ORs: (CS) Message from General Hardee to Colonel Wheeler- October 2, 1862

War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies
Series 1, Volume 16, Part 2, Page 897

HEADQUARTERS,
Bardstown, Ky.,
October 2, 1862—3 a. m.

Colonel WHEELER, Commanding:

COLONEL:
Colonel Wharton, writing from Mount Washington at 9 p.m. yesterday, states that he was attacked in force at Wilsonville, Shepherdsville, and in front of Mount Washington; that the force on his left flank was forced back, thereby rendering his position at Mount Washington hazardous. Major-General Polk has instructed him to fall back on the Bardstown and Louisville pike to such position as he might deem advisable. Keep constantly communication with Wharton and conform your movements to the exigencies of the occasion, keeping me constantly informed of all that passes. Get information if possible of the movements of the enemy.

With high respect, your obedient servant,

W. J. HARDEE,
Major-General.