Gorge Burroughs to GoppaARD, August 21, 1863

Colonel GoppaARD, Assistant Adjutant-General:

COLONEL: Having examined, by direction of the general coémmanding, Waperton’s Ferry and vicinity, on the Tennessee River, near Stevenson, Ala., I have the honor to report the following:

The approach to Caperton’s Ferry isgood. The river at this point is between 400 and 500 yards wide. Bank on north side commands that opposite. Landing on south side good. South bank timbered ; north bank generally clear. Current apparently not remarkably strong. Distance from Stevenson, 3 miles. Dirt road and good in dry weather.

Cox’s Ferry, 2 miles above Caperton’s, is similar to Caperton’s, except that the north bank has more timber ; the approach is bad, and landing on south side inferior. Road from Stevenson not good.

very respectfully, your obedient servant,