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: 69
xiv, 903 p. ; 23 cm.View a full description of this book.
Extracted Text
The following text was automatically extracted from the image on this page using optical character recognition software:
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.-UNION.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, December 5, 1864.
Maj. E. H. LUDINGTON,
Assistant Inspector-General, Capital Hotel, Frankfort, Ky.:
MAJOR: I am instructed by the Secretary of War to acknowledge
the receipt of your communication of the 29th of November,* and to
direct that you await the return of General Burbridge.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAS. A. HARDIE,
Colonel and Inspector-General.
LOUISVILLE, KY., December 5, 1864-8.30 p. m.
Maj. T. T. ECKERT:
Affairs in East Tennessee look unfavorable. General Burbridge, in
cipher to General Stoneman, says: 1 Citizens reported on the 3d that
Bushrod Johnson had arrived at Greeneville with two divisions of
infantry, and considerable force of cavalry still foraging at Chucky
Bend." Duke is at Bull's Gap to-day; Burbridge at Bean's Depot.
Telegraph works by way of Knoxville and Chattanooga to Murfrees-
borough.
S. BRUCH,
Captain, &c.
ACTING ASST. PROVOST-MARSHAL-GENERAL'S OFFICE,
Detroit, Mich., December 5, 1864.
Brig. Gen. JAMES B. FRY,
Provost- Marshal- General :
SIR: I have the honor to report that I am informed that a plot is
being matured in Canada for the burning of our lake cities. This
information is derived partly from persons who are'looked upon as being
thoroughly in the confidence of the rebel agents in Canada., and is con-
firmed by information through other sources. My attention has of late
frequently been called to the largely increased number of rebels in
Canada, and I sought and obtained an interview with an East Ten-
nesseean who resides in Canada and who was said to be a loyal man.
He explained the reason why he came to Cauada, and I became assured
that it was from no want of loyalty to the Government that he was
there. He also stated that Colonel Butler's- regiment of Kentucky
rebel troops had been disbanded in Kentucky, with directions to make
their way through the lines and report in Canada, and that they had
done so in large numbers, and that Colonel Butler himself has arrived
in Canada. The information I receive is, that as soon as the ice forms
in Detroit River a large force is to cross on the ice and openly attack
this place. I have but a small military force here, not more than
enough to guard prisoners, and I have thought it proper to call the
attention of the Governor of the State and the mayor of the city to the
subject, and recommend that a regiment of militia be organized and
armed for local protection. I beg also to recommend that the attention
of the honorable Secretary of State be called to this subject, with a view
* See Part I, p. 1165.CaPr. LVII.
Upcoming Pages
Here’s what’s next.
Search Inside
This book can be searched. Note: Results may vary based on the legibility of text within the document.
Related Items
Other items on this site that are directly related to the current book.
The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union And Confederate Armies. Additions and Corrections to Series 1, Volume 45. (Pamphlet)
Errata sheets for the Records of the War of the Rebellion include additions and corrections to the text and the index for Series 1, Volume 45.
Relationship to this item: (Is Referenced By)
Tools / Downloads
Get a copy of this page or view the extracted text.
Citing and Sharing
Basic information for referencing this web page. We also provide extended guidance on usage rights, references, copying or embedding.
Reference the current page of this Book.
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/m1/83/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.