Earl Van Dorn to P.G.T. Beauregard, June 11, 1862
Priceville, Miss., June 11, 1862.
General BEAUREGARD, Tupelo, Miss. :
: GENERAL: Is it your wish that the causeway across the Old Town Oreek should be doubled, or that a new road should be constructed at
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some other point? J crossed the creek this morning near the lake. The road comes out about 2 miles north of Verona, and a very good road could be made there with plank. The swamp is not bad. From the lake to Verona is about 3 miles. Columns of infantry and cavalry can cross the swamp anywhere in the vicinity I speak of-âI mean now; after a rain it would be doubtful.
Do you desire that I should continue to call at 10 oâclock? I have thought that it was not now necessary; will do so, however, cheerfully if you desire it. I perceive that the district I commanded across the Mississippi has been increased and is now a department (Trans- Mississippi Department). Have you any orders in regard to it? Have 1 aeen relieved of the command ?
Respectfully, general, I am,
your obedient servant,
Major-General.
TOWN OF FULTON, MIS8., June 11, 1862.
[General BEAUREGARD :]
GENERAL: On the 10th a member of my company was in Jacinto
among the Federals. Le reports that Nelsonâs division encamped at
Jacinto on Monday night last; that they moved east in the direction
of Tuscumbia, or on the Tuscumbia road.