; W. H. Brown to 388 OPERATIONS IN KENTUCKY AND TENNESSEE. (Omar. XIT. me, August 13, 1861

Jackson, August 13, 1861.

SIR: In answer to your dispatch of 12th instant, the State has three artillery companies, armed and equipped, which can be placed in service at short notice, also six cavalry companies, fully armed and equipped. Bight regiments of infantry are being formed (but few arms), and will [be sent] into camps for instruction shortly. The chief of ordnance, Lieutenant-Colonel French, informs me that he can arm from 2,000 to 3,000 men with good arms. In addition to the above-named troops, there are nineteen companies now tendered for the war under the requisition of

President Davis and proclamation of Governor Pettus (proclamation

herewith inelosed). These last-mentioned companies are not armed. Efforts have been made to collect arms in the different counties, but with what success I am unable to say, as no reports have been made to the ordnance department.

I have delayed this letter for several hours expecting Governor Pettus’ return. He will doubtless communicate all information in his possession immediately on his return.

I have the honor to be, with respect, your obedient servant,

; W. H. BROWN,

Adjutant and Inspector General Army Mississippi,

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Whereas the President of the Confederate States of America has