McClernand's Expedition Page 18

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SPRINGFIELD, ILL., November 13, 1862 - 10.30 a. m.
Honorable E. M. STANTON,
Secretary of War:
Five regiments Indiana infantry left yesterday for Memphis,
and the Sixty-third Regiment Indiana Infantry will leave
to-day. I infer that General Grant claims the right to change their destination, and to control all the troops sent to Columbus and Memphis.
JOHN A. MCCLERNAND,
Major-General.