The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union And Confederate Armies. Series 1, Volume 10, In Two Parts. Part 2, Correspondence, etc. Page: 16
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KY., TENN., N. MISS., N .ALA., AND SW. VA. [ unA. XXIL
SAINT LouIs, March 7, 1862.
Major-General MCCLELLAN:
I am in immediate communication with General Buell by telegraph.
I cannot leave here to meet him till Fort Henry, New Madrid, and
Ironton are connected by telegraph. Have strong parties at work to
effect this. Curtis is again calling for re-enforcements and has drawn
in his reserves, thus exposing his depot, which is threatened. I must
be in reach to aid him by telegram.
H. V. HALLECK,
Major-General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
Saint Louis, March 7, 1862.
THOMAS A. SCOTT,
Assistant Secretary of War, Cairo :
I telegraphed to General Buell to re-enforce me as strongly as pos-
sible at or near Savannah. Their line of defense is now an oblique
one, extending from Island No. 10 to Decatur or Chattanooga. Hav-
ing destroyed the railroad and bridges in his rear, Johnston cannot
return to Nashville. We must again pierce his center at Savannah or
Florence. Buell should move immediately, and not come in too late,
as he did at Donelson. I wish a demonstration on Island No. 10 as
soon as possible, to try the effect of the mortar boats. The gunboats
should not seriously expose themselves. If the place is strong, it must
be turned in the same manner as Bowling Green and Columbus.
H. W. HALLECK,
Major-General.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
Fort Henry, March 7, 1862.
General S. A. HURLBUT,
Commanding Fourth Division:
Embark your forces on the transports, now awaiting you, as rapidly
as possible. The number of transports furnished being inadequate to
the number of troops to be shipped, you will place as many on each
boat as can be taken, having due regard to the health and comfort of
the men. Any transports that may remain after getting your force
aboard will be sent back to Fort Henry to take on the troops there.
There will be a supply of provisions and forage with the fleet to issue
on the route, but all troops should start out with at least five days'
rations issued, three of which would be better cooked. There is also a
supply of ammunition on one of the transports for future issue, should
it be required.
U. S. GRANT,
Major-General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
Fort Henry, March 7, 1862.
Col. R. J. OGLESBY,
Commanding U. S. Forces, Fort Donelson, Tenn.:
Dismount all the guns in the fortifications, and ship them to Cairo,
if practicable. If not practicable to ship, at least dismount the guns.16
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