Samuel R. Anderson to Leroy P. Walker, July 28, 1861

Hon. L. P. WALKER: There have been ordered by your instructions to Lynchburg five regiments, three of whom have been forwarded to and are now at Staunton, commanded by Colonel Hatton, Colonel Forbes, and Colonel Maney. These are the three first advanced. The other two are commanded by Colonel Fulton and Colonel Savage. Part of Fulton’s command has already reached Lynchburg, and the remainder, with Savage’s regiment, will probably reach here to-day or to-night. At Haynesville and Bristol, East Tennessee, there are three regiments, commanded by Colonel Battle, Colonel Newman, and Colonel Rains, ordered there from Middle Tennessee. Your order yesterday evening was to forward the two additional regiments expected here to Staunton. Under your telegram to-day I have to ask whether I shall order these regiments (Fulton’s and Savage’s) to remain here, go to Staunton, or to return to Bristol. I proceed to Bristol this evening. Answer to my acting aide, Col. G. P. Smith, at this point.

S. R. ANDERSON,