ORs: (CS) Report of Paul Anderson, 4th TN Cav - June 3, 1863

War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies
Series 1, Volume 23, Part 2, Page 860-1

HDQRS. FOURTH TENNESSEE CAVALRY REGIMENT,
Trousdale Ferry, June 3, 1863—Sundown.

General WHARTON:
A courier has just arrived from my picket stand. He reports the Yankees leaving Carthage. One of Captain [J. W.] Nichol’s men, who is in the advanced picket post, was in the vicinity of Carthage, and says their tents were all gone, except about enough for one regiment. Their wagons were going toward Gallatin, guarded by their cavalry. The infantry were this side of the Cumberland, on the Rome road, and reliable citizens report six pieces of artillery with them. The scout did not see the artillery. Another scout, coming in late this evening, reports the Yankee infantry near Rome on the march. I have two other scouts out, and when they return I will, perhaps, have more definite information.

Very respectfully,
P. F. ANDERSON.

P. S.—Major [W. S.] Bledsoe went off this evening with three companies, for the purpose of burning a steamboat which was grounded about 4 miles above Rome. I am fearful he will not be successful, as the enemy are moving on the Rome road. Their destination appears to be Murfreesborough.

[Indorsement.]

GENERAL:
This force of the enemy is being watched, and, when its destination is definitely ascertained, it will be promptly reported to you. When it reaches Lebanon, will report to you whether it takes the Nashville or Lebanon road.

Respectfully, your obedient servant,

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