Head Quarters, Dept. of the Ten.
Before Vicksburg, Jan. 30th 1863.
MAJ. GEN. J. A. MCCLERNAND
COMD. G 13TH ARMY CORPS.
GEN.
Col. Parsons and Col. Dunlap happened in my office this morning after my note had been sent to you calling for a detail of one Brigade to go on the expedition to cut into Lake Providence. I mentioned the matter and Col. P. remarked he had not been notified to get the boats in readiness but he would do so in anticipation of the order. He now informs me that the boats have been in readiness for some time but no order has come for them. I have directed him to send the boats to report to Gen. McArthur at an early hour in the morning. Lieut. Col. Duff will accompany the expedition as Engineer officer, the officers of Gen Morgan's Staff requested by me this morning having failed to report. 1
I am Gen. very respectfully
your obt. svt.
U. S. GRANT
Maj. Gen. Com
ALS, McClernand Papers, IHi.
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