Letter
Braxton Bragg, November 29, 1862
HEADQUARTERS CONFEDERATE STATES FOROES,
November 29, 1862.
November 29, 1862.
Sir: Your attention is called to the copy of a communication herewith inclosed. The arrest and detention of this officer under the circumstances must certainly be the result of error or ignorance. His prompt and unconditional release, with an explanation of so unusual a procedure, is confidently expected.
very respectfully, your obedient servant,
BRAXTON BRAGG,
General, Commanding.
Cnar, XXXII.) CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.—UNION. 109
{Inclosure. }
General, Commanding.
Cnar, XXXII.) CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.—UNION. 109
{Inclosure. }
HEADQUARTERS StB-DIvIsIoN, MIDDLE TENNESSEE,
Tennessee, November 24, 1862.
Major-General BRECKINRIDGE:
Tennessee, November 24, 1862.
Major-General BRECKINRIDGE:
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Kentucky, Middle and East Tennessee, N. Alabama, S.W. Virginia, Pt. 1. Summary: Braxton Bragg demands the prompt release and explanation for the wrongful arrest and detention of a Confederate officer, asserting it must be due to error or ignorance.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 20, Part 1
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