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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC08901 |
| From Archive Folder | Unassociated Civil War Documents 1864 |
| Title | Stephen Augustus Hurlbut to James B. McPherson discussing military strategy, African American troops and organization |
| Date | 10 April 1864 |
| Author | Hurlbut, Stephen Augustus (1815-1882) |
| Recipient | McPherson, James Birdseye |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Major General Hurlbut writes to Major General McPherson, commander of the Department of the Tennessee, about military strategy and organization. Counsels against consolidating "Memphis & Vicksburgh into the 'District of the Miss. River." Outlines his concerns, maintaining that even though it will affect his command, his sole concern is "the progress of our arms." Suggests that "the colored troops in this command should be fully under the control of the commanding General and that the system by which Brig Genl Thomas is authorized to issue independent orders direct to them without passing through my Head Quarters is injurious in every respect." Recommends the occupation of Yazoo City and Harrisburgh, and the strategic use of the marine brigade. Explains the need for his requisition of horses to be filled quickly. Written from the Headquarters of the 16th Army Corps. |
| Subjects | Civil War Military History Union Forces Union General African American History African American Troops Marines |
| People | Hurlbut, Stephen Augustus (1815-1882) McPherson, James Birdseye (1828-1864) |
| Place written | s.l. |
| Theme | The American Civil War; African Americans |
| Sub-collection | Papers and Images of the American Civil War |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era: 1860-1945 |