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: 49
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L CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.-UNION.
about to do something. It was said 400 men were at work on the rail-
road to Jackson. So says General Washburn's information. Night be-
fore last our bridge near Moscow was burnt by James' gang. A band
of Forrest's people, 800 strong, are said to be at Spring Creek. We
have received notice that 5,000 of the 100-days' men are to report here;
1,000 will be sent to Paducah. I would like to see you if you can leave
your post for a day or two.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
HENRY PRINCE,
Brigadier- General.
WHITE'S STATION, May 25, 1864
Major-General WASHBURN :
My scout to Holly Springs has returned in good condition. The re-
port is that Forrest is opening the railroad north of Corinth instead of
west. The impression was that he would attack Memphis; that his
order to go to Johnston had been countermanded and that he had
30,000 men. By telegraph to Holly Springs on Sunday, 22d, affairs in
Virginia were very gloomy. McPherson and Sherman were driving
Johnston rapidly, and were within twenty miles of Atlanta.
G. E. WARING, JR.,
Colonel, Commanding Brigade.
WHITE'S STATION, May 25, 1864.
Major-General WASHBURN:
A man from La Grange told a doctor at Collierville that Forrest is
repairing the railroad from Corinth to La Grange. An English gentle-
man from HIolly Springs, just here, heard a letter read from the son of
the lady with whom hlie boarded, and who is in Forrest's command; he
said that Forrest was going to Tennessee and perhaps Kentucky.
G. E. WARING, JR.,
Colonel, Commanding Cavalry Brigade.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
Memphis, Tenn., May 25, 1864.
Col. GEORGE E. WARING,
White's Station:
The Hernando and Pigeon Roost roads will be scouted for tenm miles
out every morning and evening by 100 men. You must have your scouts
out constantly beyond White's Station, so as not to be surprised. You
had better keep but a small stock of rations or forage on hand. Should
the enemy be found approaching in force pack up and send everything
here. How many wagons have you? If advisable you can keep an
engine and cars to enable you to move suddenly if occasion should re-
quire it. Keep a sharp lookout.
C. C. WASHBURN,
Major- General.
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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 39, In Three Parts. Part 2, Correspondence, etc., book, 1892; Washington D.C.. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth154636/m1/49/: accessed April 26, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.