ORs: (CS) Orders for Col. Wheeler - October 15, 1862

War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies
Series 1, Volume 16, Part 2, Page 948

HEADQUARTERS BEPARTMENT No. 2,
On Road three miles from Mount Vernon to London, Ky.,
October 15, 1862—6.30 a. in.

Col. JOSEPH WHEELER,
Chief of Cavalry:

COLONEL:
The general commanding directs that you keep the enemy in cheek as long as possible. We are moving on to London. Cheatham is now passing this point; General Hardee being in front, Withers in rear of Cheatham. He directs that you communicate with him frequently by the most practicable route. His headquarters will be at London to-night. Colonel Scott has been arrested for disobedience of orders, his command turned over to the next in rank, and was ordered to report to Colonel Wharton for duty. Colonel Wharton was charged last night to send in pursuit of Scott’s command and turn it back to your aid. Road is rough and we proceed slowly.

Respectfully, your obedient servant,

GEORGE WM. BRENT,
Chief of Staff and Assistant Adjutant-General.