Frank C. Armstrong to Chattanooga, Tenn., August 10, 1862, August 10, 1862

Guntown, Miss., August 10, 1862.

Maj. THomas L. SNEAD, Assistant Adjutant-General, District of the Tennessee:

MaJsor: Pursuant to instructions I have established my headquarters at this place, and have nearly all of my brigade encamped in advance of me. Wirt Adams’ cavalry nor the Arkansas regiment have yet arrived. The Fourth Mississippi Cavalry reported five companies present last evening, but not more than three of them armed. Their horses are in good condition, but the officers have seen no service. Will it be possible to have the ordnance officer at Columbus directed to have all cavalry arms sent to Verona or Tupelo, where I can draw them to arm these companies? The train came up yesterday, but the quartermaster failed to send any torage. My whole brigade is to-day without any. A train of corn every day might be sent up. It is impossible to obtain it in any other way. I hope, major, that some exertion on the part of the quartermaster’s department will be made to furnish what I ask for, as it will be useless to keep my brigade together without it. I respectfully request that the telegraph line be put in working order to this place, as it would save much riding and express duty.

I have the honor to be, major, with much respect, your obediert

servant,

Brigadier-General.

CHATTANOOGA, TENN., August 10, 1862.

(Received at Tupelo, Miss., August 11, 1862.)

General STERLING PRICE:

General Van Dorn directed to move as suggested by you and co oper

ate. General Smith in motion from Knoxville; we will follaw soon