Frederic Speed to Robert A. Cameron, September 4, 1864
Brig. Gen. R. A. CAMERON, Commanding La Fourche District :
The general commanding directs me to acknowledge the receipt of your communication of the 2d instant, forwarding Colonel Harris’ report, and to say that it has been this day forwarded to department headquarters. The general directs that you take such steps in co-operation with the naval commander at Brashear as will prevent the enemy from making any preparation on that end of your line. The waters about Brashear and Grand River as high up as Lake Natchez should also be scoured by the navy, assisted at the same time by a cavalry force sent direct to that vicinity from Bayou La Fourche. Not only no preparations must be allowed around Brashear but the whole country this side of Grand River must be kept clear of the enemy.
respectfully,
Assistant Adjutant-General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, } Hpars. NINETEENTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 192. § New Orleans, September 4, 1864.
without delay with his command to join the Third Division, Nineteenth
Army Corps, at Morganza, reporting on his arrival to the commanding
officer at that place. The quartermaster's department will furnish the