Letter
Thomas A. Davies to Martin E. Gorman, January 5, 1863
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF COLUMBUS,
January 5, 1863.
January 5, 1863. Brigadier-General GORMAN, Commanding Helena :
GENERAL: I have the honor to inform you that no troops have been halted at this post by my order alone, but by authority from MajorGenerals Halleck and Curtis. The troops are being forwarded now as rapidly as transportation can be procured. A battery left yesterday for Memphis, and two regiments will leave to-day.
very respectfully,
THOS. A. DAVIES,
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Indian Territory, Pt. 1. Summary: Brigadier-General Thos. A. Davies informs General Martin E. Gorman that troop movements are authorized by higher command and are proceeding as transportation becomes available.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 22, Part 1
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