Letter
Geo. E. Flynt, August 20, 1863
HEADQUARTERS FOURTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Stevenson, August 20, 1863.
You are directed by the general commanding to occupy Jasper, with one brigade of infantry at least, and to take such a position as to prevent the enemy from establishing batteries that will command the mouth of Battle Creek. The Third Division (Brannan’s) will advance accordingly, so as to support your division. Send your trains to Stevenson for rations, and establish your courier line through to Bolivar, 14 miles east of Stevenson, at once.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
GEO. E. FLYNT,
Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff.
HEADQUARTERS FourtH Division, FouRTEENTH Corps,
Camp on Battle Creek, August 20, 1863—12.30 p. m.
Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff.
HEADQUARTERS FourtH Division, FouRTEENTH Corps,
Camp on Battle Creek, August 20, 1863—12.30 p. m.
Lieutenant-Colonel FLYNT,
Assistant Adjutant-General;
Assistant Adjutant-General;
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Kentucky, Southwest Virginia, Tennessee, Mississippi, North Alabama, West Georgia, Pt. 1. Location: Stevenson. Summary: Geo. E. Flynt orders occupation of Jasper with infantry to prevent enemy artillery at Battle Creek's mouth, coordinates support from Brannan's division, and establishes supply and communication lines.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 30, Part 1
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