E. Kirby Smith to J. W. Speight, May 16, 1863
Col. J. W. SPEIGHT, Commanding Brigade:
COLONEL: You are hereby directed to move with two regiments and the battery of your brigade to Grand Ecore, La. Upon your arrival at Grand Kcore, you will report to Major-General Taylor for instructions.
Your transportation will be limited to one wagon for every 50 men, which will carry cooking utensils and ammunition only; the remainder of your wagons will be turned over to the quartermaster of this place.
You will carry only two tents to each regiment, which tents will be exclusively for the use of the sick.
The men will be allowed only such baggage as they can carry upon their persons. All other baggage will be stored at this place, and you
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will detail 1 officer from each regiment, and 1 man from each company, to remain here in charge of the surplus baggage.
By command of Lieut. Gen. E. Kirby Smith:
Brigadier-General, and Chief of Staff.