consin have been ordered to Chattanooga. They can be used as garrison artillery, if required. I fear General Thomas' plan of raising a veteran regiment of artillery is impracticable, as the men would be drawn from different States, and, therefore, in violation of law and General Orders. An infantry regiment or several batteries from the same State can be organized as a regiment of heavy artillery. Had not any additional troops we can obtain better be sent to Corinth and Eastport, to secure General Sherman's rear?

H. W. HALLECK,

General-in-Chief.

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, October 27, 1863-9. p. m.

(Received 3.05 a. m., 28th.)

Major General H. W. HALLECK,

General-in-Chief:

I have ordered McPherson to send one division of troops to Sherman. This will leave him a present effective force of at least 13,000 white troops. These will go by way of Corinth. I think it advisable to send all troops intended to join Sherman from the north up Tennessee River to Eastport.

U. S. GRANT,

Major-General.

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, October 27, 1863.

(Received 11.25 p. m.)

Major-General HALLECK,

General-in-Chief:

Four thousand sets horse equipments are required for the Department of the Cumberland as soon as they can be had. They should be sent to Nashville.

U. S. GRANT,

Major-General.

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, October 27, 1863-7 p. m.

(Received 3.10 a. m., 28th.)

Major General H. W. HALLECK,

General-in-Chief:

Thomas Crutchfield is here, and reported to be a strong Union man. Thompson I do not know. I have ordered the immediate arrest of both, and will send them under guard to Louisville for trial.

U. S. GRANT,

Major-General.

HEADQUARTERS CHIEF OF ARTILLERY,
Decherd, Tennessee, October 27, 1863.

Colonel E. M. McCOOK,

Commanding First Division Cavalry:

COLONEL: Having been relieved from duty with the cavalry command, and from the First Cavalry Division of this department, I desire, through you, to convey to the officers and men of that divis-