Eorge WM. Brent to Rvol Xvii, Pt Ii, June 18, 1862

Tupelo, Miss., June 18, 1862.

Col. R. W. SMITH and Lieutenant-Colonel POLIGNAO:

COLONEL: The troops that have been discharged from the army of Major-General Van Dorn are not in the service of the Confederate States Army, but Missouri State Guard. All such troops may be allowed to go hence. :

very respectfully, your obedient servan

89 R R—VOL XVII, PT II
610 WEST TENN. AND NORTHERN MISS. (Omar. XXIX.
TUPELO, Miss., June 18, 1862.
(Received June 19, 1862.)
General E. Krrpy Sm1tu, Chattanooga, Tenn. :
Re-enforcements requested are held ready, depending, however, upon
movements of enemy in our front, which are not yet sufficiently developed for our action.*