The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union And Confederate Armies. Series 1, Volume 45, In Two Parts. Part 2, Correspondence, etc. Page: 6
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6 KY., SW. VA., TENN., MISS., ALA., AND N. GA. [CnAP. LVII,
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. DIV. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
In Front of Brentwood, December 1, 1864-12 m.
Major-General SCHOFIELD:
Since my last the enemy has begun skirmishing with my rear near
Wilson's Mill. Your order is received; I shall obey it as follows:
Hatch moves by road north of Brentwood to Thompson's Chapel; John-
son by road south of Brentwood to Winsted pike and Thompson's
Chapel; Hammond to same place, moving on Johnson's right; all
having out strong rear guards.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major-General.
A prisoner from the rebel infantry, just brought in, says the rebels
crossed Harpeth early this morning and are marching on.
J. H. W.
HDQRS. CAv. CORPS, MIL. DIV. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Five Miles from Nashville, on Nolensville Pike,
December 1, 1864-3.20 p. in.
Maj. Gen. G. H. THOMAS,
Commanding Department of the Cumberland:
GENERAL: I occupy a most excellent position. Colonel Wharton
will explain fully my views. If you can protect my right flank by
infantry we can beat Forrest's whole force. We need rations, medical
officers, and all the mounted and dismounted men belonging to the regi-
ments now with me. Send out Hatch's and Croxton's men first. No
enemy in my front yet. I will picket well out and well around to the
eastward.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. B. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. DIV. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Near Brentwood, December 1, 1864.
Maj. J. A. CAMPBELL,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Army of the Ohio :
MAJOR: I am directed. by General Wilson to inform you that the
cavalry sent out on the Franklin pike discovered a column of infantry
advancing up toward Nashville.
Very respectfully,
JOHN N. ANDREWS,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. DIV. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Brentwood, December 1, 1864.
Maj. E. B. BEAUMONT,
Assistant Adjutant-General :
The general commanding directs that you send the Fourth U. S.
Cavalry out on the Nolensville pike, to join us at Thompson's Chapel.
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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 45, In Two Parts. Part 2, Correspondence, etc., book, 1895; Washington D.C.. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth142229/m1/20/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.