Head Qrs Army of Tenn

Chattanooga Tenn.

August 10^th 1863

 

General,

            The General Commanding directs that you will place a suitable guard at Brown's Ferry, across the Tennessee. The Ferry is equidistant between this place and Kelly's Ferry.

 

            When established you will report the strength of the guard and who commands it to these Hd. Qrs.

 

I am, General,

Very respectfully

Your obdt svt

George W^m Brent

A.A.G.

 

Lt. Gen^l. L. Polk

            Comd'g Corps

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