Letter
Ww. A. Martin to Moore, September 7, 1864
Devalls Bluff
Devalls Bluff, September 7, 1864.
Colonel MooRE, Commanding Second Brigade, Smith’s Division: The general commanding directs that you ship your brigade on board the train for Brownsville to-day. Train will be ready to receive you at 10 a.m. You will take with you all camp and garrison equipage, leaving your artillery at this post. All details from your brigade will be relieved in time to proceed to Brownsville with you. You will take with you five days’ rations. soon as possible. Have your command aboard the train as
Ww. A. MARTIN,
First Lieut., Third Michigan Cav., and Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Indian Territory, Pt. 1. Location: Devalls Bluff. Summary: Colonel Moore is ordered to transport his brigade by train from Devalls Bluff to Brownsville with five days' rations, leaving artillery behind and ensuring all details are relieved promptly.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 41, Part 1
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