HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSISSPPI,
Saint Louis, March 14, 1862.
Major-General BUELL,
Nashville:
A diving-boat will
be sent up the Cumberland as soon as possible. The enemy has a large force at
Island No. 10, and holds on with great tenacity. The position is turned, and
will soon be attacked.
I am satisfied that
the enemy's present line of defense extends from Decatur to Island No. 10. We
must attack it in the center, say at Corinth or Jackson. General Smith has
established himself at Savannah. I think all your available force not required
to defend Nashville should be sent up the Tennessee. This seems to be the best
line of operations, as it leads directly to the enemy's center, and is easily
supplied. Give me your views.
H. W. HALLECK,
Major-General.
SOURCE: The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of
the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume
10, Part 2 (Serial No. 11), p. 38
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