William S. Rosecrans to Burroughs, August 17, 1863

Lieutenant BURROUGHS:

The general commanding directs that you make the necessary arrangements for having the pontoons brought down on Wednesday. Telegraph Colonel Innes and say that the men to load and cars to carry them are all ready, and that they are to be moved promptly.

FRANK 8S. BOND, Major and Aide-de-Camp.

GENERAL tiaoae Hpgrs. DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND, No. 201. Winchester, Tenn., August 17%, 1863.

I. Lieut. Col. John W. Taylor, having tendered his resignation, is, in pursuance of Special Orders of the War Department, relieved from duty aschief quartermaster of this army, and Lieut. Col. Henry C. Hodges is announced as his successor.

I. I. In parting with Lieutenant-Colonel Taylor the general commanding feels it both a duty anda pleasure to bear testimony to his diligence, zeal, and fidelity in the performance of his duties; with feeble health, he not only managed his department in the office, but also in the field. At the battle of Corinth he furnished the suffering troops with water, visiting in person all parts of the field, regardless of the constant exposure to the heavy fire of’the enemy. At the battle of Stone’s River he was conspicuous for his coolness under fire, accompanying the general commanding in every part of the field, + Paes not only the duties of his. position, but also those of an aide, The general commanding thus publicly returns thanks to Colonel Taylor for the cordial support ane co-operation which he, as a member of his staff, has rendered him on all occasions.

By command of Major-General Rosecrans: