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Online Archive of 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, 18637 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.