Letter
Thos. L. Snead to M. M. Kimmel, September 8, 1862
Tupelo, Miss., September 8, 1862.
Maj. M. M. KIMMEL, : ; Asst. Adjt. Gen., District of the Miss., Holly Springs, Miss. : Magog: General Price left this morning for Guntown, directing me to inform General Van Dorn that he had done so, and that he expected
to move immediately against Iuka in accordance with orders just received from General Bragg, who again instructs him to follow Rosecrans. He also directs me to say that he will be able to furnish General Van Dorn, if he needs them, with 1,000 stand of arms as soon as they can be repaired at Columbus, whither they have been sent from Richmond. I am, major, very truly,
your obedient servant,
Assistant Adjutant-General.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in West Tennessee and Mississippi, Pt. 1. Location: Tupelo, Miss.. Summary: Thomas L. Snead informs Major Kimmel that General Price departs for Guntown to coordinate with General Van Dorn for an immediate offensive against Iuka, following orders from General Bragg.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 17, Part 1
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