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 Don. C. Buell1Jump to section

Major Genl. Buell Washington City, D.C.
Nashville, Tenn. Sep. 7 1862 [7:20 P.M.]

What degree of certainty have you, that Bragg, with his command, is not now in the valley of the Shenandoah, Virginia?

A. LINCOLN

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[1] ALS, RPB. This telegram is misdated September 8, 1862, in the Complete Works (VIII, 22). Buell replied September 10, 12 M., ``Bragg is certainly this side of the Cumberland Mountains with his whole force, except what is in Kentucky under [E. Kirby] Smith. His movements will probably depend on mine. I expect that for the want of supplies I can neither follow him nor remain here. Think I must withdraw from Tennessee. I shall not abandon Tennessee while it is possible to hold on. Cut off effectually from supplies, it is impossible for me to operate in force where I am; but I shall endeavor to hold Nashville, and at the same time drive Smith out of Kentucky and hold my communications.'' (OR, I, XVI, II, 500).

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