Letter
Thomas A. Davies to Martin E. Green, 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 Gorman that troop movements at Columbus are authorized by Major Generals Halleck and Curtis and are proceeding as transportation allows.
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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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