Monterey Road, 6 miles from Corinth

4 Apl. 10.40. A.M.     

 

General

            Gen^l Hardee and Gen^ls Bragg and Polk are approaching position assigned to them on their destination for first days march which they will hold till reserve reaches Monterey. It is desirable that this should be done as soon as possible having a due regard to the an orderly of March.

 

            On your arrival at Monterey immediately put your cavalry in such a manner as to hold the country under vigilant observation towards Hamburg. Having satisfied yourself that there is no enemy in force in the direction of Hamburg, move your command in easy supporting / distance of forces of Hardee & Bragg in front, say within three miles of their rear—                        

 

resply yr obt Svt

A. S. Johnston

Gen^l CSA

 

 

[endorsements]

 

Gen A S Johnston       April

                                    1862

Reached Monterey that

night after a march

through bogs, mud and

rain, of twenty three

miles

            JCB     [pencil: J. C. Breckinridge]

 

Gen A S Johnston

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