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ORs: (US) Message from Gen. Rosecrans - July 1, 1863

War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies
Series 1, Volume 23, Part 2, Page 495

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Tullahoma,
July 1, 1863—7 p. m.

Brig. Gen. A. BAIRD:
We occupy this place. The rear of the rebels left this a. m. They are in full retreat, and reported very much disorganized. Notify General Granger, and tell him to send all snpplies this way, and to push repairs on railroad and telegraph lines. Notify operator at Wartrace to push ahead with telegraph line.

By order of Major.General Rosecrans:

C. GODDARD,
Lieutenant-Colonel and Assistant Adjutant-General.