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MISSISSIPPI, WEST TENNESSEE, ETC.
in the rear ? I want cavalry badly to occupy Hickman and Clinton.
Can we not get them from Saint Louis ? Another gunboat, in addition
to the New Era, would be of great service to prevent the occupation of
the island by the rebels.
ASBOTH.
MEMPHIS, TENN., February 3, 1863.
General ASBOTH :
No rebel force of the strength you speak of has been known to be in
West Tennessee. I think there cannot be more than 300 or 400. Your
dispositions are approved. I have cavalry here, but distance is too
great to send. Give me particulars as fast as you get them.
C. S. HAMILTON,
Major- General.
[FEBRUARY 3-18, 1863.-For correspondence between Dodge, Ham-
ilton, Hurlbut, and Rosecrans, in reference to Van Dorn's movements,
see Series I, Vol. XXIII, Part II.]
HEADQUARTERS FIFTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
February 4, 1863.
General GRANT, Present :
I have hastily read the reports of the Lake Providence scheme.* It
is admirable and most worthy a determined prosecution. Cover up the
design all you can, and it will fulfill all the conditions of the great prob-
lem. This little affair of ours here on Vicksburg Point is labor lost.
Yours, with great respect,
W. T. SHERMAN.
MIss. SQUADRON, MOUTH OF YAzoo, February 5, 1863.
VIA CAIRO, ILL., February 13-4.20 p. m.
Hon. GIDEON WELLES, Secretary of the Navy :
SIR: After the ram Queen of the West had reported progress before
Vicksburg, I ordered her down the river to sink and destroy all vessels
she met with. Colonel Ellet returned this morning, passing the fort
at Warrenton in broad daylight, and was hit several times. He de-
stroyed below three large steamers loaded with pork, sugar, molasses,
and army supplies. He captured 5 captains and 2 lieutenants. A num-
ber of rebel officers made their escape by jumping overboard. Colonel
Ellet came within two hours of catching General Dick Taylor, with a
transport load of troops. The Queen of the West went 10 miles up Red
River, where there are many fine steamers that are supplying Port Hud-.
son. They will likely not attempt to go out while the ram is about.
She is now out of coal, and had to return on that account. I am going
to supply her, either by drifting a barge around at night or by sending
across the land. Colonel Ellet learns from the prisoners that General
Banks is 7 miles from Port Hudson. They had a severe engagement
a few days ago. The rebels withdrew and went back to the fort, and
* See Part I, pp. 15, 16.32
[CHAP. XXXVI.
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