A spy sent out by me with instructions to go up to Altamont returned last night with the information which I herewith inclose. He heard nothing of the movements of any heavy force through the mountains, and yet such movement may be in progress. He says that Mayfield and Shed dwelt particularly upon their intention to destroy our rail- road. Elk River and Duck River must be carefully watched; also War- trace. I have sent a company of cavalry to .Hillsborough to wat~ the Hub. bards Cove road It will return to-day. I can concentrate 500 cavalry effective. If you and General Wood can add a similar nnmb~r of cay- airy or mounted infantry we can send the force so organized well u Page 272 272 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAr. XXVIII. into the mountains to break up small parties of guerrillas and bring back information. Very truly, W. ~. SMITH, Brigadier- General, Commanding. NASHVILLE, August 6, 1862. General D. C. BUELL: I am a member of the Kentucky senate. it meets in called session the 14th. Send me leave of absence for this purpose. I got here this even- ing and leave for Mnrfreesborough in the morning at 5. Please answer. WHITAKER, Colonel. LOUISVILLE, August 6, 1862. MajorGeneral BUELL: I have received dispatch from Glasgow, saying 300 rebels were in 1~Ietcalfe County, 25 miles off. I have just ireceived the following dis. datch; CINCINNATI. General BOYLE: DEAR Sin: Two young gentlemen, who are indorsed as respectable and reliable by Judge Trigg and Mr. Barton, refugees from East Tennessee, have just arrived here from Knoxville, and report a force, of about 25,000 and~about 5,000 to 7,000 cavalry there, independent of the forces at Chattanooga. The rebels have impressed into their service all the serviceable wagons and harness and good horses, and a demon- stration is freely talked of on Kentucky soon. These troops are partly from Georgia and South Carolina. These gentlemen also report that east of Cumberland Gap there are several places through which these forces, if they choose, may come, as they are undefended. They believe from what they heard and saw that this raid will be made within the next two weeks. We send this for your consideration knowino give it the attention it merits. you will Yours, & c., OLIVER ORMSBY, Colonel Tenth 1?egiment Indiana Legion. T. P. SAUNDERS, Proprietor Burnet Hou8e. J. T. BOYLE, General. LOUISVILLE, Ky., August 6, 186210.55 p. m. Hon. E. M. STANTON: Everything is quiet excepting on the Cumberland River. It is re- ported that 300 rebels are at Monroe or Metcalfe County. Dispatch from Cincinnati states that two men, known to Judge Trigg to be relia- ble, from Knoxville, state there are 25,000 rebel troops at that place with decJ,a~d purpose to invade Keuttieky, besides the large force at Chattanooga to defend that place. They are gathering up aud press- iug afl the wagons of the coui try. (~eneia I Morgan telegraphed me to same effect several days ago. I then informed General Buell, as I have to-day. They can enter Kentucky in several placesby Whitley County Page 273 CHAP. XX~I1L] CORRESPOXDENcE, ETC.UNION. 273 through Pulaski County, through Clark by Mill Springs, or through Burkesville or Toinpkinsville. None of the passes are defended. The raw recruits I had from Ohio are withdrawn. The Eleventh Michigan was ordered to Nashville. I have not 2,500 effective men besides i~iy new recruits, only 1,200 of which are armed. My forces are scattered, to protect railroads and to suppress rebels in locations iii the State. J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier. General. WAR DEPARTMENT, August 6, 1862. General BOYLE, Louisville, Ky.: Arms have been sent you to Louisville for two regiments of cavalry, to wit: Pistols and sabers for one regiment, carbines and sabers for the other regiment. Please inform me immediately whether you have not received them and what has become of them that you are asking for more. They were sent to Captain Edson, ordnance department, and you have yourself mentioned their arrival and of the carbines, which were the best and objected to the quality only ones that could be sent. You will please therefore report immediately the number of arms you have received and their description, and also what further number you need and of what description. EDWIN M. STANTON, & eretary of War. GENERAL ORDERS, ~ HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE 0mb, No. 39. f In Camp, Huntsville, Ala., August 6, 1862. I. By a general court-martial, which convened at Athens, Ala., on the 7th day of July, 1862, pursuant to Special Orders, No. 93, of July 5, 1862, and which was adjourned to Huntsville, Ala., by Special Orders, No. 108, of July 20, 1862, from the Headquarters Army oC the Ohio, and of which Brig. Gen. J. A. Garfield, U. S. Volunteers, is president, was arraigned and tried Col. J. B. Turchin, of the Nineteenth Regi- ment Illinois Volunteers: CHARGE 1.Neglect of duty, to the prejudice of good order and military discipline. AS~pcciftcation.In this, that the said Col. J. B. Turchin, of the Nine- teeiith Regiment Illinois Volunteers, being in command of the Eighth Brigade, Army of the Ohio, did, on or about the 2d day of May, 1862, march the said brigade into the town of Athens, State of Alabama, and liaviug had the arms of the regiment stacked in the streets did allow his conimnand to disperse, and in his presence or with his knowledge and that of his officers to plunder and pillage the inhabitants of said town and of the country adjacent thereto, without taking adequate steps to restrain them. Among the incidents of said plundering and pillaging are the fol- lowing: A party entered the dwelling of Milly Ann Clayton and opened all the trunks, drawers, and boxes of every description, and taking out the contents thereof; consisting of wearing apparel and bed-clothes, destroyed, spoiled, or carried away the same. They also insulted the said Milly Ann Clayton and threatened to shoot her, and then proceed- 18 R RYOL XVI, PT I Page 274 274 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. xxvm. ing to the kitchen they there attempted an indecent outrage on the person of her servant girl. A squad of soldiers went to the office of B. C. David and plundered it of about $1,000 in money and of much wearing apparel, and destroyed a stock of books, among which was a lot of fine Bibles and Testaments, which were torn, defaced, and kicked about the fi~or and trampled nnder foot. A party of this command entered a house occupied by two females, M. E. Malone and S. B. Malone, and ransacked it thronghout, carrying off the money which they fonnd, and also the jewelry, plate, and female ornaments of value and interest to the owners, and destroying and spoiling the fuiniture of said house without cause. For six or eight hours that day squads of soldiers visited the dwell - lug-house of Thomas S. Malone, breaking open his desk and carrying off or destroying valuable papers, notes of hand, and other property, to the value of about $4,500, more or less, acting rudely and violently toward the females of the family. This last was done chiefly by the men of Ed - gartons battery. The plundering of saddles, bridles, blankets, & c., was by the Thirty-seventh Indiana Volunteers. The same parties plundered the drug store of William B. Allen, de- stroying completely a s~t of surgical, obstetrical, and dental instru- ments, or carrying them away. The store of Madison Thompson was broken open and plundered of a stock of goods worth about $3,000, amid his stable was entered, and corn, oats, and fodder takeii by different parties, who on his appli- cation for receipts replied that they gave receipts at other places, but intended that this place should support them, or words to that effect. The office of J. F. Lowell was broken open and a fine microscope and many geological specimens, together with many surgical instruments and books, carried off or destroyed. Squads of soldiers, with force of arms, entered the private residence of John F. Malone and forced open all the locks of the doors, broke open all the drawers to the bureaus, the secretary, sideboard, wardrobes, and trunks in the house, and rifled them of their contents, consisting of valuable clothing, silver-ware, silver-plate jewelry, a gold watch and chain, & c., and in the performing these outrages they used coarse, vulgar, and profane language to the females of the family. These squads came in large numbers and plundered the house thoroughly. They also broke open the law office of said Malone and destroyed his safe and damaged his books. A part of this brigade went to the plantation of the above- named Malone and quartered in the negro huts for weeks, debauching the females and roaming with the males over the surrounding country to plunder and pillage. A mob of soldiers burst open the doors and windows of the business houses of Samuel Tanner, jr., and plundered them of their contents, consisting of sugar, coffee, boots and shoes, leather, and other mer- chandise. Very soon after the command entered the town a party of soldiers broke into the silversmith shop and jewelry store owned by D. II. Friend, and plundered it of its contents and valuables to the amount of about $3,000. A party of this command enteted the house of B. S. Irwin and ordered his wife to cook dinner for them, and while she and her servant were so engaged they made the most indecent and beastly l)ropositions to the latter in the presetice of the whole family, and when the girl went awa Page 275 ChAP. XXV11I. 1 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 275 they followed her in the same manner, notwithstanding her efforts to avoid them. Mrs. Hollinsworths house was entered and plundered of clothing and other property by several parties, and some of the men fired into the house and threatened to burn it, and used violent, and insulting lan- guage toward the said Mrs. llollinsworth. The alarm and excitement occasioned miscarriage and subsequently her death. Several soldiers came to the house of Mrs. Charlotte line and com- mitted rape on the person of a colored girl and then entered the house and plundered it of all the sugar, coffee, preserves, and the like which they could find. Before leaving they destroyed or carried off all the pic- tures and ornaments they could lay their hands on. A mob of soldiers filled the house of J. A. Cox, broke open his iron safe, destroyed and carried off papers of value, plundering the house thoroughly, carrying off the clothes of his wife and children. Some soldiers broke into the brick store of P. Tanner & Sons, and destroyed or carried off nearly the entire stock of goods contained there, and broke open the safe and took about $2,000 in money and many valuable papers. A party of soldiers, at the order of Captain Edgarton, broke into an office through the windows and doors and plundered it of its contents, consisting of bedding, furniture, and wearing apparel. Lieutenant Ber- wick was also with the party. This officer was on the ground. The law office of William iRiehardson, which was in another part of the town, was rifled completely and many valuable papers, consisting of bonds, bills, and notes of hand, lost or destroyed. The house of J. II. Jones was entere(l by Colonel Mihalotzy, of the Twenty-fourth Illinois Volunteers, who behaved rudely and coarsely to the ladies of the family. He then quartered two companies of infantry in the house. About one hour after Captain Edgarton quartered his artillery company iu the parlors, and these companies plundered the house of all provisions and clothing they could lay their hands on, and spoiled the furniture and carpets maliciously and without a shadow of reason, spoiliug the parlor carpets by cutting bacon on them, and the piano by chopping joints on it with an axe, the beds by sleeping in them with their muddy boots on. The library of the house was destroyed, and the locks of the bureaus, secretaries, wardrobes, and trunks were all forced and their contents pillaged. The family plate was carried off, but some of the pieces have beeu recovered. The store of George IR. Peck was enfered by a large crowd of soldiers and stripped of its contents, and the iron safe broken open and its con- tents plundered, consisting of $940.90 and $4,000 worth of notes. John Turrentines store was broken into by a party of soldiers on that (lay, and an iro~zt safe cut open belonging to the same and about $5,000 worth of notes of hand taken or destroyed. These men destroyed about $200 worth of books found in said store, consisting of law books, relig- ious books, and reading books generally. CHARGE 2.Conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman. Specification 1.In this, that he, the said Col. J. B. Turchin, Niueteenth Itegiment Illiuois Volunteers, did remain one week, more or less, as a guest in a pulAie house iu the town of Athens, Ala., and did fail to pay his bill for board, and did fail to compensate in any way the landlord of said hotel, J. B. Davison, although applied to duce or oftener by said landlord for payment for said board. This on or about the 7th day of May, 1862 Page 276 276 KY., M. A~D R. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIII. Specification 2.In this, that he, the said Col. J. B. Turchin, Nine- teenth Regiment Illinois Volunteers, commanding Eighth Brigade, did permit or did fail to make any reasonable and proper effort to prevent the disgraceful behavior of the troops under his command, set forth in the specification to the first charge. This at Athens, Ala., on or about the 2d day of May, 1862. CHARGE 3.Disobedience of orders. Specification 1.In this, that he, the said Col. J. B. Turchin, Nine- teenth Regiment Illinois Volunteers, in contravention of Orders, No. 13a, from the Headquarters of the Department of the Ohio, in the following terms, to wit, Peaceful citizens are not to be molested in their persons or property; any wrongs to either are to be promptly corrected, and the offenders brought to punishment,, on or about the 2d day of May, 1862, march his brigade into the town of Athens, in the State of Ala- bama, and having had the arms of the regiments stacked in the streets, did permit his men to disperse and leave the ranks and colors and molest peaceable citizens in their persons and property, as shown in the speci. fication to charge 1, above, and did fail to correct these wrongs or bring the offenders to punishment. Specification 2.In this, that he, the said Col. J. B. Turchin, Nine- teenth Regiment Illinois Volunteers, commanding Eighth Brigade, Army of the Ohio, while occupying with said brigade the town of Athens, State of Alabama, in contravention of General Orders, No. 13a, from the Headquarters of the Department of the Ohio, in the following terms, to wit, If the necessities of the public service should require the use of private property for public services fair compensation is to be allowed. did, on or about the 2d day of May, 1862, permit the officers and soldiers of his command to take provisions, forage, and other private property from the citizens of said town and c6untry around the same for public services, and did fail to have fair compensation allowed to the owners of said property, either by money or by official vouchers in due form. Specification 3.In this, that he, the said Col. J. B. Turchin, Nineteenth Regiment Illinois Volunteers, commanding Eighth Brigade, Army of the Ohio, while occupying the town of Athens, Ala., with said brigade, in contravention of the spirit of General Orders, No. 13a, from the Head- quarters Department of the Ohio, did, on or about the 2d day of May, 1862, without adequate necessity, cause to be taken from the inhabitants of the town of Athens, Ala., and the surrounding country provisions, forage, and draught animals. Specification 4.In this, that he, the said Col. J. B. Turchin, Nineteenth Regiment Illinois Volunteers, commanding Eighth Brigade, Army of the Ohio, in contravention of General Orders, No. 4, from the Head- quarters of the Department of the Ohio, in the following terms, to wit, No woman, whether wives of officers or soldiers will be permitted to remain in camp or accompany the troops in the field, (lid, on or about the 10th day of May, 1862, l)erlnit his own wife to be with him in the town of Athens, Ala., and to accompany him to and from the same, while serving with the troops of said brigade in the field. To which the accused pleaded as follows: To the specification to the FIRST CHARGE~ Not guilty. To the FIRST CHARGE, Not guilty. To the first specification to the SECOND CHARGE, Not guilty. To the second specificettion to the SECOND CHARGE, Not guilty. To the SECOND CHARGE, Not guilty. To the first specification to the TTIinD CHARGE, Not guilty. To the second specification to the ThIRD CHARGE~ Not guilty Page 277 CHAP. XXVIU.J CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 277 To the third specification to the TillED CHARGE, Not guilty. To the fourth specification to the THIRD CHARGE, Guilty. To the THIRD CHARGE, Not guilty. FINDING AND SENTENCE. The court finds the accused as follows: Of the specification to the FIRST CHARGE, Guilty. Of the FIRST CHARGE, Guilty. Of the first specification to the SECOND CHARGE, Not guilty. Of the second specification to the SECOND CHARGE, Guilty. Of the SECOND CHARGE.The court being of the opiuion that the defendant is guilty of conduct unbecoming an officer, but being un- prepared to say that his conduct is unbecoming a gentleman, find hint Not guilty of the charge as laid, but find him Guilty of conduct prejudicial to good order and military discipline. Of the first specification to the THIRD ChARGE, Guilty. Of the second spec~Ji cation to the THIRD CHARGE, Guilty. Of the third spec~Jication to the THIRD CHARGE, Not guilty. Of the fourth specification to the THIRD CHARGE, Confirms his plea and finds him Guilty. Of the THIRD CHARGE, Guilty. And does therefore sentence him, Col. J. B~ Turchin, Nineteenth Regi- ment Illinois Yolunteers,to be dismissed the service of the United States. II. The proceedings of the court are approved, and in pursuance of its sentence Col. J. B. Turchin, of the Nineteenth Illinois Regiment ceases to be in the service of the United States.* Six members of the court have recommended the prisoner to clemency, on the ground that the offense was committed under exciting circum- stances, and was one rather of omission than of commission. The gen- eral commanding has felt constrained nevertheless to carry the sentence into effect. Colonel Turchin was tried for the disorderly conduct of his command at and in the vicinity of Athens, and the sentence of the court rests on that matter alone, but on the question of clemency it is proper to look beyond the record of the court. It is a fact of sufficient notoriety that similar disorders, though not to the same extent, have marked the course of Colonel Turchins command wherever it has gone. The ques- lion is not whether private property may be used for the public service, br that is proper whenever th~ public interest demands it. It should then be done by authority and in an orderly w~y The wanton and lawless indulgence of individuals in acts of plunder and outrage is a different matter, tending to the demoralization of the troops and the destruction of their efficiency. Such conduct does not mean vigorous warfare; it means disgrace and disaster, and is punished with the greatest severity in all armies. The circumstances under which the disorders were committed were precisely those which demanded the strictest observance of discipline. The command was supposed to be in the presence of an enemy that might take advantage of any confusion in its ranks. Every man should have been at his post instead of roam- ing over the town and country to load himself with useless plunder. In point of fact the criminality is not so much that good order was vio * On August 5, 1862, Colonel Turchin was appointed brigadier-general United States Volunteers. He accepted commission September 1, 1862, and remained in service till October 4, 1864 Page 278 278 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAr. XXVIII. lated on the particular occasion as that by the habitual neglect of dis- cipline the orders of the commander were unavailing at a time when the observance of it might be of vital importance. Colonel Turchin had been in command of the Eighth Brigade for five months, and is fairly responsible for a state of discipline which has done injustice to the four fine r~giments of which it was composed. The general inspected those regiments more than once about the time of the organization of the brigade. There were none in the army from which he expected better service, and he still has confidence that they will realize those expectations. By command of Major-General Buell: JAMES B. FRY, Colonel and Chief of Staff. HUNTSVILLE, ALA., August 7, 18625.45 p. m. Major-General H. W. HALLECK: Information from various sources is conclusive as to the concentra- tion of a large force at Chattanooga with the alleged intention of ad- vancing into East Tennessee and Kentucky. Report places the force as high as 90,000. My supposition is there may be 60,000 there and at Knoxville, but this is derived by deducting a percentage for exaggera- tion, for it is impossible to get any exact information. Of this force, 30,000 men would be from the Corinth army and the rest are Kirby Smiths forces, and, say, 15,000 or 20,000 new troops from Georgia and adjoining States. Some old troops have arrived from Pensacola and Mobile, stated at about 8,000. Bragg is in command and is preparing as if to cross the river. His plan may be to advance in force from the river against my line or to threaten it and move a smaller column to- ward Nashville. II shall be prepared for either, and a few days will probably determine to what extent and in what way the plans of the enemy may affect my own. My whole effective force in Tennessee, ex- clusive of the column at Cumberland Gap, amounts to about 46,000 men. It requires five regiments, in detachments of from 30 men to one com- pany, to guard bridges on the railroad this side of Nashville. I have about t~ o brigades at Nashville and Murfreesborough; one between Columbia and Decatur; one at this place, and one at Stevenson and Bridgeport. The rest of my force is at i~attle Creek, Tracy City, or War- trace and McMinnvil~e. These, amounting to about 31,000 men, can be concentrated, centrally, say at Altamont, in about twenty-four hours. Thomas division arrived at IDecherd yesterday, and is included in the above. By abandoning the Nashville and Decatur road for the time and leaving only one regiment at this place I can increase the main force to 36,000 men for operations between McMinnville and Chatta- nooga. To do more than that I must abandon more or less of my only remaining line of supplies. Of course that is only to be thought of in a last extremity, but if I cross the river the main force must probably be somewhat reduced, for Nashville must not be entirely uncovered, and our bridges must be well guarded against attack from this side. It is doubtful whether I could take more than 30,000 men across. The bridge ought to be laid at Bridgeport, though it would be better to have it at Kelleys Ferry if the roads and 6ther circumstances were not less favor- able. The lumber has been got out and my mechanics have been en- gaged since Monday in making pontoon boats, which will bc ready i Page 279 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 279 a few days. Up to that time the mechanic~ had been working on roads. The bridge will be 1,400 yards long. Though there seems no room to doubt that a large force has been moving into East Tennessee yet I am prepared to find the reports much more exaggerated than I have supposed, and I shall march upon Chattanooga at the earliest pos- sible day, unless I ascertain certainly that the enemys strength renders it imprudent. If, on the other hand, he should cross the river I shall attack him, and I do not doubt that we shall defeat him. I expect Mor- gan to reach the railroad while we are occn~ied here. B. C. BUELL, Major-General. HEADQUARTERS, fluntsville, August 7, 1862. Captain BINGHAM, Quartermaster, Nashville: Commence at once and have the horses reported in your telegram of this date properly shod; let the work go on day and night. Two hun- dred of Colonel Kennetts cavalry start on train to-morrow with equip- ments to get the horses, and will make a scout with them on the way down. Have the animals shod and give each man one or two extra shoes and some nails. Make it a rule to shoe horses as fast as they come to you. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staff. NASHVILLE, August [7 or 8], 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: Your telegram received. I have ordered 200 horses to be sent from here immediately to Captain Gaubert at Reynolds, to be forwarded by him to Huntsville, Ala. I have also requested Colonel Swords to send me 300 immediately and to forward theL5,000 as soon as he can. I have seen Captain Macfeely in relatidn to forwarding subsistence stores. He reports he forwards all stores when received and only keeps enough on hand for issues here. I send all forage that arrives as soon as can be loaded on cars, and keep enough for issues here only when I cannot purchase it. I have directed quartermasters at points along railroad to buy all the forage they can, in order not to draw from here until I can supply your demands. J. B. BINGHAM, Quartermaster. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 7, 1862. General CRITTENDEN, Battle Creek: Please answer my telegram asking the result of Lieutenant-Colonel Loves search for absentees. I want to determine whether it is well to send others on similar missions. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 7, 1862. General CRUFT, Murfreesborough: Is the Second Kentucky at Murfreesborough ~ If so, it is the reg Page 280 280 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. YA. [CHAP. XX VIII. ment I have been looking for. Send it, with Thirty-first Indiana and Twenty-third Kentucky, to join its brigade with General Nelson. You will remain in command at Murfreesborough for the present and Hazens brigade will remain there until further orders. Do not leave the roads to Nashville unguarded. JAMES B. FRY. MUEFREESBOROUGH, August 7, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: Second Kentucky is guarding bridges between here and La Yergne iu detachments; I found it so posted and have not disturbed it. It will not be prudent to remove it till another is supplied. The two regiments I am sending General Nelson to-night he directs shall march by Liberty. This direction given on supposition that Hazens whole brigade would go. Do not apprehend danger yet. Cannot tell much about enemys force at Sparta. CHARLES CRUET, Brigadier. General. MUEFREESEOROUGH, August 7, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: Major-General Nelson, after pursuing enemy to Sparta, returned to MeMinuville on Tuesday night. The Twenty-second Brigade, Colonel Hazen, moves from here to McMinnville to-day. CHARLES CRUET, Brigadier- General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 7, 1862. General CEUFT, Murfreesborough: Order Hazens brigade to remain at Murfreesborough, and send at once to General Nelson the Thirty-first Indiana, Twenty-third Kentucky (Mundys). There is another regiment of the brigade now with Gem eral Nelson absent. Do you know where it is ~ JAMES B. FRY, Colonel. BATTLE CREEK, August 7, 1862. General D. C. BUELL: Bragg has not crossed the Tennessee in the vicinity I believe he has moved toward Knoxville. of Chattanooga. MoCOOK, General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 7, 1862. General MUCOOK, Battle Greek: When did they move~i Did they march or go by rail and how far have they got ~ Did they follow the river np or turn oft toward Knox- ville ~ Have you been able to form any idea of their strength ~ JAMES B. FRY Page 281 CHAP. Xxviii.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 281 BATTLE CREEK, August 7, 1862. Major General BUELL: One of my men crossed to Chattanooga on Sunday. The greater part of the eneniy moved toward Knoxville, about 6,000 remaining. Guns in car-shed, four 9 feet long, twelve 5 feet long; two in rifle pits above ferry. Six regiments of infantry at Shell Mound. Two brass gulls and 150 men. Taylors six field pieces and three regiments of infantry. Forrests cavalry, 600 strong, crossed the river on Tuesday, said for McMinnville. The troops are badly clothed and some without arms and shoes. McCOOK, Major- General. BATTLE CREEK, August 7, 1862. Major-General BUELL: My brother died of his wounds yesterday. Can 1 take his body home ~ Please answer immediately. MoCOOK, Major- General. HUNTSVILLE, August 7, 1862. General MCCooX, Battle Greek: I am shocked and distressed at the intelligence of your brothers death. It is painful to be compelled to refuse your request, but I feel that your services at this time are most important, indeed indispensa- ble. Yon may send in your stead any officer you can spare. I could not refuse you if I did not believe that we are on the eve of very im- portant service. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 7, 1862. Colonel MILLER, Commanding Nashville: You will send a guard of 40 men hereafter with each train as far as Columbia. They will return as guards on return train. J. M. WRIGHT. NASHVILLE, August 7, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: The force here is inadequate to spare any for other points. The Seventy-ninth Pennsylvania did not come when the Seventy-fourth Ohio left. I am informed that four companies are to go to Clarksville, but cannot hear from Colonel Mason if he is to wait there until these four companies from Nashville relieve him. Colonel Miller says he is ordered to send 40 men with every train south, but does not know if this means both passenger and freight. W. H. SIDELL, Major, Fifteenth Infantry, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General Page 282 282 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. LOHAP. XXVIII NASHVILLE, August 7, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: Can the charges against Colonel .Campbell, Sixty-ninth Ohio, provost guard, be withdrawn by those preferring them, and Colonel Campbell permitted to resign ~ I am desired to ask this by all parties interested in the regiment, the colonel himself wishing it if the resignation be dated three weeks ahead and he have leave of absence to start another regiment. W. H. SIDELL. NASHVILLE, August 7, 1862. CoL J. B. FRY: Governor Johnson and Colonel Miller have both conversed with me, urging that the Sixty-ninth Ohio be relieved from provost-guard duty here, and another regiment and another provost-marshal be substituted. The I ~iinent is in low condition as to conduct and discipline. W. H. SIDELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 7, 18.62. Colonel MILLER, Nashville: Guards will have to go with every train. Can you not make up par- ties of convalescents for guards? They will only have to ride on the cars. J. M. WRIGHT. COLUMBIA, August 7, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: The officer I sent along the line last night to prevent surprise has just returued, stating that the guerrillas were at several points last night with the evident intention of destroying the bridges, but were prevented by the vigilance of the men. JAS. S. NEGLEY, General. COLUMBIA, August 7, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: The party of guerrillas, between 300 and 400, reported to you yester- day at Kinderhook, attacked the mail train this morning 12 miles south of Spring Hill at 9 a in., having first placed a large number of ties in the road. Two hundred balls were fired into the wood and iron work of the locomotive. The brakeman was wounded with four balls. Twelve passengers, citizens and soldiers, were wounded. The engine forced the obstructions off the track and came to this place under high speed. JAS. S. NEG-LEY, General Page 283 CHAr. XXVIII.I CORRESPONI)ENCE, ETC.UNION. 283 HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 7, 1862. General NEGLEY, Columbia: Two hundred men Kennetts cavalry go to Nashville on train to- morrow for horses. They are ordered to come back by way of Kinder- hook. An officer will stop to see you, and get information and concert plan to destroy guerrillas there. Dont detain Kennetts cavalry longer than necessary for this one scout. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 7, 1862. General NELSON, MeMiunville: (General Smith to forward from Manchester.) ~ brigade cannot leave Murfreesborough at present. The Twenty-third Kentucky and Thirty-first Indiana are ordered to join you. There is another regiment absent from one of the brigades now with you. Where is it ~ The general wants you to report on the state of affairs in your vicinity, and if you should want re-enforcements apply to him, as he can tell the points from which they can be best spared. (Telegraph to Manchester and to be promptly forwarded from there in duplicate by two different couriers.) JAMES B. FRY, Chief of & aff. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 7, 1862. General WILLIAM S. SMITH, Tullahoma: If you are uncertain about the innocence of deserters send them to com- manding officer at Nashville. If you feel certain they are innocent, keep them a while and let them go to the interior. There is great danger of their joining guerrilla bands. A dispatch is just sent to be forwarded to General Nelson. See to it. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 7, 1862. Colonel STRONG, Cairo: There is a quantity of forage at Smithland, sent there lately to go in small boats up the Cumberland for General Buells army. He desires that you do not disturb it. It is reported that you have ordered all the forage from Smithland to Cairo, probably without knowing the state of our affairs. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of & aff. 9 HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 7, 1862. Colonel SWORDS, Louisville: How many horses have you at Louisville, how many at Nashville, and how fast are you sending them ~l They are wanted in all directions. JAMES B. FRY Page 284 284 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIIL Col. J. B. FRY: LOUISVILLE, August 7, 1862. Eight hundred horses here and coming in faster than they can be forwarded; 42 sent to ~ asliville yesterday and 70 go to-night; 325 brought from Indiana for Second Indiana Cavalry have been sent, which has interfered with sending others. Do not know how many on hand at Nashville. T. SWORDS, Golonel. HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE OHIO, Decherd, Teun., August 7, 1862. Major-General BUELL, Huntsville, Ala.: Have examined the groun(l immediately around the depot. It will require a regiment to defend the l)lace. Shall I telegriiph to Nashville for tools to construct the intrenchments t General Wood informs me he has but very few intrenching tools. GEO. II. THOMAS. HUNTSVILLE, August 7, 1862. Major-General THOMAS: Yes; telegraph for the tools and complete the works so as to be de- fensible at the earliest moment. You may have to march any day. Have you sent a brigade up the Tracy City road yet l D. C. BUELL. HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE OHIO, Decherd, Tenn., August 7, 1862. Major-General BUELL, Huntsville, Ala.: Two discharged rebel soldiers reached this place to-day direct from Richmond via Chattanooga. They report the rebels leaving Chatta- nooga in large numbers on the Tennessee Railroad. They understood that they were assembling at Cleveland. The report corresponds with information gained by General Schoepf, who was inftrmed also that the enemy had put three regiments across the river at Chattanooga, but withdrew them as soon as they commenced to move on the railroad. These men report that they crossed at Chattanooga in the night and came to Cowan through the mountains, but saw no parties of the enemy on this side of the river. GEO. II. THOMAS, Major. General, U. ~9. Volunteers. GENERAL ORDERS, HEAI~QUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, No. 40. In Camp, Huntsville, Ala., August 7, 1862. The use of specie by any person in the l)urchase of cotton or other products of the country within the limits of Tennessee and Alabama is forbidden, except for the purpose of making change in sums less than the smallest United States Treasury note. Violation of this order wil Page 285 CHAP. XXYTII.~ CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.tJNION. 285 snl~jeet. the offender to arrest and expulsion from the lines of this army, :111(1 the l)rol)erty purchased will be seized as the result of contraband trade aII(l (lisposed of for the benefit of the Government. United States Treasury notes are by act of Congress a legal tender, and they are to be so recognized by all persons whomsoever. All per- sons in this district are required to report to these headqu~rters any violation of this order which may come to their knowledge. By command of Major-General Buell: JAMES B. FRY, Colonel and Chief of StafJ~ SPECIAL ORDERS, ~ HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, No. 126. f Huntsville, August 7, 1862. I. Each train that in future passes over the Chattanooga Railroad will have a guard of 40 men; 40 men going from Nashville to Murfrees- borough and back from there on next train; 40 men from Murfreesbor- ough to iDecherd and back, and 40 men from Decherd to Stevenson and back. * * * * * * * By command of Major-General Buell: J. M. WRIGHT, Assistant Adjutant-General. LOuISvILLE, August 7, 1862. Major-General BUELL: Since dispatch of yesterday one of my most trusty spies has returned from Cumberland border with information that the enemy have at Carthage, Sparta, and Livingston about 6,000 to 7,000 men. They have cut and opened new road from.Livingston to Tompkinsville. Their pur- pose is to break the railroad and hold for day or two. I think they will come in by pass above, probably by Mill Springs and Somerset. I can bring at Lebanon or Columbia and at Glasgow about 4,000 men or near it. Shall I divide them at those points l J. T. BOYLE, General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 7, 1862. General MORGAN, ~Jumberland Gap: Your plan of operations for advancing into East Tennessee appears to be suitable. Be prepared to move as soon as you can; the time can- not be appointed now. Accumulate supplies with all possible rapidity, as your communications are liable to be interrupted at any time. You speak of expecting a large number of men from East Tennessee. Does their joining you depend on your advance or not l Have they any or- ganization; if not, have you any plans to render them useful promptly ~i JAMES B. FRY, Chief of A~taffi HEADQUARTERS, Cumberland Gap, August 7, 1862. Hon. E. M. STANTON: On the 3d instant John H. Morgan left Knoxville with 2,000 men Page 286 286 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIIL and it is believed for Kentucky and by his former route. The enemy is concentrating troops at Knoxville and along the line of the Clinch River and Monntaiii. At Blains Cross-Roads he has nineteen regiments of infantry, with artillery and cavalry at Knoxville; fifteen regiments in and about the Gap; in the Clinch Mountain two or three brigades. This is reliable. Every effort will be made to regain this place, but it will be by operating in my rear. I believe that Beauregards Corinth army is being transferred to East Tennessee and Kentucky. GEORGE W. MORGAN, Brigadier. General, Commanding. WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, August 8, 1862. Major-General BUELL, Huntsville, Ala.: Two divisions of General Grants army will be p]aced so that they can re-enforce you if necessary, and he is ordered to turn them over to your command if you absolutely require. Do not ask for them if you can avoid it with safety. If you want supplies of any kin(t which the country affords take them on forced requisitions, causing receipts in all cases to be given, the payment or non.payment to be determined on hereafter. H. W. HALLECK, General-in- Chief HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 8, 1862. General GRANT, Corinth: Geiiieral Halleck informs me you will answer my requisition for two divisions if necessary. Whose will they be and where ~l D. C. BUELL, Major- General. NASHVILLE, August 8,1862. Major-General BUELL: We are acting under impression that there will be a vacancy in the office of provost-marshal of Nashville. We hope that Colonel Gillem will be at once appointed to fill such vacancy. He has a regiment as well if not better disciplined than any that would be convenient to take that position at this time. We are free to say that change and reforma- tion of office of provost-marshal should be made, and that without delay. We are convinced of former abuses having transpired in that office. We are equally convinced that they are now transpiring. ANDREW JOHNSON. JNO. F. MILLER, Colonel. HEADQUARTERS ARMY. OF THE OHIO, Maj. Gen. THOMAS L. CRITTENDEN, Huntsville, August 8, 1862. 61ommanding Fifth Division: SIR: The report of Col. S. P. Love, Eleventh Kentucky Volunteers, of his trip north to bring back al)sentees has been received. I have th Page 287 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 287 honor to return to you herewith the paper purporting to be the parole of certain l)rivates in the Eleventh Kentucky Volunteers. The general directs that these men be tried as deserters as an example, they being the only fruits of Lieutenant-Colonel Loves trip. Very respectfully, your obedieut servant, J. M. WRJGI~JT, Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 8, 1862. Captain GILBERT, Nashville: In what condition for defense have you found the guards or bridges on the Louisville road? D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 8, 1862. Colonel HARKER, Stevenson: In taking slaves to work on the intreucliments try, if possible, to leave enough with the owner to do the ordinary and indispensable work about an establishment. Send Mr. Harris boy (Larkin) back to him for that purpose. D. C. BUELL, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, Augut 8, 1862. Colonel INNES, Stevenson: I am surprised and regret very much that you have not commenced work. If the stuff could not be transported you could liave been get- ting out the pieces. D. C. BiJELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 8, 1862. Colonel INNES, Stevenson: Push the boats with might and main and report if anything interferes with your work. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 8, 1862. General WILLIAM S. SMITH, fiullahoma: General Buell wants you to put the Twenty-fourth Illinois in position as bridge guards at once. Station at bridge a guard of from 20 to 40 men, according to the importance of the bridge. The Thirty-seventh Indiana is guarding the line from Stevenson to Cowan. Commence with the Twenty-fourth Illinois where the Thirty-seventh Indiana stops and run it toward Nashville, and reach that place if you can make i Page 288 288 xv., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CTIAI. XXVIII. hold out. The Eighteenth Ohio mnst guard Duck River Bridge arid Elk River Bridge, and the troops at Mnrfreesborough must guard the bridges next above and below and at Murfreesborough, so that the Twenty-fourth will not be posted at these points, and will, I think, reach to Nashville. The general wishes you to make this your first ditty. Order the Sev- enty-ninth Pennsylvania to Nashville. Answer. - JAMES B. FRY. HEAbQUARTEES, Major SIDELL, Huntsville, August 8, 1862. Assistant Adjutant. General, Nashville: Reqnisitiorrs have been forwarded for a complete supply of Spritig- field or Enfield rifles arid accouterments for the companies (180 men) of the Alabama Yolnnteers. Direct the ordnance officer to forward them without delay. J. M. WRIGHT. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 8, 1862. Major SIDELL, Headquarters, Nashville: Let Colonel Campbell send on his resignation without conditions and it may be accepted; otherw.ise put him in arrest at once. Seventy-ninth Pennsylvania, Colonel Hambright, is ordered to Nash. ville and will be there in a few days. Put it as provost guard and put Sixty-ninth in camp out of town; better put it with Gillems regiment and let him command the whole camp. Order ordnance officer to issue artillery supplies for Thomas division on requisitions approved by him. JAMES B. PItY. HEADQUARTRRS, Colonel STARRWEATHER, Mooresville: Huntsville, Au~qust 8, 1862. It is reported that a body of the enemys cavalry was encamped yes. terday at 2 p. m. on Indian Creek, just north of the road from Triune to Whitesburg. If they are still there they can be surprised. A column of cavalry and infantry in wagons will go from here by the Triune road 8 miles and then turn to the left to reach the enemys camp and attack. Another column will go down the Whitesburg road and turn to the right to near the same point, either to assist in the attack or cut oft the retreat. I wish you to send five or six companies and two pieces of artillery 2 or 3 miles beyond Triune toward Whitesburg for the same object. This should bring you all within 2 miles of each other, and you should be there at the same time. Get your column ready to start at 7.30 oclock, and in the mean time I will telegraph you at what hour to be at the place appointed. Let the men take a daya rations thou ought probably to get back to-night. they rfhe movements must be made with the greatest secrecy and every- thing done to avoid discovery. Every white man found on the road should be held until the expedition terminates. D. C. BUELL Page 289 (ThAP. XXVIII.] OO1~RESPONbENCE, ETC.UNION. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 8, 1862. General THOMAS, Deeherd, General MCCOOK, Battle Greek: General Morgan thinks our movements have changed the plans of the enemy and that they are moving in the direction of MeMinuville. Get information and be prepared always to move at short notice. D. C. BUELL. BATTLE CREEK, August 8, 1862. Cot. J. B. FRY: General Bragg left Chattanooga on Wednesday for Knoxville. The greater part of the force here leftinfantry and artillery by cars; cav- alry marched. They left their tents standing. Officers said that the big fight would come off at Beans Station, 25 miles above Knoxville. MoCOOK, General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 8, 1862. General McCooK, Battle Greek: Construct redonbts which will command the pass at Battle Creek and be secure with one or two regiments infantry and one or two batteries. What would be a suitable position for them I They must be finished without delay. B. C. BUELL. BATTLE CREEK, August 8, 1862. Major-Genera] BUELL: It is very hard to get good position for redoubts and have water for the men and animals. I will do my best. The news I sent you this a. m. is confirmed by another source. Their main camp near Knoxville has been at Morristown. They are now moving troops to Beans Station, on railroad, above Knoxville. MOCOOK, General. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE Gino, Huntsville, August 8, 186~2. General THOMAS, Deeherd, Tenn.: The following movements of cavalry are ordered, viz: A battalion of the Tkird Kentucky Cavalry will move from Athens on the morning of the 10th instant, one squadron going by way of Macon Cross-Roads and IHazel Green to a point 3 or 4 miles east of New Market, on the Salem road; the other squadron will go to the same polut, moving, however, by the same road farther to the north and passing near Fayetteville. A battalion of the Third Ohio Cavalry will start on the 10th instant, and one squadron will move up Paint Rock Creek to Larkins Post-Office; U 19 R RVOL XVI, PT I Page 290 290 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AN]? SW. VA. [CHAP. XXYTIT. the other squadron going to the same point by the road running north from Larkinsville and then east to J2arkins Fork Post-Office. These two squadrons should camp together the first night; and the next day, unless in pursuit of the enemy, move to a point 3 or 4 miles east of New Market, on the Salem road. A battalion of the First Ohio Cavalry will move on the morning of the 10th instant for the same point as the above, about 3 or 4 miles from New Market. The object of the move is, first, to destroy guerrillas, and no pains must be spared to accomplish this object. If negroes are found who can act as guides to guerrilla parties or camps they must be used for the purpose and brought in. Second, to produce an effect upon the community, by arresting all men of bad character in the vicinity where General McCook was shot, and let theta see such,outrages can- not be unnoticed. But to do this in such a way as they will understand it is by authority, and not the acts of individuals, every able-bodied man of suspicious character or suspicious disloyalty or hostility within a circuit of 10 miles around the l)l~lce where MeCook was shot, 3 miles east of New Market, will be arrested and brought to Huntsville; and all horses fit for service within that circuit will be taken by the officer in command and brought in with the men, receipts being given in due form in each case and payment to be determined on hereafter. When the troops get together near New Market the senior officer will take command, and see that the orders are executed and that the men behave in an orderly and soldierly manner. As soon as the arrests are made the companies of the First Ohio will return to Decherd, and com- panies of the Third Ohio and Third Kentucky come to this place, with prisoners and horses. Bushwhackers actually caught in anus should not be leniently dealt with, and the first and most important object is to pursue and destroy them. The general commanding trusts the officers in command to exe- cute this order without permitting plunder or outrages of any kind on the part of the men. Four days rations should be taken and forage procured on the road. JAMES B. FRY, Colonel and Assistant Adjutant-General, Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS, huntsville, August 8, 1862. General THOMAs, Decherd: Place the strictest inj auctions on the cavalry officers going out to- morrow against committing any outrages whatever. Under no circum- stances will they be tolerated. Only suspicious or notoriously disloyal and hostile persons are to be arrested. In taking horses it must be done in such way that orderly persons shall not be deprived of what may be necessary for their ordinary work, and in every case a formal receipt will be given. A quartermaster or acting quarternmster will take charge of every horse so taken and be responsible for him, and the commanding officer will see that the horse is accounted for. D. C. BUELL. (Same to Colonel Murray, Athens, and Major Murray, Woodville.) DECIiERD, August 8, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: Three hundred wagons are now arffving here from Reynolds Station Page 291 fTh~p. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.IJNION. 291 Are they to be sent to their respective divisions or to remain here? They were attacked three times by guerrillas, but got through safely. GEG. H. THOMAS. Major- General. HUNTSVILLE, August 8, 1862. General Tnom~s: The ammunition is part of a supply intended for a reserve at Decherd. Detail an officer and 2 or 3 men to take charge of it, and have the best honse practicable selected for it. There will be a considerable supply. Send General McCooks supply train to him at Battle Creek. Let the others stay at Decherd for the present till got in order. JAMES B. FRY, Colonel and Assistant Adjutant General, Chief of Staff. BATTLE CREEK, August 8, 1862. Major-General TIroiwAS: Bragg and the greater part of his force has moved to Knoxville; the infantry and artillery by rail; cavalry marched. Forrest recrossed at Chattanooga on Tuesday, 600 strong. The enemy is supposed to haVe gone to Beans Station, 23 miles beyond Knoxville. If you have any more particulars of my brothers death please send them. A. MoD. MoCOOK. HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE Gino, Decherd, Tenn, August 8, 1862. Brig. Gen. WILLIAM S. SMITH, Tuilahoma, Tenn.: Since receiving your communication announcing the threatened at- tack of the enemy I have learned from 2 men, just from Chattanooga, that troops are leaving Chattanooga for Cleveland or some point be- yond. This report has been confirmed by information from other sources. I also heard that three regiments which had crossed the river at Chat- tanooga returned to the other side as soon as the move east commenced. I think, however, that it is always best to be on our guard. I am sorry that I have so small a cavalry force that I cannot now send a party to co-operate with you. GEG. H. THOMAS, Major- General, U. S. Volunteers. HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE OHIO, Decherd, Teun., August 8, 1862. Brig. Gen. T. J. WOOD, Commanding Sixth Division: You are directed by Major-General Thomas to detail from your com- uland suitable parties for the impressment of negroes to be found in the vicinity of Decherd, for the purpose of working upon the fortific Page 292 292 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., ANI) SW. VA. [CHAr. XXVHI. tions in and about this place. In impressing care should be taken to equalize the number in all instances, leaving a sufficient number to do the ordinary business of the farm house. Give instructions that each negro bring his blanket and every squad of six his cooking utensils. Take the name of each negro, giving a proper receipt to the owner for the same, so that they can be returned to them as soon as the work is completed. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, [GEG. E. FLYNT,] Assistant Adjutant. General, Chief of Staff. HDQRS. FIRST BRIG~, FIRST Div., DIST. OF THE Ouio, Camp 4 miles beyond Peiham, Tenn., August 8, 1862. Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS, Commanding First Thvtszon: GENERAIJ: According to your instructions I arrived with my brigade at the foot of the mountains this day. From necessity I had to scatter my brigade, water at no place being sufficient for the whole force. The country is very poor, and had been scoured by General Woods division previous to my arrival. I had the cavalry out foraging to-day, and they report that not a bushel of corn nor a ton of hay can be ob- tained here. I will have to draw it all from .the post quartermaster. I detached two companies of the Thirty-eighth Ohio as guards for the bridges across Elk River, which is in my rear. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, A. SCLIOEPF, Brigadier- General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 8, 1862. Gov. DAVID TOD, Columbus, Ohio: There is reason to apprehend another formidable raid into Kentucky at an early day. I hope you will be prepared to answer General Boyles application for re-enforcements when made as far as may be in your power. Please inform me what you can do. P. 0. BUELL. (The same to Governor Morton, of Indianapolis, md.) HUNTSVILLE, August 8, 1862. Colonel WHITAKER, ]Jliurfreesborough: You cannot be spared from your regiment. D. C. BUELL. LOUISVILLE, August 8, 1862. Colonel FRY: Your telegram of the 7th received. Will equip the escort as soon as possible. Have no carbines; the general can probably obtain them by applying directly to the Secretary of War. T. EPSON, Lieutenant and Ordnance Officer Page 293 CHAP. XXVIILJ CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.~-UNION. 293 MUMINNYILLE (VIA MURFREESBOROUGH), August 8, 1862. Major-General BUELL: Lieutenant-Colonel Stewart, Second Indiana Cavalry, has just re- turned from direction of Chattanooga. He has been within 21 miles of Chattanooga. Captured 12 rebels; killed 1. From the ~current testi- mony of all the rebels have not crossed the river. Colonel Sprague, with 300 cavalry, crossed a few days since and passed up the Spencer road to join Forrest. IReports place Braggs force at 30,000. I will send a copy of Colollel Stewarts report by mail. Three of the prisoners were discharged soldiers, and left Tupelo 25th of July, where they re- port a very large force. Some of the prisoners are bushwhackers, be- longing to no organization. Shall I try them by military commission ~? W. NELSON, General. MCMrNNVILLE (VIA MANCHESTER), August 8, 1862. Major-General BUELL: The Second Kentucky Regiment, belonging to Mansons brigade, is guarding the railroad from Nashville to Murfreesborough. The condi- tion of the country is as bad as possible; it is in arms almost to a man. Braggs army is expected by the people and our extinction to follow. They are behaving accordingly. Three wagons have been cut off close to camp; patrol fired on, 4 killed; 2 sentries shot. Forrest between here and Sparta with ~,5O0 to 3,000 men. Three regiments of infantry ex- pected to re-enforce. I ordered Colonel ilazen to Liberty, where I in. tended to send General Johnson with cavalry and artillery to meet him, and for him to move on Sparta by that road. I sent a regiment of cav- alry yesterday to Caney Fork to attract Forrests attention, and intended as soon as Johnson was in position, to move myself and envelop him. There would still have been 1,800 men at Murfreesborough after Hazen had marched. I have sent 200 cavalry down the Chattanooga road to gain news of the enemy. I solicit instructions. W. NELSON, General. LOUISVILLE, August 8,1862. General B. C. BUELL: General Morgan telegraphs from the Gap that 1,500 rebel infantry are on Cumberland Mountain, at head of Cumberland River, moving for Kentucky; that Morgan left Knoxville on 3d instant with 2,000 cavalry for Kentucky. This may be true. Morgan has a considerable force at Livingston, Tenn., and that vicin- ity. I believe he will make another raid in greater force. I hoped you would have moved General ~ cavalry to Sparta and come to Livingston. I have the Eighteenth Kentucky Regiment at Lexington and on Covington Railroad; part of Fiftieth Indiana at Munfordville and Bowling Green; Sixtieth Indiana and Pennsylvania cavalry at Lebanon, and the Sixteenth Kentu~ky now here, making about 3,200 men. Besides these I lmxe battalion of FiftyThurth Indiana at Rus- seliville and Fifty-tifTh at Frankfort. I have over 2,500 men at (lifiereut points recruited for cavalry, but have no arms. I am requiring them t Page 294 294 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAr. XXVIIL take muskets and Enfield rifles. Can you not order the four companies of Fiftieth indiana Regiment from Edgefleld to Munfordvi]le. The whole regiment together can guard the bridges and build stockades to this city. J. T. BOYLE, General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 8, 1862. General BOYLE, Louisville: Lebanon is a good position for a considerable body of infantry. Your cavalry might occupy Glasgow and Columbia, with outposts on the river. That arrangement will enable you to concentrate rapidly. What force have you altogether and how is it posted? How much artillery, cavalry, and infantry ~i D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 8, 1862. General BOYLE, Louisville: I have troops at McMinnville and I shall send an expedition to Sparta. The movements of the enemy made it impracticable heretofore. I am almost without cavalry. The four companies of the Fiftieth Indiana cannot join you just now. If your road guards have done their duty and fortified as ordered they are perfectly safe; if not, they will be driven off or captured frequently and will deserve death. It is time that such momentous interests should cease to be jeopardized by neglect and misconduct. I have requested the Governors of Ohio and indiana to be prepared to respond promptly as far as may be in their power to your requisitions for re-enforcements if they should be necessary. D. C. BUELL. GENERAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS AR~n~ OF THE OHIO, No. 41. f In Camp, Huntsville, Ala., August 8, 1862. The system of paroles practiced in this army has run into an intoler- able abuse. Hereafter no officer or soldier belonging to the forces in this district will give his parole not to take up arms, for the purpose of leaving the enemys lines, without the sanction of th~general command- ing this army, except when by reason of wounds or disease he could not be removed without endangering his life. Any parole given in violation of this order will not be recognized, and the person giving it will be required to perform military duty and take the risks prescribed by the laws of war. Any officer or soldier of this command, being in the hands of the ene- my and desiring to be released on parole for the purpose of leaving the enerny~s lines, will make application to the general commanding this army, inclosing in duplicate the parole which he proposes to give and await its approval. The sanction of the officer commanding the forces by which he i Page 295 Cw& r. XXVTII.1 295 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNLON. held, being necessary to effect the arrangement, should be forwarded with the application. No such application will be approved where the capture has resulted from neglect or misbehavior on the part of the l)risoner or of the command to which he belonged. The evidence of a lawful l)arole wiJi be the parole itself; bearing the approval of the commanding general. The same rule will be observed by this army in paroling prisoners taken from the enemy If they cannot be held until the sanction of such officer as the general commanding the enemys forces ~ay desig- nate for that purpose is obtained they will be released. By command of Major-General Buell: JAMES B. FRY, Colonel and Chief of Staff. CUMBERLAND GAP, A ugust 8, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: Two more scouts have come in, confirming information before received, and with this additional intelligence, that two trains of soldiers had ar- rived from East Tennessee at Morrison. I am satisfied that the enemy has at least 20,000 men between this point and Knoxville. New re- cruits would be assigned to the defense of trenches or the construction of works. GEORGE W. MORGAN, General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 8, 1862. General MORGAN, Oumberland Gap: Your information in reference to movement of troops toward Knoxville is confirmed by our accounts from Chattanooga. This may be in con- sequence of our advance to McNlinnville and Pelbam anti your late move on Tazewell, or it may be an intention to attack your position. You must be prepared for the latter, and push your intrenclinments and get in supplies with all possible dispatch. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of St*xff. OUMBERLAND GAr, August 8, 186g. Col. J. B. FRy: Have received a communication from General Stevenson, command- ing First Division of the enemys forces, proposing an exchange. He has 1 captain and 50 privates. I have 1 lieutenant-colonel, 1 lieutenant, and 9 privates. What is the scale of exchange? I have to lament the death of Captain Edgar; it is a severe loss, for he had no superior of his rank. GEORGE W. MORGAN, General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 8, 1862. General MORGAN, Gumberland Gap t Have ordered rule of exchange of prisoners to be sent you from Nash- ville. If you are in a hurry, arrange it to sait yonrself. JAMES B. FRY Page 296 296 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CuAP. XXVIII. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 9, 1862. Governor JOHNSON, Nashville: 1 need not tell you that the collection of information in regard to the plans and movements of the enemy is an object of the very highest im- portance. Your position and extensive acquaintance and influence with the public place it in your power to promote the object very greatly, and I shall be exceedingly obliged to you if you will do so. If you know any one who could arrange a chain of couriers and informants on the principal roads through to East Tennessee the service would be particularly valuable at this time. The information could be commu- nicated to Major Sidell or any officer whose comiuand would be affected by it or who could forward it. Persons performing such service will be liberally compensated. I hope I need not apologize for begging you to assist me in this im- portant matter, if it will not task you too much. P. C. BUELL, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 9, 1862. Major MURRAY, fLhit-d Kentucky Cavalry, Athens: In executing the instructions to bring in horses system and good order must be observed by the expedition, and men known to be good Union men must be regarded, and animals must in no case be taken so as to leave an establishment without one horse. There must be no marauding or disorder of any kind. JAMES B. FRY, tJhief of Staff. (Same to General Thomas.) (Send to Larkinsville, to be delivered in the morning to the squadron of cavalry, Third Ohio, which will pass there.) HUNTSVILLE, ALA., August 9, 1862. H. W. HALLECK, General-in-Chief: The following letter was found yesterday 7 miles above Jasper.* I do not doubt its genuineness. The plan proposed of crossing below would only be possible by surprising us and using a steamer. Bragg has not yet made the experiment of creating the means and crossing such an army as is spoken of over a river a half or three-quarters of a mile wide, and I think the plan, if such there was, must have been suddenly changed. Harris was at Chattanooga prior to and on the 28th and Bragg arrived the evening of that day. A large force has been moving toward Knoxville from Chattanooga for several days. General Morgan thinks they are moving in the direction of McMinnville or Nashville, and supposes that they design to advance. That is where I have first expected them. Please observe secrecy in regard to the letter. P. C. BUELL, Major-General. * Printed in Vol. XVI, Part I, p 710 Page 297 CuAP. XXVIU.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 297 HEADQUARTERk, Huntsville, August 9, 1862. C uncral MCCooK, Battle Greek: Preserve absolute secrecy in regard to the letter. Have you any doubt as to its genuineness, or rather is there anything to justify the idea that it may have been intended to deceive? Under ~what circum- stances was it found? Can there be any doubt as to Braggs having been at Chattanooga or of his troops having been there in the force we supposed? D. C. BUELL. BATTLE CREEK, August 9, 1862. Major-General BUELL: I have retained the man who brought it; I think it genuine. It was not found in a public road, but on a by-way through the mountain. Secrecy will be preserved. I will have some news in few moments from Chattanooga. . MoCOOK, General. BATTLE CREEK, August 9, 1862. Major-General BUELL: Two facts stated in the letter are true. The paper referred to is the Cleveland Herald. I read the statement referred to. I also know that General Maury is now in command of the post of Chattanooga. One of my men just in states: I was at White Oak Mountain, Daniels Gap, on Thursday, 13 miles from Chatta- nooga, on Knoxville Railroad, when trains 1)assed. I counted sixteen trains, each train eighteen cars, loaded with soldiers, going np. I saw at the same place twelve pieces of artillery and 1,000 cavalry marching same way; at Lineville, 9 miles from ChattanoOga, 1,000 men; at Houses camp ground, General Leadhetter with 3,000, mostly conscripts. He says Bragg and Hardee are both at Chattanooga. He was not in the town, but his wife and friends told him, so he says there is no doubt of it. Union men think these troops have gone to Richmond. McCOOK, General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 9, 1862. General THOMAS, Deeherd: Is it very desirable that Lieutenant-Colonel Howard should leave the service? I learn that Colonel Hoskins has withdrawn his resignation. I wish you to talk with him and be well assured that he understands now the nature of his step, and that he has sincerely repented of it. He should know that it is treason as well as mutiny, it is not sufficient that he should have been mistaken in regard to the confiscation act. lie must understand that it was not for him to pronounce on its con- stitutionality. I do not (lesire to treat his tblly harshly, but it is neces- sarv that he should appreciate the matter fully. D. C. BUELL Page 298 298 xx~., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIII. HDQES. FIRST DIVISION, DISTRiCT OF THE OHIO, Deeherd, Teun., August 9, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY, Chief of Staff, Huntsville: Confidential dispatch of August 8 just received and will be attended to. GEG. H. THOMAS, Major- General, U. S. Volunteers. HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE OHIO, Deeherd, Tenn., August 9, 1862. Major-General BUELL, Huntsville: Crittendens train is here. It consists of 38 wagons, teams, & c., in good condition. Forage scarce here. Would it not be best to send them through to Decatur with McCooks teams ~ GEO. II. THOMAS, Major- General, U. S. Volunteers. General THOMAS: HUNTSVILLE, August 9, 1862. General Buell thinks all the trains, MeCooks included ha remain at Decherd for the present. Order accordingly. d better JAMES B. FRY, Col. and Asst. Adjt. Gen., Chief of Staff. HUNTSVILLE, August 9, 1862. Major-General THOMAS: Place the strictest injunctions on the cavalry officers going out on the 11th against committing any outrages whatever. Under no circum- stances will they be tolerated. Only suspicious or notoriously disloyal and hostile persons are to be arrested. in taking horses it must be done in such a way that orderly persons shall not be deprived of what may be necessary for their ordi- nary work, and in every case a formal receipt will be given. Aquar- termaster or acting quartermaster will take charge of every horse so taken and be responsible for him, and the commanding officer will see that every horse is accounted for. BUELL, Major- General. CIRCULAR.j HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF TIlE OHIO, Huntsville, August 9, 1862. Au immense amount of unimportant business is sent to these head- quarters from divisions and other independent commands. Many papers are sent forward which should be disposed of by the division coin- manders; others are sent merely indorsed Respectfully ~ the (livision commander giving no information or opinion to enable a correct decision here, and others rendering necessary a continual refer- ence of papers back and ftrth. The general commanding desires th Page 299 CHAP. XXVIiII C0RRESP0NDEN4~JE, ETC.UNION. 299 special attention of commanders to this subject, and he wishes them to look carefully int6 all the business of their respective commands, send- ing up only such as they find by personal examination they cannot otherwise dispose of. It is to this personal attention to the business to be sent forward that paragraph 449 (to which attention has b\een occasionally called) mainly refers. No paper should be forwarded until the commander has had all the information bearing upon it collected and indorsed, and then gives his views as to the best course to be pur- sued in the case so far as his command is concerned. When com- plaints are made that supplies are not furnished properly and promptly division commanders will at once have the matter investigated and give such facts as will lead to placing the responsibility on the person who is to blame. By command of Major-General Buell: [JAMES B. FRY,] Colonel and Chief of Staff. NASHVILLE, August 9, 1862. Major-General BUELL: I report unfavorably of the defenses of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. Eight bridges between this place and Bowling Green have guards, which have been furnished with tools and were set at work yesterday. The detachments are smalllO or 12 men. Bowling Green has earthworks, serviceable, but not thorough. Munfordville has earth - works, but not thorough. The balance of the road to Louisville is not guarded, excepting a company at Elizabethtown and a company at one of the tunnels on Muidraughs Hill. No stockades or other defenses between Munfordville and Louisville. C. C. GILBERT, Captain. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 9, 1862. Major SWELL, Acting Assistant Adju4ant-General, Nashville: Accept Colonel Campbells resignation. I thought you had one bat- talion Seventh Pennsylvania Cavalry; it was so ordered. Where is that regiment all posted ~ Colonel Duffield says none of them were captured at Mnrfreesborough. Is this so ~ JAMES B. FRY. NASHVILLE, August 9, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY, Chief of Staff, Huntsville: Colonel Miller reports to me thus: When General Nelson came here he took with him all the Seventh Pennsylvania Cavalry except about 60 disabled men, professing to have authority. Colonel Wynkoop was attempting to bring a battalion here in obe- dience to General Buells orders but was prevented by General Nelson. The only cavalry now here is Yanosdols company and the above dis- abled men, and the post has been weakened accordingly by Genera Page 300 300 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIII. Nelson. A few men were captured at Murfreesborough, not a com- pany. Colonel Wynkoop is 110W in the city, sent by General Nelson to take all his men from here to Mnrfreesborough, thence to MeMinuville. Colonel Miller asks me if Nashville be in General Nelsons command. He requires Colonel Miller and also Colonel Boone, ~t Gallatin, to report to him. W. II. SIDELL, Major, Fifteenth U. S. Infantry and Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen. COLUMBIA, August 9, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: Guerrillas numbering about 30 attacked guards at Lynnville, wound- ing 1 man. They fired into the cars afterward; captured 7 men and 4 wagons near Reynolds. I am waiting anxiously for battalion of Ken- netts cavalry to report. The expedition against Hickmans guerrillas is planned, with every probability of success if not delayed too long. The wealthy secession- ists of this neighborhood are undoubtedly aiding and sympathizing with these guerrilla parties. Many of their sons are with them. I have instituted most vigorous and determined measures against them. JAS. S. NEGLEY, General. TULLAHOMA, August 9, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: Colonel Hambri gut, Seventy-ninth Pennsylvania, commanding at Manchester, telegraphs that three couriers left MeMiunville between 4 and 5 oclock p. m. yesterday with dispatches from General Nelson to me. After passing Vervilla, 14 miles from Manchester, they were fired on by 10 or more rebel cavalry. Two of the couriers fell and the re- turned one thinks the one having the dispatches was killed. Dispatches were in the couriers boots, but whether in cipher or not I am not in- formed. W. S. SMITH, Brigadier. General. LOUISVILLE, August 9, 1862. Major-General BUELL: General Morgan expresses opinion that rebels on the border are mov- ing in direction of MeMinuville or Nashville; that your movements liave changed theirs. Hope they cannot surprise your forces. Gover- nor Morton will send me four regiments next week. I propose to take possession of Cumberland border, subsist on it, and devastate it. Could I go in person and command ~l J. T. BOYLE. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 9, 1862. General BOYLE, Loui8vi~le: Captain Gilbert reports that your guards have not built stockades Page 301 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 301 The consequence will be that they will be captured or dispersed and the road destroyed. D. C. BUELL. CUMBERLAND GAr, August 9, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: A scout from Clinton reports Leadbetters brigade at that place and two additional regiments expected within a day or two. The talk among the rebel troops there, as elsewhere, is of an advance into Kentucky. They state that your troops are in the Sequatchie Valley. General Stevenson, with 8,000 or 10,000 men, is in the rear of Waldens Ridge, beyond Tazewell. According to the admission of his soldiers his loss on the 6th instant was 225 in killed and Wotln(led; our loss was 3 killed and 15 wounded and 50 prisoners. We secured 200 loads of forage, 1;200 pounds of tobacco and 30 horses aud mules. GEORGE W. MORGAN, General. LOUISVILLE, August 9, 1862. Hon. E. M. STANTON: I could put in the field 4,800 cavalry if I had the arms. I have ahued one regiment with Enfield rifles and American muskets. There are no arms except Prussian guns and some pistols. The Gallagher carbine is not equal to a bar of iron. All of them returned. Will be returned to Finnell. Secessionists running horses to Indiana. I have sent over and taken them. They are selling to Colonel Swords agents, and give me some trouble to seize enough. J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier- General. WASHINGTON, August 10, 186211 a. m. Major-GeneralBuELL: It is believed from the best information to be obtained that Morgans force at no time exceeded 1,000 men, and that the stampede among our troops was utterly disgraceful. You will cause this matter to be inves- tigated, and report the names of such officers as deserve to be mustered out of service for their conduct on this occasion. HALLECK, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 10, 1862. CoMMANDING OFFICER AT ATHENS: Make arrangements at once by means of scouts or spies by which you can at all times obtain certain information of any enemy at any of the crossings between Browns Ferry and Florence. You can do it by en- gaging some citizen to establish a 1in~ of scouts or informants at inter- vals of 10 miles or so. You may pay them liberally for faithful service, the money to be charged to account of secret service. The quarter Page 302 302 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIIL master will report monthly to the chief quartermaster at these head- quarters the amount so expended. Have Browns Ferry and Lambs Ferry examined to-day. Report what you do. The information should always state whether the force is cavalry, artillery, or infantry. D. C. BUELL, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS, fluntsville, August 10, 1862. Captain BINGHA1VE, Quartermaster, Nashville: The nails for boats were purchased three weeks ago and sent to Nash- ville depot, and it is reported could not be sent as Mr. Anderson stated. They have never come. Find them and send them at once or send a new lot of the same kind. You must have the bill. The oakum and pitch had to be sent for to Louisville or Cincinnati. Look this matter up without a moments delay. The articles should all go to Stevenson, to Colonel Innes, Engineers. JAMES B. FRY, Ohief of A~taff. Col. J. B. FRY: NASHVILLE, August 10, 1862. Telegram received. I found the nails and oakum for boats in the railroad shop this morning. I did not know they were here. They will go forward to Stevenson in the next train. The pitch has not yet been found. I have heard of 8 barrels at some station between here and Huntsville. The ionductor will be instructed to find and forward it. Examination is now going on to ascertain if the pitch ever passed through here. J. D. BINGHAM, Captain and Quartermaster. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 10, 1862. General GRANT, Corinth: The information seems to be conclusive of the plans of the enemy to make a formidable advance upon Middle Tennessee, but it is not so clear what route they will take. If it were not for the information con- tained in the accompanying letter, which was found yesterday,* I should certainly expect the main advance to come from East Tennessee; and I think the plan sketched in the letter must have been suddenly changed, for Bragg has certainly been at Chattanooga since the evening of the 28th, and there is no doubt of the collection of a large force there from the Corinth army. You have better means of knowing what force is still at Tupelo. The passage of the Tennessee by a large army at the point indicated can only be effected by surprising us completely and seizing some of your steamers. I do not believe it will be attempted, but I hope you * See Buell to Halleek, August 9, p. 296 Page 303 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 303 will ~cc that the steamers are not exposed to seizure and that prepa- rations are made to fire them instantly if it should be attempted. Un- der no circumstances should the steamers lie at Florence. Still I am pretty well satisfied that the plan was suddenly changed and that the attack will come from East Tennessee; indeed there are already indi- cations that it is about to be attempted. I apprehend that I shall have to call on you very soon for the two divisions General ilalleck informed me you would place at my disposal. Whose are they and where ~ Eastport would be the best point for them to cross, and they should be prepared to move at an hours notice and rapidly. I suppose of course they are organized with cavalry and artillery, and are guarding 500 miles of railroad, which is swarming ,with the enemys cavalry, regular and irregular. There has been much trouble with the road beyond Decatur; it can be kept open against any cavalry force if the bridges are protected with a stockade and guard, and not otherwise. I think it is well worth it for both of us. Please preserve secrecy in regard to the letter. Answer in telegraph cipher. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 10, 1862. Colonel IIARXER, Stevenson: Send back Mrs. Coles slaves, Zack and John, who are employed on public work, to take care of the place, there being no hands left for the purpose. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 10, 1862. Brig. Gen. J. D. MORGAN, fiuscumbia: I send cipher dispatches for General Grant. Have you any information of the strength and movements of the enemy south of you~l It has been in their plans to cross into Middle Tennessee from about your position. I hardly think it can be now. Ar all events the greatest care should be practiced against such an attempt. The steamer and barges should not under any circumstances be allowed to lie at Florence, and every preparation should be made to burn them in case you should have to abandon them. The trouble on the railroad can be prevented against any cavalry force by guarding the bridges and building stockades, and not otherwise; I think it worth the trouble. Please answer in cipher by my courier, with such information as you may have. D. C. BUELL. TUSCUMETA, August 10, 1862. Major-General BUELL: Your dispatch just received. A force of cavalry has been moving across our front from west of Franklin to Moulton, variously estimated from 1,500 to 3,000 men. Small guerrilla parties have troubled us con- siderably on the east end of the line, principally between Courtland and Decatur. By letter today from Lieutenant-Colonel Bradley, co Page 304 304 KY., M. AND P. TI~PiN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP.XXVIII. mandin~ at Decatur, I am informed that a paroled 1)risoner just re- tnrne(l from Moulton reports two regiments of inf~intry, battery of artil- lery, two regiments of cavalry at that place. I think the force overes- timated. A brigade stationed along the line at bridges and culverts are well intrenched and their position made generally strong. Care will be taken to save steamers and barges from the enemy. The weakest part of our line at present is Decatur, but we can hold it, except in case of an attack in force. No courier from you here. JAMES D. MORGAN. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 10, 1802. Major MURRAY, Athens: Have one squadron of cavalry ready to start at 6 oclock and go throngh to Florence to-night with dispatches. It will wait for answer and return without delay. It will examine Lambs Ferry in returning to see if there are any signs of the enemys crossing and what means there are of crossing, but will send the retnrn dispatches with a small party. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, Hunt~ville, August 10, 1862. Maj. Gen. WILLIAM NELSON, Commanding Fourth Division, ]IfcM2innville: The (lispatches by your intercepted courier did not arrive. The main force at Chattanooga has been withdrawn an(l moved to- ward Knoxville. The report is that they are going to Kentucky. No very large force will attempt that without striking first at Nashville. In that case you are in their line of march; at least within striking dis- tance of it. Such any attempt will of course change our plans mate- rially, and your position, always important, becomes vitally so. It will not do, however, to change our dispositions until the intention of the enemy is fairly disclosed and then it must be done rapidly. We can concentrate upon you in three days. You must use every possible means of gaining information from every quarter. Use money as freely as may be necessary for the ol~ject. Acquaint yourself thoroughly with roads and strong positions. If they attempt to invade Kentucky it will not be with a very large force. In that case we should leave them to the management of the force we can collect to meet them there and devote everything against the main body of the enemy. If they advance upon Nashville it will be probably through Sparta, possibly through Cook- yule and Lebanon, and we must meet and fight them wherever we can do so to the best advantage. If they do not advance against us we~ will against them. For the present make no permanent advance, but do everything that may be necessary to control the country in your vicinity and between you and Nashville. Destroy Forrest if you can. I may re-enforce you very soon. It will perhaps depend on the information that you receive of the enemys movements in front of you. In what way are you getting your supplies? It is very desirable to open the railroad to you. In the mean time is it not best for you to draw your supplies from Manchester? D. C. BUELL, Major- General, Commanding Page 305 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 305 TULLAHOMA, August 10, 1862. General THOMAS: Just received General Nelsons dispatch. I shall send two companies of cavalry to-night to Hubbards Cove. Some movement is evidently intended against some part of our lines, as all the light parties of the enemy have suddenly disappeared. JAMES D. MORGAN, Colonel. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 10, 1862. Colonel STARKWEATHER, Miooresville: Start your column so that it shall reach the place appointed by 6 oclock this evening. The three columns will encamp together to.night under the senior officer unless they should return. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 10, 1862. Captain WALKER, Provost-Marshal, Athens: Allow the introduction and sale of goods not contraband in small quantities and for the usual demand of the town and neighborhood. No goods to be sold to cross the Tennessee River. No goods are to be sold or introduced without permission. No permission to introduce or sell will be granted to notoriously disloyal and hostile persons. D. C. BUELL. COLUMBIA, August 10, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: The Third Kentucky Cavalry were ordered here to act in concert with Kennetts cavalry. The guerrilla parties who are committing these depredations rendezvous west of this, in Hickman and Lawrence; are increasing in numbers. Can only be accomplished by surprise, which I will certainly effect if permitted use of the cavalry. According to my familiarity with the country to send poorly mounted cavalry along the public roads will never succeed unless by mere accident. JAS. S. KEGLEY. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 10, 1862. Major-General THOMAS, Deeherd: Written orders were sent you two days ago to send guard of 40 men on each train to Murfreesborongh, each guard to return on next train from Murfreesborough to guard it far as Decherd. J. M. WRIGHT. 20 R R..YOL XVI, PT I Page 306 306 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVflL HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE OHIO, Deeherd, Tenn., August 10, 1862. Major-General BIJELL, Huntsville: Dispatch received. Have sent orders to General Schoepf to have a strong reconnaissance made in his front. Will telegraph Generals Smith and Nelson. GEO. II. THOMAS, Major-General, U. S. Volunteers. HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE OHIO, Decherd, Teun., August 10, 1862. Col. MINOR MILLIKEN, Commanding First Ohio Cavalry: COLONEL: Inclosed please find orders from Headquarters Army of the Ohio for cavalry expedition in the direction of New Market. Your instructions are very explicit concerning the ground over which you are to march. The general directs that in all matters connected with the expedition you carry out the instructions of the general corn- manding. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, GEG. E. FLYNT Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of ~taff. DECHERD, August 10, 1862. Brig. Gen. WILLIAM S. SmTH, Tullahoma: General Buell telegraphs that General Morgan thinks our movements have changed the plans of the enemy, and that they are moving iu the direction of McMinnville. Please send word to Nelson to be on his guard and send me all the information you can get of their movements. McCook telegraphed me a few days since that the enemy had left Chattanooga, except a small force, and gone to Beans Station, about 25 miles northeast of Knoxville. I have the same from another source. I send this for information. GEO. H. THOMAS, Major-General. LOuISVILLE, August 10, 1862. Major.General BUELL: I have ordered time and again that the stockades be built and other defenses made. I will have to go in person to attend to it unless you will send Captain Gilbert for that purpose. Can you not spare Captain Gilbert for that purpose? There is no man in Kentucky who knows how to do the work. J. T. BOYLE. CUMBERLAND GAP, August 10, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: There are rumors from Tazewell and Clinton of the evacuation of Chattanooga. It is said that there is a very large rebel force in Eas Page 307 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 307 Tennessee and that Kentucky will be invaded. Such is my opinion. The enemy had four brigades at Tazewell on yesterday and additional force was expected. GEOR .W. MORGAN, Brigadier- General. (Same to Secretary of War.) CUMBERLAND GAP, August 10, 1862. Major-General BUELL: Reliable intelligence just received from and at Knox- ville that the enemy has 60,000 at that place and that additional troops are arriving. The enemy is advancing upon Kentucky. The troops come from Virginia and Georgia. Is it not probable that Richmond and Chattanooga are about to be evacuated? Please regard as secret the names of and - GEORGE 1~T MORGAN. (Same to Secretary of War.) HUNTSVILLE, ALA., August 10, 18625.10 p m. Major-General HALLECK: General Morgan telegraphs me reliable intelligence, just received from persons whom he does not wish named, that enemy has 60,000 men at Knoxville and that additional troops are arriving. The enemy is advancing on Kentucky. The troops come from Virginia and Geor- gia. He asks is it not probable that Richmond and Chattanooga are evacuated. It is true that the main force has been moved east from Chattanooga. D. C. BUELL, Major- General, Commanding. LOUISVILLE, August 10, 186210.10 p. m. Hon. E. M. STANTON: CUMBERLAND GAP, 10th. Brigadier-General BOYLE: If possible, re-enforce Richmond and London. The enemy has from 12,000 to 15,000 in my front and 60,000 at Knoxville. He will probably invade Kentucky by way of Jamestown and Big Creek Gap. GEORGE W. MORGAN, Brigadier-General, Commanding. J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier- Genera4 Commanding. LOUISVILLE, August 10, 186210 p. m. Hon. E. M. STANTON: I send dispatch just received from General Morgan at Cumberland Gap. Have sent to Governor Mortou and Governor Tod. It is phys- ically impossible for the rebels to have the force spoken of. Sent this dispatch to General Buell. J T. BOYLE, Brigadier- General Page 308 308 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. ~CnAr. XXVIIL (JUMBERLAND GAP, August 10, 1862. Col. J. B. Fuy: If I find that Kentucky is being invaded by a considerable force had I not better leave six regiments here and go to the rear to form a nu- cleus for a force to rally upon? I have now about three weeks supply for my entire command. At present I have five companies at London and five at Richmond. GEORGE W. MORGAN, GeneraL HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 10, 1862. General MORGAN, Cumberktnd Gap: Is your position defensible with your present force against the force the enemy can bring against you? Use all possible means of ascertaining the plans and movements of the enemy in whatever direction, the points of defense, routes of march, means of snpply, & c. D. 0. BUELL. COLUMBUS, Kin., August 10, 1862. Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK: Orders and requisitions for supplies are sent me by Brigadier-Gen. eral Boyle, who claims the command of all United States forces in Ken. tucky. I know of no order placing him in such command as would authorize me in ordering his requisitions to be filled. Major McLean suggests that I apply directly to you for information and instructions. I. F. QUINBY, Brigadier.General. Organization of the First Division, Army of the Ohio. Maj. Gen. George H. Thomas, U. S. Army, commanding, August 10, 1862. Fir8t Brigade. Third Brigade. Brig. Gen. ALBIN SCIIOEPE. Col. F. YAK DERYEER. 12th Kentucky, Col. W. A. Hoskins. 2d Minnesota, Col. James George. 17th Ohio, CoL John M. ConnelL 9th Ohio, Lient. Col. G. Kammerling. 31st Ohio, CoL M. B. Walker. 35th Ohio, Lieut. Col. C. L. H. Long. 38th Ohio, CoL B. H. Phelps. 18th United States (detachment), Lieut. Col. 0. L. Shepherd. Second Brigade. Artiller~j. Brig. Gen. SPEED S. Fuy. Capt. RICHARD LODER. 10th Indiana, Col. William C. Kise. 7th Indiana Battery, Capt. George R. 4th Kentucky, Col. John T. Croxton. Swallow. 10th Kentucky, CoL John M. Harlan. 1st Michigan, Battery D, Lient. Josiah 14th Ohio, Col James B. Steedman. W. Church. 1st Ohio,BatteryC, Lieut.MarooB. Gary. Cavalry. 1st Ohio, CoL Minor Milliken Page 309 CHAP. XXYIII.J CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 309 WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, August 11, 1862. Brigadier-General BOYLE, Louisville, Ky.: That part of Kentucky west of the Tennessee River is under the com- mand of Major-General Grant. You will exercise no authority there. H. W. HALLECK, General-in- Chief. WASHINGTON, D. 0., August 11,- 1862.~ Brigadier-General QUINBY, Columbus, Ky.: General Boyle has no authority to give you orders, and you will not recognize his authority. H. W. HALLECK, General-in-Chief. WASHINGTON, D. (IX, August 11, 1862. Gov. DAVID Ton, Columbus, Ohio: I am directed by the Secretary of War to say that General Boyle is not authorized to make any requisition on you for troops. H. W. HALLECK, General-in-Chief. LOUISVILLE, Ky., August 11, 186210.10 p. in. Major-General HALLECK: GENERAL: I have just received dispatch from Governor Tod that he is ordered not to send troops into Kentucky without your special order. General Buell telegraphed Governor Morton and Governor Tod to send me troops. General Morgan asked me to re-enforce Richmond and London to protect his rear and his trains. I have no force to do this unless supplied. General Nelson, at McMinnville, through General Wood, telegraphs that the rebel Morgan left Sparta on the 9th instant with 1,800 cavalry and four pieces of artillery for Kentucky. I have no adequate force to whip or catch the rascal until the new cavalry are mounted and armed. Governor Morton promised to send four regiments this week. I have no doubt [J. H.] Morgans purpose is to make the raid. If the rebels have the 15,000 in front of General [George W.] Mor- gan and the 60,000 at Knoxville, as stated in his dispatch to he Necre~ tary of War, many troops would be needed in Kentucky. J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier-General, Commanding. IROSECRANS HEADQUARTERS, Year Corinth, Miss., August 11, 18623 p. m. Major-General HALLECK, General-in- Chief: Went to Tuscuinbia yesterday. The Tennessee Valley, for 70 miles long and from 5 to 7 wide, is one immense corn field. The rebels are not in force on that line, but there is active cavalry force opposite Court- land. A spy, sent from here to Tupelo and Grenada, just in, confirm Page 310 310 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CITAP. XXvIH. the movements of all the troops, save those of Price, east, via the Mo- bile and Ohio Railroad. No troops at or above Grenada, save cavalry at Grenada. Five hundred conscripts and the hospital brigade, for. merly there, gone south to west stations. Breckinridges soldiers wrote two letters, which he heard read, saying our fleet had left for Baton Rouge, and they were ordered there. Corn crops promising and im- inense. No wheat; little cotton. No cotton destroyed across the country from Tupelo to Grenada. Those who subscribed cotton to the Confed- erates have orders to deliver it on the railroad and are doing it. This and other things induce the suspicion that they will abandon this country, drive Buell on Chattanooga, and go to Richmond. W. S. ROSECRANS, Brigadier- General. HUNTSVILLE, ALA., August 11, 186211 p. m. Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK: GENERAL: General Nelson sent a flag of truce to Sparta; it found no rebel troops there and returned to McMinnville to-day. Morgan left Sparta, on the Kentucky road, last Saturday, the 9th, at 1.0 in the morn- ing, with 1,800 cavalry. Have four pieces of artillery. Please march the troops from Ohio and Indiana into Kentucky as soon as possible. The information from Sparta confirms that from Cumberland Gap, that the enemy is concentrating a heavy force at Kingston. D. C. BUELL, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 11, 1862. General HALLECK, Washington: Does your dispatch refer to the Murfreesborough affair I D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 11, 1862. Major HULL, Commanding Thirty-seventh Indiana, Stevenson: The trestle about a mile above Tantalon must be guarded. It is re- ported that Lieutenant Breakey, Company I, at Tantalon, has gone off without leave and that his wife was in camp with him. Inspect and report facts in this case. It is said that some of your men straggle from their posts; if so, you must have it stopped, as we are dependent upon their vigilance. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 11, 1862. General NEGLEY, Columbia: General Buell congratulates you on your success in the affair with the guerrillas. It is gratifying and valuable Page 311 CHAP. XXVTII.1 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 311 Call upon your prisoners to show evidence of belonging to the Confed- erate service. JAMES B. FRY. ATHENS, August 11, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: I have under arrest some Confederate soldiers who claim to have been discharged from service on account of disability. A part of them are willing to take the oath and some are not. Also some citizens apply- ing for passes to go through my pickets, who refuse to take the oath under any circumstances. Please inform me what I shall do in such cases. Please answer soon. [JAS. M.] NEIBLING, Lieutenant- Colonel. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 11, 1862. Lieutenant-Colonel NEIBLrNG, Athens: Send the Confederate soldiers who claim to be discharged to provost- marshal at Nashville, unless in special cases, when you may deem it best to release them on oath and watch them. If there is anything suspi- cious in civilians who try to pass the pickets send them in like manner. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 11, 1862. Colonel STARKWEATHER, Woodville: Did you send out the expedition yesterday as ordered? Report in regard to it. D. C. BUELL. BROWNSVILLE, August 11, 1862. Major-General BUELL: Your first dispatch was not received until 3.30 p. m. yesterday and the second at 4 p. m. I therefore put my infantry into wagons and moved as rapidly as possible in accordance with your orders. Remain. ing in camp overnight at the point named by you, saw no enemy; saw nothing of the other columns of your troops, but heard of them being near. Returned this morning to camp, where I await further orders. JOHN C. STARKWEATHER, Colonel. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 11, 1862. Colonel SWORDS and Captain SYMONDS, Louisville: It is probably true that Morgan is advancing into Kentucky again with 1,800 men and four pieces of artillery. As he will probably at- tempt to destroy the railroad, push forward supplies in the mean time to the full capacity of the road. D. C. BUELL Page 312 312 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. LCn& r. XXVIIL HDQRS. FOURTH DrvISIoN (via MANCHESTER), August 11, 1862. General THoa~As: I sent a flag of truce to Sparta yesterday, which has just returned. It found nobody at Sparta. John H. Morgan marched from Sparta on the Kentucky road at 10 a. m. Saturday, 9th instant, taking with him 1,800 cavalry and four pieces of artillery. Savages brigade is expected to-morrow. Report says that the enemy are massing a large body of troops at Kingston. W. NELSON. DECHERD, August 11, 1862. Major.General BuELL: Just received dispatch from Nelson. Flag of truce to Sparta yester. day, which had just returned. It found nobody in Sparta. Reports John Morgan left Sparta on Kentucky road at 10 a. m. Saturday, with 1,800 cavalry and four pieces of artillery. He learns by report that the enemy is massing a large body of troops at Kingston. Colonel Wagner reports that all the light parties of the enemy have suddenly left his vicinity. We have not seen or heard of any to the east of us since my arrival. Scouts have been kept all out in the direction of Fayetteville. I learn the country is full of guerrillas. We are now fairly under way with the stockades and intrenchments, and I hope to have the place secure against a sudden attack in a week. GEO. H. THOMAS, General. HDQRS. FIRST BRIG., FIRST Dry., DIsT. OF THE OHIO, Camp near Peiham, Tenn., August 11, 1862. Maj. GEORGE E. FLYNT, Assistant Adjutant. General, Chief of Staff: MAJOR: According to instructions 1 have sent out a party of cavalry and six companies of infantry. They went about 20 miles in the direc- tion of Tracy City and found no enemy, but brought 30 head of cattle and 50 sheep, the property of Captain Reynolds, of the rebel army; they were on their way to Chattanooga. They also brought 8 prisoners, who confirm the army being at that place at a stand-still. No army at Altamont up to this morning. I am here according to instructions of the general commanding, but upon close examination I find my position bad on account of having no water. I would respectfully suggest the removal of my brigade to Elk River, 4 miles in the rear of my present position, if it meets with the approval of the general commanding. Fery respectfully, & c., A. SCHOEPF, Brigadier- General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 11, 1862. General BOYLE, Louisville: General Nelson sent a flag of truce to Sparta, which returned yester- day. It reported that Morgan left there on Saturday morning at 1 Page 313 CHAP XXVflI.~ CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 313 oclock, on the road to Kentucky, with 1,800 men and four pieces of artillery. You must be prepared for him. Avoid public excitement as much as possible, but call on the Governors of Ohio and Indiana to send you what troops they can without delay. There were no rebel troops at Sparta. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 11, 1862. General GEORGE W. MORGAN, Oumberland Gap: General Nelson, at McMinnville, sent a flag of truce to Sparta. It found no rebel troops there; it returned to-day, and brought the report that Morgan left there on the Kentucky road at 10 a. m. on Saturday, with 1,800 men and four pieces orartillery. Hurry up your supplies and have your troops prepared to concen- trate at a suitable point or points if necessary. It was said that Savages brigade was expected at Sparta to-morrow or next day. D. C. BUELL. CUMBERLAND GAP, August 11, 1862. Major-General BUELL: I believe my command can hold this place against any force likely to be brought against it. Our defenses are pushed forward with energy. I have the Third Tennessee and Third Kentucky in the, rear, occupying Cumberland Ford, Barboursville, London, and Richmond. General Boyle will re-enforce the two latter places. When last heard from Morgan was at Sparta. Humphrey Marshall is said to be at or near Pound Gap with 2,000 or 3,000 men, and it is rumored that a force of 500 cavalry has gone through that point to unite with Morgan. The latter part of the rumor I doubt. Rebel officers at Tazewell declare that your supplies will be cut off and the line of railroad broken up in your rear. If absolutely necessary I would risk sending a larger force to the rear; but if possible to avoid it no more forces should be sent away until the defenses are completed. Every ax and spade is in use. All the timber will be cut from the surrounding hills. Will communicate with you as my scouts come in. GEORGE W. MORGAN, General. LOUIsVILLE, Ky., August 11, 1862. (Received Washington, August 1112 in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON: Brigadier-General BOYLx: It is not physically impossible but morally certain that the euenty has about 15,000 troops embraced within the district extending from Beans Station to Clinton. I know that five brigades are at Tazewell and ~at least one strong brigade is at Clinton. The last intelligence from Knoxville comes from various sources, all regarded as re- liable. I sent the Third Kentucky Volunteers to protect Barboursville. I am sur- prised to hear that there should be consternation at Louisville or elsewhere. Here i Page 314 314 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. (CHAP. XXVIIL is quiet as usual, and we are prepared for the enemy whenever he may show himself to us. Latest inteliigence.John Morgan was at Sparta. I notified you some time since that the enemy was collecting a large ~s~agon train at Knoxville, but you were con- fident that the preparation was for Chattanooga, while in fact the enemy had them collected to come this way. It is certain that his forces are concentrating at Knox- ville from Virginia and the direction of Chattanooga. GEORGE W. MORGAN, Brigadier-General, Commanding. The above dispatch was received by General Boyle from General G. W. Morgan, Cumberland Gap, dated August 11, 1862. H. C. McDOWELL, Assistant Adjutant- General. (Copy furnished General Buell.) WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, August 12, 1862. Major-General BUELL, Huntsville, Ala.: My dispatch had reference to all operations against Morgan where any officer failed to do his duty. If the enemy are concentrating in East Tennessee you must move there and break them up. Go where. ever the enemy is. H. W. HALLECK General-in-Chief. WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, August 12, 1862. Major-General BUELL, Huni8ville, Ala.: All new troops raised in Ohio and Indiana are placed at your disposal till further orders. H. W. HALLECK General-in-Chief. WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, August 12, 1862. Governor Ton, Columbus, Ohio: General Buell is authorized to dispose of all the troops raised in Ohio till further orders. H. W. HALLECK General-in-Chief. (Same to Governor Morton, Indianapolis, in regard to Indiana troops.) WASHINGTON, August 12, 1862. Major-General BUELL, IIunts~ille: GENERAL: I deem it my duty to write to you confidentially that the administration is greatly dissatisfied with the slowness of your opera Page 315 CRAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 315 tions, and especially with the inefficiency of some of your forces at the time of Morgans raid. So strong is this dissatisfaction that I have several times been asked to recommend some officer to take your place. I have replied that I know of no more capable officer than yourself to recommend. To-day the matter has been urged on me very hard on the ground that you were accomplishing nothing, and I should not be surprised if a change of command should be ordered without again con- su~Ing me. Permit me, general, to say in all kindness that the Government will expect an active campaign by the troops under your command, and that unless that is done the present dissatisfaction is so great your friends here will not be able to prevent a change being ordered. There are several outside applications for command who are now urging their claims. Not one of these applicants, so far as I have learned thefr names, is competent to command a single division, much less a geographical department. Yours, truly, H. W. HALLECK, General-in-Chief. HUNTSVILLE, ALA., August 12, 186212 m. - (Received Washington 6.50 p. in.) General HALLECK: I request authority to muster Colonel Moody, of the Ninth Indiana, ont of the service. It is absolutely necessary for the good of the regi- ment and the service. D. C. BUELL, Major- General, Commanding. HUNTSVILLE, ALA., August 12, 18624 p. m. Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK: General Grant telegraphs me as follows: General BUELL: From the best information I can get there are but about 20,000 men, including new levies or conscripts, in front of my left, the main body having gone to Chattanooga. The railroad books at Mobile show that 56,000 men have passed by rail from Tupelo and vicinity to Chattanooga. The same person who gives me this information, and I believe him reliable, says the whole rebel force at Chattanooga and belonging to that command is estimated at 108,000. Price is at Tupelo. Information is that he intends to demonstrate against this place to cover a transportation movement on the railroad and Tennessee east from here. This came in last night just as I had finished making out your dispatch, and seems to confirm your information. I will telegraph you again during the day and inform you what I have done for your support in case of need. Very truly, U. S. GRANT, Major-General. B. C. BUELL, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 12, 1862. General GRANT, Corinth: I think it is plain front a mass of information derived from many sources that the maiu force of the enemy in the west is concentratin Page 316 316 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXV]IL in Tennessee, and that no time should be lost in preparing to meet him. Please therefore dispatch at once the two divisions General Halleck authorized me to call for. They should cross under support at East. port I wish them to march up the Tennessee River on the north side to about Rogersville; thence to Pulaski, where they will receive further orders. I take it for granted they will have a complete organization of twelve regiments of infantry, three batteries of artillery, and a regiment of cavalry at least to each division. Please order them to move promptly and by good marches. They should carry ten days provisions and five of forage, and for the rest get their forage in the country, leaving formal receipts in every case. D. C. BUELL. HUNTSVILLE, August 12, 1862. (Received August 12, 1862.) General GRANT: The dispatches were received by your operator night before last. Please see them as soon as possible. D. C. BUELL, Major-General, Commanding. CORINTH, MISS., August 12, 1862. General BUELL: The letter referred to in your dispatch is not received; could not be interpreted as telegraphed. I cannot send all the troops called for in your dispatch on account of having been weakened by sending one division to Curtis and the necessity of having to send from here some infantry regiments to Bolivar, which can yet scarcely be regarded as secure. I will place an entire division at Tuscumbia (Paines) and an- other on the road from Juka to Tuscumbia. What is the necessity of guarding the road from Tuscumbia eastward? Do you not think it possible that the enemy are covering a movement of a large portion of their forces eastward to Richmond? I will have the Tennessee River guarded so that none of our steamers can possibly fall into their hands except by gross neglect of our troops. I will keep you well posted of the movements of the enemy, and spare you all the force that can pos- sibly be dispensed with and you may require. GRANT, General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 12, 1362. Gov. DAVID Ton, Columbus, Ohio: General Halleck informs me that all new troops raised in Indiana and Ohio are placed at my disposal until further orders. Please an- swer the call of General Boyle, as far as it may lay in your power, with- out delay. It is no doubt true that Morgan is now on the way to Ken- tucky. His force is stated at 1,800 cavalry and four pieces of artillery. D. C. B1ITELL Page 317 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.1JNION. Ciiip. XXVIII 317 HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 12, 1862. General CRUFT, Murfreesborough: It is not improbable that Forrest may soon appear on our lines about your post or between that and Nashville. Be vigilant, and prepared to liave at least two regiments and a battery to move against him if he should approach, remembering that your first object is to protect Nash- ville. I take it for granted that your intrenchments are completed. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 112, 1862. Colonel HARKER, Stevenson: It is reported that the slaves employed on the works go to different points on the cars. If they can be spared, those who have wives may be allowed to go home Sundays, but they must not be allowed to go anywhere else. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 12, 1862. Colonel INNES, Stevenson: Repair the railroad between Stevenson and Bridgeport at once. D. C. BUELL. BATTLE CREEK, August 12, 1862. General BUELL: One of my men just in. He says they are re-enforcing at Chatta- nooga strongly. A deserter just in, eighteen years old, wounded at Shiloh (Twenty-second Alabama, Colonel Deas, Brigadier-General Glad- dens Brigade, General Withers division). He says all the troops leav- ing Tupelo via Mobile to Chattanooga; they all move to Knoxville; arrived at Chattanooga on Tuesday last. McCOOK, General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 12, 1862. General MOCOOK, Battle Creek: Dont lose sight of Chattanooga. Is there no chance of capturing or destroying their ferry-boats and steamers? I had not time to answer your letter. I hope I know how to appre- ciate the strong arm and willing heart which you bring to the service. I have no doubt of the authenticity of the Harris letter. D.. 0. BUELL Page 318 318 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIII. NASHVILLE, August 12, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY, Assistant Adjutant- General, Chief of Staff, Huntsville: Colonel Boone taken with his whole force at Gallatin without a shot fired before daylight this morning. Colonel Miller will telegraph you for instructions, but itis probable that Morgan has gone elsewhere. Knowl- edge is derived from train turned back this morning on warning of a negro and now from secession operators of telegraph to boys in this office. I suppose Boones men are by this comfortably on parole. W. H. SIDELL, Major, Fifteenth U. S. Ii~fantry, Acty. Asst. Adjt. Gen. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 12, 1862. Colonel MILLER, Yashville: General Nelson reports that Morgan left Sparta last Saturday morn- ing with 1,800 cavalry and four pieces of artillery. He thinks he has already crossed the Cumberland at Carthage and gone to Gallatin. Look well to the security of your bridge and if possible defend other important bridges between Gallatin and Nashville. Of course you can- not go far from Nashville, though with the force now in front it is not in great danger. Push your fortifications. D. C. BUELL. NASHVILLE, August 12, 18625 p. m. Col. J. B. FRY: The enemy, 2,000 or 3,000 strong, surprised Colonel Boone at Galla- tin this morning and captured his force and now holds the place. They came from Hartsville and are supposed to be under Morgan. I pro- pose to move up the road as far as possible with two regiments and four pieces of artillery and attack them, leaving two regiments here. Please answer immediately. JNO. F. MILLER, Colonel, & c. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 12, 1862. Colonel MILLER, Nashville: If you should move to Gallatin Morgan would not meet you there, and you would be too far from Nashville. It would be best for you to move across the river with the force you propose and advance only far enough to cover one or two important bridges and be within a short days march of Nashville. Forrest may be expected. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staff. NASHVILLE, August 12, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: Your dispatch to Miller is just received. At the same time another comes from Saundersville, 15 miles from here, that the trestle wor Page 319 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 319 there is destroyed and indicates that Morgan is advancing to Junction. Miller goes out with train, with Sixty-ninth Ohio, Eleventh Michigan, and four guns of Bushs battery. W. H. SIDELL, Major. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsrnlle, August 12, 1862. Colonel MILLER, Nashville: General Gnints troops will remain at Clarksville. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 12, 1862. Colonel MURRAY, Woodville: Reports are made to me of the most disgraceful outrages on the part of troops along the road within 10 or 12 miles of your station. Not only is property taken without vouchers, as required by law and my re- peated orders, but property is wantonly destroyed, negro women are debauched, and ladies insulted. Such acts are said to have been com- mitted at Mr. Clays place, 10 miles west of you, yesterday or the day before. If you had a party at that place at the time stated you will arrest the officer and send him to these headquarters. Such conduct is dis- gracing the army and is destructive of the public interests. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 12, 1862. Colonel STANLEY, Manchester: Leave one company of infantry as a bridge guard. Every bridge which if destroyed could not be repaired in a few hours must have a stockade and a guard of from a half to one company. 1). C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 12, 1862. General THOMAS, Decherd: Order the two brigades of Woods division at Decherd and Tullahoma to McMinnville, starting to-morrow morning. They will stop momen- tarily at points along the railroad to give it security until it is repaired and guarded. Push Wagners brigade forward promptly to within 8 miles of McMinnville for that purpose. He ought perhaps to have a battery with him. I). C. BUELL. DEOHERD, August 12, 1862. General BUELL: Have any of the Mechanics and Engineers been ordered to Manches- ter to repair the railroad bridge to McMinnville ~l Colonel Wagner will march early to-morrow morning; General Wood next day. He will have to remain here to-morrow to complete the repairs to his wagons and draw rations. He will march direct to Manchester, and thence along the railroad to McMinnville. GEO. H. THOMAS Page 320 320 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. xxvm. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 12, 1862. General THOMAS, Decherd: There is a large bridge party on the road employed by the superin- tendent. General Woods wagons should have been repaired before. The orders have been for some time for the troops to be prepared to march at the shortest notice. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 12, 1862. General THOMAS, Decherd: General Cruft says no guards are sent on trains from iDecherd to Mur- freesborough. Did you get dispatch directing 40 men to be sent on each train I J. M. WRIGHT. HUNTSVILLE, August 12, 1862. General THOMAS: There should be a guard at Tullahoma already; if not, leave four of Colonel Wagners companies for the present. I take it for granted they are fortified. B. C. BUELL. TULLAHOMA, August 12, 1862. General WooD: I have four companies of the Ninth Michigan and four companies of the Fourth Kentucky Cavalry. Will leave in the morning at 4 oclock with my brigade. Lieutenant-Colonel Van Horn has sent for re-enforcements for War- trace. I will send some cavalry out that way and will send infantry by the train if I hear firing; but do not think it possible for an enemy to be in the neighborhood with any force. G. D. WAGNER. HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE OHIO, Decherd, !Jenn., August 12, 1862. Brigadier-General SCHOEFF, Commanding First Brigade: Your note of the 11th received. In reply I am directed by the general to say that you can move your camp to Elk River and to encamp your brigade together. Turn the beef cattle and sheep over to the commissary and have the meat regularly issued to your command. Forward detailed report of prisoners. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, GEO. E. FLYNT, A8sistant Adjutant-General, Chief of staff Page 321 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 321 MCMINNVILLE, August 12, 1862. Major-General BUELL: Morgan, from all I can gather, crossed the Cumberland at Carthage and went to Gallatin. The last dispatch was to inform you that I had sent Lieutenant-Col- onel Stewart, Second Indiana Cavalry, with 200 men, to within 21 miles of Chattanooga, and that there was no enemy on the road. I send another party over the road this morning. Your order confines me to McMinnville. The enemy can operate from Sparta, and passing to my left ravage the whole country. ~ NELSON. TUNNEL, SEVEN MILES NORTH OF ELK RIVER, August 12, 1862. Major-General BUELL: There are about 350 of the enemys cavalry encamped about 1 mile north of the toll~ gate, on the west side of turnpike, in a thick beech wood, about one-fourth of a mile from the turnpike and about 4 miles north of Elktou. This information is brought by two negroes that have just come in, and seems reliable. They say the cavalry assembled there about noon to-day, and their object is to capture a wagon train expected to pass from Huntsville. ED. A. PARROTT. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE MISSISSIPPI, August 12, 1862. Brig. Gen. J. D. MORGAN, Tuscumbia: The remainder of Davis division will go to Luka and relieve your posts at Cherokee and Buzzard Roost. You will concentrate at Tus- cumbia what troops are there relieved and probably those from the east. Hold Twenty-seventh at that point until further orders. Exer- cise a vigilant care of steamboats on the river. Order the commander of the outposts at Florence to report you daily the names; commanders, and kind of boats that pass there, where they go, and where they stop, to the end that you may know what it would be in the power of the rebels to seize for getting over the river, and take effectual means to prevent such seizure by surprise, and to burn, sink, or get away the boats in such cases. No boats must be permitted to pass up the river which do not report to your post commanders nor to stop except at such points as we can control. Colonel Mizner will be ordered to assemble nearly all the cavalry force, providing only such patrols and messen- gers as may be needed at particular points, and will take possession of the mountains and country beyond on some central location from which he can command the valley beyond, seize the cotton, horses, and con- trabands. W. S. ROSECRANS, Brigadier-General, U. S. Army, Commanding. 21 R RYOL XVL, PT I Page 322 322 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. (CHAP. XXVIII. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 12, 1862. General BOYLE, Louisville: The impression exists at Washington that the impunity with which Morgan moved through Kentucky and committed depredations was due in many cases to the want of energy and good conduct on the part of officers. I wish you to investigate and report on the matter, and name any officers whose conduct admits of such a charge. Report particularly with reference to the affair of the cavalry at Burkesvile or Tompkins- yule. D. C. BUELL HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 12, 1862. General BOYLE, Louisville: General Nelson thinks that Morgan has already crossed the Camber- land at Carthage and gone to Gallatin. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 12, 1862. General BOYLE, Louisville: Send a guard to Lawrencebnrg, md., and arrest First Lient. John Breakey, Thirty-seventh Indiana Volunteers, a deserter, and send him under guard to Nashville, to be forwarded under guard from there to this place. JAMFhS B. FRY Chief of & aff. LOUISVILLE, Kr., August 12, 1862. Major-General HALLECK, General-in-Chief: Morgan surprised Colonel Boone at Gallatin, Tenn.; captured his whole command and freight train. Not a man lost; not a gun fired. I have re-enforced Colonel Bruce at Bowling Green with Sixteenth Ken. tucky Regiment, and one gun of Thirteenth Indiana Battery will reach there to-night. Ordered Major Mansfield, with battalion of Fifty-fourth Indiana from Bowling Green. If Governor Morton sends troops will re-enforce Munfordville in the morning. J. T. BOYLE Brigadier-General, Commanding. WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, August 12, 1862. General Boyle, Louisville, Ky.: Governor Tod was informed that the War Department had given no authority for requisitions on Ohio troops. Such authority has since been given to General Buell. H. W. HALLECK General-in- 6hief Page 323 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 323 CUMEERLAND GAr, August 12, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: Edwards, a reliable scout, has just come in from near Clinton. He reports that Bragg is in command and is at Knoxville. Kirby Smith has twenty-two regiments, and near Clinton. GEORGE W. MORGAN, Brigadier-General. (Same to Secretary of War.) CuMBERLAND GAP, August 12, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: Knoxville Register admits that Vaughns regiments alone lost 109 men at Tazewell on the 6th instant, but claims that they captured four guns. All they got was the shot. GEORGE W. MORGAN. CUMBERLAND GAP, August 12, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: A man named Fritz has arrived from near London, and says that on the 2d instant the enemy had a large force at that place; force said to have come from Virginia. Rumored that Bragg is at Chattanooga. Scouts arrived from beyond Tazewell estimate force near that place at twenty-five regiments of infantry, one brigade of cavalry, and artil- lery force not ascertained. Maynardville is being occupied by cavalry and infantry. I have sent to Knoxville. I believe that this place will not be attacked, but we are ready. GEORGE W. MORGAN, General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 12, 1862. General MORGAN, Cumberland Gap: Does your dispatch mean Loudon near Jacksborough or Loudon on the railroad? Where is Maynardville? D. C. BUELL. CUMEERLAND GAP, August 12, 1862. Hon. E. M. STANTON: The servant of General Stevenson, who left the division headquar- ters near Tazewell night before last, has just come in. He says that General Bragg took command of the Department of East Tennessee before the affair at Tazewell (6th instant). He heard Captain Mathews, aid to Stevenson, say that they had 80,000 troops between Loudon and Tazewell; that they hope to force me to evacuate. Fritz, of whom I spoke to Colonel Fry this morning, gave the force at Loudon at 40,000, but as it appeared extravagant I did not report. I believe that Bragg is in East Tennessee, and I learn from a Mr Wilson, from Georgia, that the enemy has withdrawn his armies from the east, with the intentio Page 324 324 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [ChAP. XXVIII. ~f concentrating them in East Tennessee and Kentucky; but I do not believe that the enemy had 80,000, and I doubt his having 60,000 men in East Tennessee. GEORGE W. MORGAN, Brigadier- General. COLUMBIA, TENN., August 12, 1862. flon. E. M. STANTON, & cretary of War: Major Kennedy, with two small companies First Kentucky Cavalry, encountered the guerrillas in greatly superior numbers six times yes- terday and last night at various points below Williamsport, defeating the enemy in each affair with considerable loss. Our loss only one vounded. JAS. S. NEGLEY. FRANKFORT, Ky., August 12, 1862. ABRAHAM LINCOLN, President of the United AS~tates: The indiscriminate arrests making in this State are producing a dan- ~gerous state of things. Quiet, law-abiding men, holding State-rights dogmas, are required to take an oath repulsive to them or go to prison -who are willing to take an oath substantially pledging allegiance to state and United States. Two men over seventy years old are arrested un Lexington. An order to arrest only for cause is important. If the $tate is invaded we want a cool general, able to handle a force suf- 7ticient to repel it. See Mr. ilolt. Public feeling is in a dangerous ~state. The Southern sympathizer is made desperate and our soldiery ivill become bandits. J. B. TEMPLE, President Military Board Kentucky. WASHINGTON, D. C., August 13, 1862. 3{ajor-General BUELL, Huntsville, Ala.: You are authorized to muster out of service Colonel Moody, of the iNiuth Indiana. Notify the Governor of the vacancy. The Secretary of War directs me to say that there must be more vigor and energy in the movement of our troops in Kentucky and East Ten- xiessee. II. W. HALLECK, General-in- Chief. HUNTSVILLE, ALA., August 13, 1862. Maj. Gen. II. W. HALLECK: There seems no room whatever to doubt that the enemy is concen- ~trating his main force in the West in Tennessee. What troops are at ~ome well should come at once. I have therefore requested General ~Grant to dispatch the two divisions you authorized me to call for. iMorgan has crossed the Cumberland River again, and yesterday morn Page 325 CHAP. XXVIIIj CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 325 ing captured Boones Kentucky regiment at Gallatin, Tenn. I do not know the particulars yet, but I shall either try the commander as soom as he comes within my control or recommend him for summary dismissaL D. C. BUELL, Major- General~~ HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August l3~ 1862. General GRANT, Corinth: Please inform me of your action upon my dispatch of yesterday. It have no doubt of the necessity of sending the troops at once. Your estimate of the force in East Tennessee is substantially confirmed by- information from CamberlThd Gap and other sources. The suppositiom that they are moving to Virginia is hardly consistent with the fact that they are bringing troops from Virginia. Itis undoubtedly true that they deem it of vital importance not only to hold East Tennessee but regain what they have lost, and that is said to be their present plan.. The road from Decatur is important to us as ~ chain of outposts and ~ channel of communication. D. C. BUELL.. CORINTH, August 13, 18~2~. General BIJELL: My divisions are composed of ten infantry regiments, three batteries~,. and about two battalions of cavalry. To send two divisions of my force beyond my control would be to leave this place an easy prey to the forces that are known to be at Saltillo, Tupelo, and points from which they- could be concentrated. In addition to troops now ordered to Tuscumbia, intended to co-operate with you, I will see what force I can send to East- port, as you suggest, and inform you. You have not informed me of th& necessity of attempting to hold the railroad east of Tuscumbia. If I dG not learn reasons not now in my possession I will abandon all points east of that place. GRANT, Generat~ HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 13, 186~.. General GRANT, Corinth, Miss: Troops 200 miles away at least and on the other side of a river, which, with the means they have, cannot be crossed in less than two days, are~ not in a position to support me in any emergency. Tuscumbia is not a safe point for troops to cross in the presence of even an inferior force. The railroad is useful as a line of outposts and to protect our tele- graphic communication. The latter cannot otherwise be kept open, but of course you can judge whether you have the means. Your small posts are certainly not safe there unless they fortify with stockades. Witl~ them they are perfectly so, unless attacked by artillery. It is best that I should know at once exactly what to depend on in the way of re-en- forcements. D. C. BUELL. Page 326 326 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIII. MURFREESBOROUGH, August 13, 18622 a. m. Major-General BUELL: Have been active all day and night and since Gallatin affair this morning. Have kept Colonel Spencer, with five companies Second Kentucky and one of Twenty-fourth Illinois, at La Vergne water-tank, and will re-enforce him if attack is suspected. I have Hazens brigade, Cockerills and Konkles batteries, Wolfords cavalry, say 400 convales- cents here. Dont think Forrest can whip ns. Can. move the force you state at a moments notice. Where was Forrest when last heard of? Morgan must have flanked General Nelsons left via Sparta to have reached Gallatin. Can this movement be general? CHARLES CRUFT, Brigadier- General. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, Biunt.sville, August 13, 1862. Maj. F. HARDING, Commanding Nineteenth Illinois Volunteers: SIR: I have the honor to communicate to you the following extracts from a letter which has just been received by the general commanding: NEAR MooRESvILLE. Major-General BUELL: Some parties represent themselves as belonging to the Nineteenth Illinois, which, however, is not so, as they (the Nineteenth Illinois) never trespass now upon any one, and are the most vigilant guards we have ever had upon the bridges. U U * The facts as regards the visitation of the regiment on me, and much more than I have stated, can be amply sustained by referring to Lieutenant Bremner, of the Nineteenth Illinois Regiment, who has shown great sympathy for me; has seen the men at my house, and writes to-day to Colonel Harding for relief to his own company from these Wisconsin men being imputed to him. The general desires me to say that he is much pleased to hear such good accounts of your regiment, and trusts that it will continue to re- member, even though others about it may forget it, that this army has a reputation to be sustained, in which every regiment is interested. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. M. WRIGHT, Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 13, 1862. Captain MORTON, Nashville: Put up a stockade for a guard of one company at the bridge on the north side of the river; have it done speedily, but without leaving your other work. D. C. BUELL. CAlVIP AT SAINT CLOUDS HILL, Nashville, August 13, [1862.] Col. J. B. FRY, Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff: The railroad bridge will be fortified against all attack except distant bombardment. Saint Clouds Hill will be secure against any attack except regula Page 327 CHAP. xxvmi CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 327 approaches and investment. Capitol Hill the same. These will be provided each with four pieces and six companies. The building cor- ner of Broad and Spruce will have garrison of two companies; it will overlook a position selected for reserve of one cavalry regiment and one battery of horse artillery. Said works will be completed in order of importance, which is as above. The total garrison will b~e two regi- ments infantry, one of cavalry, and two batteries. I lost forty.eight hours by the tardiness of the citizens in answering the requisitions of the commandant of the city for negroes, teams, tools, cooking utensils, and provisions. Up to this date I have received but about 150 negroes, and no tools, teams, & c., except those I got from Government officers. I was ready to employ 825 negroes at daybreak on the 11th had they been furnished in compliance with my requisitions. Work was begun on the bridge on morning of the 11th; on Saint Clouds Hill this morn- ing. I am not responsible for any delay the general may remark upon. I made requisition for 1,000 negroes, with tools, & c., without loss of time. My arrangements are in advance of the labor furnished. I have anticipated your order just received for guarding north side of bridge. It will be perfectly safe except against cannonade, that would demolish the bridge from a distance, from pieces concealed from our guns to be located in flanking positions on south side. J. ST. C. MORTON, Chief Engineer, Army of the Ohio. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 13, 1862. Governor MORTON, Indianapolis: In compliance with instructions from the War Department, Colonel Moody, Ninth Indiana, will be mustered out of service. This is neces- sary for the public good. I hope Lieutenant-Colonel Blake will suc- ceed to the vacancy. He is an officer of merit; he has been in no way instrumental in the removal of Colonel Moody; on the contrary it is done without his knowledge or consent and in opposition to his wish to withdraw from the regiment. The date of muster-out will be sent you. D. C. BUELL, Major-General. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, Huntsville, August 13, 1862. Major MURRAY, Commanding Third Kentucky Cavalry, Athens, Ala.: SIR: The general commanding directs that you send, under a field officer, 200 men of your regiment, with their arms and horse equipments, by cars to Nashville, to bring down certain horses for your command, which will be turned over to them by Captain Biugham, assistant quar- termaster, and they will march back. They must be prepared in every respect for active service. I have notified Mr. Beggs, the superintend- ent of trains, of the intended movement, and he will make the neces- sary arrangements for their transportation. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. M. WRIGHT, Assistant Adjutant-General Page 328 328 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP.XXVIII. Col. J. B. FRY: COLuMBIA, August 13, 186211 P. in. Fourth Ohio Cavalry left Franklin at 11 a. m. toward Centreville, to disperse a considerable force near that point. After accomplishing this object will pass through Hickman via Centreville to Lawrence, to break up the band there. The Third Kentucky are-en route east, north side of iDuck River, to Wallace Ford, where they will cross and engage if possible several parties in that vicinity, one of which is the one you refer to. There is undoubtedly a force of 300 to 500 in that neighborhood, but poorly armed. Their location is favorable for safety and escape unless surprised. The two companies First Kentucky are en route via Bigbyville and Mount Pleasant to surprise if possible a party of 55 near Potts Mills, southwest of Mount Pleasant. The troops along the line to Franklin are expecting an attack to. night, particularly at Carter Creek Bridges. Two hundred guerriLlas are reported near that place. I am at a loss to know where they all come from, unless composed of citizens in the vicinity. JAS. S. NEGLEY. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 13, 1862. General KEGLEY, Columbia via Nashville: Send escort with telegraph party to repair wire between Pulaski and Columbia, unless it interferes with important operations. A force of guerrillas, said to be 200 or 300, are reported as camping in a hidden place near Cornersville, which is on the Pulaski and Lewisburg road and nearly east of Reynolds. A negro at Reynolds knows their local- ity. The Third Kentucky Cavalry should return to Pulaski as soon as it has accomplished the special object for which you called it; and it and Fourth Ohio should come by Cornersville and try and destroy that nest. Report what you can do in the matter. JAMES B. FRY. MCMINNVILLE (VIA MANCHESTER), August 13, 1862. Major-General BUELL: Morgan has taken Gallatin, as I anticipated. Your orders confine me to McMinnville. This I have telegraphed several times and no notice has been taken of it. Is it the intention that the force under my com- mand stop here, regardless of movements around me ~ A clear under- standing of this subject will relieve my mind much. W. NELSON, General. IIDQES. FIRST DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE OHIO, Decherd, Teun., August 13, 1862. Brigadier-General SCHOEFF, Commanding First Brigade: Mr. George Simons, a Union man, residing about 5 miles out of Win- chester, reports that Captain Miller, Thirty-first Ohio Volunteers, too Page 329 CRAl-. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.IJNION. 329 from him not long before the troops of your brigade left here 3,000 pounds bacon and 12 sacks of flour, containing 96 or 100 pounds each, refusing to pay or give certified accounts for them. The general is determined to put down in his division this wholesale marauding, and directs that hereafter no property whatever shall be seized except by your authority or on orders from these headquarters. Inasmuch as Captain Miller is not known in the capacity of quarter- master or commissary, it is presumed that he acted upon his own au- thority, in which case the general directs that you arrest Captain Miller. He also directs that certified accounts be made out for the property taken from Mr. Simons and forwarded to these headquarters. It is also reported to Major-General Buell, and through him to General Thomas, that Lieutenant-Colonel Lister, Thirty-first Ohio, while pass- ing near Mooresyille, took 2 mules and a negro driver from Mr. Tucker, a very old and infirm citizen, giving no receipt for the same, nor has the property been returned. Direct Lieutenant-Colonel Lister to make a statement in writing of the facts and forward to these headquarters, and to forward the negro and property to the quartermaster here. Very respectfully, JAMES B. FRY, Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff. NASHVILLE, August 13, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: Morgan left early this niorning in the direction of Scottsville. The cars have not come through by way of Russellville. The trestle work over Red River was destroyed by citizens. A force has been sent to rebuild it and the cars are expected to go through to-morrow. Respectfully, ~. H. SIDELL, Major, Fifteenth Infantry, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. GALLATIN, August 13, 1862. Major SIDELL: Arrived here about two hours since. Morgan had left with nearly all his force. Our advance guards attacked a small force which had re- mained to burn cars. We killed 2, wounded 1. As far as known, the railroad bridges are all up, except one 3 miles from this place. Mor- gan is said to have gone in direction of Scottsville. His force is variously estimated from 800 to 3,000. I think not over 1,000. Colonel Boone is here, and most of his men, who are paroled. I have pickets on all. the [roads]. [JNO. F. MILLER.] NASHVILLE, August 13, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: The followiug is the latest from Colonel Miller, 8 a. m. Au earlier one I will send by-and-by. Answer Millers last questions: GALLATIN, August 13, 1862. Major SIDELL: The trestle work beyond this place and the wood work in the tunnel was destroyed by the rebels; also one locomotive and 30 freight cars, 20 loaded with Governmen Page 330 330 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. KXV~. stores. Citizens did the most of the burning. Morgan took 70 Government horses on the train yesterday. Does the general commauding desire me to leave a force here? If so, what troops and what number? JNO. F. MILLER, Colonel, Commanding. W. H. SIDELL, Major. Vol. J. B. FRY: NASHVILLE, August 13, 1862. Please answer how many men Miller shall leave at Gallatin or leave it to his discretion. He wants to come back here with the balance of the force, as he ought to do. Shall he bring Boone and the paroled pris- oners in here? Major Gano is with the Sixty.ninth at Gallatin. W. H. SIDELL, Major, Fifteenth Infantry, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. HUNTSVILLE, August 13, 1862. Major SmELL: Colonel Miller to leave no one at Gallatin. Report at once all the facts and details connected with the surrender of Gallatin. Have the paroled prisoners brought to Nashville and arrest Colonel Boone. Keep him and the other field officers at Nashville and send the remainder ot the prisoners on a boat to Indiana under escort, to go direct to Camp 4Jhase. Dont let them stop in Kentucky. JAMES B. FRY, Colonel and Chief of Staff. Vol. J. B. FRY, Chief of Stafl~: NASHVILLE, August 13, 1862. Up to the present no other facts are known in regard to surrender at Gallatin than those first reported, namely, that the attack was made just before day, and that not a shot was fired, and every one asleep or await- ing willingly the coming of their friends. W. H. SIDELL, Major, Fifteenth Infantry, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. HUNTSVILLE, August 13, 1862. Major SmELL: (Received August 13, 1862.) I do not wish any troops left at Gallatin. I do not object to Colonel Millers command remaining for a day or so in a position to protect the bridges this side of Gallatin near the Junction; but he must not be more than an hours reach from Nashville. What direction has Morgan taken? Are the cars running through by the way of Russeilville? B. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 13, 1862. Colonel STARKWEATHER, .Tlfooresville: Send a command to destroy the boats completely and any others that may be near there. B. C. BUELL Page 331 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 331 HuNTSVILLE, August 13, 1862. General THOMAS: It is reported that Lieutenant-Colonel Listers command, Thirty-first Ohio, when passing near Mooresville, took 2 mules from Mr. Tucker, a very old and inoffensive man, and gave no pay or receipt and has not returned the property. The general desires you to have the matter investigated and set right and to report the facts here. JAMES B. FRY. HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE OHIO, Deoherd, Tenn., August 13, 1862. Major-General BUELL, Huntsville: General Wood has not had time to repair his wagons. They only arrived here last Friday from Reynolds Station very much broken and out of repair, and need bows, covers, and a great deal of blacksmith work. He will be ready to start to-morrow morning. Colonel Wagner started this morning at 4 oclock. He telegraphs me that he leaves four companies of the Ninth Michigan and four companies of the Fourth Kentucky Cavalry at Tullahoma. GEG. II. THOMAS, Major- General, U. ~. Volunteers. TIJLLAHOMA, August 13, 1862. Major-General THOMAS: A few rifle pits; no fortifications. Colonel Wagners brigade left last night for Manchester. I have only 200 infantry, 150 cavalry, no artil- lery. Am good for any rebel force of 600 without artillery. D. M. FOX, Major. HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE OHIO, Decherd, Tenn., August 13, 1862. Maj. D. M. Fox, Commanding Tullahoma: Build at once a strong stockade sufficiently large to accommodate all your infantry. GEO. H. THOMAS, Major-General, U. S. Volunteers. CLARKSVILLE, August 13, 1862. Major SIDELL: The party on river was small. My men wounded 2, but they escaped; party are in pursuit. Lieutenant-Colonel Bristow, of the Eighth Ken- tucky Cavalry, sends me word that he is satisfied the bands forming in various places will concentrate to attack this place. General Grant re- voked his order. R. MASON, Colonel, Commanding Post Page 332 332 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIII. T)ECHERD, August 13, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: General Thomas informs me that commanding general complains that the brigade of my division at this point did not move today. The order to move came near night-fall yesterday, and I could not have moved this brigade this morning without going in the most slip-shod condition. One of its regiments is absent, having been detached by General Thomas several days since, and I will have to go without it; will be back to- morrow. I will leave orders for it to follow me promptly. I reported the miserable condition in which my divisiou train came back. Mate- rials for the repair of them arrived only to-day, and it was indispensa- bly necessary to put some of the wagons in a condition to transport and preserve ammunition; this is being done to-day. I trust the corn Inan(l- ing general knows that no unnecessary grass grows under my feet when I get an order to march or when I am on the roa(l. I had Wagners brigade at Manchester at 10 oclock this morning. I move at 4 oclock: in morning. Til. J. WOOD, General. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, Huntsville, August 13, 1862. General T. J. WOOD, Commanding Sixth Division: SIR: I am directed by the general commanding to say that your propo- sition about putting contrabands who come into camp to driving teams is approved. They will be turned out of camp only as a measure of necessity when they cannot be made useful to the Government and be- come a nnisance. Very respectfnlly, your obedient servant, J. M. WiRIGHT, Assistant Adjutant-General. CUMBERLA~ND GAP, August 13, 1862. Major-General BUELL: The place near Jacksborongh is London, not Loudon, the place spoken of in telegram of yesterday. London on the railroad, 30 miles south- west of Knoxville. Maynardville is 8 miles southeast of Locust Cross- Roads, midway between Jacksborough and Rutledge. Maynardville is on my map, but I see that it has been put there by my topographer. GEORGE W. MORGAN. CUMBERLAND GAP, August 13, 1862. General BIJELL, Huntsville: To guard against accident I announce in cipher what you may know. Morgan has taken Gallatin and Nashville is or will be in danger. GEORGE W. MORGAN, Brigadier- Genercm~, Gommanding Page 333 CHAP. Xxvrn.i CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 333 HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 13, 1862. *I~eneral MORcfAN, Cumberland Gap: What is the average strength of the rebel regiments as far as you can ascertain I Observe carefully any indications of a movement toward Virginia. D. C. BUELL. WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, August 14, 1862. Major-General GRANT, Corinth, Miss.: General Buell has made requisitions for your two divisions near De- catur. Replace them by two others. H. W. HALLECK, General-in-Chief. CORINTH, Miss., August 14, 18629 p. m. Major-General HALLECK, Commanding: Telegram received. I have ordered two more divisions east; those on the road to move to Decatur. Information received last night shows that Prices forces have advanced to Guntown. He was expecting yes. terday the arrival of 15,000 re-enforcementsfrom Georgia, probably. The best information I can get indicates that a feint only is intended here for the purpose to hold our troops, but, sending so many troops away, may it not be turned into an attack I U. S. GRANT, Major- General, Commanding. HUNTSVILLE, ALA., August 14, 1862. Major-General GRANT, Corinth: Please let me know exactly what force you place at my disposal and where it is to cross the river; I dont understand from your dispatch of to-day. The report of troops marching from Chattanooga or Rome to Tupelo seems to me altogether improbable. D. C. BUELL, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 14, 1862. ceneral CRUFT, Murfreesborough: Send for Colonel MeCooks horses to Nashville, as requested by him. Dont send Wolfords cavalry to the front without reporting here first. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 14, 1862. Captain DICKERSON, Quartermaster, Cincinnati: Horses may not be wanted for a week or ten days. Dont disappoint us when the time comes. JAMES B. PItY Page 334 334 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXYIIL HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, Augwst 14, 1862. Colonel MOHENRY, Reynolds Station: General Negley has been informed of those bands and will move against them. You must communicate with him and receive his orders. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 14, 1862. Colonel MILLER, Nashville: Have you any information in regard to Morgans movements and plans? Is it true that he has artillery? D. C. BUELL. NASHVLLLE, August 14, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY, Chief of Staff: Have no later information of Morgan~s movements. He went in di- rection of Scottsville, but a loyal citizen overheard 6onversation among a party of Morgans officers and men to the effect that they were really going to Carthage and from thence to neighborhood of Sparta, where they would join Forrest and others with large force preparatory to making a raid on Nashville. They talked freely of attacking Nash- ville with a large force, and expressed the determination to take this place. They openly declared Morgan was heard to say in talking of Colonel Bruce and Bowling Green that he did not intend to go there. They swaggered and.boasted a great deal. Some of them talked of going through Kentucky again. They had no artillery at Gallatin, but say they had left a battery at Carthage. JNO. F. MILLER, Colonel. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 14, 1862. Major SmELL, Nashville: Let Colonel Miller send a force to protect repairs on the bridges, but it must be ready to return to Nashville at moments notice. Cant spare guar(Is for all those bridges. Colonel Miller to ascertain and report what amount of property was destroyed by or through instrumentality of citizens at Gallatin and give names of such as took part or encouraged the destruction. JAMES B. FRY. STEVENSON, August 14, 1862. Major.General BUELL: On the 12th there were no troops this side of the Tennessee as far up as 22 miles above Chattanooga. They have but one small steamboat, the Tennessee. She makes trips from Chattanooga and Kingston. Page 335 C~p. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 335 will try and have her and the flat-boat destroyed. I dont believe they will use them near me. I fear I cant send the letter to Chattanooga. They have a company stationed at the creek, 4 miles below. Their pickets are still immediately opposite me. I made a reconnaissance above Jasper last night; no enemy on this side. McCOOK, General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 14, 1862. General NELSON, McMinnville: (By courier from Manchester.) My dispatches of the 10th, if you have received them, will answer your inquiry of yesterday. In fact the original and all instructions te you were meant to indicate the policy you were to pursue. It was im- possible to give more than a general rule for your action. Your main object at present was to cover Nashville and control as much of the country about you as possible without separating yourself from connec- tion with the main body of the army and its object. I have ordered Wood to join you with two brigades, but to protect the repair of the railroad as he goes. Morgan took only 125 prisoners at Gallatin and started on the road to Scottsville. They talked of going through Kentucky, but I think that doubtful. A Union man overheard the conversation of a party of officers and soldiers to the effect that they were going back to Carthage, thence te near Sparta, where they would join Forrest and others with a large force, preparatory to making a raid on Nashville; declared their deter- mination to take the place. Had no artillery at Gallatin; said they left a battery at Carthage. You might perhaps intercept the party. Have you prepared defenses for a small force, as directed in the flrst~ orders I It may be very important. D. C. BUELL. MOMINNYILLE (VIA MANCHESTER), August 14, 18623~30 p. m. General BmnLL: My cavalry have been within 21 miles of Chattanooga; another party to Sparta. There is no news of the enemy in any direction. Perhapa he intends going into Kentucky from Knoxville, and Morgan is de- stroying the railroad to prevent any assistance coming from the Army of the Ohio. I sent General Johnson to Liberty and Lebanon with cavalry. W. NELSON, Major-General. HDQRS. Fn~sT DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE OHIO, Deeherd, Tenn., August 14, 1862. Col. G. D. WAe~au, Manchester, Tenn.: General Woods division left here this morning and will be in Man- chester in a few days. GEO. H. THOMAS, Major-General, U. A9. Volunteers Page 336 336 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIIL HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 14, 1862. General BOYLE, Louisville: From a report of Colonel Miller it appears that Colonel Boone and his staff officers and only about 125 officers and men were captured at Gallatin. The rest were on detached service. The captains were re- leased on parole and were making their way toward Bowling Green. It is my order that you arrest Colonel Boone and every officer and soldier captured at Gallatin. Ascertain the names of the guards and sentinels, and report the whole to these headquarters. Take prompt and energetic measures to save the railroad and intercept the enemy. Put your old force into activity for that purpose. The troops sent you from Ohio and Indiana concentrate at Lexington and Bardstown, and use as occasion may require. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 14, 1862. General BOYLE, Louisville: The troops I proposed you should place at Bardstown were expected to serve as a reserve, while your older troops were organized into an active force for sudden emergencies. Lebanon will perhaps do as well as Bardstown. It ought to be at some point where you can transport it by railroad if possible. If you station cavalry on this side of the Cumberland it ought to act in conjunction with the troops in Tennessee and be within supporting distance of them. How much artillery have you? B. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 14, 1862. Colonel BRUCE, Bowling Green: It is understood that Colonel Boone and his paroled men captured at Gallatin are making their way back to your post. It is my order that you arrest them and hold them as prisoners or send them to Louisville. You will defend your post to the last extremity if attacked. B. C. BUELL. LOUISVILLE, Ky., August 14, 18629 p. m. Major-General HALLECK: Colonel Bruce telegraphs me from Bowling Green that Morgan and Forrest have reoccupied Gallatin, 3,000 strong. Three companies and some artillery were captured. This information is from two men and en- gineer of train captured by Morgan. J. T. BOYLE. LOUISVILLE, Ky., August 14, 186211.25 a. m. Maj. Gen. II. W. HALLECK, Commander-in-Chief U. S. Army: A man from Pike County, Kentucky, reports Marshall and Williams entering with 2,000 men into Northeastern Kentucky. If Governor Tod would send any troops, with the force I have I can whip back th Page 337 CHAP. XXvIfl.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETCUNION. 337 rescals if they are entering. Twenty men of Boones command escaped. Morgan not heard from since Colonel Miller surprised and killed part of his force at Gallatin. More than 3,000 twelve-months cavalry olThred over what is authorized. How many regiments of three-years infantry can I raise~l Governor Morton has sent me two regiments. J. T. BOYLE, Brigadidr- General. CUMBERLAND GAP, August 14, 1862. Colonel FRY, Huntsville: In iRains (formerly Stevensons) brigade the regiments average 600 men. I do not believe that the average in the other regiments of Ste. vensons corps is so much. I am satisfied that two trains of infantry troops arrived at Knoxville from Virginia within two weeks. I will at once send a scout near enough the railroad to obtain reliable informa- tion. GEORGE W. MORGAN, General. CORINTH, August 15, 1862. General BUELL: I have ordered the divisions of Paine and Davis to Decatur subject to your order and two more divisions to hold the road to that point. I have directed the engineer officer to locate and plan fortifications and block-houses for the defense of the road. Another will expedite the for- warding of troops all he can. I will inform you of progress made in forwarding these troops from d~y to day. GRANT. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 15, 1862. General HALLECK, Washington: Governor Tod says he can send no troops to Kentucky until the middle of next week. That they should be sent without delay is of vital importance. D. C. BUELL. [AUGUST 15, 1862.For Buell to Adjutant-General, in reference t~o slaves being returned to their masters, see Watson to Mitchel, October 7, 1862, p. 583.] HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 15, 1862. J. B. ANDERSON, Nashville: Your assistants are not managing well. There is great delay and lack of economy in the use of the stock. Cars needed elsewhere are kept standing on the track loaded with cotton for several days as at Reynolds Station. Please look at it. D. C. BUELL. 22 U UVOL XVI, PT xi Page 338 338 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIII. HEADQUARTERS, huntsville, August 15, 1862. J. B. ANDERSON, Nashville: I learn that private freight has been passed over the road to the cx- elusion of public supplies. This must not be under any circumstances. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, huntsville, August 15, 1862. J. B. ANDERSON, Nashville: It is certainly true that private freight has been received at this place, while public supplies delivered at the depot previously have not yet arrived. Please look to it. If you have transferred the bridge party perhaps it may as well remain. General Wood reports that the work on the other road is stopped. That will not do. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 15, 1862. J. B. ANDERSON, Nashville: I learn that work on the MeMinuville road has stopped. Why is it? There is nothing now of greater importance. B. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 15, 1862. Mr. BRUCH, Nashville: It is stated that the operator at Gallatin is disloyal. No doubtful man should be in such a position. D. C. BUELL. MURFREES]3OROUGH, August 15, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: Have sent escort of 100 troops for MeCooks horses. Just seen note from General Johnson to Wolford, ordering him to Liberty; greater portion of his command just returned from scouting all night. Johnson says he wants to cut off~ Morgans retreat. Information is that Morgan has gone to Scottsville, Ky.; hence expedition will doubt- less fail. Shall I send balance of Wolfords troops forward in present shape, and strip this post of means to re-enforce weak bridge guards, or not? There should be some cavalry here. Answer quick. CHARLES CRUFT, Brigadier- General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 15, 1862. General CRUET, Murfreesborough: It will not do to take any more cavalry from Murfreesborough an Page 339 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 339 Nashville. Inform General Johnson accordingly. Dont run Wolfords men down for unimportant objects; get them in good order. You are not expected to re-enforce bridge guards. They must complete their defenses and rely upon them; and where they are not strong enough your re-enforcement would do no good. If the enemy appears in force you must attack or ent him- off by nsing your infantry, artillery, and cavalry, and by prolul)t and determined action, and not disintegrate your force by strengthening bridge guards. A force must always be left at Murfreesborough strong enough to hold it. Remember these orders in case telegraph is cut off. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staff HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 15, 1862. General MCCOOK, Battle Creek: Do you get any information of the force now at Chattanooga or anything to justify the supposition that Bragg may be on his way to Richmond I D. C. BUELL. BATTLE CREEK, August 15, 1S62. General D. C. BUELL: Everything I hear leads me to believe that as soon as troops arrive at Chattanooga they are sent toward Knoxville. I also know that Bragg has gone that way; how far I cannot say. I hope to have relia- ble news to-day from Chattanooga. A deserter from the Eighth Ar- kansas, of Liddells brigade and Woods division, came in ]~st night. He confirms the report about the troops at Tupelo. All had left before him save Prices. The Louisiana troops had gone to Yicksburg. Price was reported to follow to Chattanooga. Hawthorns brigade (Alabama) were on the railroad, camped between Atlanta and Chattanooga. He says report in camp was that Bragg was 12 miles above Chattanooga. The deserter is an Indianian and cousin of my provost-marshal; he also states that on the railroad from Dalton to Cleveland the Second, Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh Arkansas were encamped. Left some at Dalton as we came up. The deserter left on Tuesday morning. MoCOOK, General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 15, 1862. General MCCooK: McCooks cavalry is very useful where it is, near McMinnville, and cannot be spared. JAMES B. FRY. NASHVILLE, August 15, 1862. Major-General BTJELL: An employd of the railroad company, who had been up to the tunnel, came through Ga.llatin yesterday about noon. He reports no force a Page 340 340 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. (CHAP. XXVIII. Gailatin; that the force which attacked us at the bridge was 100 strong; they left the same evening; that 17 of the enemys killed had been found in the neighborhood of the affair at Camp Creek. These statements are corroborated by several others who caine in yesterday. A party of workmen went up this morning to work on Camp Creek Bridge, with a guard of three companies Eleventh Michi- gan. Railroad men say they can have the line open Monday next if we will guard workmen. They propose to abandon the Edgefield and Kentucky road and push the work on the direct line. The engines and train which were sent up to iRed River yesterday have not been heard from; something wrong. Mr. Marshal proposes to send out train on Edgefield and Kentucky Railroad with guard to get back the engines, if possible, and the men of Fifteenth Indiana guarding the road, and then abandon it. Please answer soon. JNO. F. MILLER, Colonel, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 15, 1862. Colonel MILLER, Nashville: It will not answer to send a guard and working party to Gallatin nutil you have some knowledge of the movements of the enemy, espe- cially when from your report it is probable that they have gone in a direction from which your guard would be easily cut oIL I apprehend that your dernchments on the Edgefield road may have been captured. My orders are not obeyed. Instead of fortifying their posts and (lefend. ing them manfully the guards lounge about without vigilance and are gathered up by the enemy as easily as he would herd as many cattle. One resolute company, properly stockaded, could defy Forrests whole force. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 15, 1862. Colonel MILLER, Nashville: Withdraw the guards from the Edgefield road. The safety of your guards on the other road depends on whether the enemy has left that vicinity. You know best about that. Have you no information about his movements? Where is the recruiting going on? Have they ren- dezvous where they could be captured? B. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 15, 1862. Colonel MILLER, Nashville: (leneral Boyle reports that Morgans scouts were in Gallatin to-day. B. C. BUELL HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 15, 1862. General NEGLEY, ~Jolumbia: Captain Gilbert reports no guard at bridge and tank 3 miles south of Columbia; no guard at bridge between the two trestles at Culleoka Page 341 CRAP. ~ivm.j CORlU~SPO~TDEttCl~, Erc.IJNION. 341 no guard at bridge 3 miles north of Pulaski. See to it. The bridge guards cannot do patrol duty. Captains Bell and Bostwick and Lieu- tenant MeMillen, Seventy-fourth Ohio, reported as absent on 12th and 13th. Have facts ascertained and report them. Arrest the officers if they were absent unjustifiably. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 15, 1862. General NELSON, MoMinnville: Rebel accounts of affair at Tazewell are false. The facts are as fol- lows: Morgan sent Dc Courcys brigade to Tazewell to reconnoiter and get forage; they procured 200 loads, and had a slight skirmish on 5th; on morning of 6th as he was returning, iDe Courcy was attackd, not vigorously, considering vastly superior force of enemy. Our object was accomplished and the affair a success. We had but one brigade and a section of artillery. Loss not serious. Nothing has occurred there since. It is of highest importance for you to verify the report of Braggs movement to Richmond; spare no labor, means, or money to do so. Send General Jackson at once to report to General Boyle in Kentucky to command a light brigade for active operations. JAMES B. FRY. MOMINNYILLE, August 15, 1862. General BUELL: I ordered Wolfords cavalry to proceed to Liberty, where General Johnson was waiting for him with two other regiments to cut oft~ Mor- gans retreat. General Cruft writes me that the order was counter- manded from headquarters. 1 ask that Wolford may be sent; also that I may be notified when my orders are countermanded, that I may take the precautions necessary. Can I get supplies from Murfrees- borough I W. NELSON, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 15, 1862. General S~nTH, Yashvtlle: Are you looking after your guards and the bridge defenses I What condition are they in? D. C. BUELL. HUNTSVILLE, August 15, 1862. General THOMAS: When will your field work be finished I Be ready to move at a days notice. D. C. BUELL, Major- General Page 342 342 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA [CzAr. XXVIII. IDECHERD, August 15, 1862. Major-General 2BUELL: Will have the stockades and intrencliments ready by next Wednes- day night, and it will take two days to get the negroe~ back to their homes. What troops will be sent here to garrison the place l Will be ready for them Thursday morning. GEG. H. THOMAS, Major-General, U. S. Volunteers. TULLAHOMA, August 15, 1862. Major-General THoMAs: Yesterday I sent up into the neighborhood of Hubbards some small force of cavalry. They report skirmishing near Sparta. Some two days ago they conversed with citizens, who state the object of the movements of the enemy was to get into Kentucky. They took a rebel captain prisoner, who says they are determined to have Nashville or cross the Cumberland into Kentucky. I do not attach much importance to this. I sent your dispatch to General Nelson yesterday. General Nelson sent a force of cavalry to Vervilla; captured 15 rebels and recaptured the horses of couriers shot the day before. 0-. D. WAGNER, Colonel. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 15, 1862. General BOYLE, Louisville; I have ordered General Jackson torepprt to you. Concentrate your cavalry as much as possible, with a battery and two of your old regi- ments of infantry at least, and put him in command of the whole for active operations. Columbia is a good position for this force as a head- quarters. If Forrest has taken position at Gallatiri or elsewhere north of the Cumberland Jackson must be sent against him without delay. Organize his command promptly. If you cannot get carbines for your cavalry apply to the ordnance officer for double-barreled sho t.guns, which in many respects are better weapons. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 15, 1862. General BOYLE, Louisville: You are right not to expose a detachment while the enemy is in the vicinity in force. Send nothing until you have certain information in regard to the enemys movements or until you get Jacksons force in pursuit. Arrest the paroled prisoners and put charges against any whose con- duct was particularly disgraceful. Send the charges here. D. C. BUELL Page 343 CHAP. XXVIILJ CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.tYNION. 343 LOUISVILLE, Ky., August 15, 18623.45 p. m. Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary qf War: General Buell recommends that I suppiy my cavalry with double- barrel shot-guns. The ordnance department here has but 50. Can the shot-guns be furnished if carbines are not to be had? J. T. BOYLE Brigadier- & enerat. LOUISVILLE, Ky., August 15, 18623.20 p. m. Major-General HALLECK: Our State has made no provision for subsisting recruits; I have companies and regiments forming and no means to subsist theni. The recent order prevents commissary furnishing anything. Can this be remedied 0? Colonel Swords has over $70,000 of recruiting fund turned over to him by General Nelson. How can subsistence for the men rais- ing be paid for if the State does not provide for it? J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier- General. IIEADQUARTER~, Huntsville, August 15, 1862. General MORGAN, Gumberland Gap: We have some rumors that Braggs force, instead of concentrating in East Tennessee, is moving to Richmond. If true it is of the greatest importance. Spare no means to ascertain the facts and apprise me in- stantly even of its probable truth. D. C. BUELL. CUMBERLAND GAP, August 15, 18622 p. m. Hon. E. M. STANTON: Two scouts just arrived. Leftvicinity of Knoxville last Monday. They report that on the 8th and 9th instant several trains of cars passed Knox- ville and Morristown toward Virginia with troops from direction of Georgetown. They report one division only at Knoxville and five bri- gades at Clinton. Rebels estimate force at Clinton at 30,000, but it is probably not greater than tifteen. GEORGE W. MORGAN, Brigadier- General, Commanding. GENERAL ORDERS, ~ IInQRS. FIRST Div., ARMY OF THE Miss., No. 26. Tuscumbia, Ala., August 15, 1862. The undersigned having returned and reported for duty, hereby as- sumes the command of the First Division, Army of the Mississippi. Brig. Gen. James D. Morgan is hereby relieved from said command and will take command of the Second Brigade of said division. In relieving General Morgan from the command of the division the nndersigned avails himself of this opportunity to express his sincere gratification with the efficient manner in which General Morgan has discharged his duties. E. A. PAINE, Brigadier- General, Commanding First Dimsion Page 344 344 KY., M AND E. TENN., N. ALA., Ai~iD SW. VA. dIiAr. ~Viff. HUNTSVILLE, ALA., August 16, 186210.10 p. In. Major-General HALLECK, General-in- Chief: Kirby Smith. is advancing into Kentucky by the gaps west of Cum- berland Gap with some 12,000 or 15,000 men, doubtless with the imme- diate object of getting into Morgans rear. Morgan says he can with his present supplies hold his position for five weeks; and I have ordered him to hold on and depend on other troops to open his commnnication. I have repeated my requests to the Governors of Ohio and Indiana to forward troops with all dispatch, and have ordered General Nelson to command. I shall meet him in Nashville to-morrow night to give him instructions. I have no doubt of the importance of having more old~ troops to meet this emergency, but I am also satisfied of the greater im- portance of retaining the force in Tennessee. The movements of the enemy and information from various sources leave no room to doubt their intention to make a desperate effort to repossess themselves of this State. I dont know when I may expect troops from General Grant, but they ought to be here immediately. If more troops could be spared they ought to come. B. C. BUELL, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 16, 1862. General GRANT, Corinth: Please answer my inquiry of the 14th in regard to the exact force you place at my disposal and where it will cross. B. C. BUELL, Major- General. CORINTH, August 16, 18625 p. m. General BUELL: I answered your dispatch of 14th. Two divisions under Paine and Davis go to Decatur and are subject to your orders when they reach there. Two other divisions are moving to t~ake their places on the road. I have given orders to fortify Inka and Tuscumbia and will do the same thing at Decatur. Also have ordered block-houses to be built at prin- cipal bridges. GRANT. HUNTSVILLE, ALA., August 16, 1862. Maj. Gen. U. S. GRANT, Corinth: The troops can cross in less than half the time at Eastport, and time is of the utmost importance. Please order them to cross there, unless they have passed that point; and if so then at Tuscumbia. There is no time to lose. Kirby Smith is advancing on Kentucky or Nashville, and other offensive movements of the enemy may from their strength and dispositions fairly be expected. B. C. BUELL, Major- General Page 345 dHAP. XX~flL1 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.lJNIO~. HUNTSVILLE, ALA., August 16, 1862. (Received August 17, 1862.) Major-General GRANT, Corinth: I apprehend that I have not strongly enough urged upon you the im- portance of the immediate presence of the troops that are to come here and in as great force as possible. They will n~t be too soon if they come by forced marches. They should by all means not cross at Decatur but at Eastport, except those that may already be near Tuscumbia. Please let me know where and when they will cross. I hope you will press this matter. D. C. BUELL, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 16, 1862. J. B. BINGHAM, Nashville: The 200 cavalry go with arms and equipments for the purpose of bringing the 430 horses down safely by land. Am glad you have them shod and ready. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 16, 1862. Colonel BAYLES, Tullahoma: The companies of your regiment, except those at MeMinuville, must concentrate at Murfreesborough; let them be marched to that point in good order, and put your headquarters there for the present, reporting to the commanding officer. The companies of Seventh Pennsylvania Cavalry at or near Manchester must go to the same point; let them march under your command and with your troops. Present a copy of this to commanding officer of troops wherever any of the companies may be, and report your progress to and arrival at Murfreesborough. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 16, 1862. General CRUFT, Murfreesborough: Send two of Colonel Hazens regiments to Nashville for temporary duty, to report to Major Sidell. Dont start Twenty-third Kentucky to McMinnville before day after to-morrow. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 16, 1862. General CRUFT, Murfreesborough: Is not the Twenty-third Kentucky at Murfreesborough ~ If so, send it to join its brigade. It should escort the first wagoli train going to McMinnville. Answer. JAMES B. FRY Page 346 340 RY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA, AI~D SW. VA. (CHAP. X~VIIL HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 16, 1862. General CRUFT, ]Jiurfreesborough: The companies of Fourth Kentucky and Seventh Pennsylvania Cav- alry at Tullahoma, Manchester, and Battle Creek are ordered to con- centrate at iVlurfreesborough. They must be 1)ut in good condition as soon as possible after their arrival. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 16, 1862. Captain DICKERSON Quartermaster, Cincinnati: Secretary of War has given authority for raising seven additional companies cavalry to the one now with us. We will need horses for seven companies in ten days; please select and set them aside for Cap- tain Palmer by that time. Give us the best. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 16, 1862. Lieutenant EDSON, Ordnance Officer, Louisville: Have you got the horse equipments for the Anderson Cavalry? They will have seven new companies and will be in Louisville in ten days. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 16, 1862. Maj. W. E. LAWRENCE, Commanding Artillery Reserve, Stevenson: Send Lieutenant De Yries with his section and Lieutenant Ely with his detachment of the battery to Nashville at once. Answer. J. M. WRIGHT. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 16, 1862. General MoCoox, Battle Creek: Send the companies of Fourth Kentucky Cavalry and Seventh Penn- sylvania Cavalry, if you have any, to Murfreesborough. The best road will probably be by Battle Creek and Manchester. Caution them not to be surprised and captured on the way. Arrangements will be made to send you other cavalry. JAMES B. FRY. NASHVILLE, August 16, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: Engine just in from Camp Creek, where men are repairing bridge. Captain commanding sends report that Morgan has returned to Gall Page 347 Cn~P. Xxvm.i COR.RE8PO~DENCE, ETC.TJNION. 347 tin with large force. He was informed by some of Boones men and some women. I have sent engine back for the train there, with orders to bring the men back, with all bridge guards at the several bridges, toEdgefield Junction, and there to await orders. I think Morgans intention is to send part of his force there to destroy bridges on Edge- field and Kentucky road, the main body to remain at Gallatin until the party returns. If it would not leave this place in too g~reat peril I would like to take two regiments and part of Bushs battery and move on to Gallatin, with the expectation of encountering Morgans force at Gallatin. Will this do? Answer. JNO. F. MILLER, Colonel, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 16, 1862. Colonel MILLER, Nashville: Yes, go promptly. You must expect that an effort will be made to cut bridges in your rear. That will not be serious if you defeat the enemy. Fall back as soon as you have driven away the enemy and take position behind the bridges and observe the enemy. Two regiments from Mur- freesborough will move to Nashville temporarily. Inform Sidell and have them posted. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS, Major MURRAY, Jluntsville, August 16, 1862. Commanding Third Kentucky Cavalr~z,r: Send four companies to Reynolds to escort a train to Fayetteville. At Fayetteville cavalry from Winchester will meet and relieve you. If it should not, however, you can continue on with train tQ Decherd. Answer. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 16, 1862. General NEGLEY, Columbia: Have the men of Kennetts cavalry, who went to Nashville for horses, come down; if so, where are they? What is your cavalry at now? JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS, fluntsville, August 16, 1862. General NEG-LEY, Columbia: You had better send Kennetts cavalry on to the regiment; it is wanted. Let it and the Third Kentucky come by Cornersville and try to break np that nest. JAMES B. FRY Page 348 ~48 KY., M. A~D 1~. tEN~., ~. ALA., AND SW. VA. (CHAP.ZVtIZ HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville General NELSON, ]IlcMinnville: , August 16, 1862. My orders meant to place all the troops from McMinnville to Mur- freesborough, aid iii an emergency even to Nashville, under one corn- mand, but at the same time it was intended that a ccrtain force, which would render Nashville secure against a dash from a large body of cav- alry, shollld remain habitually at Murfreesborough, and not be with- drawn unless in extreme necessity. It was expected that the main body of the cavalry would be of that force and have its headquarters at Murfreesborough, which is perhaps a better position than McMinnville, inasmuch as it is more immediately in the neighborhood where the mis- chief is to be apprehended. This cavalry it was supposed might some time require to be supported by artillery and infaiitry. Such a force would be very suitable now at Liberty if there is a reasonable prospect of intercepting Morgan. If Morgans force is, as you state, 1,800 strong, with four pieces of artillery, Johnson may not be in a con(litioIl to gain any certain advantage. Colonel Moodys regiment is ordered to join you. Let it go by the way of Liberty, with two sections of artillery from Murfreesboron gh, if Johnson is still there and you think proper. I have ordered five companies of Bayles and four of Wynkoops cavalry to Murfreesborongh. Give such orders as you may think proper for uniting them with their regiments. If you find advantage in making McMinnville the headquarters of the main cavalry force you may do so; but then a regiment must be left at Murfreesborough. Nothing has been heard of Morgan since he left Gallatin. Keep a lookout in front. I may in a few days want to push you forward to Sparta. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 16, 1862. General NELSON, ]JilicMtnnville: General Morgan telegraphs Kirby Smith advancing by Big Creek and Hartsville, Tenn. My supposition is that he will have about 15,000 men, and that he will cross the Cumberland about Bnrkesville and march for the railroad at about Glasgow. I wish you to proceed yourself forthwith to Kentucky and take com- mand. Organize the old troops now there and the new troops coming in from Ohio and Indiana; meet and drive him back. I will meet you in Nashville to-morrow night. Take General Manson with you to com- mand a l)rigade of the troops you will organize. Turn the command of your division over to General Ammen. Preserve secrecy. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Capt. W. J. PAL~1ER, Huntsville, Angust 16, 1862. Anderson Cavalry, Philadelphia, Pa.: Employ veterinary surgeon cheap as possible. Application to Secre- tary of War to raise regiment of two or more battalions. Would the terms of his approval justify three battalions; and, if so, could th Page 349 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 349 third be raised ~ If yes you can come on with the two and leave recruit- ing parties to make up the third. Lose no time; we want you. Horses will be with Dickerson, quartermaster, Cincinnati. See Captain Bentoll in ordnance office, Washington, about carbines and horse equipments. Edson, in Louisville, will have sabers and pistols. Let me know if you succeed with Captain Benton. JA~ES~B. FRY. NASHVILLE, August 16, 1862. (Jol. J. B. FRY, Chief of staff, Huntsville: Judge J. S. Brien communicates the following, being also willing to go to Huntsville if desired: Three weeks ago his nephew resigned from licutenancy Confederate artillei~y and has now taken oath of allegiance. He says it is the resolved plan of Confederates to get this country within sixty days or will be out of supplies, and to draw force from Virginia if necessary to accomplish it. Further, Judge Brien gathered, nuder peculiar circumstances of ex- citement, from a strong secessionist of Nashville, a representative man, almost necessarily informed of main plans of the enemy in regard to Tennessee, as follows: Cavalry of Forrest Stain Cs, and Morgan is, in all 12,000, kept active at various points until required to concentrate, for whicli they have orders at a certain time and place south of this, there to take part in an attack on Bnells rear, while a sufficient force from Chattanooga attacks in front, and to possess themselves of sup- plies at Winchester; then to progress northward, conquering the country and this city. They reckon Buell as 40,000 strong, and are prepared accordingly. Judge Brien reports the confidence of his in- formant and of other prominent citizens as being absolute that this part of Tennessee will be in their possessiofi in two weeks, a confidence which is only recently adopted and donbtless with cause, since which they have become reckless whether the city be destroyed or not. W. H. SIDELL, Major, Fifteenth U. S. Infantry, Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen. NASHVILLE, August 16, [21] 1862. Colonel FRY: A considerable disaster is just reported by stragglers returning. Our cavalry under General Johnson, about 750 strong, left Hartsville for Gallatin this morning at 4 and at 9 met enemy there, fought and was defeated. He retreated to cross-roads not pressed, rested an hour, and continued his retreat a mile toward river. Was then attacked, flanked on both flanks, an& . sent in a flag; but meanwhile more than half our force continued its retreat to and. beyond the river toward Lebanon, under Wynkoop, passing through Lebanon and on toward Nashville; the latter wounded. Now about 20, including two officers of the Fourth Kentucky, reached here and gave the above information. They say they saw Wynkoop only 9 miles back coming on slowly, and unless attacked in rear will arrive safely. They think that before they crossed the river half of all were killed, wounded, or surrendered, among the latter General Johnson. In the two fights many of our horses were killed, and therefore pre- sumed many men. Enemy had no artillery, but some well-drilled in Page 350 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. (CHAP. XXVIII. 350 fantry; perhaps, however, only dismounted cavalry. Morgan had left Hartsville the day before Johnson entered, and it was 5upp05C(i For- rest was with him. They had been there several days. Do not know of Nelsons situation. He was at Edgefield Junction at 110 oclock with his regiments and two batteries, going to Gallatin, Teun., 18 miles beyond. The fight near Gallatin, Tenn., was at about 9.30 a. in., aud near the river at about 12.30 p. m. Wynkoop iu Lebanon about 2 or 3 oclock. Rumored that the force from Clarksville has takeu Fort Donelson. W. II. SIDELL, lllajor, I7~fteenth Infantry. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 16, 1862. Major SIDELL, Nashville: The story of your couriers is not probable. Try again. Recall Miller if you see any good reason to believe that you are threatened. D. C. BUELL. HUNTSVILLE, August 16, 1862. General THOMAS: The companies of Fourth Kentucky and Seventh Pennsylvania Cav- alry at Battle Creek, Tullahoma, and Manchester, or in vicinity of these points, are ordered to concentrate at Murfreesborough. Please make this known to any commanding officer interested. I have informed General McCook and Colonel Bayles. JAMES B. FRY, Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 16, 1862. General THOMAS, Decherd: Proceed with all dispatch to MeMinuville and take command of the troops there and that may arrive. D. C. BUELL. HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, DISTRICT O~? THE OHIO, ~Decherd, Teun., August 16, 1862. Major-General BUELL, Huntsville: Am I to go with any of my division or only with a guard? I can start a brigade on Monday, one on Tuesday, and Schoepfs on Wednes- day. GEO. H. THOMAS, Major-General, U. S. Volunteers Page 351 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 351 HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE OHIO, Deeherd, Teun., August 16, 1862. Major-General BUELL, Huntsville: (Dan I not take the supply train which came to this point from IRey- nolds Station loaded with provisions and then put it to running between Murfreesboroiigh and McMinnville? When will the Thirty-eighth iRegi- merit (Indiana) be here ~ GEO. H. THOMAS, Major- General, U. S. Volunteers. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 16, 1862. General THOMAS, Decherd: I dont want your division or your train to move yet. Go only with an escort. The trains already there will suffice for the present. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 16, 1862. Governor Ton, Columbus, Ohio: I hope there will be no delay in forwarding troops to Kentucky. It is a matter of vital importance that not a day should be lost. D. 0. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 16, 1862. Gov. DAVID Ton, Columbus, Ohio: Please send your regiments as rapidly as possible to Louisville. The enemy is advancing upon Kentucky and no time should be lost. D. C. BUELL. LOUISVILLE, Kr., August 16, 1862. Maj. Gen. II. W. HALLECK: I am not apt to act without advice. General Buell advised me that he requested Governors Tod and Morton to send me troops. He directed me to call for them. I have advised General Buell of your dispatch. I shall ask Governor Tod for no troops, and have not done so without authority, except when Morgan made his raid and I had not over 2,000 men, scattered everywhere. General Morgan believes he is in danger. I think so myself, but I am without relief. I shall send some of my new cavalry on that line. The road should be placed in order before frost. Shall I impress 1,000 negroes for purpose? J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier- General, Commanding Page 352 352 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIlt CUMEERLAND GAr., August 16, 186212 m. General BUELL, Huntsville: I have good reasons to believe that Smith intends to advance through Big Creek, and possibly through Rogers Gap, upon Barboursville. Both gaps are observed. His force will be from five to eight brigades of infantry, with a corresponding force of artillery and cavalry, in all 12,000 or 15,000 men. I have ordered a small cavalry force to Boston, with directions that upon the first approach of the enemy at Big Creek or Rogers Gap to fall back upou Barboursville and to destroy all forage and drive before him all cattle along the route. I have this instant received intelligence that the enemy (probably Morgans) is at bits Gap, near Somerset; it may be Smiths advance. I suggested to Gen- eral Boyle several days ago to send a force to Danville. I respectfully suggest that I have left one of two plans: to await quietly here until Smith is starved ont and forced to fall back, or to concentrate eight regiments at London, and try and form a junction with the troops of Boyle and the new levies at that place. Smith cannot possibly re- main three weeks in my rear. I can hold this place five weeks with my present comniand. I have this moment received a telegram from a person calling himself Lieutenant-Colonel Hazeland, Seventh Tennes- see Volunteers, dated Barboursville, informing me that Colonel Clift, of that regiment, was attacked at a place called Huntsville, near Jacks- borough, by a force of 2,500 men. He has twice disobeyed my orders to fall back upon Barbonrsville. MORGAN, Brigadier- General Volunteers, Gomman diipg. LOUISVILLE, Au,qust 16, 1862. General BUELL: Just received following dispatch, signed General Morgan, dated Cam- berland Gap, August 16: My scouts give me such intelligence as satisfies me that Kirby Smith is about to invade Kentncky through Big Creek Gap with at least five brigades of infantry, fonr batteries of artillery, and probably other troops now in Knoxville. He was a day or two since at Clinton witlithe above-named force. London, Ky., is the point at which to concentrate your forces and at once. Let it be done without excitement if pos- sible. Send two or three batteries of artillery and as many of the old regiments as possible. Keep me advised of all you do and I will act in concert with you. Replace the old regiments by the new levies. I telegraphed Governor Tod to-day. Morgan will probably act in concert with Smith. You ought to send one regiment of cavalry. BOYLE. LOUISVILLE, Ky., August 16, 18625.15 p. m. Maj. Gen. II. W. HALLECK: 1 send dispatch from General Morgan. Governor Tod says he can- not send any troops until next week: CUMBERLAND GAP, AUgu8t 16. General BOYLE: It is undoubtedly the present intention of Kirby Smith to invade Kentucky by Big Creek and probably by Rogers Gap. His force will not be less than five or greater than eight brigades of Infantry, with a corresponding force of cavalry and artillary Page 353 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 353 I propose to concentrate eight regiments at London, and ought to have at least ten or twelve additional regiments, with a corresponding force of cavalry and artillery. Smith will advance npon Barbonrsville, and if I can get a proper force I hope to give good account of him. Most likely Morgan will make a dash about the same time along his former line of operations. Will again telegraph Tod. Consult Buell. GEORGE. W. MORGAN, Brigadier-General. J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier- General, Commanding. LOUISVILLE, August 16, 1862. General BUELL: I send telegram just received from General Morgan.* GoVernor Tod says he can send no troops until middle of next week. I fear he will then wait until you can get an order from Halleck and give your order to me. There is now no doubt of advance of the enemy at several points in our State, but I do not believe it is in the force represented, but sutli- cient if 1 do not get re-enforcements. Enemy stopped the hands at work on tunnel and broke hand car this morning. ~f hey will completely destroy the road. J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier- General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 16, 1862. General BOYLE, Louisville: I have telegraphed Governors Morton and Tod to send their troops to Louisville with all dispatch. Forward them by railroad to Lebanon as fast as they come and organize into brigades. Order the staff oh- cers to have the necessary supplies of every description for at least 20,000 men. Dont lose an hour. In sending officers for this force I shall have to send one who will rank you, but there will be work enough and honor enough for all. I am sure you will appreciate this matter. D. C. BUELL. LOUIsVILLE, Ky., August 16, 18626.40 p. m. .Maj. Gen. II. W. HALLECK: Dispatch from Somerset yesterday stated rebel cavalry were at Mon ti- cello, beyond Mill Springs. Operator has left Somerset. Dispatch from operator at Stanford, this side, says rebels with force estimated at floin 1,000 to 3,000 occupied Somerset this morning. They will destroy Gen- eral Morgans train. I have ordered Metcalfes cavalry, with such arms as they can get, to Lexington, thence to Richmond. I have not infantry, except Eighteenth Kentucky, on Covington Railroad, in that part of State. I will order part of it with the cavalry. I send two sections of Andrews Michigan artillery to Lexington. Enemy occupy Gallatin. * See Boyle to Halleck, p. 352, E HVOL XVI, PT 1 Page 354 354 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXV~. Drove off the workmen at the tunnel. They have a force near Glasgow threatening Green [River] Bridge. I believe all those forces small, though stated in large figures to me. The diversion is in favor of Kirby Smith, who will enter with large force and gain rear of Morgan. J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier- General. LOUiSVILLE, August 16, 186212.20 p. m. Hon. E. M. STANTON: Sent to General Halleck dispatch of General Morgan. I feel there is more truth in rebel movements than heretofore. 1 need re-enforce- inents. I need two batteries of artillery. I have two, one of them just mounted and equipped from garrison at West Point, mouth of Salt Iliver. Governor Tod has not sent a soldier to the State. Can the twelve-months men furnish their horses, pay for equipments, and get here l I cannot get horses by seizing in time. I have called on Colonel Swords for more horses. Secessionists run horses off and sell for what they can get. J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier-General, Commanding. WASHINGTON, B. C., August 10, 1862. General BOYLE, Louisville Ky: Governor Tod has been directed to distribute the Ohio troops as may be directed or authorized by General Buell. H. W. HALLECK, General-in- Chief. CUMEERLAND GAP, August 16, 1862. Colonel Fuv: Smith is advancing by way of Big Creek and Huntsville.. MORGAN. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 16, 1862. General MORGAN, Cumberland Gap: Hold your position and trust to other troops to open your communi- cations. B. C. BUELL. FRANKFORT, Ky., August 16, 1862. (Received Washington, August 16, 11.30 p. in.) Hon. E. M. STANTON: Legislature in session. Governor Magoffin has resigned. James F. Robinson, of Scott, is elected speaker of the senate and becomes Gov- ernor of Kentucky. He is a ft~ithful, uncompromising Union man. Pray inform the President. JNO. W. FINNELL, Adjutant-General Page 355 CHAP. XXVm.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 355 HUNTSVILLE, ALA., August 17, 18628.15 a. m. Major-General HALLECK, General-in- Chief: Governor Tod says he can send no troops to Kentucky until the mid. die of next week. That they should be sent without an hours delay is of vital importance. D. C. BUELL, Major- General. WAR DEPAR~TMENT, Washington, August 17, 1862. Majov-General BUELL, Huntsville, Ala.: The two divisions at Decatur have been replaced and are in motion to join you. General Grant says you have not answered his in relation to this movement, telegrams II. W. HALLECK, General-in-Chief. HUNTSVILLE, ALA., August 17, 18626.30 p. in. Major-General HALLECK, Gommander-in- Chief: Grant is mistaken, or else his dispatches have not reached me. We pretty nearly understand each other now. I). C. BUELL, Major- General. CORINTH, August 17, 1862. General BUELL: I sent troops by way of Decatur by General Hallecks order. As I must endeavor to keep the road open to that point I will ascertain the present position of the advance troops and change their route. If they are not too far advanced, by substituting another division for Paines, which is in advance, the route may be changed. The command has no wagon train except the regimental teams of thirteen wagons to a regi- ment. U. S. GRANT. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 17, 1862. General GRANT, Corinth: My dispatches to you have two or three times been delayed over- night because operators beyond Decatur conid not be roused. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 17, 1862. General GRANT, Corinth: When will the divisions be at the points designated to cross and where will they cross ~ D. C. BiJELL Page 356 336 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIII. HUNTsVILLE, ALA., August 17, 1862. Major-General GRANT, Corinth: If Paines division has passed Tuscumbia please let it come on and cross at Decatur; otherwi8e let it cross at Tuscumbia. I should like particularly to have that division; it may be here in good time. D. C. BUELL, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 17, 1862. General CRUFT, Murfreesborough: Report to Major-General Nelson for duty in Kentucky to accompany him as he passes your post. Turn over your command to Colonel Hazen. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, Huntsville, August 17, 1862. Colonel GAZLAY, Thirty-seventh Indiana Volunteers, Stevenson: SIR: It is reported that Lieut. John Breakey, Thirty-seventh Indiana Volunteers, who deserted some time since, has returned to his regiment. The commanding general directs that he be placed in arrest and charges be preferred against him for desertion. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. M. WRIGHT, Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 17, 1862. Colonel IK]NES, Stevenson: Come yourself with one company to Decatur to put the ferry there in the most efficient condition practicable. Bring tools if required. Re- port. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 17, 1862. General MCCooK, Battle Creek: Have you such arrangements that you will know if the enemy should commence crossing at Chattanooga ~ You must be sure of having that information instantly. ~. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 17, 1862. General NEGLEY, Columbia: You must not detain Kennetts cavalry. Send the expedition imme- diately by Corner~ville and order ~ men to come on here from that point. JAMES B. FRY Page 357 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. CHAP. XXYIit.~ 357 HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 17, 1862. General NELSON, Nashville: I shall not be able to see you to-night as I intended, nor perhaps is it necessary. Your mission is to meet and repel the threatened invasion of Ken- tucky, and in that everything must depend on your own judgment and energy. The Governors of Ohio and Indiana have been requeste(l to seIl(l in troops as rapidly as possible. Organize them into brigades and (livisions, anol put them under instruction and preparation without an hours delay. You will have some old regiments. Concentrate them into an active corps, and where it is necessary supply their places as guar(ls by new troops. You will have a pretty large force of cavalry, if; as I suppose, it has been armed and equipped. I will send you two more field batteries. Schultzs, now at ~ashville, and Konkles, which is ordered there. Gen- eral Cruft is ordered to Iel)ort to and accompany you as you pass Mut- freesborough. Gilbert is also ordered to report to you as insJ)cctor- general. He will be of great service in that capacity. It is not necessary to give you any suggestions as to the point for con- centrating your forces ~r time use of them. Alt this must depend on the movements of the enemy. Your command will include all of Tennessee north of the Cumberland. You have a great work to accomplish an(l with little means. The credit of the selection will be mine. The honor of success will be yours. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS Major SIDELL, iVashiille: Huntsville, August 17, 1862. It is reported that staff officers in Nashville Confine their labors to what is termed business hours. The general directs that some officer in each branch be at all times, day and night, on duty to receive and ohs- patch the business of the department, and that nothing be laid over for the business hours known to peaceful times. It is also stated that many paroled men are loafing about the city. Direct the provost-marshal to have them all taken up and sent by next boat to Camp Chase, officers and men. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 17, 1862. Colonel SWORDS, Louisville: The Journal of the 12th or 13th announces that Lieutenant Ernest is shipping supplies to Decherd. It is wrong in an officer to state these things and wrong in a paper to publish them. inform them accord- ingly. Our depots should not be pointed out. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Stail Page 358 KY., M. AND F. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIIL ~58 HUNTSVILLE, August 17, 1862. General THOMAS: A large wagon train wjll start from Reynolds Station to Decherd to- morrow morning; it will move by way of Fayetteville. Send four com- panies cavalry to meet it and escort it in, and tell them to send back to Athens the Third Kentucky Cavalry, in whose charge the train starts. JAMES B. FRY, Colonel and Chief Staff. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 17, 1862. General BOYLE, Louisville: It will not be safe nor is it expedient to send your few troops oh the Cumberland Gap route. You cannot at present attempt to keep Mor- gans communications open. Leave that until the greater evil of inva- sion is averted or removed. Your whole force should be concentrated at some central point, from which, mainly with your cavalry, you can watch and impede the prog- ress of the enemy and check his depredations until you are prepared to meet him in force. Lebanon and Nicholasville are good points to op- erate from. If you have not done so, call all the troops down from the Big Sandy; replace your road guards by new troops. I have ordered General Nelson to command. B. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 17, 1862. General BOYLE, Louisville: You would be wrong to think that the assignment of another to com- mand implied any dissatisfaction with your services or want of confi- (lence in your ability. I assure you it is quite the reverse. But in the organization of the large force that will be required the assignment of a major-general to command conld hardly be avoided. I should regret exceedingly if you were to take any other view of it. The confidence with which I urged you to retain yonr commission last winter has been strengthened, not weakened. B. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Louisville, August 17, 186211.30 a. in. lion. E. M. STANTON: Colonel Seawell cannot muster the men in as fast as required. Will you authorize inc to appoint two other mustering officers to report to Colonel Seawell for duty ~ Governor Morton has called on me for offi- (:er to muster troops at Albany, & c. I do not feel authorized to appoint an officer for the purpose. J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier- General Page 359 CRAP. XXVIILI CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 359 LOUISVILLE, Ky., August 17, 18625 p. m. Maj. Gen. II. W. HALLECK: Rebels have taken London in rear of General Morgan and captured teams. I have sent Metcalf es cavalry and ~inth Pennsylvania Cavalry, with two pieces of artillery and all the infantry. I have in their rear four l)ieces of artillery. Morgan will be attacked in front to-morrow or next day by large force. News from Tennessee bad. General Buell will be in trouble. Governor Tod furnishing no troops places General Morgan in great jeopardy. J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier-General. LOUISVILLE, August 17, 1862. Col. A. STAGER, Manager United States Military Telegraph: Received the following from Nashville today: Weather looks squally down here. A full battery of artillery arrived from Stevenson last; night; two more coming up from Monthville [I]; one from Columbia, mounted. Rebels in United States uniform between here and Murfreesborough. Judge Brien, a strong Union man here, reveals plans of the rebels to attack General Buelis front with cavalry, then advance rear and flank. New troops arriving in Kentucky. SAM. BRUCH, Assistant Manager U. S. Military Telegraph Lines. WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, August 17, 1862. Governor MORTON, Indianapolis, md., Governor Ton, Columbus, Ohio: Please send troops as rapidly as possible into Kentucky to such places as General Buell may designate. H. W. LIALLECK, General-in- Chief. COLUMBUS, OHIo, August 17, 18629.35 p. m. Hon. E. M. STANTON: I have very urgent calls from General Boyle for troops, but cannot respond before Wednesday, when, if not disappointed in clothing and camp eqnipage, I will send him four or five regiments. DAVID TOD, Governor. INDIANAPOLIS, INn., Aug st 17, 1862. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: General Boyle telegraphs that Kentucky is invaded by large forces at three points. He calls for all troops I can send. I send him 1,000 to-night, 7,000 to-morrow, and 16,000 more in camp that can be sent as soon as armed and organized. At least 5,000 men are recruited and will be in camp this week. Cannot arms be sent immediately V I hav Page 360 ~6O KY.,M. ANt) b. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [(ThAt. XXVIII. arms for 8,000 immediately available. The Austrian rifles must l)e re- paired, as the tubes are all too large and otherwise defectivemany of them. I shall have it done here, for if I send them to Pittsburgh, under General Ripleys order, I shall not get them back in a month. On the 14th July I made requisition on the Ordnance Department for guns, caissous, and equipments for six batteries. None have been sent or heard from there and not a battery in the State. 0. P. MORTON, Governor of Indiana. INDIANAPOLIS, IND., August 17, 18621 p. in. Hon. E. M. STANTON: Am hurrying troops to Kentucky under call from General Boyle. Cannot officer the regiment until I know more of the material to appoint from. Have appointed temporarily officers of experience for several. Can Lieutenant-Colonel King, Nineteenth Regulars, have leave of ab- sence for this purposesay fifteen days ~? Will you answer at once l 0. P. MORTON, Governor of Indiana. HUNTSVILLE, ALA., August 18 [13], 1862. Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK: There seems no room whatever to doubt that the enemy is concen- trating his main force in the West in Tennessee. Whatever troops are to come here should conic at once. I have therePi~re requested General Grant to dispatch the two divisions you anthorized me to call for. Mor- gan has crossed the Cumberland River again and yesterday captured Boones Kentucky Regiment at Gallatin, Tenn. I do not know the particulars yet, but I shall either try the com- mander as soon as he comes within my control or recommend him for summary dismissal. D. C. BUELL, Major- General. WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, August 18, 1862. Major-General BUELL, Huntsville, Ala.: Governor Tod telegraphs here that he will send five regiments into Kentucky by Wednesday, the 20th. So great is the dissatisfaction here at the apparent want of energy and activity in your district, that I was this morning notified to have you removed. I got the matter delayed till we could hear further of your movements. H. W. HALLECK, General-in-Chief. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 18, 1862. General HALLECK, Washington: My movements have been such as the circumstances seemed to me to require. I beg that you will not interpose in my behalf; on the contrary, if the dissatisfaction cannot cease on grounds which I think might b Page 361 CHAP. XXVIII.] COI?IIESPONDENCE, tYPC.ITN ION. 3G1 supposed if not apparent I respectfully request that I may be relieved. My position is far too important to be occupied by any officer on suf- ferance. 1 have no desire to stand in the way of what may be deemed necessary for the public good. In any event what I would earnestly recommend is that a cavalry force be sent here sufficient to cope with the enemys cavalry and keep open the 400 miles of railroad on which this army is dependent for subsistence. Lacking the cavalry, I have endeavored to diminish the heavy draiu on the body of the army to protect its communications by building stockades, which would make small guards secure. This and the work of rebuilding roads has had to be done under the protection of heavy detachments and has been tedious. I apprehend that these heavy de- tachments will have to be repeated. We are occupying lines of great depth. They are swarming with the enemys cavalry and can only be protected by cavalry. It is impossible to overrate the importance of this matter. Three months ago I repre- sented to the Department the necessity for eight more regiments of cav- alry in Tennessee and Kentucky. D. C. BUELL, Major-General. HUNTSVILLE, August 18, 1862. WILLiAM B. HAZEN: It is reported that Forrest, Morgan, and Starnes have united their forces and crossed the Cumberland, coming south toward Lebanon. Be always prepared. D. C. BUELL, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 18, 1862. General JoHNsON Via Muifreesborough and MeMinnville: It is reported that Forrest, Morgan, and Starnes have united in large force and crossed the Cumberland, coming south toward Lebanon. You should organize your force at once. B. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 18, 1862. General JOHNSON, Via Murfreesborough and McMinnviUe by Courier: The whole cavalry force, not otherwise assigned, is placed under your command. You will keep concentrated as much as possible; make your rendezvous at Murfreesborough, and from there operate so as to protect the lines of communication of the army with Nashville; protect Nash- ville, and destroy the enemys cavalry and guerrillas. The troops at Mnrfreesb~ron gh, consisting of ilazens brigade and Coxs battery, are also under your command for that purpose. This will enable you when desirable to organize a mixed active corps of cavalry, artillery, and infantry, which will be very effective. A train of 100 wagons will be attached to your command to enable you on 9cca Page 362 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAr. XXVIII. sions to transport your infantry rapidly or for other contingencies. The army will feel that its communicatidns are safe with your energy and judicious management, my confidence in which has induced me to in- trust to you this all-important duty. You should be at Murfreesborough at once. The cavalry now subject to your orders consists of Wynkoops, Bayles, McCooks, Boards, and Haggards regiments, excepting one battalion with the Fourth Division. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville A Maj. W. E. LAWRENCE, .uiiust 18, [1862.] Commanding Artillery Reserve, ASvtevenson: You will proceed to Nashville and take command of the batteries at that place. J. M. WRIGHT, Assistant Adjutant. General and Aide-de- Camp. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, A gust 18, 1862. Colonel MILLER, Nashville: I have ordered two more regiments and a battery to Nashville. As soon as they arrive, if you are not threatened by the enemy, send a suffi- cient force to protect the working parties on the railroad b ut they must be ready at all times to return at a moments notice if the city should bein danger. D. C. BUELL. HUNTSVILLE, August 18, 1862. Major SmELL: Has General Nelson gone on? Is there any communication with Louisville? Is there any enemy on the road? D. C. BUELL, Major- General, Gommanding. NASHVILLE, August 18, 1862. Maj. Gen. D. C. BUELL, Hhntsviiie, Ala.: General Nelson is now here, having come last night, and got your dispatch sent in cipher yesterday. There is no communication with Louisville by rail. The damages on direct line are not repaired, and on the other line by Springfield the Red River Bridge is again destroyed. No train in since Friday. Noth- ing about enemy on road beyond what was sent you yesterday, which I repeat. Morgan, Starnes, and Forrest rel)orted to have made junction, 8,000 strong, and crossed Cumberland River from near Gallatin southerly toward Lebanon, their men proclaiming Nashville as ultimate destin Page 363 863 CIIAV. XXV~.] tion. I informed General Nelson of this last night, with the sources of inlbrrnation. Also warned by operator at Lebanon Junction, Ky., not to send dispatches to Cumberland Gap because enemy had cut wire at ~l ount Vernon, and were advancing in two bodies northerly from Som- erset and London, latter under Bledsoe, force not known, toward Stan- ftrd and Lexington. People flying before them. Respectfully, ~. H. SIDELL, Major, Fifteenth U. S. Infantry, Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen. NASHVILLE, August 18, 186212 midnight. Col. J. B. Fn~: One of your scouts, taken prisoner as a spy and sentenced to death about a month since and now escaped, overheard while prisoner in camp at McMinnville council between Morgan, Forrest, Starnes, and some other general. After much exultation over Murfreesborough fight their plan was ~irranged to war on General BuelPs means of supplies inces- santly and but little at a time; destroy a bridge and suffer it [to be] repaired, then destroy another, and so continuously at various points. They admitted to scant resources of Confederate army, and expected thus to necessitate such movements of Buell as would enable them to move in search of supplies for themselves. The informant, now one of Biughams agents, was of Seventh Pennsylvania, not at Murfreesbor- ongli in the fight, but sent out as scout shortly after. He is an English Crimean soldier, and regarded by Biugham as trustworthy. W. H. SIDELL, Major, Fifteenth Infantry, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. NAsHVILLE, August 18, 1862. General BIJELL, Huntsville: GENERAL: I had the honor to receive your telegram last night. I will proceed to execute the instructions therein to the best of my ability. Permit me to reccmmend to you that a visit on your part to this place of three days duration only as being very necessary. There is no con- trol here at all. Two regiments (the Twenty-seventh Kentucky and Ninth Indiana, which arrived last night) are now, at twenty minutes past 8 oclock, seeking some one to report to, and trying to get teams to haul their baggage from the depot to camp. I am sure, from my ex- perience when serving in your immediate presence, that your staff here do not do their duty with the promptness that would be pleasing to you. My answer was unnecessarily detained at Murfreesborough when en route for McMinnville by their dilatory proceedings. My ordnance officer was detained three hours in the ante-chamber of Major Sidell; my inspector-general two hours, and my adjutant-general failed to see him altogether, though they had gone up from Murfreesborough for that. purpose. The baggage of the division was detained at the depot and no effort of mine could procure its transportation, and in reply to my order to Captain Biugham to have it forwarded he sends me the copy of a letter from Major ~idell, said to have been written by your order, to the effect that Captain I3ingham was not under my orders. At my request G~ Page 364 1~., M. AND F. ~ I~. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIII. eral Jackson went to see him this morning about transportation to Lou- isville and he was not np. I arrived here at midnight last night and was ready to move at 6 oclock this morning, but Captain Binghain was n6t to be seen by a general sent to call on him. I confess that I am not exactly acquainted with the importance that attaches to Major Sidell and Captain Bingham. My services in the army are too short to judge by my own experience, but I think that it cannot be right that the promptness of execution of the service required of any person should be relaxed to gratify the personal pretensions of any one. A Captain Clarke, of the Sixth Ohio liegiment, fell out on the march and got into an ambulance, and instead of having himself hauled to camp, had him- self taken to Nashvillein short, deserted. The next thing I heard of him was after two weeks a letter came to my headquarters detailing him for duty with Colonel Miller. I directed Captain Kendrick to write a note to Major Sidell about Clarkes case, and inclosed an order to the provost-mar~hal at Nashville to arrest him and send him up under guard. I find that my instructions have not been attended to, and Major Sidell, besides, returns the letter of Captain Keudrick with an indorsement, to which I call your attention. I inclose the papcr.* It will be proper to state that upon the report of the officers detained in Major Sidells ante-chamber I wrote him a very polite and civil note, to which he replied, denouncing as false their statements. It is since then that Major Sidell has used his office so as not to facilitate the business I have had to transact with him. The denial of M~jor Sidell was re- ferred to the officers making the report, and they reaffirmed it. I mention these things because I am sure that you wish the public service to go ahead, not to be stopped while this or that man ruffles his plumes. For my part, in my own limited vision, I estimate the value of an officer in the precise ratio of his zeal for the service, and if anything crosses him to still go on, and appeal to his superior. It seems to me that any other rule would be productive of discordant action upon too many occasions to be tolerated. I have the honor to be, & c., W. NELSON. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 18, 1862. General THOMAS, AfcMinnville via Manchester: If General Johnson is at Liberty yet or within your reach send to- night two regiments of infantry and a battery to support him, unless you know of his safety. I apprehend that Forrest may be in pursuit of him with his superior force. D. C. BUELL. HUNTSVILLE, August 18, 1862. General THOMAS: See that Johnson gets the instructions sent him this morning with- out fail. Note them yonrself D. C. BUELL. NQ1~ fQUJ4 Page 365 CHAP. XXYIIT.l 365 CORRESPONDENCE, ETCUNION. CoUJMBIA, August 18, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: The train coming north was fired into this side of Reynolds; several severely wounded. I have 50 First Kentucky west of Reynolds scout- ing, expecting that the band at Cornersville would retreat that way. 1 have heard nothing from Major Rogers. The Third Kentucky have not returned yet from Nashville. Do you intend the company First Kentucky at Franklin to remain? It is much needed in that vicinity. JAS. S. NEGLEY, Brigadier- General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 18, 1862. General NEctLEY, Columbia: The Seventeenth Kentucky Regiment has been ordered to join you to-morrow, probably to go on to Nashville. Starkweathers regiment and the battery at Athens have been ordered to Nashville. They will probably go to-morrow. Forrest is threatening Nashville. These troops cannot safely go on the cars, and you will concentrate them and conduct them by prompt marchesforced marches if necessaryto the city, leaving your bridge guard in the stockade. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 18, 1862. General SCHoEPF, Decherd: How is your division posted? Keep it constantly prepared to march and fight at any moment, and keep yourself supplied with six reliable guides, who know the country and roads well in all directions, particu- larly in advamice. Have you a map of the country? Is the position strong at Tracy City? D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 18, 1862. Colonel SWORDS, Louisville: Push forward supplies by the river to Nashville by every possible means. D. C. BUELL. (The same to Captain Symonds.) HEADQUARTERS, Louisville, Ky., August 18, 18621.15 p. m. Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECIf, Commander-in- Chief: I send herewith dispatch just received from Colonel Bramlette, re- cently of Third Regiment: LEBANON. General BOYLE: The rebels are in force in Wayne County; 6,000 to 12,000 is the advices up to 11 ~cloek last night at Columbia. I think 6.000 is about the accurate estimate. I~av Page 366 366 xx., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXYflL you any forces to send out? I think of coming down this evening and back to. morrow. Our whole front is crowded with guerrillas. THO. E. BRAMLETTE. There is reason to believe the State is invaded with considerable force. I have nothing but raw recrnits. The cavalry force, estimated at from 500 to 5,000, passed from Somerset to Loizidon and destroyed 100 loaded wagons, and moved toward Barboursville. General Morgan sent a force to Barbouraville. The rebel force in Wayne County may pass by Somerset to London in rear of General Morgan. I regard his command in imminent peril. I feel no doubt he will be attacked 011 front to.day or to-morrow by a much larger force than his own. Could not Governor Yates send some force to this place I Major-General Wallace and General iDumont will be here this evening. I will avail myself of their services, and virtually give control to General Wallace until General Nelson arrives, whom I expect daily. J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier- General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS, lluntsville, August 19, 1862. General S. S. FRY, Decherd: Hold yonr command in readiness to march to-morrow morning. Notify General Sill also to be prepared. See that the field work is occupied by the troops designated for that purposethe Thirty-eighth Indiana and the reserve battery. See also that the wagon trains are in position to be protected. iD. C. PATELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 19, [1862.] General FRY, Decherd: Commence at once gathering in forage from the country. Send out wagon trains under escort. Forage will be found in Elk River Valley. Also get all the beef cattle you can. In all cases give formal receipts, and have everything taken in an orderly way and nothing wasted. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Stafi. HEADQUARTERS, lluntsville, August 19, 1862. General FRY, Decherd: Do you know at what point or on what road or in what direction General Schoepf found the enemy; whether cavalry or infimtry and in what forcel What railroad is meant I Where exactly is General Schoepf? iD. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, .gw~t 10 Huntsville As .~, [1862]. General FRY, Decherd: Move with your command to Tracy City to-morrow and join General Schoepf, who will tilso move tQ that point, if not already there. Coin Page 367 CHAr. XXVIII.J CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 367 municate this to him at once. General Sill will also joiii him at the same point. Communicate this order to General Sill. Leave at IDech- erd the force designated to occupy that point, and see it is in proper condition for defense. Be prepared in all respects for active service and to move as light as possible. Take such precautions that your dispatches shall not be intercepted. D. ~. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 19, 1862. Mr. GOODIIUE, Nashville: Have a train in use at Decherd at once to run on the Tracy City road. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 19, 1862. Colonel HAZEN, Murfreesborough: Have you any word of General Johnson I D. C. BUELL. MURFREESBOROUGH, August 19, 1862. Major-General BUELL: Not a word from General Johnson. All quiet here. We had a slight skirmish with 20 mounted men 10 miles from here this morning. W. B. HAZEN, Colonel, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 19, 1862. Colonel HAZEN, Murfreesborough: Were the cipher instructions sent to him (General Johnson) and did he receive them I D. C. BUELL. BATTLE CREEK, August 19, 1862. General B. C. BUELL: One of my men was in Chattanooga yesterday; he left opposite there this morning. Three hundred cavalry and about 3,000 infantry crossed the river yes- terday. The wagons that brought their baggage over went back empty. They have one small steamboat, three flats, and one horse ferry-boat. The regiments are under marching orders. Bragg returned to Chatta- nooga four days ago; Cheatham is there. Their force is estimated 80,000; rations short; arms mostly poor; report says their force crosse Page 368 368 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIIT. to enforce the conscription; also that Nelson was expected that way. I will hear also to-morrow. 1 send this man back at 3 a. m. in the morning. MuCOOK, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, Au 19, [1862]. General MOCOOK, Battle Greek: Hold your command in readiness to march to-morrow. See that your redoubt is occupied and that everything is in proper condition for de- fense. General Schoepf, who is at Pelham, reports the enemy in the mountains 21 miles from him. Can yoa get any information from that quarter ~ D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, General MoCoox: Huntsville, August 19, [1862]. The general commanding issues for your guidance the following in- structions, Viz: The purpose is to advance against the enemy if it can be done with any prospect of success. If he advances against us, to fight him to the best advantage and to the last extremity. We must of course concentrate on him whenever we can. The en- emy may advance on us by crossing the river at or above Chattanooga and entering the Sequatchie Valley through several passes, the nearest practicable one being the Anderson. If he does so we must concentrate and attack him in that valley, and if possible as he debouches into it, or he may advance through Sparta or McMiunville. In that case we must concentrate and fight him there. Whichever may be the real 1)oint of attack it is probable that a demonstration would be made at the other, and It should be watched. In an advance from Chattanooga Battle Creek and Decherd would probably be the points of attack; and, as when the attack was made it would be impossible from the topography of the country for these two points to assist each other, we must not receive the attack there. On becoming, therefore, satisfied of the advance of the enemy you will move promptly up the Sequatchie Valley on the north side to about the Anderson road, leaving a garrison for the redoubt you have thrown up at Battle Creek, au(i choose a strong position, so as to have free communication with McMinnville by the Ander- son road and resist the advance until the other divisions come up. Thomas is at McMinnville in command. He would advance either by the Dunlap or Therman road. The column at Decherd would advance by Tracy City and the Therman road. If you should be compelled to fall back, do so by the Therman road or the Higginbottom road, and take a position to threaten the enemy if he should move on Battle Creek, or to form a junction with the other troops at Tracy City and oppose an advance on Decherd. Failing in that, you would march on Hillsborough, Manchester, Buech Grove, and Murfreesborough, of course halting wherever a further junction of forces or other circumstances would enable us to make a stand. Our supplies would be on the railroad, and of course every effort should be made to keel) the enemy from that until the supplies were withdrawn, if not entirely. If it should happen that you were not in time to take your position in the valley and Were not strong enough to advance and attack you would not await an attack in your present position, but leave a small force there, not exceeding a brigade, and move at once to form a junction with the force at Decherd,or Tracy City, as the case may be, leaving also a small force on that road as near as possible to Battle Creek, say at the ford, to assist iu repclliug the attack on Battle Creek. These matters should be studied thoroughly in connection with the map by your- self and by your brigadiers, so that if such emergencies should by any possibility arise they may be well understood. The details of an advance can be considered more in detail at another time, but you may as well have your mind on ULe iu~ttter now Page 369 CHAP XXVJJI.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 36& Yon can advance up the valley and by the road to the river, or through Crossville,. or through Pikeville and Sparta, or along the mountain to Spencer and Sparta, after gaining the top by the Thernian or some other road. I ani told there is a road along the mountain. Inquire about it. A rocket code has been prepared in contemplation of these operations. Study it well in connection with this subject. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of & aff.. NASHVILLE, August 19, 18629.10 p. m. General BUELL: I attempted to go on the business confided me by way of the Ciunber- land River, but when within 13 miles of Clarksville found that it had~. been taken by the enemy and that they were expecting me. Having no one but my staff, and Generals Jackson, Manson, audi Cruft, I returned in the steamer to the Shoals, and came in thence on horseback. The roads are all closed now. No communication at alL What shall be done? W. NELSON, lVfajor- GeneraL HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 19, 1862. General NELSON, Nashville: Take Colonel Starkweathers regiment, which should arrive at Nasir- ville to-night, and the two batteries ordered to you, Schultzs and Kon- kles, and make your way by forced marches to Bowling Green; from~ there send the infantry and one of the batteries back to protect the~ working party on the railroad. Your first step must be to open that route. Starkweathers regiment must return to Nashville as soon as~ the road is repaired. P. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS ARJ~IY OF THE OHIO, Huntsville, August 19, 186?.. Brig. Gen. E. A. PAINE, commanding Division: SIR: General Buell desires you to cross your division to the north side of the Tennessee as rapidly as possible (if you have not already done so), and march to Decherd, on the Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad, moving fr~m Florence by Masonville, Rogcrsville, Athens, Madison Cross-Roads, Salem, and Winchester. The troops which start from Florence must have at least six days rations carried in the baggage wagons and haversacks of the men. On reaching Athens you will replenish with a similar amount of supplies.. The troops which march from Decatur should take six days rations- from that point and go through. The greatest care must be taken t~ prevent unnecessary use or waste of rations and the men kept on about one-half allowance. Forage must be procured from the country on the line of march and formal receipts given to the owners for settlement hereafter. 24 H HVOL XVI, PT I Page 370 370 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXYIH. Your marches should be as rapid as I)ossible, without injury to the efficiency of the command, say about 15 miles a day. The general de- sires that no disorders or depredations be committed, and that your division may be found at any and every movement well in hand and ready for action. Report your position and progress as often as practicable. The pre- scribed line of march and your destination should be kept to yonrself. General Davis division will follow you on a part of the route. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, JAMES B. FRY, Colonel and Chief of St~aff. P. S.A communication is sent by bearer for the commauding officer of Davis division, which you will please forward promptly and by safe escort, and send back the cavalry which bears this to you. JAMES B. FRY Colonel and Chief of ~taff. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, Huntsville, August 19, 1862. Brig. Gen. L. II. ROUSSEAU, Commanding Third Division: SIR: The general commanding directs as follows in relation to your command: One brigade of your division, with Kennetts cavalry and one battery of artillery, will occupy Huntsville. The other brigade will be posted as follows: One regiment and field battery at Stevenson; one regiment and field battery at Decherd; one regi- ment and field battery at Battle Creek; one regiment bridge guards between Hunts- ville and Stevenson. You will also have command, when necessary, of all troops on both lines of railroad from llu~tsville to Nashville. Those on the Decatur and Nashville road are more immediately under the command of Brigadier-General Negley. General Smith is as- signed to tjie Seventeenth Brigade and to the more immediate charge of the bridge guards, which be has orders to visit frequently. You will hold your command in readiness at all times to move in any direction. As it is possible that when the main army advances the enemy may come npon our rear in such force as to make it impossible to hold such extended lines, you will be prepared for such an emergency. The Decatur line in such an emergency will be the first abandoned; iiext the Athens line as far as Decherd. A determined effort will be made to hold Huntsville, Stevenson, Battle Creek, and the railroad. If the force at Battle Creek and Stevenson should be forced to retire, they should, if possible, go di- rectly to Decherd, which point it may be very important to hold for the sake of the road north; bnt they should be well assured of being able to make that Junction, otherwise they should fall back on this place, bringing with them all road guards. In that case the road guards between Stevenson and Decherd should fall back at once to Decherd. If Decherd should be seriously threatened you upust re-enforce it, even to the extent of the whole force at Huntsville. If Declierd should be forced, you mn2t, if your force is sufficient, endeavor ~o retake it. If not, and it is not retaken by the army in front, it will be necessary for the whole force from Battle Creek to this point to fall back toward Nashville, probably by Elkton and Pulaski, but always making a stand wherever it can be~done with advantage. These suggestions suppose an advance of the enemy which cannot be resisted with any prospect of success, but a determined resistance is always to be made when there is any hope of success. A command should never surrender. It should, if the post is important, resist whenever success is possible, and even when it is not, if the safety of the main body requires it; and if not, it should fall back if the attacking force is overwhelming. These are points which it is important that you should study thoroughly, and I have entire confidence in your courage and ability to meet every emergency. The minor details of your command I do not touch upon. Of course you will hu Page 371 CHAI. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 371 band your supplies to the utmost, drawing first everything possible from the re- sources of the country. In case any command should he compelled to fall hack all the public property that cannot he carried off must be destroyed to prevent it from falling into the hande of the enemy. Very respectfully, D. C. BUELL, Major- General, Commanding. J. M. WRIGHT, Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 19, [1862]. General SCHOEPF, Decherd: Captain Chandler is ordered to have your troops supplied with cloth- ing as soon as possible. There were large quantities continually within your reach at Tuscumbia. It is regretted that the first intimation made to these headquarters as to your troops wanting clothing is that they are barefoot and ragged. It gives the chief quartermaster too little time. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS, Colonel SWORDS, Huntsville, August 19, [1862]. Quartermaster, Louisville: Push forward commissary stores and forage to Bowling Green as rapidly as possible by railroad and Green River. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staff. HDQRS. FIRST DIvISIoN, ARMY OF THE Onio, iiilicMinnville, Teun., August 19, 1862. Major-General BUELL, J+Iuntsville: Arrived here and took command of troops at this place to-day. Found General Nelson absent and General Ammen in command. Have sent to-day two regiments and one battery to support General Johnson, who was this morning a little north of Smitliville. GLO. H. THOMAS, Major- General, U. S. Volunteers. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 19, 1862. General THoMAs, McMiinnville via Manchester: The enemy crossed 300 cavalry and 3,000 infantry at Chattanooga yesterday. This may be for the purpose of foraging in Sequatchie Valley, but we must be prepared for more than that. Hold your com- mand in readiness to march at the shortest notice. You will probably march on the Thernian or Duiihip road, but you should be furnishe Page 372 4 372 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIU with capable and reliable guides in all directions. General Schoepfs scouts also report the enemy in the mountains 21 miles beyond him in quite a large force. That is not very definite in any respect. You should, by means of spies and scouts, keep yourselves thoroughly in- formed of what is going on between you and Chattanooga. There is a road leading along the mountain from Spencer, Pikeville, and other points by which an enemy could penetrate. You should also look well in the direction of Sparta and Smithville, both for the purpose of de- tecting any advance upon you and any attempt to pass you toward Nashville. Collect in a day or two all the forage, flour, and beef you can and then send your supply trains to Murfreesborough to be fed until required. The McMinnville Railroad will be open Thursday, and at any rate you should not keep on hand more supplies than you can carry away in your baggaoe wagons and haversacks. The great problem with us is sup- plies, and that we must solve by management, and starving) if neces- sary. It will be quite as difficult for the enemy. I shall concentrate your division and McCooks at Tracy City or near there and send Crittenden up the Sequatchie Valley to about the An- derson road, and we must be prepared either to fight in detachments or concentrate rapidly, according to circumstances. 1 have prepared a code of rocket signals by which to control our movements and commu- nicate information. Study it carefully. Call Wood up to you, or at least have him within a few hours march, which, for the sake of supplies, will be better, as well as to give some protection to the road. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 19, 1862. General WOOD, Manchester: It will be necessary for you to keep a few mounted men at telegraph station at Manchester to act as couriers, the cavalry having been called from that post. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTEES ARMY OF THE OHIO, Huntsville, August 19, 1862. Colonel ZAHM, Gommanding Third Ohio Cavalry, Woodville: SIR: It is reported that two carriage horses (unsuitable for cavalry) were taken by your command a few days since from Mr. Douglas, near New Market. If such is the case the general commanding directs that you return them. If they are good cavalry horses and necessary to you you can retain and give receipts for them. Three other horses and a mule were also taken from same place and no receipt given. This must also be corrected. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. M. WRIGHT, Assistant Adjutant-General Page 373 CUAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 373 HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 19, [1862]. General BOYLE, Louisville: Supplies for this army must be pushed forward to Bowling Green, to be sent on soon as possible. Have them taken care of and protected there and sent forward as soon as road is open. JAMES B. FRY, Chit] of Staft. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 19, 1862. General BOYLE, Louisville: A Mrs. Cross and party have come here with passes from the pro- vost-marshal of Kentucky, ordering them beyond our lines. I sh~dl order them back. If any harm could be done by giving information they are likely to do it. No more passes must be given to persons to pass the lines without the sanction of the district commander. D. C. BUELI~. LOUISVILLE, Ky., August 19, 186212.45 a. m. Major-General HALLECK, Commanding: This State is invaded in force and will be overrun, and if once done I dont believe it can be recovered. J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier- General, Commanding. CUMBERLAND GAP, TENN., August 19, 1862. (Received Headquarters Army, August 25, 1862.) Brigadier-General CULLUM, Chief of Staff: At noon to-day eight regiments of the enemy~s infantry, two batteries of artillery, and a cavalry force, strength not known, under Rains, reached Cumberland Ford, with the avowed intention of attacking this position. The force in front is full 20,000 strong, and it is said that re-enforcements are arriving from Knoxville. It is possible that the enemy premeditates an attack, but he will not do so until he tries the effect of starving us out. In any event we will perform onr duty. If a Union force of 8,000 men will rapidly advance upon Cumberlaud Ford and a similar force upon Lambdins by way of Barbonrsville the entire force of Rains can be captured. I have operated on all these routes and know their practicability. Lambdins farm-house is 21 miles south. west of Barboursville, 19 miles from Rogers Gap, and 12 miles east of Boston. It will be found on the map sent to the Secretary of War and General Buell. It is said that the enemy captured 100 wagons of supplies at London and sent the wagons for salt. Our troops are in fine condition morally and physically. The enemys pickets are within hailing distance of ours. I sent a dispatch through this morning. I will not be idle. GEORGE W. MORGAN, Brigadier- General of Volunteers, Commanding. (Same to General Boyle. Page 374 374 KY., M. AND B. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIIL CUMBEnLAND GAP, TENN., August 19, 1862. Major-General HALLEOK: We are enveloped by the enemy. His pickets extend across the Gum- berland Mountains on either flank of the Gap. ll~ imagines that 11 will evacuate the Gap and waits to enter it. 1 shall never do so. It is for you to open the road. What you most want is cavalry and horse artil- lery, with a heavy column to follow after; but you must act at once, for our supplies are limited. In the mean time I will not be idle. If the enemy attacks he will be crushed. GEORGE W. MORGAN, Brigadier-General. (Same to General Boyle.) LOUISVILLE, Ky., August 19, 186212.20 a. m. Major-General HALLECK, Commanding: Received the following dispatch this date from Colonel Cranor, Fortieth Ohio, at Portsmouth, Ohio: HEADQUARTERS FORTIETH OHIO REGIMENT, Porismouth, Ohio, 18th. General BOYLE: The rebel General John S. Williams brigade is now in the valley of Big sandy. Will soon be joined by Marshalls whole division, estimated at from 4,000 to 12,000, besides cavalry and artillery. I mnst have help or all is lost in Eastern Kentucky. I hope yon will send ns help withont delay. Answer. JONATHAN ORANOR, Colonel, Commanding. J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier-General FRANKFORT, Ky., August 19, 1862. Hon. E. M. STANTON: I applied to General Boyle, the proper officer at Louisville, for arms, and the dispatch sent yesterday was after application to him. 1 am acting under the authority of the Governor of Kentucky and in con- junction with the Military Board, and in obedience to orders of the Secretary of War. I am, according to the laws of Kentucky, the proper officer in the State to superintend recruiting, and have performed that service since September last. Confusion has arisen from the fact that orders to recruit here have been given both to General Boyle and the Military Board by the War Department. General Boyle having now turned over all recruiting to this department, and Kentncky now having a loyal Governor, I trust there will be more regularity hereafter. Respectfully, JNO. W. FINNELL, Adjutant- General Kentucky Volunteers. WAR DEPARTMENT, August 19, 1862. Governor TOD, Columbus, Ohio; Governor MORTON, Indianapolis, md.; Governor YATES, Springfield, Ill.; Governor SALOMON, Madison, Wis.; Governor ROBINSON, Frankfort, Ky.; General BOYLE, Louisville, Ky.: Major-General Wright has been appointed commander of the Depart Page 375 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 375 ment of the Ohio, consisting of the States of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Kentucky, including Cumberland Gap and the forces there. He will immediately assume command. EDWIN M. STANTON, & cretary of War. GENERAL ORDERS, ~ WAR DEPT., ADJT. GEN.S OFFICE, No. 112. Washington, August 19, 1862. I. The Department of the Ohio, hereby created, will be composed of the States of Obio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Ken- tucky east of the Tennessee iRiver, and including Cumberland Gap and the troops operating in its vicinity. II. Maj. Gen. H. G. Wright is assigned to the colnman(l of the De- partment of the Ohio. By order of the Secretary of War: B. D. TOWNSEND, Assistant Adjutant- General. WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, August 20, 1862. i~Iajor-General BUELL, Huntsville, Ala.: Kentucky and the States north of it have been made into a separate department and General Wright assigned to the command. This does not affect Tennessee or your army operating in that State and against Chattanooga, but includes all troops now in Kentucky. You, however, will continue the general direction of affairs in that State till General Wright arrives and assumes command. He will first visit the Gov- ernors of Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois to consult about raising troops. H. W. HALLECK, General-in- Chief. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 20, 1862. J. B. ANDERSON, Nashville: What is the practicability of getting supplies by the river to Clarks- ville; thence by wagons and the Charlotte road? Or could we haul from the Harpeth Shoals? D. C. BUELL, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 20, 1862. J. B. ANDERSON, Nashville: I shall put a force on the road and it must positively be repaired in less time. Can the work be expedited by sending the Engineer troops? Which road is the easiest to guard and keep open? D. C. BUELIi Page 376 .376 KY, M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIII HEADQUARTERS, fluntsville, August 20, 1862. ~?4DOMMANDING OFFICER DAvIs DIVISION, Near Florence or Eastport: Tnstead of marching by Pulaski or Shelbyville you will move by ~iorence, and thence direct by Columbia to Nashville. Move by frrced marches. Leave tents and all surplus baggage at Florence and carry ~rations in your wagons. If necessary take country wagons also. You must take at least eight days~ full rations from Florence and more if possible. Keep your men on half rations. Lose no time. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 20, 1862. general FRY, Decherd: Direct General Sill to remain with his brigade for the present to as- sist in collecting and guarding supplies at Decherd, but to march and join General Schoepf at an hours notice in case of necessity. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 20, 1862. %3-eneral FRY, Decherd: Take all the supplies you can carry in your baggage wagons and haver- sacks, and be prepared in all respects for active service. I wish Gen- eral Schoepf to establish himself in advance of Tracy City, if, as I sup- pose, there is a road leading from there to the Anderson road toward Chattanooga. He must examine into that and report immediately. ~reat care must be taken that dispatches are not captured. Have you and General Schoepf the letter cipher? D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, fluntsville, August 20, [1862]. colonel HAZEN, Murfreesborough: Have you heard anything of General Johnson? D. C. BUELL HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 20, 1862. ~Colonel JNNES, stevenson: It is reported the McMinnville road will be finished to-night. You need not take your companies there. Take five companies to the Louis- ville and Nashville read and push it with all energy; everything de- pends on it. D. C. BUELL Page 377 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 377 HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 20, 1862. General MoCoox, Battle Creek: Do you find that you can go from the Anderson road to Tracy City? it is important to ascertain that fact. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 20, 1862. Generals McCoox and CRITTENDEN, Battle Creek: Get all the cattle and sheep you can in the country and have them regularly issued by commissat y, and dont issue more than half rations. Eight companies of Zahms Ohio cavalry are ordered to report to Geii- eral McCook from Woodville. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 20, 1862. 4I~eneral McCoox, Battle Creek: The object of the enemy may be to forage in Sequatchie Valley or to advance in force. We must be prepared for either. Move your divis- ion up Sequatchie Valley on the north side of the Anderson road, and send out at once on the other side up the valley strong foraging l)arties to collect forage, beet; and flour if you can find it. Give receipts in all cases and see that not an ounce of anything is wasted. Supplies is the great problem with us now, and we must solve it by management, and by starving, too, if necessary. Continue foraging daily in all directions, with the double object of starving the enemy and feeding ourselves. Move Crittenden at the same time and halt him at the Little Se- quatchie, near where the Higginbottom road turns off to Tracy City. He also must forage industriously while he remains. These supplies svill be required for the other troops as well as your own. Thomas division and your brigade are ordered to Tracy City to-u.or- brow. As soon as you get your position communicate with General Schoepf. I believe there is a road crossing to that point from the An- derson road, and if there is I will move Schoepf forward to near the Anderson road. As some little time would be required to concentrate, imy wish is that you should not become too seriously engaged. If it should be necessary to retire do so toward Tracy City by the Anderson road, if, as I believe, a road from that to Tracy City exists. In that case you should only go far enough back to get a strong position or pass in which you can repel a superior force and where you can threaten the valley; but you must look to your rear also, for the road I speak of ex- tends along the whole length of the mountain, I think. Instruct Crittenden in a like case to fall back on the Higginbottom iroad toward Tracy City, but only far enough to take a strong position. I have ordered two battalions of Zahms cavalry to join you. Observe That there are several roads coming into the valley from the Tennessee Liver by which cavalry and footmen can pass. Ilankins Ferry and Lowes Ferry should if possible be held by Crit- ~tendens pickets. Keep yourself thoroughly informed about everything; be prudent, and fight hard when you have to fight. D. C. BUELL Page 378 378 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIII. hEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 20, 1862. Colonel MILLER, Nashville: It is unnecessary to tell you that to open immediately and preserve the Louisville road is a matter of the most vital importance. I hope your force will enable you to do it withont danger tQ Nashville, which of course must not be jeopardized. J send you another regiment. Should the railroad fail, other means must be devised of getting supplies. I desire you to interest yourself in the matter. If my repeated orders had been obeyed in regard to defenses for the guards much of this trou- ble xvould have beeii avoided. There is no punishment too severe for those who have disobeyed. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, lluntsville, August 20, 1862. Colonel MILLER, Nashville I have directed General Nelson to take the Ninth Indiana instead of waiting for Starkweathers regiment. It will return and assist to guard the workmen on the road. Push your defenses. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS Huntsville, August 20, [1862.] Captain MORTON, Nashville: How are your defenses progressing? Answer in cipher. How many regiments do you consider necessary now to protect the city against a cavalry raid? D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Major MURRAY, Huntsville, August 20, 1862. Third Kentucky Cavalry, Athens: The battalion which passed here on return from scout to New Market was ordered to search for 110 beef cattle captured some days ago on Pulaski and Huntsville road. iDid they find the cattle or hear of them? Answer. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS General NEGLEY, ~olismnbia: Huntsville, August 20, [1862]. To open immediately and keep open the Louisville road is a matter of Vital importance. I apprehend that we have not at present force enough about Nash- ville for it. If that should be the case we must abandon the Columbia~ hue. It must, however, be kept Ol)CII until we get down supplies to meet two divisions, which will come to it at Athens and Pulaski. They ought to arrive in about six days. Unless the road is then open an Page 379 CHAP. XXVIII.] 379 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. matters are more quiet you will withdraw all troops along the line and go to Nashville, in order to re-enforce that place or the troops employed on the road from there to Bowling Green. Ii give you these instructions in anticipation of au interruption of the line at a time when it might be highly .important for you to act, but if possible you should refer the matter to General Rousseau, who will have command on all the lines. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 20, 1862. General NEGLEY, Columbia: Send the Seventeenth Kentucky to Nashville by rail as soon as prac- ticable. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 20, 1862. General NELSON, Nashville: I think not, though I should be glad to make it an excuse for keeping you, if I did not think your services of the very greatest importance at this moment in Kentucky. Can you form any idea of the force that holds the road on the other side? What has become of Johnson? D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 20, 1862. General NELSON, Nashville: Horses can better be procured in Kentucky than here. You must take Konkles. Take the Ninth Indiana, if the city is not threatened and Starkweathers men not arrived. This regiment must return t~ protect the railroad as ordered. Get a force on that duty as early as possible; it is of more than vital importance. ~. ~. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 20, 1862. Major OLDS, Bridgeport: Strengthen your position and defend it. What else would you do? D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 20, [1862]. Major SIDELL, Nashville: No provisions of any kind must leave Nashville except for the army. Order Colonel Miller and provost-marshal accordingly, and see that the order is strictly observed. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staff Page 380 380 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVm. HUNTSVILLE, August 20, 1862. Major SmELL: Do you hear that the garrison was captured? Have you any particu- lars of the affair? D. C. BUIELL, Miajor- General, Gommanding. HUNTSVILLE, August 20, 1862. Major SWELL: What became of the garrison that was at Clarksville? How strong was it? D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, A ugust 20, 1862. Major SIDELL, Nashville: Send a train to Columbia to take Seventeenth Kentucky to Nashville and retain it there, and send one of the regiments 110W there to protect repairs on railroad. The road must be opened, and rapidly as possible. ~ee Mr. Anderson abont it, and push it through without further orders in case telegraph is cut between us. All the supplies, forage, beef cat- tle, & c., which can be got about Nashville must be secured. With the Seventeenth Kentucky you will have eight regiments at Nashville, which will be enough to hold it and open the road to Kentucky. Send to Decherd and Murfreesborough all the supplies you can. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 20, 1862. General SILL, Cowan: Suspend your march for the present to give protection to the depot at Decherd until the garrison is well established. Give protection to foraging parties, and see that forage, beef:, and flour are collected, and that not an ounce is wasted. If you should be called forward to re-enforce General Schoepf move promptly. See that all public property, wagons, & c., are conveniently disposed of, so that they will be under the protection of the field work. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 20, 1862. General SILL, Decherd or Cowan: A few rockets will be sent up at this place to-night between 8 and 9 oclock to determine the distance at which they can be seen. Have some one on the lookout and report the result. If seen, report the colors and the exact order in which they occurred. D. C. BUELL. (Also commanding officers at Athens and Larkinsville, and Colonel IFlarker, Stevenson. Page 381 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNLON. 381 HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 20, 1862. Colonel STANLEY, Manchester: Get horses in the country and send ~kspatch from telegraph office at once to General Wood, to be forwarded to General Thomas. Also tell General Wood to send some cavalry to Manchester to act as couriers. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Huntsville, August 20, 1862. General THOMAS, McMinnville: McCook reports a Tennessee volunteer just in from near Chattanooga; says the enemy have crossed there in large force; they say to attack your position; that they are also crossing near Loudon and Kingston; they may mean to advance by way of Sparta. You must ascertain what is going on in that quarter. McCook marches to-night, and will probably reach the Anderson road to-morrow. We shall soon see how much they are in earnest in cross- ing. Schoepf will be at Tracy City to-morrow, if he is not there now; that or Altamont may become a point of concentration for us. Be pre- pared for anything; and remember that supply is the great trouble with us now. D. C. BUELL. HDQRS. FIRST DIvISiON, ARMY OF THE OHIO, MeMiunville, Tenn., August 20, 1862. Major-General BUELL, Huntsville: While at Decherd I made inquiries concerning the various routes to East Tennessee. The information collected there has been confirmed since my arrival here. There is a practicable road from McMinnville to Kingston by way of Pikeville, one by way of Sparta and Crossville, and another from Nash- ville to Knoxville by way of Liberty and Montgomery. If our forces should advance on Knoxville arrangements might be made to ship sup- plies to Gainesborough or Bnrkesville and haul them by an excellent dirt road to Knoxville, Tenn. From either of the towns the road could be kept open with a small e~scort to each wagon train and the army supplied as it advances and after its arrival at Knoxville. I have seen a letter from General Johnson to General Nelson, in which he says that if Sparta was held with a sufficient force he could keep the country clear to Burkesville. I have just heard that the rebels are repairing the Chattanooga and McMinnville road preparatory to advancing in this direction. Have sent out a party of cavalry to ascertain the facts. They are reported to have been crossing the river at Chattanooga for three days. GEG. H. THOMAS, Major- General, U. S. Volunteers Page 382 382 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW VA. [CHAP. XXVIII. MOMINNYILLE, August 20, 180~9 p. m. General BIJELL: Have just received your telegram of August 19, 1862. Expect to get reliable information of the movements of the enemy to-morrow morn- ing, both from Dunlap and in the direction of Pikeville and Sparta, from scouts and cavalry patrols which have already been sent out. Hope to be l)repared for any emergency. General Wood is within two or three hours march of this place in the direction of Manchester. GEG. II. THOMAS, Major- General, U. S. Volunteers. HEADQUARTERS, General WOOD, Huntsville, August 20, 1862. On the road from Manchester: The road must be finished; work at night if necessary. The party is imperatively i-eqnired elsewhere. D. C. BUELL. HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE OHIO, MeMinuvi/le, Tenn., August 20, 1862. General WOOD, near Mcilfinnvidc: You had better send back an escort to Decheid for your train, as I shall be unable to furnish you with one, having been ordered here be- fore your train was ready. Get ten days supply of commissary stores, and if in good camp remain where you are. If your camp is not a good one you can move to where the Manchester and MeMiunvilie road crosses Hickory Creek, where you will find a good camp an(l be within a few hours march of this place. Have the countly explored in the di- rection of Altamont, and report if a stromig position can be taken up near that place, and withal be prepared to march xvithin a days notice. GEG. H. THOMAS, Major- General, U. S. Volunteers. LOUISVILLE, Ky., August 20, 186211.10 p. in. Major-General HALLECK: Captain Brown, quartermaster at Lexington, telegraphs me that one of his men from the Gap, left there on Sunday, i-eports that rebels attacked General Morgan Sunday in force. Scouts say 60,000. Got nuder the cliff so that large guns could not reach them. Small how- itzers were used to drive them back. Three rebel regiments poured through Big Creek Gap and were near Barboursville in rear. Colonel Garrard left Barboursville for the Gap. General Morgan is said to have sent word to Colonel Garrard that he could keep off 100,000. This is substance of dispatch from Captain Brown. I proposed to send three regiments of infantry, two of cavalry, with battery of artillery, to drive out those in rear, but Genem-al Bach thought best to concen- trate forces at Lebanon and Nicholasrille. I have to-day ordered Major Page 383 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 383 General Wallace, at Lexington, with three or more regiments of in- fantry, with two regiments of cavalry and artillery, to prepare to move in that direction. General Wright has not yet arrived. Will you give any orders? J. T. BOYLE. CUMBERLAND GAP, TENN., August 20, 1862noon. (Received August 24, 1862.) Brigadier-General CULLUM, Chief of Staff: The enemy still envelops, but evinces no desire to attack us, although his force is so greatly superior to ours in numbers. Enemy occupies a narrow defile 2~ miles this side of Cumberland Ford. The position is very strong, and 6,000 men ought to hold it against three times their number. With 20,000 men in my front and 6,000 in the rear prudence compels me to act mainly on the defensive. Should we be attacked no doubt need be entertained as to the result. The enemy has a twofold object: First, to starve us out, which he cannot do. (Rains inquires everywhere as to the extent of our supplies.) In the next place, the enemy takes advantage of our destitution in cavalry and horse artillery to seize our wagons and fill them with salt, for which he is famishing. Fifteen hundred cavalry, with four cannon, could cut off their salt ex- pedition. My next courier I will send along the mountain ridge nearly to Rogers Gap. GEORGE W. MORGAN, Brigadier- General of Volunteers, Gommanding. JASPER, August 21, 1862. Major-General BUELL: A man by the name of Andrew Johnson, intelligent and vouched for as true to our cause, came in this morning from the vicinity of Chat- tanooga. He says the rebels have crossed the river from 8,000 to 10,000 strong; that they crossed at Chattanooga and at three other points above Chattanooga, the hrthest point above being 16 miles from Chatta- nooga; that he thinks their object is to forage; that he also thinks they expect us to cross at Bridgeport or below, and that only in this event (lid they expect to advance into Tennessee and Kentucky; that [he] understood they thought our object was to attract their attention here while Morgan took Knoxville aud cut the road there. Their forces on this side are scattered, having from 2,000 to 4,000 in a body. They are driving up cattle and conscripts and bring out and shoot Union men. All quiet here. MoCOOK, General. IIDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, ARMY OP THE OHIO, iiieMiunville, [Penn., August 21, 1862. Major-General BUELL, Huntsville: Will it be possible to relieve the brigade belonging to General Woods division, now stationed at Stevenson? General Wood needs them very much, his cavalry force being exceedingly light,~ and if further inform Page 384 3?~4 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIII. tion proves true, that the enemy are not advancing UI)Oll this place, I wish to send General Woods division to Sparta, as the enemy will l)robably go that way to attack Nashville. I have information from two or three different sources that they are collecting a large depot of forage near Crossville, on the Nashville and Knoxville road. GEG. H. THOMAS, Major. General, U. ~ Volunteers. IIDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, ARMY OF THE OHIO, Mciiliinnville, August 21, 1862. Major-General BUELL, Huntsville: Your dispatch of yesterday was received this horning. The supply train of the Fourth Division will be sent to Murfreesborough to-morrow morning. I will have the troops in readiness for a move at the shortest notice. Sent a party of cavalry yesterday on the Dunlap road to go as far as Dunlap. Another party on the Sparta road, beyond Rook Island Ford, to hunt cattle and a band of guerrillas reported to be there. Shall send an expedition to Sparta to-night; also one to Pikeville by the Spencer road. Have spies employed to give information from the direction of Chat- tanooga, Dunlap, Pikeville, Sparta, and Kingston. GEO. H. THOMAS, Major-General, U. ~3. Volunteers. HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE OHIO, AfeMinnville, Tenn., August 21, 1862. Colonel STANLEY: Send the telegraph operator to this place at once, as the wires will be here this evening and no operator here. Send six companies to guard the following bridges on the iNlcMinnville Railroad, viz: One 8 miles from Manchester this way; one 9 miles from Manchester this way; one 10 miles from Manchester this way; one 11~ miles from Manchester this way; one 12 miles from Manchester this way; one 14 miles from Manchester this waysix bridges in all. Place one company at each bridge and have a strong stockade built at each bridge, so that the positions can be defended; and give positive orders to the commandants of companies to allow no straggling nor plundering. By command of General Thomas: [GEO. E. FLYNT,] Assistant Adjutant-General. HEADQUARTERS THIRD DIVISION, - Gamp Taylor, August 21, 1862. Col. L. A. HARRIS, Commanding Ninth Brigade: SIR: The following disposition of the Ninth Brigade will be carried into effect without delay: One regiment will be stationed at Stevenson, one regiment will be stationed at Decherd, one regiment will be st Page 385 CHAr. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION 385 tioned at Battle Creek, one regiment (bridge guards) will be stationed between Huntsville and Stevenson. Each regiment will be in readi- ness at all times to move in any direction, as it is possible that when the main army advances the enemy may come upon its rear in such force as to make it impossible to hold such extended lines. Each regi- mental commander will be prepared for such an emergency. The Decatur line in such an event will be the first abandoned; next the other line as far as Decherd. A determined effort will be made to hold Huntsville, Stevenson, Battle Creek, and the railroad. If the force at Battle Creek and Stevenson should be forced to retire they should if possible go directly to Decherd, which point it may be important to hold for the sake of the road north, but they should be well assured of being able to make that Junction; otherwise they should fall back on this place, bringing with them all road guards. In that case the road guards between Stevenson and Decherd should fall back at once on Dech~rd. If Decherd should be seriously threatened re-enforcements will be sent, even to the extent of the whole force at Huntsville. If Decherd should be forced, if our force is sufficient a strong attempt will be made to retake it; if not, and it is not retaken by the army in front, it will be necessary for the whole force from Battle Creek to Huntsville to fall back toward Nashville, probably by Elkton and Pulaski, but always making a stand whenever it can be done with advantage. These suggestions suppose an advance of the enemy which cannot be resisted with any prospect of success, but a determined resistance is al- ways to be made when there is any hope of success. A command should never surrender. It should, if the post is important, resist whenever success is possible, and even when it is not if the safety of the main body requires it, and if not it should fall back if the attacking force is overwhelming. By command: LOVELL H. ROUSSEAU, Brigadier-General. WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, August 21, 1862. Maj. Gen. H. G. WRIGHT, Cincinnati, Ohio: Do not move your headquarters to Louisville. I will write you the reasons. Keep them at Cincinnati. H. W. HALLECK, General-in-Chief. LOUISVILLE, Ky., August 21, 186212 m. Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, General-in-Chief: I sent General G. C. Smith from Lebanon in direction of London, and Colonel Metcalfe from Lexington in same direction via Richmond. Gen- eral Smith is at Crab Orchard, from which place he telegraphs me that one of Colonel Mundays cavalry reached there with intelligence that3 Barboursville is held by 12,000 to 15,000 rebels, and Mount Vernon, this side, by Scott, with large rebel cavalry and artillery. I believe all this exaggerated, but do not doubt there is rebel force in General Morgans rear. There is a large force in his front. It is hazardous to attempt 25 R RYOL XVI7 PT I Page 386 KY., M~ AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIIL 386 relief with raw levies, but I believe it should be done. We are deficient in artillery. J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier- General, Commanding. LOUISVILLE, Ky., August 21, 186210.20 p. m. Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLEOK, General-in.Chief: Captain Brown, quartermaster at Lexington, telegraphs that his information of the attack on General Morgan at the Gap by the enemy in great force is confirmed. We have no artillery in Kentucky except Thirteenth Indiana and Audrews Michigan battery. More is needed. J. T. BOYLE Brigadier- General, Command~ing. WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, August 21, 1862. General BOYLE, Loui8ville, Ely.: I am not sufficiently posted in regard to the enemys present positions to direct detailed movements of troops. You must exercise your own discretion till General Wright arrives. H. W. HALLECK, General-in- Chief. LOUISVILLE, August 21, 1862. General BUELL: Considerable force in Morgan~s rear and overwhelming force in his front. If your movements will tend to his relief it is important they be made early. His position is critical. I have instructed Major-General Wallace to make movement from this side for his relief J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier- General. (Forwarded by General Rousseau August 29.) CUMBERLATID GAP, TETIN., August 21, 1862. Via Lexington, Ky., August 25. General CULLUM, Chief of Staff: Have just received a flag of truce from Maj. Gen. E. Kirby Smith, dated on yesterday at Barboursville, and a note dated at Pogues to.day from Major-General McCown. I send Colonel Garrard, 400 mounted infantry and 200 cavalry, to join any force which may be on the march to the relief of this place. I do so to save the horses from starvation, and to send a gallant officer, with a brave little band of veterans, to lead on the new troops. If attacked I pledge myself and command for the security of this fort. We won it and do not intend to lose it. GEORGE W. MORGAN, Brigadier. Gtmerat. (Same to General Boyle. Page 387 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 387 HEADQUARTERS CONFEDERATE STATES FORCES, Chattanooga, August 21, 1862. Maj. Gen. B. C. BUELL, fJommanding United States Forces, & e.: GE~ui~At.: I have to bring to your~notice the following: I have evi- dence which convinces me that a few days after Captain Brewster, of our service, had surprised and taken some men of your forces, a de- tachment of United States forces, under a Colonel Stewart, of Indiana Volunteers, captured a Georgian of Brigadier-General Forrests com- mand, and subsequently shot him while a prisoner because the detach- ment meantime had been fired into. Three days subsequent to this act another detachment of the same regiment, possibly under another commander, captured another private of Forrests command, who had been left sick at the house of one Brown, near Hills Creek, Warren County, Tennessee. This man was also taken out and shot, according to the confession of the commanding officer. I am also obliged to believe that a man by the name of Gougue, a member of Confederate States First Regiment Kentucky Cavalry, was taken prisoner and afterward put to death at or near the house of one Israel Hill, in the same county. For these atrocious acts no meas- ures of a retaliatory character have been ordered by the commander of the Confederate forces in this quarter, he being assured from your past conduct that if you are duly informed of the facts you will take prompt and efficacious measures to trace up and summarily punish those re- sponsible for acts so contrary to all obligations of humanity, and he feels it needless to point out to you the inevitable consequences that must ensue from a repetition of such sanguinary violations of the rules of war. It becomes my duty to ask your attention to another matter. An order of yours, No. 41, dated In Camp near Huntsville, Ala., August 8, 1862, which has appeared in our newspapers, prescribes a course for the officers of your command which I respectfully submit to be in direct conflict with the third paragraph under article IV of the cartel arranged on the 22(1 of July between Maj. Gen. J. A. Dix, U. S. Army, and Maj. Gen. D. H. Hilly C. S. Army, in behalf of their respect- ive Governments, and by virtue of which all prisoners, of whatever arm of service, are to be exchanged or paroled in ten days from the time of their capture if it be practicable, & c. I his plainly makes it the duty of the capturing party to parole, and assuredly the execution of your order must nullify that requirement and in a short while lead to consequences of a dread character, which it is thought you can scarcely desire shall characterize the war on this border. Respectfully, your obedient servant, SAM. JONES, Major- General, Commanding. DECHERD, TENN., August 22, 1862, Via tioriuth, 25th, via Gairo, ill., 26th1O.30 a. m. Major-General HALLECK, General-in- Chief, Washington: General Johnson, under whom I had concentrated all the cavalry I could possibly spare from detachment service, attacked the enemy nea Page 388 388 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIII. Gallatin, Teun.. yesterday, about 9 a. in., and was compelled to retreat, which he did toward Hartsville, without being pursued. He was at- tacked again about 4 p. m. and completely defeated. About 450 of his men reached Nashville last evening. The reports come from Colonel Wynkoop, Seventh Pennsylvania Cavalry, and stragglers. General Johnson is undoubtedly a prisoner. I cannot tell exactly what his strength was, but it consisted of the main part of three regimentsI suppose about 1,200 men. The disaster is most unfortunate, as it costs us the services of a valuable officer and a large part of the small cavalry force I have. I was apprehensive that his force was insufficient to cope with the force he was likely to meet, and sent instructions to him to strengtheu himself with artillery and infantry and keep more within support. I have no means of knowing how it happened that he did not do so. D. C. BUELL, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS, Deciterd, August 22, 1862. J. B. ANDERSON, Nashville: Put all your trains at work to bring subsistence to this place from Stevenson and Huntsville. Lose no time. how long will it take you to remove all, say 300,000, rations ~ D. C. BUELL. NASHVILLE, August 22, 1862. General BIJELL: You have no doubt received before this pews of capture of General Johnson and most of his command near Gallatin yesterday. To-day at Red River Bridge 100 Federals were captured by the rebels and paroled. Reforms and changes are essentially necessary at this place. I believe it would be to the interest of the country and especially of the middle portion of the State for Ex-Governor Campbell to be placed in command here. I think he would be efficient and would inspire more confidence on the part of the Union men, and * * * with. I hope you will not think it out of place in me when I state that there must be more effi- ciency imparted to the army in this part of Tennessee or we are doomed to meet with reverses that will retard and protract the war, if not in the end to result in the loss of Tennessee. The conduct of Colonel Mason, Seventy-arst Ohio, at Clarksville is not only humiliating, but disgraceful in the extreme. I am gratified to know that your order in reference to paroles was issued before his surrender, and trust we will have some examples now made. Truly, ANDREW JOHNSON, Military Governor. HEADQUARTERS, Deeherd, August 22, 1862. Governor JOHNSON, Nashville: If Governor Campbell has been appointed I will very willingly put him in command, but it may happen that a senior would unavoidably fall there, and if he were capable I could not keep the senior out of co Page 389 Cuir. XXVIII] CORRESPONDENCE, tTC.UNION. 389 maiiid. I should like Governor Campbell to understand that matter rigi itly, but as far as possible I would wish to avoid the dilemma. Please answer in regard to his appointment. I had prepared to put General Smith in command, but can find important service for him elsewhere. D. C. BUELL, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS, Decherd, August 22, 1862. Colonel HARRIS, Battle Greek: Have your command (two regiments and two batteries) in readiness to march to-morrow morning upon further orders. You must bring all provisions with you. Leave tents in preference to provisions. Your movement may depend on the direction which Bragg, whose a~lvance it is said will reach Sequatchie Valley to-day, takes to-mor- row. My further instructions may authorize you to act on that point. Therefore take all possible means of informing yourself in regard to it. Send out reliable scouts immediately to ascertain whether Braggs ad- vance is actually on Waldens Ridge, as reported, and answer at once. D. C. BlIJELL. HIGGINBOTTOM TURNPIKE, August 22, 18628 a. m. General BUELL: Three of my spies came to me this morning 10 miles from Andersons and said: Bragg in command; Cheathams division crossed the river on Friday last; up to Wednesday thirty-three regiments have crossed; six regiments crossed last night. Hardee is there and is crossing to-day. General Withers is crossing at Harrison; had crossed eleven regiments on Wednesday. General Cheatham is in command of Polks corps. Gen- eral Polk second in command. Brigadiers Stewart, Slaughter, McNair, and Maney are there. MeCown is crossing at Kingston. Brigadiers Hilliard, and Leadbetter are with him. The troops that are crossing are well armed and have good artillery. The advance of the enemy had reached the top of Waldens Ridge, and last night a force was march- ing from Seeno [l] toward the Anderson road to Tracy City. There is very little stock in this valley. 1 am fully convinced had I marched to Anderson I would have lost the train. This news is reliable. The enemy intend marching upon MeMiunville. I expect to be there Sun- day. I now find there is no road for wagons leading from Tracy City to Anderson road except by ~itamont. A. MoD. MoCOOK, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS, Decherd, August 22, 1862. General MOCOOK, via Battle Greek: Your dispatch received. I can hardly credit that McMinnville is the hnmediate destination. It seems to me rather that they will aim at Battle Creek and Decherd. 1 may be mistaken. Be careful to send any information that may help to decide the point. At any rate you should not get too far from the valley, so that if desirable we may turn and attack there. Gain and send me all information possible; every Page 390 390 KY., M. AND B. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIII. thing depends on it. Send back to-night information of your position, and whether the country you are in offers advantages for offense and defense. I apprehend you will not be able to feed your animals. Be sure your dispatches get throngh. You should send by more than one route. Of course General Crittenden will act under your orders. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Decherd, August 22, [1862]. General KEGLEY, Columbia: What damage has happened to the bridge at that place and how did it occur? D. 0. BUELL. (Same to J. B. Anderson, Nashville.) HEADQUARTERS, Decherd, August 22, 1862. General IROSECRANS, fuka: Mitchell to leave tents and unnecessary baggage; fill his wagons with rations and make forced marches to Nashville. Paine to march in same manner to Decherd. Both must go on half rations and carry all the pro- visions they can and leave tents. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS, Dechord, August 22, [1862]. General ROUSSEAU, Huntsville: Your regiments must make forced marches and reach here in forty- eight hours. Keep your whole command in readiness to march, but without exciting suspicion; I may call it here or elsewhere. Forward all subsistence when trains arrive except 20,000 rations. McCook reports Braggs advance on the march, say 10 miles from Chattanooga, last night, and that his destination is McMinnville. If such be the fact I shall call you all up. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, .Decherd, August 22, 1862. Major SmELL, Nashville: From what direction and what number and description of the enemys troops do you apprehend the danger? Give some particulars. Answer in cipher immediately~ D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS Decherd, August 22, [1862]. Major SmELL, ATashville: Have you any further information of General Johnson or the move- ments of the enemy? D. C. BUELL Page 391 ThAP. XXVIII.] COI~RESFONt~ENCE, ETC.IJMOTh 391 HEADQUARTERS, Decherd, August 22, 1862. Colonel STOKES, Nashville: It is a matter of the greatest importance that I should have a few scouts to use, particularly as couriers, who understand thoroughly the country and roads about McMinnville, Altamont, and Battle Creek, and from here to Nashville. If, as is always to be apprehended, our tele- graph communications should be cut off and the road should be more infested with guerrillas, such service would become of vital importance. If you can possibly do it I will thank you to send me about 20 such men by the first train. They will receive liberal extra pay and should be reliable, prudent, and courageous. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Decherd, August 22, 1862. General THOMAS, MeMinuville: Have you any reason to know or to disbelieve that Smith may be mov- ing on Nashville instead of Kentucky? Where are the troops you sent to Johnson? B. C. BUELL. * HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, ARMY OF THE OHIo, JlfcMinnville, August 22, 1862. General BUELL, Decherd: I have believed for a day or two that the demonstration in this direc- tion is intended to cover the advance of the enemy toward Kentucky. Forrest and Scott are said to be near Crossville. I have heard reliably that forage is being collected there in large quantities, My scouts re- port no force of the enemy on Camberland Mountains this side of Se- quatchie. Morgan day before yesterday was at Hartsville. Johnson is this side of the Cumberland, near Carthage. The troops I sent to his assistance are now a1 Smithfield. Colonel Grose reports that Morgan is trying to get east, probably to join Forrest, but to do so he will have to march by Johnson or Grose. We have captured two or three small droves of cattle going east. Two men came in yesterday from near Crossville, who report that the enemys cavalry and some infantry, prob- ably the advance guard, was at Jamestown, Fentress County. The citi- zens here think that they will advance on Kentucky. GEO. II. THOMAS. HEADQUARTERS, Decherd, August 22, 1862. General THOMAS, MoMinuville: Of course you will instantly recall your absent troops. I will prob- ably bring Second Kentucky by rail to march from here, and we will advance to attack in the Sequatchie Yalley. I can hardly think the * See p. 400 Page 392 392 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXYIIL enemy will attempt the march across to McMinnville, at least not imme- (liately. It appears to me that he will rather endeavor to get into North Alabama, and perhaps strike across to Decherd. If we advance to Altamont we may thwart him in both and preserve our communications with Decherd and Nashville. If we concentrate at MeMinuville we lose North Alabama and Decherd. What think you? The great difficulty is in moving in the monntains with our trains. Of course we must cut loose from everything but our ammunition trains and subsistence for about six days, most of it in haversacks. D. C. BUELL. HDQRS. FIRST DIVISIoN, ARMY OF THE OHIO, MeMinuville, August 22, 1862. Major-General BIJELL, Deoherd: By all means concentrate here. The enemy cannot reach Nashville by any other route across the mountains unless by Sparta. At Alta- mont I am positively informe4 that the enemy would have an equal advantage with ourselves. Here we will have a most decided advantage, and by being here, should he march by Sparta, we can meet him either there or at Allens Ford, across Caney Fork. He is obliged to pass this place or Sparta to reach Nashville. 1 have six days rations and plenty of ammunition. Did you get my dispatch of to-day? I cannot think that Bragg is coming here either by the Hill or Therman road. My reconnoitering party went into Dunlap yesterday. (lEO. II. THOMAS, Major.Gcneral, U. ~. Volunteers. MCMINNVILLE, August 22, 1862. General BUELL: Scouting parties just in from Sequatchie Valley, Dunlap. No enemy there. A reconnoitering force at Dunlap on the 20th. No other forces about. The officer reports that no considerable force can march on that road. Has not heard of any force at Pikeville. Do not believe the enemy can reach this place by either the Hill or the Thermami l)ike. Will send Wood to Sparta should you approve. I believe the enemy is moving toward Knoxville, and marching to subsist and watch. (lEO. H. THOMAS. HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, ARMY OF THE OHIO, ]J~EcMinnville, August 22, 1862. General BUELL, Decherd: We can get neither forage nor water at Altamont. It will be as diffi- cult for us to march across the mountains to Sequatchie Valley as for the enemy to come either to Altamont or this place. I would not ad- vise concentrating here except for battle or for an advance into East Tennessee. I think our connection with Nashville will be better pre- served by holding Decherd with a division, to enable us to concentrate either there, if threatened, or at this place. I have also learned that Tupelo has been abandoned and most of the enemy at that place hav Page 393 CHAP. XXYIII.~ CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 393 been sent to Chattanooga. I therefore do not apprehend any attempt to seize North Alabama. GEG. H. THOMAS, U. S. Volunteers. HEADQUARTERS, Decherd, August 22, 1862. General THOMAS, MoMinuville: Have received your dispatches. Johnson attacked Morgan near Gal- latin yesterday and was defeated. He and the principal part of his force are doubtless prisoners. Wynkoop and about 480 men got into Nashville jast evening. B. C. BUELL. LOUISVILLE, August 22, 1862. Hon. E. M. STANTON: Three companies of cavalry that have been organized at Paducali are offered~ A regiment can be raised there. Country west of Tennessee is overrun by rebel guerrillas and the Union people are subjugated. I beg that General Strong be authorized to raise the regiment. J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier- General. Hon. E. M. STANTON: LOUISVILLE, August 22, 1862. Under our State laws all persons eighteen years of age are subjet~t to draft and to military duty. They are not in a military sense under our law. It is absolutely necessary to muster them. I have so ordered Colonel Seawell. Avy different action will cause delay that will be ruinous. Major-General Wallace is waiting for the men. I hope it will he approved. The Governor and Adjutant-General Finnell are of the same opinion. J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier- General. LOUISVILLE, Kr., August 22, 18629 p. m. Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK: Just received following dispatch from General Carter. I have ordered Major-General Wallace to proceed to relief of General Morgan. LEXINGTON, Ky., 22d. General BOYLE: I left Cumberland Gap on Tuesday, at 11 oclock. The enemy was in front of the Gap in force, but all was quiet. On Sunday eight regiments of rebel infantry and one of cavalry crossed the mountain at Wilsons Gap. On Monday the cavalry en- tered Barboursville and on Tuesday the infantry occupied Flat Lick. More troops were to follow. It will require great and prompt efforts to save our army at the Gap. S. P. CARTER. J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier- General, Commanding Page 394 394 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. xxviii. LoUISVILLE, KY., August 22, 186210.10 p. m. Maj Gen. H. W. HALLECK, General-in-Chief: Dispatch dated 19th, via Lexington, from General Morgan, says the enemy envelops him. His picket extends across the mountains on either flank of the Gap, hoping that Morgan will evacuate. General Morgan will never do it. He calls on me to open the road. Cavalry and horse artillery he says must be used; says his supplies are limited. I have ordered General Wallace forward with cavalry, infantry, and artillery. J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier- General. LOUISVILLE, Kr., August 22, 18624 p. in. Colonel STAGER, Superintendent United States Telegraph: General G. Clay Smith is fighting enemy at Crab Orchard to-day. Says dont know their force. Asks for re-enforcements. Telegraph still down to Nashville. No trains running south of Bowling Green. SAM. BRUCH, Assistant Manager Telegraph. HEADQUARTERS, Louisville, Ky., August 23, 18621l.lq a. in. Major-General HALLEOX, Commander-in- Chief: I arrived here this morning, in obedience to orders fi~om Major-Gen- eral Buell, to assume command of the troops arriving in Kentucky, to repeVthe threatened invasion of Kentucky and Tennessee north of the Cumberland River. I was directed to organize these troops into bri- gades and divisions and enforce discipline and instruction without an hours delay. Two batteries of artillery are ordered to joih me from Nashville, both of which accompanied me to Franklin, Ky., where I left them last night. Generals Manson, Jackson, and Cruft accompany me on this mission. The rebel General Kirby Smith is moving in the direction of Bnrkesville, on the Cumberland River, with 15,000 good troops. My business was to meet him and drive him back. I find here Major-General Wright, who arrived in this city one hour before, and is announced to command the new Department of the Ohio. Under these circumstances shall I return to my division ~ I solicit yonr orders in the premises. W. NELSON, Major- General. WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, August 23, 1862. Major-General NELSON, Louisville, Ky.: You and the officers nuder your command will remain in the new Department of the Ohio, and render all possible assistance to General Wright in driving the enemy from Kentucky. H. W. HALLECK, General-in- Chief Page 395 XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 395 HEADQUARTERS, Deeherd, August 23, 1862. J. B. ANDERSON, Nashville: Two trains must at once be sent on Decatur road to take troops to Nashville. The trains must run together. One of them will go to Huntsville and report to General Rousseau and take up all the bridge guards between that place and Athens, and one train take on Twenty- first Ohio as soon as the other train approaches from Huntsville. Both will then proceed up the road and take all the bridge guards and 1w fantry on the line up to Columbia. As soon as these trains have passed Columbia the troops there will march for Nashville. This must be done with greatest secrecy. General Rousseau will accompany trains up and be in command. Answer. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS, Decherd, August 23, 1862. Colonel HARRIS, Battle Creek: Send the battery at Battle Creek to this place by the Battle Creek and Winchester road under escort of one company of infantry. Send the other nine companies of the same regiment to join McCook, start- ing instantly. The batteries must reach this place to-morrow. Expe- dite the shipment of stores from Bridgeport, and be ready to evacuate that point and Battle Creek at moments notice. Do all this quietly, and when you leave destroy what cannot be taken, and bring all the troops. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS, Decherd, August 23, 1862. Colonel HARRIS, Battle Creek: Send out scouts instantly to find General McCook, and report to me where he is and what he is doing. D. C. BUELL. BATTLE CREEK, August 23, [1862]. General BUELL: McCook did not take the road from Jasper to Tracy City; he returned to Jasper and took the Winchester road, intending, as I understand, to march to Tracy City by that route. The Tracy City road is impracti- cable. L. A. HARRIS, Colonel. HEADQUARTERS, Deeherd, August 23, 1862. Colonel HARRIS, Battle Creek: Do you know where they are now? Have yon any further informa- tion in regard to enemy~s movements? D. C. BUELL Page 396 396 KY., M. AN]) E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIII. BATTLE CREEK, August 23, 1862. General BUELL: MeCook is encamped on Battle Creek, 6 miles from the mouth. The scouts sent out last night to the Durham road have not returned. No further reliable information of the enemy. L. A. HARRIS. BATTLE CREEK, August 23, [1862]. General BUELL: William Allen, who says lie is employed by you, sent a man that I know, a true man, from Waldens Ridge to General MeCook. lie came to Mr. Allen; says Braggs headquarters are at Dew Valley, 6 miles from Chattanooga. Enemy, 150,000 strong, had nearly all crossed at Chattanooga, Igous and Blythes Ferries, with 1 000 trate at McMinnville. , wagons, to concen L. A. HARRIS, Colonel. HEADQUARTERS, Decherd, August 23, 1862. General MOCOOK, via Battle Creek: Suspend your march, but be ready to march to-night. Will send you orders in a few minutes. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Decherd, August 23, 1862. General MCCOOK, via Battle Creek: March to Tracy City, and there form a junction with Schoepf by 10 oclock to-morrow morning. Then march to Altamont, so as to form a junction with Thomas to-morrow night. I shall probably join you to- morrow morning with Sills brigade, but at any rate move forward so as to intercept the enemy and attack him on the Therman road. 1 think you had better not take more than two batteries; more than that will encumber you. Send the rest to this place under an infantry eacort; two companies will I think be sufficient. Select a position for a regi- ment of infantry and two pieces of artillery best calculated to guard the pass from Jasper to this placeI suppose near where you arc. The regiment and artillery will be one of those left at Battle Creek, which I will designate. Send some one to guide them and point out the position. Let there be no mistake about the road and no htilure. Re- port exactly the road you will take and any other information. Schoepf has a report that ilardee is marching on McMinnville by the Dunlap road. Is your previous information confirmed ~ You should at least know whether the enemy has entered Sequatchie Valley. D. C. BUELL. BATTLE CREEK, August 23, 1862. General BUELL: Your dispatch just received. I understand it. I will move as ordered, but fear I cannot make Tracy City by 10 a. in.; will do the best. Whe Page 397 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 397 I turned back from my camp in the Sequatchie I sent 2 men to observe the road. I fear they have been captured. I also sent one out this morning. I am looking for him every moment. I have no positive in- formation that they have entered the valley in force. I will march at 3.30 a. m. by the Gizzard road to Tracy City. Will take two batteries, one of Crittendens and one of my own. My artillery will be sent as ordered. MoCOOK. VIA BATTLE CREEK, August 23, 1862. General BUELL: The Higginbottom turnpike from Sequatchie Valley is absolutely impassable for wheels. My own and Crittendens divisions are en- camped 5 miles from the mouth of Battle Creek, 8 miles from Tracy, 28 miles from iDecherd by Sweedens Cove. I command both roads. Can move to Battle Creek, Tracy City, or Decherd. The enemy were not moving down the river last night. I have not yet had a report this morning. I can get beef here and will get along well. I think I am in the right place and hope it conforms to the spirit of your instructions. MuCOOK, General. HEADQUARTERS, Decherd, A?Igust 23, 1862. General KEGLEY, Columbia: General Rousseau is ordered to take up all bridge guards between Huntsville and Columbia by cars. As soon as he gets to Columbia you must march with all the force there for Nashville and pick up all the troops on the line. JAMES B. FRY. , HEADQUARTERS, Decherd, August 23, 1862. General NEGLEY, Columbia: As soon as General Rousseau takes up the troops south of you and passes Columbia you will march your whole force to ~ ashville. Take ~erything that can be taken or sent and destroy the rest. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS, Decherd, August 23, 1862. General ROSECRANS, or General PAINE, Gommanding Officer at Decatur: Paines and Mitchells divisions must move by forced marches on Nashville. iD. C. BUELL, Major- General. (Forward at once by large cavalry force. Page 398 3~38 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVII1 HEADQUARTERS, Decherd, August 23, 1862. General ROUSSEAU, Huntsville: Mr. Anderson is ordered to send two trains to take the infantry be. tween Columbia and Huntsville to Nashville. One of these trains is to stop at Athens, the other to go to Huntsville and report to you. You will at once take this train in person and proceed to Athens, tak- ing up the Nineteenth Illinois. As soon as you get to Athens have the Twenty-first Ohio taken on the other train and theii move with both trains promptly up the road, taking up all the bridge guards and the companies at Elk River and Pulaski. When you get to Columbia order General Negley,to march with the force there to Nashville and pick up all the detachments on the road. Order the senior colonel at Huntsville to take command and hasten the shipment of the supplies from that point. As soon as the last train of supplies leaves he must send an officer to see that that train as it goes to Stevenson picks up the Tenth Wisconsin and brings it with the stores to this place. As soon as that train leaves Huntsville the com- manding officer there must bring the whole command by forced marches to this place. Have all this well understood. On getting to Nashville you will take command and defend the place to the last and try to open our communications with the north. If we are cut off you know our condition and wants. When you relieve the infantry at Athens order the Third Kentucky Cavalry now there and at Pulaski and a company of scouts also at Pa. laski to march direct to Decherd. This must all be done with great secrecy and promptness. Answer. JAMES B. FRY Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS, Decherd, August 23, 1862. General ROUSSEAU, Huntsville: Use the bacon. You will have to leave the sick and medical attend- ants with rations for twenty days. When the force at Huntsville marches, direct it to march by way of Fayetteville and Shelbyville to Murfreesborongh instead of coming here. If you cant get your trains through you ~iust leave them and march through. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS, Deeherd, August 23, 1862. Colonel SHOEMAKER, Commanding, Stevenson: Expedite the shipment of stores from Stevenson in every possible way and be ready to evacuate the place at a moments notice. Let en- gineers quietly prepare the pontoons for burning, and when you leave destroy everything that cannot be brought away. JAMES B. FRY. (Confidential: Operator at S. will not let it be known. Page 399 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.dThTION. 399 DECHERD, August 23, 1862. Major-General THOMAS: What news have you from the front? It is reported that the enemy are fortifying at Dunlap. Do you know anything of it? Spare no pains to get information. JAMf~S B. FRY. HDQRS. FIRST DIVIsIoN, ARMY OF THE OHIO, McMin~ville, August 23, 1862. Major-General BUELL: I sent a reconnoitering party to Altamont on the 22d, Lieutenant- Colonel Wood commanding. He reports that the citizens confidently expected the enemy that night, bnt he learned fi om a more~ reliable source that their advance, consisting of one brigade, was then 10 miles beyond Altamont. Have they not mistaken our advance from Tracy City for the advance of the enemy? The party I sent to Dunlap re- ported no enemy there at 10 a. m. on the 21st. I have ordered the re- connoitering party out to-night in that direction. THOMAS, Major-General, U. & Volunteers. HEADQUARTERS, Decherd, August 23, 1862. General THOMAS, MeMlinuville: There is no possibility of our co~icentrating at McMinnville. We must concentrate in advance and assume the offensive or fall back at last to Murfreesborough. I deem the former the wisest, and we will act accordingly. I wish you therefore to move by a forced march to Altamont, there to form a junction with MeCook, Crittenden, and Schoepf. McCook and Crittenden started for Tracy City from Jasper yesterday. I presume they are now at Tracy City, though possibly not. Schoepf will march at once. The junction must be formed to-morrow, and any division meeting the head of the enemy~s column first must at least hold it in check until a larger force arrives. One battery to a divison will, I think, be ample in the mountains. McCook and Critten- den have with them six batteries. Leave all of yours therefore; at least dont take more than one. It will be necessary to leave some force with themat least two regiments, and they should be putt in a strong position and covered by breastworks to-night without fail. I shall order Schoepfs batteries here to be similarly disposed of. There must be no delay or failure. The enemy~s advance was at the top of Waldens Ridge, 10 miles from Chattanooga, night befo~e last, and talked of being at McMinnville to-morrow. That is hardly possible, but they must be met at the earliest possible moment. Communicate with McCook to-night by a trusty scout. The distance is 32 miles. He may possibly not be at Tracy City. If not look for him on the road to Battle Creek. If you think best you may send your artillery to this place, which will release the force that would be required to protect them there, though if they will be safe there is some advantage in having a force at McMinnville. Take no wagons except what will be necessary to carry rations an Page 400 400 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAr. IXYIIL cooking utensils. I shall probably leave here with Sills brigade to. morrow for Tracy City to join you. Communicate always in cipher by telegraph to this place and by courier through Tracy City. Schoepf sends a report that Hardee is advancing on the Dunlap road. Answer, so that I may know exactly what you do. Your staff officers make mistakes in the use of thh cipher. D. C. BUELL. DECHERD, August 23 [22], 1862. General THOMAS: Have you any information of the enemy either ou the Dunlap or Therman road or any reason to suppose they crossed the Sequatchie Valley ~ We must be reasonably sure of being able to form our junction before they reach Altamont. McCook will have 30 miles to march; you will have 22. When can you reach Altamont? Answer. D. C. BUELL. HDQRS. FIRST DIvIsIoN, ARMY OF THE OHIO, JlfcMinnville, August 23, 186210 p. m. General BUELL, Decherd: Your dispatch received at 8 p. m. I sent you the result of General Woods reconnaissance yesterday. Shall be able to start to-morrow morning for Altamont with two brigades of the Fourth Division and two brigades of the Sixth Division. Will try to reach Altamont to- morrow. Will leave one brigade Fourth Division, here to protect the extra wagons and baggage. Have not been able to hear anything fur- ther of the enemys advance by Dunlap. GEG. H. THOMAS. * DECHERD, August 23 [22?], 1862. Major-General THOMAS: From information received from General McCook this morning it seems almost certain that Bragg is marching on McMinnville. His advance was at the top of Waldens Ridge last night. MeCown is said to be crossing at Kingston and Withers at Harrison. Of course they will expect to unite. What sort of ground can we take by concentrating at McMinnville? Flow wouhi it do to fight them at Altamont? Is the ground such as to give us the advantage of our artillery? How many days rations have you? Are you provided with ammunition? Be ready to march in the morning. Answer immediately. D. C. BUELL. DECHERD, August 23, 1862. General THOMAS, ]JlcMinznville: Take two batteries instead of one; and if you think it will not retard your progress take three if you think best. D. C. BUELL. * Should follow Thomas to Euell, p. 391 Page 401 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 401 HEADQUARTERS, Decherd, August 23, 1862. General THOMAS, McMinnvillc: How many rations are there at MeMinuville? General Wood wants some. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staff. HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE OHIO MeMiunvilic I Brig. Gen. T. J. Woon, ~, cnn., August 23, 1862. Commanding Sixth Division: March to this place immediately, prepared to advance on Altamont. We are ordered to concentrate there to-morrow if possible. I will see you here. i~espectfully, GEO. H. THOMAS, Major. General, U. S. Volunteers. Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS: DECHERD, August 23, 1862. Please notify General Wood that I send for him this day by rail to McMinnville 25,000 rations, invoiced to Captain Gamage. General Woods wagon train is detained here to fix up. The escort he sent will go on the cars with supplies. Very respectfully, FRANCIS DARR, Captain and Commissary of Subsistence. MANCHESTER, August 23, 1862. COMMANDING OFFICER, McMinnvillc: I am ready to send out my companies to the bridge. No wagon road. They mnst be moved by rail. Had c~s loaded and ready yesterday but train could not take them. When will train take my men? Contraband just come in from toward Tullahoma reports small bridges burned last night 2 miles south. Will send out party. T. R. STANLEY, Commanding. Col. J. B. FRY: MURFREESBOROtTGH, August 23, 1862. Scouts from Lebanon just returned. Morgan at Hartsville yesterday. W. B. HAZEX. NASHVILLE, August 23, 186211 p. m. Colonel FRY: Captain Mason, who went to Gallatin with flag of truce fGr Adjutant Wynkoops body, just returned; reports rebel loss 7 killed; wounded 26 R RVOL XVI, PT I Page 402 402 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIII. nearly all carried away. Our loss, 13 killed, 23 wounded, 208 taken lrlsoners. Inhabitants are taking care of our wounded well. No rebel troops at Gallatin. Citizens nearly all gone to Hartsville to see Colonel Boones paroled men hung to-day by Morgan for having been seen with our troops, giving aid. Morgan had gone to flartsville with whole force, which was, from best information, not over 1,400 strong. Cap- tain Mason was informed by negroes that Morgan was re-enforced at Hartsville last night by 5,000 infantry and 2,000 cavalry. He give~ credence to the negroes statement. Nelson did iiot go by way of Gal- latin. A negro just in reports 4,000 of the enemy 6 miles down the river at first ford. I have scouts out in that direction. Reports of force having been at Whites Creek, 12 miles below, contradictory; scouts could not see nor hear of the enemy. JNO. F. MILLER. HEADQUARTERS FIRST BRIGADE; Elk River, August 23, 1862. Colonel FRY: I have received reliable information this morning that a considerable rebel force, under the command of General Hardee, is moving up the mountain at Dunlap; will probably pass Altamont. It will take them three or four days to come here, as they move very slow and have heavy artillery. Please let me know where Generals McCook and Crittenden are. Can my quartermaster get some money ~ I have to pay scouts small sums and have not a cent. SCHOEPF, General. HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF TUE OHIO, Nashville, August 23, 1862. Gol. J. B. FRY, Chief of & ajJ Deeherd: COLONEL: General Buell telegraphed me last night evidently under the impression that I had announ~ed the march on Nashville of an over- whelming force. The telegram sent at 2 a. m. this morning in reply will probably correct that impression. From the best information I can get the force concentrated about Gallatin, which Johnson encountered, was not less than 3,000, mostly mounted, though frequently acting on foot- and this fact, and the further fact that citizens acted with them, not known for how long enrolled, makes it exceedingly difficult to get preoise information. It is assumed that Morgan, Forrest, and Starnes are mnite*1 aiid can come together at call, though frequently detached from each other on predatory excursions. The party that captured Clarksviile seem to he adventurers, who had not yet reported, recently recr.uited, though possibly the officers may have had authority. This party completed the destruction of Red River Bridge last night. It seems impossible for small parties to go out in any direction without meeting parties of these people. That citizens act with them and are of them is certain. Many such were seen at Gallatin by persons recog- nizing them. Also on this side of the river these fellows are found ad- ministering paroles to our men, as was the case with courier sent to General Cruft last week. At a point 12 imiles down the Cumberland, on the other side, calle Page 403 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 403 Whites Creek Springs, and also at another point 3 miles beyond, called Marrowbone Creek, is a large gathering of recruits, or rather a rendez- vous of rebel marauders. The hack-drivers see tbem and report very large numbers. There is an uneasy or rather defiant spirit amongst the people too, and apparently a confidence that great events will hapj~en here in a short time One thing is certain, that whatever force we send for any real purpose we are repelled by a greater force; but when large forces are sent up for no particular [purpose] no enemy is seen. Thus when Miller went on two occasions with two regiments each time. In regard to Johnsons fight I inclose a scrap from this mornings paper, which coin- cides very well with the account of Lieutenant-Colonel Stewart, Second Indiana Cavalry, and other officers. I may add, however, that there is great disgust at conduct of Fifth Kentucky, which was cowardly. Major Winfrey commanded and is prisoner, Colonel Haggard being on duty elsewhere; and Major Winfrey as well as his officers are reported to have acted well. As to the retirement of those who escaped it is certain that they had full option of doing as they chose after they heard that Johnson had sent the flag for purpose of surrender, and probably all the others might have done likewise. But to return to the subject of the exposure of Nashville, I admit that I am not aware of large besieging armies being organized against this place, but nevertheless I apprehend danger from the presence of these small bands who, from their extraordinary success of late are inspired with great audacity and are encouraged to conspire with their partisans within the city; nor is it improbable that they keep near the city, acting against its communications as part of a larger plan of attack to be directed toward us. In regard to these lines of communications they continue their destruct- ive measures. The tunnel beyond Gallatin is through material subject to drop, much of which had fallen before the wooden lining was adopted. This lining was recently burned, and the clay and rocky material has fallen to 6 feet in depth through the whole length of the tunnel, and the destructive labor is still pursued. All the bridges but one between Edgefleld Junction and the tunnel are destroyed, and on the Edgefleld Branch the Red River Bridge is entirely destroyed, though the other bridges (five in number) this side of Red River are spared as yet. The Engineers and Mechanics will go out with a regiment to protect them to-day, and greater force when we hear of the return of General Nel- sons escort. We hope that when it returns there will be one or more of the new regiments with it, by which a guard may be placed at both ends of the tunnel. I am, respectfully, W. H. SIDELL, Major, FVteenth U. S. Infantry, Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen. HEADQUARTERS, Loui8vifle, Ky., August 23, 186211 a. m. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: Colonel Seawell will not muster men over eighteen and under twenty- one years of age. This will injure us immensely in Kentucky. We can- not wait to get consent. They are subject to military duty. The rebels are enlisting thousands of such in Kentucky. I beg you will order him to muster all over eighteen. It is of the first importance to us. Major Page 404 404 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP XXVIIL General Wallace asks for a regiment ready to muster, but Colonel Sea- well will delay it a month, until the State is overrun. Governor Robin- son is anxious they be mustered, as General Wright is here. J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier- General, Commanding. IIDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, GENERAL ORDERS, Louisville, Ky., August 23, 1862. No.1. } Pursuant to General Orders, No. 112, War Department, Washington, August 19, 1862, the undersigned hereby assumes command of the De- l)artment of the Ohio, composed of the States of Ohio, Michigan, lu- diana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Kentucky east of the Tennessee River, and including Cumberland Gap and the troops operating in its vicinity. Headquarters for the present will be at Cincinnati, Ohio, where all the usual reports, returns, & c., will be sent. H. G. WRIGHT, Major- General, Commanding Department. GENERAL ORDERS, ~ HDQR s. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 2. Louisville, Ky., August 23, 1862. The following~named officers are announced as upon the staff of the major-general commanding the department, and will be obeyed and respected accordingly: Maj. N. H. McLean, assistant ad.jutant-general and chief of staff. Capt. Charles W. Foster, assistant adjutant-general. Capt. Hiram S. Goodrich, assistant quartermaster. Surg. F. M. Hiester, United States Volunteers. Capt. J. M Rice, aide-de-camp. Lieut. T. L. Hayden, aide-de-camp. Lient. H. W. Hubbell, aide-de-camp. H. G. WRIGHT, Major-General, Commanding Department. LOUIsVILLE, Kr., August 23, 18622.15 p. m. Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK: I arrived here this morning, and ought to remain several days, as my presence here is more important than at Cincinnati. Reports of ad- vances of the enemy, by way of Burkesville and Barboursville are rife and I can better learn the truth and make the necessary disposition of troops from here than at Cincinnati. H. G. WRIGHT, Major-General, Commanding Department. HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, Washington, August 23, 1862. Maj. Gen. HORATIO G. WRIGHT, Commanding Department of the Ohio: GENERAL: The reason why I advised against establishing your head Page 405 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDEYCE. ETC.UNION. 405 quarters at Louisville is this: There are two factions there, the Speeds and the Guthries, very jealous of each other. It will be difficult if at Louisville for you to keep clear of these two factions, so as not to offend one or the other. Be on your guard against them eveu at Cincinnati. Yours, truly, H. W. HALLECK, General-in-Chief. LOUISVILLE, Kr., Augus( 23, 18627.30 p. m. Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: SIR: General Ripley telegraphs to ordnance officer here that by your directions no further issues of small-arms, equipments, cannon, and car- riages will be made except on requisitions approved by the Ordnauce Department. This order will seriously delay the equipment of troops here, and I earnestly request that it be countermanded. An Indiana battery now here was about receiving its guns and equipments. It would have been ready to-morrow; it may now be delayed weeks. Some of the Kentucky regiments are not yet armed, and there is an Indiana regiment here to be supplied, Others may yet arrive. H. G. WRIGHT, Major- General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, Louisville, Ky., August 23, 1862. Maj. Gen. LEW. WALLACE: GENERAL: Maj. Gen. William Nelson, with the brigadier-generals from his late division, having been assigned to duty in this department by order from Washington, goes to Lexington to-morrow, to assume the command of the troops at that point and vicinity and at Lebanon, thus relieving you from the duty for which you promptly volunteered when the services of general officers were so much needed. In thanking you for the efficient services you have rendered permit me to express the hope that you will continue to aid General Nelson in case he should temporarily require the assistance of general officers. To Maj. Gen. C. M. Clay, whose proffered services you accepted, the thanks of the Government are due, and I must ask you to express to him my own sense of the obligation. I trust that he too will render any aid in his power to General Nelson. Very respectfully, H. G. WRIGHT, Major- General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS DEPARThENT OF THE OHIO, Louisville, Ky., August 23, 1862. Maj. Gen. LEW. WALLACE, Lexington, Ky.: Stop your advance at Richmond till further orders; ascertain jf pos- sible in regard to enemy between Richmond and Cumberland Gap by means of your cavalry force and otherwise. General Nelson reports th Page 406 406 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIIL enemy as making his way with a force of 15,000, under Kirby Smith, to Burkesville. I dont believe it but he is l)ositive. General G. Clay Smith is under your command. Give him such orders as above instruc- tions and the informatiou you have make necessary. H. G. WRIGHT, Ma jor- General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, Louisville, Ky., August 23, 1862. Maj. Gen. LEW. WALLACE: GENERAL: Your two telegrams received.# Stop your advance at Lan- caster. H. G. WRIGHT, Major- General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, Louisville, Ky., August 23, 1862. Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War, Washington, P. C.: I urgently request that orders at once be given I o muster in men be- tween eighteen and twenty-one, without requiring consent of guardians or oath of officers. These men will be subject to draft, but many of them belong to organizations nearly or quite complete iu this State. Jf not authorized it will retard and probably break up 1 hese organizations. H. G. WRIGHT, Major- General, Commanding. DECHERD, TENN., VIA CORINTH, August 24, 18622.15 p. m. Major-General HALLECK, General-in- Chief: The intimations of various kinds, which I have heretofore alluded to, ofad esign on the part of the enemy to attempt a formidable inva- sion of Tennessee are being verified, and there can be no doubt that Tennessee and Kentucky are in very great peril. It is impossible to ascertain with any certainty what the force ot the enemy is. It prob- ably is not less than 60,000 men, independently of irregular cavalry and the force opeiating toward Kentucky in rear of Cumberland Gap. They have crossed at Chattanooga, Harrison, Blythes Ferry, and Kings- ton, and are marching on MeMinuville. Upon the receipt of this in- formation I ordered the forces at Battle Creek to move up the Sequat- chic River; one div ison to stop on the Little Sequatchie at the Higgin- bottom road leading to Tracy City and the other to the Anderson road, which leads directly from Chattanooga to MeMiunville through Alta- mont. Thomas, with two divisions, was ordered to watch the Sparta road, by which the Kingston column would advance, and be prepared to concentrate on Altamont or in the Sequatchie Valley, according to the circumstances. Owing to the mountainouS character of the country, * Not found Page 407 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 407 and perhaps some misapprehension, the concentration was not effected as I designed, and is not yet, though the troops are now in motion for that object. If not too late it will yet be made at Altamont and the enemy attacked on that route; but my impressions are that the enemy is already at Altamont. If the junction cannot be affected there it may be necessary to fall back on Murfreesborough. More embarrassing than the force in front is the condition of things in the rear. Our communi- cations have now been effectually cut for twelve days. I have had no force there sufficient to open and keep them open, and our supplies can- not last more than ten days. This condition of things has determined me to withdraw the stationary force from the roads so as to increase the force at Nashville and in the rear, if possible, without reducing my active force which after all cannot be brought up to more than about 30,000 men. The force is clearly insufficient, and ought to be increased without an hours delay. The consequences may otherwise be of the most serious character. I have been of this opinion for some time. Grants troops have not crossed the river that I have heard of, and it must be several days before they can complete the march to form a junction even if they were already across. New troops, if they could move rapidly enough, are not suitable for the service required. We want cavalry very much. D. C. BUELL, Major- General. BATTLE CREEK, August 24, 1862. General BUELL: All dispatches have been delivered to General MeCook. Couriers just in report that he began his march at 9 oclock. Three hundred cavalry at Jasper this morning; regiment and battery have joined General MeCook. L. A. HARRD3, Colonel. BATTLE CREEK, August 24, 1862. General BUELL: Add to my last dispatch that no wagon had crossed up to 10 oclock yesterday if I omitted to say so. L. A. HARRIS, Colonel. HEADQUARTERS, Decherd, August 24, [1862]. Colonel HARRIS, Battle Creek: Have you entire confidence in the veracity of your scouts? Do they report from their own observation? Are they citizens or soldiers? They must be mistaken. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Deeherd, August 24, 1862. Colonel HARRIS, Battle Creek: What regiment does your informant Kenneday belong to? JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staff Page 408 408 KY., M. AND K TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA~ [CHAP. XXVIII. Colonel Fur; MURPREESBOROUGH, August 24, 1862. A respectable man just arrived from Carthageleft there at 5 p. m. yesterdaysays Morgan was then at Hartsville and Forrest and Starnes at Dixons Springs. W. B. HAZEN. DECHERD, August 24, 1862. Colonel HAZEN: Husband the supplies at Murfreesborough, and be vigilant and defend to the last. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS, Decherd, August 24, 1862. Colonel HAZEN, Murfreesborough: Keep the Second Kentucky at Mnrfreesborough. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS, Deeherd, August 24, 1862. General MCCooK: We must reach Altamont together by 12 oclock day after to-morrow. There must be no failure or the result may be disastrous. As it turns out it was unfortunate that you did not move to the Therman road as ordered. Let us not fail again. Instead of going by Tracy City go by Pelham. The road is longer and not so good, but it puts you on a road to fall back on in case of failure. In such a case we will fall baek on Murfreesborough by the way of Manchester and Beech Grove. I). C. BUELL. (Commanding officer at Battle Creek forward with all possible dis- patch.) HEADQUARTERS, Declierd, August 24, 1862. General ROUSSEAU, Huntsville: Order the force from Huntsville to march to this point via New Mar- ket and Salem, instead of moving by Fayetteville and Shelbyville. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS, Decherd, August 24, 1862. General ROUSSEAU, Huntsville: There are some rations at Athens; try and take them with you. If you cant, tell Major Murray, Kentucky cavalry, to take all the wagons at Athens and load them and bring them over with him. He should march rapidly. JAMES B. FRY Page 409 CHAr. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 409 HEADQUARTERS, Decherd, August 24, 1862. General ROUSSEAU, Huntsville: It wont do to send a train back over the road after the Tenth Wig- consin has been relieved. JAMES B FRY. HEADQUARTERS, Decherd, August 24, 1862. Col. T. R. STANLEY, McMinnville: Put the flour and other stores on the train you have as soon as you get to Manchester, and then make forced marches with your wagons and men to Murfreesborough. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS, Decherd, August 24, 1862. Colonel STANLEY, Eighteenth Ohio, Manchester: Concentrate your regiment, and as soon as the cars take away the flour move by forced marches with all the troops at Manchester to Mur- freesborough. No railroad train must be left toward McMinnville when you march. Confidential. JAMES B. FRY. flEADQUARTERS, Decherd, August 24, 1862. Colonel STANLEY, Eighteenth Ohio, Manchester: Instead of marching to Murfreesborough you will march to Decherd. Bring all the troops at Manchester. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS, Decherd, August 24, 1862. Colonel , Manc?tester: You must not leave until the flour is all shipped. Guard it care- fully. You will march to Tullahoma instead of Decherd. Report your departure. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS, Decherd, August 24, 1862. Colonel SHOEMAKER, Stevenson: Do not let it appear that there is any intention of abandoning your post, but be prepared to do so in case of necessity. It is desirable to hold your post as long as possible, and it is intended to do so. JAMES B. FRY. (Same to Colonel Harris, Battle Creek. Page 410 410 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIIL HEADQUARTERS, Decherd, August 24, 1862. General THOMAS, McMinnville: In advancing to Altamont take the Hickory Creek road instead of the Therman; that will put you on a shorter line of retreat on Mur freesborough by the way of Manchester and bring us nearer together. Start your trains for Murfreesborough at once with the least escort that will possibly suffice, say one regiment and battery, and let it go through in thirty-six hours. In the event of any reverse which makes it neces- sary for the whole force to fall back do so by Manchester and Beech Grove, making a stand to check the enemy whenever it can be done with advantage. Keep your telegraph open until the last minute and after that communicate frequently by couriers. It is very desirable at least that we shall reach the enemy at the same time if possible. Mc- Cook can I think get there by 12 oclock day after to-morrow. P. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Deeherd, August 24, 18623.30 a. m. General THOMAS, McMinnville: MeCook is ordered to be at Pelham to-night. In case you should hear that the enemy has concentrated in superior force at Altaml)nt you must force yourself through to Hillsborough to-night. If on the other hand you have reason to believe that he is not in too great force push through and attack him to-morrow morning. McCook will have a long and rough road, but Schoepf and Sill can be up. In case you fail fall back on Hillsborough or Manchester. Re- port all your movements by courier. I shall be with Schoepf. D. C. BUELL. IIDQRS. FiRST DIvISIoN, ARMY OF THE OHIO, McMinnvifle, August 24, 1862. General BUELL, Decherd: A reconnoitering party under Major Laughlin, First Ohio Cavalry, sent by me toward Pikeville day before yesterday, has just returned. Major Laughlin reports that he encountered the enemys advance scouts at Spencer and gained reliable intelligence from one or two citizens that a force of 2,000 or 3,000 infantry and some artillery was then at Pike- ville, and that the enemy intended advancing on this place by two or three routes. A party sent out last night on the Chattanooga road re- port the enemys pickets at Beersheba and a force behind in Sequatchie Valley. I have been delayed until this time waiting for the return of these parties. Will move this afternoon on the Hickory Creek road in compliance with your last orders. General Woods division will be at the foot of the mountain, if not at the Pass, to-night. GEO. II. THOMAS, Major- General, U. ~. Volunteers. DECHERD, August 24, 1862. Major-General THOMAS: Have you any further information ~ Is it not possible to get some- thing definite l P. C. BUELL Page 411 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 411 MCMINNYILLE, August 24, 1862. [General BUELL:] It seems impossible to get more reliable information. Reconnoiter- ing parties can get but little information from citizens. THOMAS, ilfaJor- General. DECHERD, August 24, [1862]. General THO1~IAs: Leave no troops. I). C. BUELL. CUMBERLAND GAP, August 24, 1862. Col. J. B. FRY: Our flag of truce returned yesterday afternoon. The enemy~s officers were very boastful; declare they will have possession of the Gap in ten days; that Price is to invade Kentucky at the head of 60,000 men that General Buell will be cut off. The enemy has sent 200 wagons to Goose Creek Salt-Works. Of that number 100 were captured between Cumberland Ford and London. All was quiet on Tenuessee front on yesterday, but there was a move- ment of troops toward our right flank. To-morrow I will send out a short distance a foraging party. We must gain absolute possession of our line to Lexington before we can commence the construction of the military road. I would say more were it not for the danger of my dis- patches falling into the hands of the enemy. Colonel Garrard has verbal instructions. GEORGE W. MORGAN, Brigadier- General, Commanding. (Same to General Cullum, Washington, D. C.) WASHINGTON, D. C., August 24, 1862. Major-General WRIGHT: The order was made to prevent double issues of arms and equip- ments for the same troops. A battery of guns and equipments have already been sent to the Governor of Indiana for the identical company we were about to supply. Indiana has been authorized to raise six batteries, and supplies for all of them have been sent to Indianapolis. Arms have also been sent to Indiana for every regiment of troops she has raised. Illinois and Ohio and every State in your district has in like manner been supplied. As the ordnance officer at Louisville can telegraph to the Department for authority to issue arms and munitions. there can never be a delay of more than a few hours to obtain authority from here. An order will instantly be sent to Lieutenant Edson to issue the guns and equipments for the Indiana battery and part of the guns on the way to Indianapolis will be stopped. P. II. WATSON, Assistant Secretary of War Page 412 412 KY., M. AND E. TENN, N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIIL WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, August 24, 1862. Maj. Gen. HORATIO G. WRIGHT, Louisville, Ky.: Adjutant-General McLean is ordered to report to you at Cincinnati with all the archives of the Department of the Missi8sippi. I know so little of the enemys present position in Kentucky that I cannot advise as to your movements. 1, however, call your attention to the fillow- lug: First, to mass your troops on some important points, so as to meet the enemy with superior numbers; second, to re-enforce General Mor- gan as soon as possible; third, to reopen your communication with Gen- eral Buell. General Grant has been directed to retake Clarksville. H. W. HALLECK General-in-Chief HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, Louisville, Ky., August 24, 1862. Brig. Gen. DUMONT, Lebanon: Several regiments will be sent to Lebanon as fast as transportation can be furnished. You will place your force in readiness to march on a moments warning. The enemy are advancing from General Morgan now and are near Crab Orchard. Major-General Nelson has been as- signed to command of troops at Lexington and Lebanon. H. G. WRIGHT Major-General, Commanding. LEBANON, Ky., August 24, 1862. Maj. Gen. HORATIO G. WRIGHT: Yours of this date is received. The Seventy-second Indiana Regi- ment, which came here with me a few days since, is wholly without transportation, and such is the case as it respects the cavalry which has rendezvoused at this l)lace to be mustered into the service. It should I think be mustered in at once. It is utterly without disci. pline, and disturbances are very frequent. I consider myself wholly without cavalry, though it is here, and beg, if it is possible, tha tsome cavalry be sent forward. I will have my command in the best state of readiness possible. I hear bad news from Bowling Green. If proper, would like to know the facts and the strength of the enemy that took the place. E. DUMONT, Brigadier- General. General Dumont being wrongly informed as to Bowling Green. No such news by telegraph.OPERAToR. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THR OHIO, Lexington, Ky., August 24, 1862. Brig. Gen. E. DUMONT: Your telegram received. Transportation will be furnished as speedily as possible. None here now. Cavalry will be mustered in as soon as re- ported ready by State authorities, who have been advised of your wishes Page 413 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 413 Three companies Indiana cavalry will meet to-night. Your telegrams respecting Bowling Green not correct. Two telegrams from there to. day say nothing of the enemy. His only force of which I am certainly advised is between Richmond and (Jumberland Gap. H. G. WRIGHT, Major- General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, Louisville, Ky., August 24, 1862. Major-General NELSON, Lexington: Operator at Stanford telegraphs that operator from Mount Vernon just arrived there says Colonel Metcalfes regiment was cut to pieces at Big Hill on yesterday. General Smith has fallen back to Lancaster. This information not fully credited, as it is likely it would have been re ceived at Lexington. H. G. WRIGHT, Major-General, Commanding. LEXINGTON, Ky., August 24, 1862. Major-General WRIGHT: Mr. , a reliable gentleman, well known to me, has just arrived from above Barboursvflle and makes the following statements: The rebels say they have 18,000 infantry on this side; in the imme- diate vicinity of Cumberlan~ Gap 500 cavalry. I do not believe it. They have fifteen regiments of infantry and 500 cavalry in Knox County; this is certain. They may have more force than this. The rebels say they have 50,000 men on the south side of Cumberland Gap. Colonel Scott had 1,200 cavalry at London, Ky., and two small pieces of artil- lery. It is supposed these last are the men who attacked Colonel Met- calfe. The rebels brought no tents into Kentucky with them and very few wagons. On last Wednesday the rebels took one empty and one loaded train on the head of Stinking and other creeks, including about 105 mules. It is certain that all of Colonel Honks Third Tennessee Reg- iment who were at London escaped. One hundred and forty of them reached Cumberland Gap last Friday. Two companies of Colonel Gar- rards regiment (Third Kentucky) in ambush reported 400 rebel cavalry near Laurel Bridge last Monday. It is supposed those two companies dispersed into Whitley County because they could not get with Colonel Garrards regiment. The rebels took possession of Barboursvil]e about 10 oclock last Mon- day. The rebels say they intend to starve our men at the Gap into a capitulation. The rebels came int4 Kentucky at Wilsons and Big Creek Gap. A portion of the 500 cavalry are the same that were with Zollicoffer. W. NELSON, Major- General, Commanding. LEXINGTON, Ky., August 24, 1862. Major-General WRIGHT: The enemy, estimated variously from 1,500 to 8,000, are at or near Richmond. Our troops, composed of eight regiments of infantry, ar Page 414 414 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CuAP. XXVIII. disposed as follows: Seventy-first, Sixteenth, and Fifty-fifth Indiana, for a brigade under Colonel Lucas, are at Nicholasville, under orders to move to Richmond; the Sixty-sixth and Twelfth Indiana and Ninety- fifth Ohio are at Richmond, nuder Colonel Link. The Eighteenth Ken- tucky and Sixty-ninth Indiana are here under orders to move to Rich- mond. General Smith with Ninth Pennsylvania is at Lancaster. Jacobs regiment of cavalry will be here to-night. Send me all the troops possible. I fear that it is Kirby Smith that has come up. I will go to Richmond myself to-night. W. NELSON, ]iliajor- General. LOUISVILLE, Ky., August 24, 186212 p. m. Maj. Gen. WILLIAM NELSON, Lexington, Ky.: You have all the cavalry under my orders that is available; more will be sent as fast as it can be got ready. Morgan estimates the force in his rear at 6,000. This at nooii of the 20th. Every exertion has been and will continue to be made to increase your force by new regi- ments. The Governors report promptly to the urgent calls. H. G. WRIGHT, Major- General, Gommanding. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, Louisville, Ky., August 24, 1862. Col. BENJAMIN P. RUNKLE, Commanding Cynthiana, Ky.: COLONEL: Your dispatch to General Boyle received. Will send you the first cavalry available. Can you seize enough horses belonging to disloyal persons to mount, say, 100 of your men ~ How many persons have you arrested, and have you undoubted proof against them ~ Have no artillery to spare now. You can successfully repel any attack with- out it. H. G. WRIGHT, Major- General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, Louisville, Ky., August 24, 1802. Lient. Col. S. BURBANK, Military ~Jommander, Cincinnati, Ohio: COLONEL: Send all the troops arriving at Cincinnati to Lexington with all dispatch, to report to Major-General Nelson. Notify me by telegraph when each regiment leaves. H. G. WRIGHT, Major- General, Commanding. LOUISVILLE, Ky., August 24, 1862. Lieutenant-Colonel BURBANK, Cincinnati, Ohio: SIR: Hasten troops as fast as you can to Lexington. The Governo Page 415 ChAr. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 415 of Ohio reported yesterday that four regiments had been sent. I know of but two. Where are the others ~ H. G. WRIGHT, Major- General, Commanding Department. LOUISVILLE, Ky., August 24, 1862. Governor Ton, Columbus, Ohio: One of your regiments has reported at Lexington and one at Cynth- iana. Where are the others ~ Major-General Nelson telegraphs from Lexington that enemy are in force near Richmond. All your troops are needed at earliest possible moment. Send them forward to General Nelson at Lexington without delay and with all possible dispatch. H. G. WRIGHT, Major- General, ~iJommanding. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, Louisville, Ky., August 24, 1862. Gov. RICHARD YATES: SIR: Recent information indicates a strong demonstration by the enemy npon Kentucky, and it is important that troops should be brought here with all possible dispatch. Please hasten the movements of your regiments as much as possible and notify me how fast I may expect them. Let the first regiments come here instead of to Henderson if this will expedite the arrival of troops at this point. Perhaps you can send to both points at the same time without any interference in trans- l)ortation. II. G. WRIGHT, Major- General, Commanding. LOUISVILLE, Ky., August 24, 1862. Governor YATES: SIR: General Nelson reports the enemy near Richmond, possibly in large force. Send your troops here as rapidly as possible. H. G. WRIGHT, Major- General, Commanding. LOUISVILLE, Ky., August 24, 1862. Governor MORTON, Indianapolis: Major-General Nelson telegraphs from Lexington the enemy in force near Richmond. Your troops needed. Send them forward with all dis- patch. If you have artillery equipped and mounted send forward. H. G. WRIGHT, Major- General, Commanding Page 416 416 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIII. SPRiNGFIELD, ILL., August 24, 1862. Maj. Gen. HORATIO G. WRIGHT: I am doing everything in my power to send troops. We have over 50,000 men raised, but the paymasters and mustering officers have but recently arrived, and the regiments have but just completed their full numbers, and have been without tents, blankets, uniforms, & c. We will send you direct to Louisville one regiment by to-morrow, and dur- ing this week hope to be able to send off from six to ten regiments and during the next week from ten to fifteen more. One regiment left Chicago on Saturday for Cairo; two more are under marching orders for Cairo, and three for Saint Louis. If you desire to change the direc- tion of these inform me immediately. Also please advise me how many of our regiments you can supply with arms. I fully appreciate your condition and am working day and night to get our troops oIL Please give me positive directions iii each case whether to send to Louisville or to Evansville or elsewhere. General Tuttle telegraphs me that General Grant wants six or eight regiments. RICHD YATES, Governor of Illinois. GENERAL ORDERS, ~ HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, No. 3. Louisville, Ky., August 24, 1862. Brig. Gen. J. T. Boyle is assigned to the command of the troops in and about Louisville, Ky., and of such detached forces within the State of Kentucky as are not under the comman(l of Major-General Nelson; and troops arriving in Louisville will be dispatched by him to their destinations under such instructions as he may receive from these head quarters. He will continue his headquarters at Louisville, Ky. All matters not purely military occurring within the State and not taken cognizance of by Major-General Nelson will be referred as here- tofore to Brigadier-General Boyle for his action, under such instructions as have been or may hereafter be furnished him. By command of Major-General H. G. Wright: C. W. FOSTER, Assistant Adjutant- General. LOUISVILLE, Ky., August 24, 186212.45 a~ m. Hon. E. M. STANTON, & cretary of War: There are three companies of cavalry at Paducah, as reported~to me, and it seems to me it would be well to authorize the raising of the regi- ment by the officer commanding at Cairo. The draft is ostensibly the reason with many for joining the rebels, and they are entering in rebel service in that section. The enemy is reported advancing to central portion of the State from General Morgans rearsupposed to be Kirby Smiths army. J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier-General. DECHERD, TENN., August 25, 1862, Via Cairo, August 26, 18623 p m. Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, General-in-Chief: The want of cavalry in sufficient force for reconnaissances in the e Page 417 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 417 tensiVe region through which the enemy may approach with mountain intervention to screen his movement makes us mainly dependent on spies and other sonrces for information in regard to his position until he is actually within reach. I have no doubt that I can concentrate my whole force in advance of this my present information being that the enemy has not yet passed the Sequatchie Valley in force, although he is certainly on this side of the river. The difficulties of the last two months in keeping open our communications make it plain that no per- manent advance into East Tennessee can be attempted without a much larger force than is at present under my command. While the enemy maintains his present attitude and strength every step in advance in- creases the demand for the main body to protect our lines. For the present no more can be attempted than to keep the enemy back by giv- ing up some of our railroad lines. I hope to have a force about Nash- ville which will make the city secure against cavalry demonstration, re- open the road to Louisville, and still leave a coucentrated force of about 30,000 men, but this force is altogether insufficient to render the State secure or exert much influence and control over the population. The necessity for removing troops from points heretofore occupied is to be much regretted. The whole country swarms with irregular cavalry or guerrillas, who keep down anything like exhibition of loyalty. I attach so much importance to the only foothold we have in Alabama that I have determined to hold on to Huntsville and the road from there to Stevenson even at the great risk to the small force I can possibly spare, trusting to early re-enforcements to make it more secure. B. C. BUELL, Major- General. WAsHINGTON, August 25, 1862. Major-General BUELL, Huntsville: The Secretary of War directs that you seize in the name of the United States all cotton purchased or shipped by officers and men in the mili- tary service of the United States and turn the same over to the Quarter- masters Department, to be sold on account of whomsoever it may con- cern. II. W. HALLECK, General-in-Chief HEADQUARTERS, Deeherd, August 25, 1862. J. B. ANDERSON, Nashville: I want the Tracy City Railroad tried, to determine whether it can be used with any engines you have. Can it be done to-day ~ Your other work is pretty well completed. B. C. BUELL. DECATUR, August 25, 1862. (Received August 25.) General GRANT, Corinth: Bragg has crossed the river at Chattanooga and two other points above with a very heavy force. Can you do anythiin~g to help us ~i It ~should be done quickly. Can you i~t a~ least throw a division across 27 R RYOL XVII, PT I Page 418 418 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALK, AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIIL into North Alabama~ I attach so much importance to keepingup the occupancy there that I have left small force at, I confess, great risk to it, notwithstanding the urgent necessity for concentrating every man. I have to beg also that our communications with each other are kept up; otherwise they cannot be. I have given up girl from Nashville to De- catur; in fact, as my main force is getting farther to the east, it is not necessary for ns. I am lying as I sly* to and hold the line from Decatnr to Stevenson and thence to Nashville. BUELL, Major- General. HEADQUARTERS, Decherd, August 25, 1862. Colonel HARRIS, Battle Greek: Employ every means in your power to get reliable information of the enemys movements. Use money freely if it will accomplish the pur. pose. Our qnartermaster here will furnish it. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS, Decherd, August 25, 1862. Colonel HARRIS, Battle Creek: All our public stores are to leave Bridgeport probably to morrow. As soon as they are all shipped call into Battle Creek the infantry now at Bridgeport and send the section of artillery to Stevenson. It is desired to hold Battle Creek as long as possible and to gaili from it all the information we can of the movements of the enemy. If you lose the telegraph line you must communicate by couriers through Stevenson. If plainly threatened by an overwhelming force you are not expected to sacrifice your command. If the force is in your fi out you will retire to Stevenson; if it should be in your rear, and the road to Winchester open, you would take that. Reliance is l)laced on your courage and judgment in holding your post as long as your force is ca- pable of doing it and then in making good your retreat. You must keep in communication with Stevenson and, as I told you to-day, gain and forward here all the information possible. If your retreat in both direc- tions should by any chance be cut off make your way with your men alone by the mountain paths. JAMES B. FRY, Chi~f of iS~tafl~. HEADQUARTERS, Decherd, August 25, 1862. Colonel HAZEN, Murfreesborough: Make all the flour you can and gather in all other supplies possible. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS, Decherd, August 25, 1862. Captain MACFEELY, Nashville: Have you ascertained how many rations can be procured from l)rivate parties in Nashville ~ There must be a pretty large supply there. Find * Could not be deciphered. Biiells telegram sent was: I am trying as I say Page 419 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION, 419 out where they are and have them watched, but do not seize them until they are needed. Do this secretly, but be sure you find out all the pri- vate stock. I suppose you have already done it, but you have not re- ported. I want to know how many rations we can rely upon from this source. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS, Decherd, August 25, 1862. Colonel MILLER, Nashville: Direct Colonel Pennebaker to intrench himself at once with rifle pits and otherwise and send him tools for the purpose. This should be done instantly and the intr~chments thrown up by morning. It will then not be necessary to re-enforce him. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staff. NASHVILLE, TENN., August 25, 1862. Colonel HAMBRIGHT, Gallatin: If you are alone, without the Ninth Indiana, you had better make forced march to Drakes Creek, 5 miles north of Manscoe Creek, and re-enforce the garrison at Drakes Creek, and then join our troops at Manscoe Creek. If the Ninth Indiana and artillery are with you you can defy the enemy, but as Gallatin is of no consequence, you may march on down to Drakes Creek Bridge and re-enforce the garrison, and then join our troops at Manscoe Creek with your main force. JNO. F. MILLER, Colonel, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS, Decherd, August 25, 1862. General ROUSSEAU, Huntsville: No fight. Bragg is very slow. If he wants one he can have it. We are all ready. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS, Decherd, August 25, 1862. General ROUSSEAU, Huntsville: We will hold Huntsville and line to Stevenson. Direct the troops now there to remain and take post one regiment in and near stockade at depot and the battery and some infantry on the hill; the cavalry near the town. The Tenth Wisconsin will be sent back. Send one of your trains at once to Pulaski and bring the supplies from that post and Athens to Huntsville, then take your two trains and go to Nashville as ordered. More force will subsequently be sent to Huntsville. The force left there must hold it for the present. Getting rations down from Pulaski may detain you a day. JAMES B. FRY Page 420 420 KY., M. AND E. TENK., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIII. HEADQUARTERS, Decherd, August 25, 1862. General ROUSSEAU, Huntsville: Send courieTs to Paine and Mitchell, and tell them to collect and drive in all the beef cattle they can get on the march, giving receipts. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Decherd, August 25, 1862. Colonel SHOEMAKER, Stevenson: Continue to strengthen your position. Use negro labor, and be pre- pared for obstinate defense. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS, Decherd, August 25, 1862. Major SmELL, Nashville: The troops which crossed at Miuscle Shoals several days ago were probably ours. They will be with you soon. Bragg is not near Dech- erd, and if he comes we will try and attend to him. We are all ready, and there is no danger except the annoyance from Morgans force. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS, Deeherd, August 25, 1862. Major SIDELL, Nashville: Our general orders about paroled men must be executed. Send to their regiments under guard any men you can hear of who are about Nashville on such paroles. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS, Decherd, August 25, 1862. Colonel STANLEY, Tullahoma: Leave all the stores you have brought down at Tullahoma to be sent here and then go back to Manchester and send down the rest. Dont march your regiment away from Manchester till further orders. Keep six days~ rations on hand. JAMES B. FRY. HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, ARMY OF THE OHIO, Altamont, August 25, 18625 p. m. General BUELL, Decherd: The enemy no nearer than Dunlap. it is reported there is one bri- gade there and one at Pikeville. This I learn l~ere, and which confirms the report of Major Laughlin, First Ohio Cavalry, who made a recon- naissance near Spencer on Friday 1~st, returning to McMinnville yes Page 421 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORR]~SPONDENCE, ETCUNION. 421 terday, and both reports are confirmed by Captain Wickliffe, Third Kentucky Cavalry, who made a reconnaissance on the Chattanooga road as far as Beersheba Springs and returned to McMinnville last night. Water is very scarce here, only one spring; not forage enough in the neighborhood to last for one day. The road up the mountain is almost impassable. General Wood has been from 6 oclock till now and lie has not succeeded in getting his artillery up the road. I (Icein it next to impossible to march a large army across the mountains by Altamont on account of scarcity of water and forage and the extreme difficulty of passing over the road. I will therefore return to McMiunville and await further orders. As I mentioned in one of my dispatches, I regard McMinnville as the most important point for occupation of any. The occupation of Mc- Minnville, Sparta, and Murfreesborough will, in my opinion, secure the Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad. I have sent out Smith to put in operation a system of spies, by which I believe we can get reliable in- formation. Very respectfully, GEG. H. THOMAS, ]JIajor- General, U. S. Volunteers. HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, Washington, August 25, 1862. Maj. Gen. HORATIO G. WRIGHT, Louisville: M~ DEAR GENERAL: The Government, or rather I should say the President and Secretary of War, is greatly displeased with the slow movements of General Buell. Unless he does something very soon I think he will be removed. Indeed it would have been done before now if I had not begged to give him a little more time. There must be more energy and activity in Kentucky and Tennessee, and the one who first does something brilliant will get the entire command. I therefore hope to hear very soon of some success in your department. I can hardly describe to you the feeling of disappointment here in the want of activity in General Buells large army. The Government seems determined to apply the guillotine to all un- successful generals. It seems rather hard to do this where the general is not in fault, but perhaps with us now, as in the French Revolution, some harsh measures are required. Keep me informed by telegraph of what you are doing, and I will help you all I can. Yours, truly, H. W. HALLECK. LOUISVILLE, Kr., August 25, 186211 a. m. Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, General-in-Chief: Our troops are being assembled at Lexington and Lebanon. Other bodies are stationed at points to protect important iommunications. General Nelson is in command, with his advance at Richmond. He estimates enemys force in Knox County (in his front) at fifteen regi- ments of infantry and 500 cavalry. General Morgan estimates the force in his front on the 20th at 20,000 and in his rear at 6,000. On the 21s Page 422 422 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXV1II. he speaks of four brigades of infantry and 1,500 cavalryin all about 9,500 men having passed through Rogers Gap, but does not say whether this is the same force as that referred to in previous dispatcli. I am inclined to~believe it is a distinct one. His men are in good spirits. I am urging the sending forward of new troops by every means in my power. Shall leave at 4 oclock for Frankfort and thence to Cincinnati, where I expect to arrive to-morrow. H. G. WRIGHT, Major- General, Commanding. HEADQUARTERS, Hon. E. M. STANTON Louisville, Ky., August 25, 1862. Secretary of War, Washington: SIR: Have I authority to call for troops from any State in the de- partment except Michigan, without regard to the wants of other de- partments, or have they been distributed by order from Washington ~l Governor Yates notifies me, in answer to my urgent appeal for troops, that General Grant wants six or eight regiments. He has sent one regiment to Cairo. Two more are under marching orders for that place and three for Saint Louis. H. G. WRIGHT, Major- General, Commanding. WASHINGTON, D. C., August 25, 186210 p. m. Major-General WRIGHT: You, as commander of the department, have control of all the troops raised or to be raised within it unless their employment elsewhere be directed by the general-in-chief or by the War Department. The general-in-chief, before you entered upon your command, ordered three regiments from Illinois to Saint Louis. All other troops in that State are subject to your order. I will so instruct Governor Yates. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, August 25, 1862. Brig. Gen. GEORGE W. MORGAN, Cumberland Gap., Tenu.: You will hereafter report to Major-General Wright, at Cincinnati or Louisville. H. W. HALLECK, General-in- Chief. (JUMBERLAND GAP, TENN., Via Lexington, Ky., August 25, 1862. General CULLUM, Chief of Staff A soldier from Honks regiment arrived last night. He reports that at noon on the 17th instant his five companies were attacked at Lon- don, [Ky.], by 1,500 cavalry. The affair lasted one hour and a hal Page 423 CHAP. XXVIII.l COR1~ESPONDENOE, ETC.UNION. 4~3 when Honk retreated to the woods, and is, I believe, safe. The enemy is said to have sustained considerable loss from the nature of the attack. The enemy burned three of our trains at London. A prisoner of Polks First Arkansas Regiment states that four brigades of infantry, com- manded by Generals Cleburne, Smith, Churchill, and Cabell, passed through Rogers Gap with 15,000 cavalry. Kirby Smith was with the command at Big Creek, but the soldier does not know whether he came into Kentucky. He estimates the average strength of the rebel regi- ments at 500. A scout just arrived announces that another cdlumn of the enemy had entered Kentucky by Rogers Gap. To-night Colonel Garrard marches with eight companies of his regiment, mounted, and 200 of Mundays cavalry, to reach the enemys rear and join the column marching to the relief of this line. It is said that the enemy is now bringing his cannon over the mountains. GEORGE W. MORGAN, Brigadier- General. CUMBERLAND GAP, August 25, 1862. Brig. Gen. G. W. CULLUM, Chief of Staff, Washington, D. 0.: GENERAL: Being aware of the anxiety of the general-in-chief to be promptly informed of everything relative to this post at this time, I have the honor herewith to forward to you a copy of my communication in reply to a verbal message from Major-General Wallace, that he was en route to meet the enemy between Barboursville and Lexington. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, GEORGE W. MORGAN, Brigadier- General Volunteers, Commanding. [Inclosure.] CUMBERLAND GAP, August 25, 1862. Maj. Gen. LEW. WALLACE: GENERAL: Captain Roper reached here from Lexington last evening. He has evinced the most commendable zeal, but is unable to give me satisfactory information as to yonr strength. This I desire to know, as it must to some extent govern my own action. On my south front General Stevenson has four brigades of infantry, say, 8,000 strong, four batteries of artillery, and one regiment of cavalry; and on my north front, at Cumberland Ford, General Churchill has two brigades of infantry, two batteries, and a force of cavalry reported to be 6,000 strong. Kirby Smith is advancing toward the blue-grass re- gion with a force not less than 10,000 strong. The enemy is in a state of destitution, and if prevented from reach- ing the blue-grass country must perish by starvation. Kirby Smith is an officer of ability and great intrepidity, and is said to have twenty-one cannon. I have sent to you Colonel Garrard, of the Third Kentucky, with 200 cavalry and 400 mounted infantry. He is an officer of approved courage and sound judgment. We have been on half rations for ten days, and though some articles, such as coffee, & c., will give out before you can reopen the road, we have sufficient beans and rice for at least two months, and we can get some cattle, despite the enemy Page 424 424 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIII My troops are in high spirits and feel confident of their, ability to whip any force which may be brought against them. I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, GEORGE W. MORGAN, Brigadier-General Vols., Comdg. Seventh Dimston. HEADQUARTERS, Dccherd, August 26, 1862. Colonel CHAPIN, enth Wisconsin, Huntsville: The general is glad to hear of your success in taking your posts. He expects you will meet with constant difficulty in holding the line, but the vigilance and bravery of your regiment are relied upon for success. Rebuild the stockade at once. Huntsville is ordered to keep an engine and party ready to repair railroad and telegraph. There is no danger to your small parties as long as they are vigilant and defend the stockades. The enemy is confessedly unwilling to make the sacrifice of men necessary to take one of them if properly defended. JAMES B. FRY. DECHERD, August 26, [1862.] Colonel HAZEN: Is your whole force intrenched and in a position to protect the stores? Endeavor to assure yourself whether Forrest has any infantry with him. I have no doubt of your ability to drive him off easily. D. C. BUELL, Major. General. HEADQUARTERS, Decherd, August 241, 186g. Captain MACFEELY, Commissary of Subsistence, Nashville: Dont lose a moment in collec4ing all the wheat you can and in mak. ing flour. Get all the beef cattle and other supplies you can as rapidly as possible. Apply to Colonel Miller for such military aid as you need. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS, Decherd, August 26, 1862. Colonel MILLER, Nashville: Have patrols in all the streets, with special object of seeing that sup. plies are not removed except by Government. JAMES B. FRY, Chief of Staff. HEADQUARTERS, Decherd, August 26, 1862. General MORc~AN, Cumberland Gap: Your dispatches of 21st received. General is gratified at their en- couraging tone and has confidence in you and your troops. Genera Page 425 CHAP. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 425 Nelson is in Kentucky, with orders to organize a force for your relief. Troops are pouring in and will doubtless relieve you s~n. The enemy is evidently trying hard to get you out of the Gap. JAMES B. FRY. IIEAIQUARTERS, Decherd, August 26, 1862. Major MURRAY, Third Kentucky Cavalry, Athens: As you march across to this place drive in. all the beef cattle you can collect on the way. This is important. Give receipts. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS, Decherd, August 26, 1862. General ROSECRANS, luka: Can you not give me sonic information about the divisions which are coming to mewhere they are, & c. ~ D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Decherd, August 26, 1862. General ROUSSEAU, Huntsville: The cotton at Athens an(l Decatur Junction must be taken away be- fore the movement of troops is executed. Mr. Beggs, railroad agent at Huntsville, will report as soon as this is cpmpleted, and then the move- ment of troops will be executed. You must go on to Nashville in per- son at once, and leave your staff officers or some other competent officers to execute properly the movement of troops when the cotton is removed. If General Rousseau has gone send to Colonel Lytle to execute. JAMES B. FRY. HEADQUARTERS, Decherd, August 26, 1862. General ROUSSEAU, Columbia: Yes; better wait till morning. As soon as you get through take hold at once, organize your command, and have it thoroughly prepared for any emergency. You will have a good deal to do in that way, I suspect. Forrest and Morgan are reported at Lebanon, to attack Murfreesbor- ough or Nashville. B. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Decherd, August 26, 1862. General THOMAS, Mieillinnville: Keep your position at McMinnville, but make nothing like a perma- nent establishment. Be always ready to move at a moments notice. That Bragg is this side of the river with a large force is beyoi~d all ques- tion; it is hardly probable that it is merely for the purpose of demonstra- tion, and we must be prepared to concentrate promptly. Of course the passage of so large a force across the mountains is difficult, but not so much so as you would suppose from the road you took. The Therma Page 426 426 KY., M. AND E. TENN., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXVIII road is very good and the mountain quite easy of ascent. The descent. on this side is easy enough by four roads, all diverging from Altamoiit, the first going by Beersheba to MeMiunville, the second by Hickory Creek to McMinnville or toward Manchester, the third also to Mam~hes- ter and to Decherd by Pelhani, and the fourth to Cowan. The Beer- sheba load is excellent for a mountain road. The question is how to meet an advance which may take either of these routes through Altamont. The best positions we could take would be McMinnville, Altamont, and on the Therman road just this side of the Sequatchie Valley. We should not only be able to concentrate against an advance on that road or the Sparta road, but also threaten his flank if he should attempt to go into North Alabama by Battle Creek; a not improbable thing on many accounts. The difficulty of supplying ourselves on the mountain is I think the only objection to the disposition I mention. Did you leave any force at Altamont ~l McCook, Crittenden, and Schoepf are at Pelham. 1 have ordered the railroad and telegraph re- established immediately. Be sure to be informed the moment the enemy enters Sequatchie Val. ley and which direction he takes. Forrest and Morgan are reported at Lebanon, to attack Murfrees- borough or Nashville. Give me all the information you can obtain, If the telegraph fails send couriers with cipher dispatches without delay. Gather all the supplies you can from the country. I directed Nelson to build a small redoubt or stockade, which would protect the depot with four or five companies. Has it been done ~ A strong stockade would be the best. Did you send any of our force to Murfreesborough when you left MeMinuville ~ Davis division crossed at Eastport four days ago and Paines is across or crossing ~t Lambs Ferry and Florence. I)o you know a colonel fit to command a light brigade of cavalry, artillery, and infantry, to operate against Forrest ~ McCook, Crittenden, and Schoepf are at Pelham. D. C. BUELL. NoTE.The foregoing dispatch is in answer to General Thomas dis- patch of the 27th and should be dated the 27th. D. C. BUELL. * LOUISVILLE, Kr., August 26, 1862. General GEORGE W. MORGAN, Cumberland Gap, Ky.: Your dispatches to the 21st are received. Every exertion is being made to accumulate the force needed to open communications with you. Governors of States respond promptly to call for troops, which are ar-. riving rapidly. Husband your subsistence as far as possible. The good spirits of your troops is most cheering. H. G. WRIGHT, Major- General, Commanding. LOUISVILLE, Ky., August 26, 1862. Major-General WRIGHT: Forces ordered from Henderson attacked rebels under Johnson at Madisonville; killed 6, captured17, others fled; Johnson giving out tha Page 427 CHAr. XXVIII.] CORRESPONDENC4~, ETC.UMON. 427 he would return with the forces that took Clarksville. Home Guards of Boyle County attacked rebel band over 200 at Shelbys farm near Dan- yule, killing several and capturing 20 horses. Morgan robbed the stores at Scottsville of several thousand dollars worth and returned to Harts- ville. No reply to Secretary of War. J. T. BOYLE, Brigadier- ~iJ eneral. CATLETTSBURG, Tuesday, August 26, 186212 m. General J. T. BOYLE: DEAR Sin: Mr. Bowman has just come in direct from the camp of Colonel Cranor, and I advise as to the state of affhirs as they there ex- isted on last evening. The colonel has at his command, Including cav- alry and infantry, not to exceed in all 1,100 men, and horses and mules, all told, not to exceed 300. The forces which he has good cause to think are about to be brought against him greatly exceed his own, and aid is urgently desired. He will be able to hold his position against very superior numbers, but it is very desirable that an advance be made by him to check the enemy in their progress down the Sandy. Colonel Cranor desired of Mr. Bowman to have you made acquainted with the necessities of the case. Mr. Bowman has been active among the enemy and made the ac~ quaintance of many, and most particularly one Charles Ferguson, who detailed a plan by which they intended much mischief. The intention of Menifee, Witcher, and Jenkins, noted leaders, is to attack first Ceredo, in Virginia, which is within sight of this city, plunder that town, cross the Sandy and rob and plunder Catlettsburg, and thence proceed to Ashland for the plunder of the bank there located, and thence cross the Ohio to the town of Ironton for the same purpose. This scheme is well devised and can be readily executed, as there are no forces here, Captain Matchett and his command having been withdrawn last week, and this vicinity being without any protection whatever. Menifee, Witcher, and Jenkins have a command of 500 horsemen, as well as an amount of footmen whose numbers cannot be ascertained, although it is known not to be large. William Damren, a scout from Pike County, and who was captured five months since by some of Col. Jack Mays regiment and taken to Tazewell County, Virginia, returned last evening. He was paroled some few days since and remained a day or two afterward among the the enemy. At about the 16th or 18th instant, as far as his memory serves him, he overheard conversation between officers there present what designs were bad upon this region of the Sandy. In about ten days from that date Marshall, with his division, was to enter Kentucky by the Sounding or Pound Gap, as sometimes called, and May, with the forces at his command, was coming down the left fork of the Sandy and overrun the entire valley to the mouth, and be- tween the two the force would be formidable. The number of the enemy now under arms in Pike does not exceed 1,000 men, but may be increased at any day. These are as near facts as may be known. In running this country a horse is indispensable, and Colonel Cranor, who is well pleased with the project and desires to aid to his utmost, asks that inasmuch as he has some captured horses an order may be made allowing him to give to Bowman the use of one or two of them as circumstances may require, and he requested particularly that yo Page 428 428 KY., M. AND E. TENN.~ N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CRAP. XXVIII. might be addressed on the subject. Our expenses for horses thus far used have been $1 per diem, and circumstances might arise when they could not be obtained for hire, and thus some good object frustrated. Colonel Cranor desires that some paper may be sent by which he may be enabled to know that Bowman is acting legitimately. At the time I saw you iu person I was not aware that such would be necessary, for the reason that in other cases of the same nature and of which I am cognizant such was not demanded. Bowmans services will be very valuable, and Colonel Cranor desires to avail himself of them, as he told him. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, yours, CHARLES B. SMITH. WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, August 27, 1862. Major-General BUELL, Decherd, Tenn.: Yours of the 25th just received. Two divisions of Grants army were directed to report to you some time ago, and two more placed at Tus- cumbia and Decatur as a reserve, if required. He has also sent troops to reoccupy Clarksville and the Cumberland. 1 doubt if he can spare more, but will try. For want of cavalry, take all the horses you can find in the country and mount infantry. H. W. HALLECK General-in- Chief. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO, In Camp, August 27, 1862. Maj. Gen. SAMUEL JONES, [C. S. Army]: GENERAL: I have just received your communication of the 21st in- stant. The reports of the killing of certain prisoners of war by my troops, as stated in your communication, have never before come to my hearing, and I cannot but believe but you have been misinformed. I will immediately investigate the matter, and if the facts should prove as you suppose I shall most assuredly bring the offenders to justice. That steps should have been taken for investigation before proceeding to retaliatory measures for reported acts of atrocity resting on any other than the most positive evidence is only what would have been expected from every commander who recognizes any rule of humanity in the conduct of war. With reference to the rule which I have adopted for the parole of prisoners, my Orders, No. 41, were published before the arrangement entered into between Major-General Hill, C. S. Army, and Major.General Dix, U. S. Army, came to my knowledge. The rule which I adopted is to recognize no parole which is not given with my sanction, and to re- quire no parole from prisoners whom I cannot hold, but release them unconditionally. It became necessary from the fact that paroles were demanded and secured from individual soldiers in the army by persons not in the military service of the Confederate States. I cannot see how consequences of a dread character should follow the observance of such a rule, except to those who violate a duty which their Government deems it necessary to enforce upon them. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, D. C. BUELL Major- General, Commanding Page 429 OILALP. xxvm.j CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.UNION. 429 HEADQUARTERS, Decherd, August 27, 1862. Colonel HARRIS, Battle Creek: It is of the very highest importance that we should be promptly ap- prised of the first step taken by the enemy to advance and what course he takes after reaching Sequatchie Valley. I rely on you to look to this. Use money as liberally as may be necessary, but see that the informa- tion is reliable. If your telegraph line fails send couriers to Stevenson and this place across the mountains daily. Write in the telegraph cipher. D. C. BUELL. HEADQUARTERS, Decherd, August 27, 1862. Colonel HAZEN, Murfreesborough: Has train of the Fourth Division come