John F. O'brien to L. M. Hatcu, Greenville, S. C, July 7, 1863
Col. L. M. Hatcu, Greenville, S. C.: CoLONEL: The commanding general has received your letter in relation to an examination of the mountain passes of this State and
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North Carolina, and fully concurs with you in the opinion that the proposed examination is one of great importance. He has already instituted inquiries for the maps alluded to, which, as soon as he is able to procure, he will at once forward to you. The commanding general must take this occasion to thank you for the zeal you have always evinced in benefiting our cause, and to assure you that any facilities he can afford you in an examination of so much contingent importance to the country, he will place at your disposal.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
Major, and Assistant Adjutant-General.
CHARLESTON, S. C., July 8, 1863.
General 8. CoopEr, J
Careful reconnaissance, not yet completed, does not confirm departure of enemy's forces from former positions. :
Soon as that occurs, I will inform department and hold one brigade
ready to move.