SAINT LOUIS,
February 7, 1862.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE B. MCCLELLAN:
Gunboats and cavalry ordered up the Tennessee River to
destroy bridges. I think the enemy is collecting forces at Paris to prevent
this by threatening our right flank. Paris must be taken. I am throwing in
additional forces as rapidly as possible, and want all I can get. Fort Donelson
will probably be taken to-morrow. Possibly a dash can be made on Columbus, but
I think not. It is very strong. I shall endeavor to cut the railroad at Union
City, and if possible occupy New Madrid, so as to cut off supplies by the river;
but these movements must depend upon the arrival of troops and the condition of
the roads, which are now almost impassable.
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 7
(Serial No. 7), p. 591-2
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