The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union And Confederate Armies. Series 1, Volume 39, In Three Parts. Part 2, Correspondence, etc. Page: 36
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KY., SW. VA., TENN., MISS., ALA., AND N. GA.
as early as l)ossible the necessary force if it be in any way practical)le
either by your own action or by reference to the department com-
mander.
Captain IHall's headquarters -are at Paducalh.
I anm, general, resl)ectftilly, your olbedieint servallt,
W. II. SIDELL,
Major Fifteenth U. H. I infantry, A ctg. Asst. Pro. Mar. Gen.
WVASIING'roN, May 18, 1861-10.30 a. m.
Major-General SHERMAN,
Georgia:
Dispatch from General Crook, dated 14th,* says that Morgan is pre-
paring a raid through Pound Gap on Richmond, Ky., Lexington, Frank-
fort, Bardstown, and thenlce back to Johnstolln's army, cutting railroads
from Louisville to Nashville and Chattanooga. Who is now iin com-
mand iln Kentucky ? ie1 shou111(1 organize an( meet Morgan before he
reaches Richmond. Scouts should go to Pound Gap to give notice of
Morgan's movements.
H. W. HALLECK,
(Major- General and Chief of Staff.
LEXINGTON, KY., 3May 18, 1864.
Capt. T. E. HALL,
Assistant Quartermaster, Coamp Nelso n, Iy.:
Pay owners of negroes imnlpressed for labor on fortifications without
requiring the oath of allegiance.
By order of Brigadier-General Burblridge:
J. BATES 1)ICKSON,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant-General.
LOUI(SA, KY., M3ay 18, 1864.
Capt. J. S. BUTLER,
Assistant Adjutant.General :
CAPTAIN: Major Smitll's co(nnian 1 returned yesterday all safe;
brought 2 prisoners, Lieut. W. i. Stevens, Colmpany A, iFourth Tennes-
see Cavalry, one of John Morgan's me , and (apt. William A. Cheney,
Company F, PIren tice's battalion, know ti be the leader of a band of
guerrillas. Will forward Major Smith's report by.mail.t
S. B. BROWN,
Colonel, Commanding First Brigade.
I- EAI)QUARTES I )ISRICT OF WES'I TENNESSEE,
lnemp~his, 'na., May 18, 1864. (Received 21st.)
Mqj. Gen. . I. S. CANBY,
Commat nding Dirixion( of 1est Mississippil
(GENERAL: Your mlispatl is received. [ will have my trool)s ready
for any call. I am ord'lered by Mrajor-Gecleral McPlimerson to make anl
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SSee Vol. XXXVII, P'art 1, p1. 154.
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United States. War Department. The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union And Confederate Armies. Series 1, Volume 39, In Three Parts. Part 2, Correspondence, etc., book, 1892; Washington D.C.. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth154636/m1/36/: accessed May 7, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.