ORs: (CS) Report of Colonel Wharton - September 28, 1862

War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies
Series 1, Volume 16, Part 2, Page 885-6

HEADQUARTERS FIRST CAVALRY BRIGADE,
Mount Washington, Ky.,
September 28 1862—5.30 p. m.

Maj. GEORGE WILLIAMSON,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Right Wing, Army of the Mississippi:

MAJOR:
I inclose report of Major Smith just received. I am unable to furnish either powder or the drill. I learn from the courier that neither could be obtained in the vicinity of Shepherdsville. Be kind enough to have Major Smith’s demands supplied, as General Polk has expressed great desire to have the bridge destroyed. Are your orders peremptory as to the forces at Taylorsville and Shepherdsville remaining at those posts? If not, I will advance them on their respective pikes as I advance in the center. Major Smith has positive orders not to quit that bridge until it is destroyed.

Most Respectfully, your obedient servant,

JNO. A. WHARTON,
Colonel, Commanding First Cavalry Brigade.