Letter
E. K. Kirby Smith to Richard Taylor, May 20, 1863
HEADQUARTERS TRANS-MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT,
Shreveport, La., May 20, 1863.
Maj. Gen. RICHARD TAYLOR, Commanding, de. :
GENERAL: I have ordered all the boats at this place to Grand Ecore, prepared to transport Walker’s division from that point on the 22d. You can give such orders as you deem best.
I would. suggest that the infantry and artillery, if possible, with the baggage, be transported to Cotile; the wagons can cross at Grand Ecore, and, being light, will travel rapidly by the road to the same point. Major [Thomas P.] Ochiltree, of your staff, goes with the first boat. Instructions can be sent to him regarding the movement.
Very respectfully,
E. K. KIRBY SMITH,
Tieutenant-General, Commanding.
Tieutenant-General, Commanding.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in West Florida, Southern Alabama, Southern Mississippi, Louisiana, 1862–63, Pt. 1. Location: Shreveport, La.. Summary: E. K. Kirby Smith orders Richard Taylor to coordinate the transportation of Walker's division by boat from Shreveport to Grand Ecore and suggests moving infantry, artillery, and baggage to Cotile.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 26, Part 1
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