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: 92
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KY., SW. VA., TENN., MISS., ALA., AND N. GA.
out by Crab Orchard, Mount Vernon, London, and(l Barboursville, and
destroy all Government property between this and Cumberland Gap.
Have you no information as to the whereabouts of General Hobson ?
S. S. FRY,
Brigadier- General.
LEXINGTON, KY., June 9, 1864-9.03 p. mn.
Brig. G& n. S. S. FRY,
Camp Nelson, Ky.:
I have reliable information from different sources that no rebels were
at Richmond this morning. My impression is their main force is at or
near Winchester, intending an attack here or at Camp Nelson to-morrow.
Please answer.
J. BATES DICKSON,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant-General.
LEXINGTON, KY., June 9, 1864.
Governor O. P. MORTON,
Indianapolis, Ind.:
General Fry telegraphs from Camp Nelson that rebels were at Rich-
mond 2 o'clock this morning. Reliable information placed their force
when at Whitesburg at 2,500; the same force reported over 2,000 strong
when at Booneville. General Fry thinks they will move south through
Crab Orchard.
J. BATES DICKSON,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
LEXINGTON, KY., June 9, 1864.
Adjt. Gen. JOHN BOYLE,
Frankfort, Ky. :
News this morning indicates the intention of the rebels to attack
Camp Nelson. Preparations complete to defend it and the fort at this
place. I think the main rebel forces moving toward Camp Nelson from
Mount Sterling.
J. BATES DICKSON,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant-General.
LEXINGTON, KY., June 9, 1864-4.45 p. nm.
Col. I. GARRARD,
Nicholasville, Ky.:
General Hobson telegraphs from Covington, noon to-day-
Look for Lexington. Let Colonel Garrard know what is doing and direct him to
get arms from Camp Nelson if he needs them for Seventh Ohio. I want Lexington to(
resist anything that comes against it.
General Hobson also says a force is reported moving from Richmond.
He hears nothing from General Burbridge. I have ordered the Thir-
teenth Kentucky Cavalry to move from Burkesville, via Lebanon, to
Camp Nelson. Have not heard from our troops at Irvine yet.
J. BATES DICKSON,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.[CHAP LI.
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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/m1/92/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.