Buell Seeks Clearification of Command

On this day in 1862, Buell advises his superior in Washington that he has assumed command at Louisville, but his request for support implies that all is not settled in the command structure. The orders for reorganization have obviously not been delivered.

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LOUISVILLE, KY.,
September 26, 1862-11.40 p. m.
Major General H. W. HALLECK,
General-in-Chief:

My troops are concentrated at this place. They have made long and rapid marches, and require clothing, which is being issued to-day. I shall immediately advance against the enemy. I suppose his main force to be at Bardstown. Two brigades have arrived within 12 miles of this place to-day. I am not satisfied that tit signifies an advance in force, but I shall be prepared. I am exercising commando the whole force here, but something is necessary to make the command homogeneous.

D. C. BUELL,
Major-General.

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HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO,
Louisville, September 26, 1862.
Major General GEORGE H. THOMAS,
Commanding First Division:

GENERAL: General Buell desires the First, fifth, and Sixth Divisions to occupy a certain line of battle which will be pointed out to General Thomas by Captain Gilman, of this staff, and with a view of taking up their positions to -night if necessary or to-morrow. The general wisher Generals Wood and Crittenden to join General Thomas at Oakland this afternoon and examine the ground before dark, and also look at the ground for a mile or so in front. Major-General Thomas will be in command of this line and will give such directions to the three divisions as may be necessary.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. M. WRIGHT,
Assistant Adjutant General.