John C. Pemberton to Daniel S. Donelson, March 20, 1862

Brigadier-General DONELSON, Commanding Fifth Military District of South Carolina: GENERAL: I wish you to move forward to the head of the Fording Island road, leading from Buckingham Ferry, with Captain Latham’s battery. One company will be left at the heavy guns on Coosawhatchie meni near Bee Creek. You will not, however, await his arrival, but move at once. The five companies of your brigade now at Camp Pem berton will proceed to Grahamv. lle and occupy the camp now established. No tents will be taken except those from Camp Pemberton. Leave the one company at Coosawhatchie, as also those in Grahamville. I wish you to move as speedily as possible. If the companies have arrived from Camp Pemberton you can take them with you also.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,