S. S. Anderson to P. O. Hebert, September 1, 1863

Brig. Gen. P. O. HEBERT, Commanding, &c., near Monroe, La. :

GENERAL: I am directed by Lieutenant-General Smith to say you will detach five companies of Colonel W. H.] Parsons’ brigade to report to Lieutenant-Colonel [A. B.] Burleson, and direct him to proceed to the parishes of Winn and Jackson and the contiguous country, for the purpose of arresting deserters and conscripts and breaking up the bands of jayhawkers infesting that section of country.

Captain Bradford will accompany Colonel Burleson on this expedition for the purpose of giving his aid and assistance in the duty with which Colonel B. is charged.

very respectfully, your obedient servant,