Letter
H. P. Pratt to Richard Taylor, May 15, 1863
HEADQUARTERS TRANS-MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT,
Shreveport, La., May 15, 1863.
Maj. Gen. RICHARD TAYLOR, Commanding :
GENERAL: I am directed by the lieutenant-general commanding to inform you that on the return of Captain [J. G.] Meem, jr., to this place, General Walker, who remained at Monroe, was ordered by Minden to Shreveport. This evening information has been received that the enemy have fallen back to Alexandria. Should you think that the junction can be made at Grand Ecore, your courier can intercept Walker at or near Minden, and turn him toward Campti. He must be governed by the place where the courier meets him as to the road he will take. If not too near Minden, probably the Red Wine road would be the best.
very respectfully, your obedient servant,
H. P. PRATT,
Assistant Adjutant-General,
6 W. FLA., 8. ALA., S. MISS., L. A., TEX., N. MEX. [Cuar. XXXVIu.
Hpgrs. Dist. oF TEXAS, NEW MEXICO, AND ARIZONA,
Assistant Adjutant-General,
6 W. FLA., 8. ALA., S. MISS., L. A., TEX., N. MEX. [Cuar. XXXVIu.
Hpgrs. Dist. oF TEXAS, NEW MEXICO, AND ARIZONA,
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in West Florida, Southern Alabama, Southern Mississippi, Louisiana, 1862–63, Pt. 1. Location: Shreveport, La.. Summary: H. P. Pratt informs General Richard Taylor of troop movements and advises coordinating with General Walker to intercept and redirect forces based on enemy retreat near Alexandria during the 1863 Trans-Mississippi campaign.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 26, Part 1
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