C. L. Stevenson to James A. Seddon, January 7, 1863
January 7, 1863.
January 7, 1863. Lieut. Col. J. THOMPSON,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Dept. of Miss. and East La.:
CoLONEL: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt to-day of Special Orders, No. 4, Headquarters Department of Mississippi and East Louisiana, dated Jackson, January 4, 1863.
I have to report that General Greggâs brigade left for Port Hudson yesterday and the day before. I would further state that the battery of Parrott guns which I was ordered by the lieutenant-general commanding to send to Port Hudson left on the steamer Hodges yesterday.
I am, colonel, respectfully,
your obedient servant,
Major-General, Commanding.
VICKSBURG, January 8, 1863.
Hon. JAMES A. SEDDON,
Secretary of War, Richmond, Va. :
From latest information I am satisfied the enemyâs transports have
gone up the river. Only seven gunboats between the mouth of the
Yazoo River and Millikenâs Bend.