Halleck is now convinced that he will have no further reinforcements so he prepares to pull the trigger of the starter's pistol to initiate the push up the middle with Buell's three divisions on this date in 1862.
CAMP ON CORINTH ROAD, May 26, 1862.
General BUELL.
If nothing has occurred to change the state of affairs in front, you will to-morrow establish your heavy batteries near Mrs. Serratt's house and drive the enemy's forces behind Bridge Creek..
H. W. HALLECK,
Major-General.*
*ORE correspondence courtesy of my Favorite Link, Ohio State's eHistory
This blog chronicles the life of the 17th Regiment Kentucky Volunteer Infantry in the American Civil War on the 150th aniversary of their service. Follow these volunteers through several major battles while experiencing both the pace and duration of the conflict. The posts may be read chronologically by accessing the archives and selecting them individually, beginning with the Preface.
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