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: 42
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KY., SW. VA., TENN., MISS., ALA., AND N. GA.
River and ride roughshod over Middle Tennessee and Kentucky, rob-
bing and stealing and breaking up railroads. This he can do if he is
allowed to cross the Tennessee River, as we hlavelo cavalry force in
Middle Tennessee or Kentucky that can cope with himi. He ought to
be attacked where ihe is at once and not allowed to carry out his plans,
for, if not illnterferedl with, he will do us incalculable damage.
My force here is only equal to the defense of this place, and to move
to attack hlim 100 miles from here would require every manl here, and
even then I should not Ihe as strong as lie. Should I move ifroln here
there would be nothing to prevent hliim, with his large mounted force,
froum coining dowll upon Mempllllis. I laml absolutely powerless to assail
him without more forces. If I had 5,000 or 6,000 moore inenl I could,
with the force I have here, orgallize a m oving force of 10,0100 men, with
which I would move against hin at once. Where caui these troops be
had d I' A. J. Smith's and lower's troops could be had here for ten
days I believe 1 could thoroughly break up Forrest's plans. Without
some help 1 will not be responsible for any disaster that may arise from
his l)eingr allowed to roan at)arge. General Prince has only 1,400 at
Columl)us and 800 at Paducah. None of the militia that were promised
for this place and Columbus have been heard of.
I inclose 'opy of dispatch just received from (eneral McPherson.
I aim, general, your obedient servant,
C. C. WASHBURN,
Major- General.
WHITE'S STATION, May 20, 1864.
Col. G. E. WARING, Jr.
(Care General Grierson, Memphlis):
General Forrest was at Corinth four days ago, and is still there. I
will go as iear 'him as I can.
P. J. YORKE,
Major.
HEADQUARTERS )IVISION OF EST MISSISSISSIPPI,
May 21, 1864.
Maj. Gen. C. C. WASHBURN,
Commanding District of West Tennessee, Memphis, Tenn.:
GENERAL: In reply to your communication of May 18, 1864, the com-
manding general directs me to say that the services of the troops will
not be required in this vicinity.
By order.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
ALBERT J. MYER,
Colonel, &c., U. S. Army.
CUMBERLAND GAP, May 21, 1864.
Capt. W. P. AMMEN, Assistant Adjutant-General:
Reports are current here to-day that John Morgan is at Stickleyville
with a large force, and intends to take the gal); force estimated at
10,000, but I do not think he has that number.
W. Y. DILLARD,
Colonel, Commanding.
* See May 16. p. 33.42
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