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: 82
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KY., SW. VA., TENN., MISS., ALA., AND N. GA.
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HDQR. MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Acworth, June 6, 1864. (Received 8th.)
Major-General WASHBURN, Memphis:
I understand that the command started June 1 from, Memphis for
Tupelo, &e. Does Sturgis command? It should be a light, movable
column, not too strong. It need not exceed 6,000() en, as I know all of
Polk's troops are with Johnston, and Forrest is on hlis way here. I
have ordered A. J. Smith to gather up 10,000 men, and make a strong
demonstration in connection with th e navy oil Mobile.
W. T. SHERMAN,
Major- General.
CATLETTSBURG, June 7, 1861-1 p. Im.
Captain WOODWARD,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General, Lexington:
General Burbridge reports Morgan in Kentucky, with 2,500 men.
Communicate with Captain Dickson, and have cavalry at Nicholasville
in readiness to assist in resisting rebels. Tell Colonel Weatherford to
be ready to concentrate his regiment at Burkesville early, and keep good
watch toward Somerset. Will be in Lexington to-morrow.
By order of General Hobson:
J. S. BUTLER,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant-General.
LEXINGTON, KY., June 7, 1861.
Colonel WEATHERFORD, Burkesville, Ky. :
Indications of the enemy's approach into interior Kentucky; now at
Whitesburg. Keep your men well ill hand for any emergency; you
may be needed.
By order of Brigadier-General 1Hbs-50n :
W. \V. WOOI)WARD,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.
LEXINGTON, KY., June 7, 1861.
Brig. Gen. HUGH EWING, Munfordville, Ky.:
Morgan, with 2,500 men, is in the State. Hold all your mounted force
ill realiuess finr .marching orders at a moment's notice. Acknowledge
receil t.
By order of Brigadier-G(eneral Blurlridge:
,l. BATES I)ICKS()N,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRs. MILI''ARY I)IVISIONN O(F 'TES'RT' MISSISSIPPI,
X atchez, Miss., June 7, 1864.
Rear-Adrniral 1). 1). PORTER,
Comdg. Mississippi Squadron, Mound City, Ill.:
SIR: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communi-
cation of the 31st ultimo, inclosing a copy of a telegram from Paducah.
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