ORs: (CS) Dispatch of Brig. Gen. John A. Wharton - December 13, 1862

War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies
Series 1, Volume 20, Part 2 Page 448

HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY BRIGADE,
Nolensville,
December 13, 1862—6.30 p. m.

Lieut. Gen. LEONIDAS POLK,
Commanding, &c:

GENERAL:
Colonel Smith writes me from Franklin that a lady, whom he has known for years, and knows to be true, told him today that General Campbell informed her day before yesterday that a great battle would take place in a few days on the Murfreesborough pike, between Nashville and Murfreesborough, and that by far the greater portion of the Federal forces were encamped on this and the Murfreesborough pike. This latter statement I know to be a fact. I am very desirous of visiting Murfreesborough, on important business. I desire a personal interview with you. Please send me, by return courier, a permit for three days. Colonel Harrison will be in command. The reason I ask for the leave to be sent by return courier is that I desire to leave for Murfreesborough early in the morning. I have not had a night's rest since I have been stationed here. All quiet in front. Colonel Smith killed 9 Federals in his fight at Franklin.

Most respectfully, general, your obedient servant,

JNO. A. WHARTON,
Brigadier-General, Commanding Cavalry Brigade.