...ained in Maryland [Sharpsburg]. I replied to the insolent demand through the commanding officer of my cavalry force. According to Van Dorn's official report he was on his way advancing north into Tennessee , driving back Hurlbut to Bolivar, Tenn., which was precisely what Grant sought to have him do. Grant had instructed Hurlbut to make a demonstration toward Grand Junction, near where Van Dorn lay with...