Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 5 [Oct. 24, 1861-Dec. 12, 1862].

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Title: Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 5 [Oct. 24, 1861-Dec. 12, 1862].
Author: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.
Publication: New Brunswick, N.J.: Rutgers University Press; 1953.
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To Jeremiah T. Boyle1Jump to section

Gen. Boyle Washington City, D.C.
Louisville, Ky Oct. 12. 4/10 PM 1862

We are very anxious to hear from Gen. Buell's Army. We have had nothing since day-before yesterday. Have you any-thing?

A. LINCOLN

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[1] ALS, RPB. Boyle replied, ``Your dispatches received. Have no reliable information since 10th instant. Battle was fought on Wednesday by two divisions of McCook's corps, and most of rebel force, under [William J.] Hardee and [Leonidas] Polk, [Braxton] Bragg commanding the whole. We lost Generals [James S.] Jackson and [William R.] Terrill, Colonel [George] Webster, Lieutenant-Colonel [George P.] Jouett, Major [William P.] Campbell. . . . Our loss estimated at 1,500 to 2,000 killed and wounded. The enemy's loss as great, and

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believed to be greater. . . . My understanding is that Buell is pressing the enemy. Heavy fighting reported at Harrodsburg. Expect to receive news by courier to night. Will send it to you.'' (OR, I, XVI, II, 609).