ORs: Message from Gen. D. C. Buell to Gen. T. L. Crittenden - July 13, 1862

War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies
Series 1, Volume 16, Part 2, Page 137

HEADQUARTERS,
Huntsville, July 13, 1862.

General CRITTENDEN,
Stevenson:

Get to Battle Creek early. Study well the ground and roads from there. Post your troops judiciously. Be vigilant and gain all the information you can. Economize with your supplies to the last degree. Murfreesborough was attacked this morning by a heavy force of cavalry and it is said with success, threatening Nashville and our communications. Until we are relieved of that danger we must be frugal of our supplies, for we have no stock ahead. Show General Johnson. It is not impossible the enemy may threaten you and you must be prepared at all points.

D. C. BUELL.