Jee Critt Nden to James A. Garfield, August 15, 1863
General J. A. GARFIELD : Colonel Campbell and part of his cavalry brigade have just arrived; balance will be in to-morrow. I find the ferries near this place still guarded by rebel troops. They made an agreement this morning to desert to-night and come over. Paroled Vicksburg prisoners report Johnston’s army marching to Mobile. This is also reported by refugees, who saw his arrival at Mobile spoken of in rebel papers. I visited Bridgeport this a. m. No rebels to be seen. The fords are guarded below the island. P. H. SHERIDAN, Major-General. MANCHESTER, August 15, 1863—11.30 a. m. Brigadier-General GARFIELD, : Chief of Staff: Colonel Kniffin has just handed me the following telegram addressed to him : The state of your supplies makes it necessary not to issue more than half rations of sugar. Give order to that effect to the commissary of your corps. S. SIMMONS, Lieutenant-Colonel and Commissary of Subsistence. As this appears to be a matter of importance, I desire to know if it has the sanction of the general commanding the department.
Jee CRITT NDEN,