HEADQUARTERS WESTERN DEPARTMENT, Nashville, Tenn., February 18, 1862. SIR: In conformity with the intention beds 1 to the Department, the corps under the command of Major-General Hardee completed the evacuation…
Richmond, V. A. Richmond, V. A., March 11, 1862. Hon. J. P. BENJAMIN, Secretary of War, Richmond, Va.: SIR: The reports of Brigadier Generals Floyd and Pillow of the defense…
HEADQUARTERS WESTERN DEPARTMENT, Bowling Green, Ky., February 8, 1862. Sir: No reliable particulars of the loss of Foit Henry have yet reached me. This much, however, is known, that nearly…
SAVANNAH SAVANNAH, September 25, 1861. Hon. J. P. BENJAMIN, Secretary of War : I can do nothing, for want of arms, unless I hold those now landing from steamer Bermuda.…
KNOXVILLE KNOXVILLE, November 9, 1861. Two large bridges on my road were burned last night about 12 o’clock; also one bridge on the East Tennessee and Georgia Railroad at the…
GALVESTON, TEX. GALVESTON, TEX., October 31, 1861. Hon. J. P. BENJAMIN, Richmond, Va.: l My DEAR SIR: I had the honor a few days since of addressing an offieial communieation…
Coosawhatchie, S. O., December 3, 1861. Hon. J. P. BENJAMIN, Secretary of War, Richmond, Va.: SIR: In a letter received to-day from Col. John S. Preston, whom I had assigned…
Savannah, November 1, 1801. Acting Secretary of War, Richmond, Va.: SIR: I have the honor to inclose to you a communication received today from Col. T. J. Warthen, commanding a…