Thomas Jordan to Richmond, Va., July 21, 1862, July 21, 1862

Tupelo, Miss., July 21, 1862.

Col. M. L. CLARK, Ohief of Artillery :

COLONEL: The field artillery of the Army of the Mississippi has been ordered to move by land on Chattanooga via Aberdeen, Columbus, Tuscaloosa, Talladega, and Rome, Ga., with the least delay practicable. It is the wish of the general that this move should be made in the most efficient manner possible, and he thinks it best that you should accompany and assume immediate command of the artillery while in movement. It is the wish of the general as you pass Columbus that you should exchange inferior horses for the best that are in the batteries there.

your obedient servant,

Chief of Staff.

RICHMOND, VA., July 21, 1862.

General BRAXTON BRAGG, Tupelo, Miss.:

General Magruder has been relieved by General Holmes in command

of the Trans-Mississippi Department. It is presumed the latter will

pass by Tupelo. Have telegraphed General Holmes that you have important information to communicate.