W. W. Hy Pur to William H. Lytle, August 21, 1863

Brigadier-General LYTLE, Bridgeport: The general commanding, with Generals McCook and Stanley, is going down to Bridgeport. He wishes you to meet him with some horses, 6 or 8, to enable him to visit the ferry and point. Will stop car in shade. R. S. THOMS, Aide-de-Camp. *See Goddard to Thomas, p. 84, 102 K. Y., S. W. V. A., TENN., MISS., N. ALA.. AND N. G. A. (Cuap. XLIL BRIDGEPORT, ALA., August 21, 1863. Captain LEE: Six deserters came in this morning from Seventh Mississippi; very difficult to get away ; rebel pickets doubled and increased vigilance. Brigade opposite much demoralized; have not received re-enforcements; nothing that looks like a move at present. Say that Johnston has re-enforced Bragg at Chattanooga with 10,000 men, and more coming there. Brigade on quarter rations. Ladies under way, expected at 11 o’clock this a. m. Will there be a train up?

W. W. HY PUR,