C. L. Stevenson to Traoy, January 2, 1863

Chickasaw Bluffs, Miss., January 2, 1863.

Col. J. H. MORRISON, Aide-de-Camp :

CoLONEL: To retain the organization of brigades, thoroughly occupy our lines, and give relief to the men in the trenches, I respectfully ask authority to make the following assignment of the troops under my command :

Right—Major-General Maury commanding right, including Snyder’s Bluff. Force—Maury’s division, Lee’s and Vaughn’s brigades.

Center—Brigadier-General Barton commanding: Barton’s and Taylor’s brigades.

Left—Brigadier-General Tracy commanding: Tracy’s and Gregg’s brigades.

Reserve for inner works—Col. A. W. Reynolds’ brigade.

your obedient servant,

Major-General, Commanding.
7.30 A. M.—All quiet in our immediate front. No apparent change
since yesterday.
VICKSBURG, January 2, 1863—7.10 a. m.
General TRAOY:
GENERAL: The lieutenant-general commanding directs that you move
immediately to the front with all the troops of your command and report to Major-General Stevenson, commanding forces in front. The