to: Lieut. S. L. Phelps, U.S.N. Commanding the Gunboats, Tenn River.
1862/02/12
Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872
"If possible go to the Cumberland River with two of your gunboats to reinforce Com. Foote, leaving the other at the Bridge or Fort Henry. [p.s.] Send this to comg. officer at Paducah with orders to forward it with all possible dispatch."
GLC05601.035