ORs: (CS) Correspondence from Col. Wharton - October 14, 1862

War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies
Series 1, Volume 16, Part 2, Page 942

HEADQUARTERS FIRST CAVALRY BRIGADE,
Three and a half miles from Crab Orchard Ky
October 14, [1862]—4 p. m.

General WHEELER:
Your last dispatch has just been received; you will oblige me by giving the hour. At 12 m. I sent you full particulars. Thirty minutes ago I sent you another dispatch. After I was driven from Stanford I came on to this place to see if I could get Scott to remain here or protect our right flank of the infantry, as you particularly charged me with that business without telling me by what roads the army would travel. I have a good position here and can protect as long as cavalry can hold it. If it is very important a reenforcement of infantry would certainly be of great service. Our army has passed Crab Orchard several hours since. Scott has gone to Somerset. Why we remain so far in the rear is a mystery to me. The force I engaged at Stanford consisted of a heavy body of infantry, at least four pieces of artillery; they had cavalry, but did not use them. The enemy has not followed me. I shall stay here until I have your orders.

Most respectfully, your obedient servant,

JNO. A. WHARTON.