The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union And Confederate Armies. Series 1, Volume 17, In Two Parts. Part 1, Reports. Page: 473
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MISSISSIPPI CENTRAL RAILROAD.
OXFORD, MIss., December 5, 1862--4 p. m.
Cavalry are still in pursuit of retreating enemy. Have captured and
killed many and forced them to destroy much property, including cars.
Cavalry will be near Coffeeville to-night.
U. S. GRANT,
Major- General, Commanding.
Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, General-in- Chief.
OXFORD, MIss., December 5, 1862.
In my dispatch of this morning, mouth of Yazoo, instead of Black
River, should have been said.
U. S. GRANT,
Major-General.
Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, General-in-Chief.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, December 5, 1862.
Major-General GRANT, Abbeville, Miss. :
Destroy the Mobile road, as you propose. It would also be well to
disable the others, if possible, to Grenada; but I think you should not
attempt to hold the country south of the Tallahatchie. The troops for
Vicksburg should be back to Memphis by the 20th. If possible, collect
at that place, for that purpose, as many as 25,000. More will be added
from Helena, &c. Your main object will be to hold the line from Mem-
phis to Corinth with as small a force as possible, while the largest num-
ber possible is thrown upon Vicksburg with the gunboats. Keep me
as fully advised as you can about Bragg's movements. He may cross
at Decatur and attack Corinth.
H. W. HALLECK,
General-in-Chief.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, December 7, 1862.
Major-General GRANT, Abbeville, Miss.:
The capture of Grenada may change our plans in regard to Vicks-
burg. You will move your troops as you may deem best to accomplish
the great object in view. You will retain till further orders all troops
of General Curtis now in your department. Telegraph to General Allen,
at Saint Louis, for all the steamers you may require. Ask Admiral Por-
ter to co-operate. Telegraph what are your present plans.
H. W. HALLECK,
General-in-Chief.
OXFORD, Miss., December 8, 1862-9 a. m.
The cavalry under Colonel Dickey have now drawn off, having fol-
lowed the enemy to Coffeeville. Our loss 9 killed, 56 wounded, and 56
missing. We have captured about 700 of the enemy, but can make no
estimate of their killed and wounded. The enemy were forced to burn
their stores, some cars, and their camp equipage. I will send two473
CHAP. XXIX.)
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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 17, In Two Parts. Part 1, Reports., book, 1886; Washington D.C.. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth154626/m1/484/?q=%221862%22: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.