Letter
John S. Lanier to T. M. Cochran, May 20, 1863
HEADQUARTERS,
Port Hudson, La., May 20, 1863.
Capt. T. M. CocHRAN, Commanding Forces, Tangipahoa :
CAPTAIN: The major-general commanding directs me to say that you will assume command of the troops at Tangipahoa until an officer, your senior, shall arrive, and proceed to organize your command as rapidly as possible. He would send you re-enforcements, but, in consequence of the enemy’s advance in force in his front, it is not possible for him to do so. You will find inclosed an order for the impressment of horses.*
very respectfully, your obedient servant,
[JOHN S. LANIER, ]
Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.
Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in West Florida, Southern Alabama, Southern Mississippi, Louisiana, 1862–63, Pt. 1. Location: Port Hudson, La.. Summary: John S. Lanier instructs Captain T. M. Cochran to assume command of Tangipahoa troops, organize forces quickly, and implement horse impressment despite lack of reinforcements due to enemy pressure.
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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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