George W. Brent to Leonidas Polk, 19 August 1863
Head Qrs, Army of Tenn
Chattanooga, Tennessee.
August 19th 1863
 
General,
                        You will direct the Brigades of Genl Hindman's Division now here, to move and take up a position on the other side of Lookout Creek. The position occupied will be at once reported.
                                                                                   
I am, General
Very Respectfully,
Your obdt. svt.
George Wm Brent
A.A.G.
 
Lt. Genl. Polk
Cmdg. Corps
 
As to the position to be taken, this will be more accurately advised by the Corps Inspr Genl
 
 
Head Quarters Army Tenn
Chattanooga, Tenn.
August 19th 1863
 
General,
                        The Brigades of Hindman's Division will encamp this side of Lookout Creek. Their Ordnance trains will remain here, forty rounds of ammunition being deemed sufficient
 
I am, General,
Very respectfully,
Your obdt svt
George Wm Brent
A.A.G.
 
Lt. Genl. Polk
            Cmdg Corps
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DATABASE CONTENT
(11206)DL1386.011139Orders1863-08-19

Tags: Battle of Chickamauga, Camp/Lodging, Rivers, Supplies

People - Records: 2

  • (3978) [writer] ~ Brent, George William
  • (3980) [recipient] ~ Polk, Leonidas

Places - Records: 1

  • (105) [origination] ~ Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee

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George W. Brent to Leonidas Polk, 19 August 1863, DL1386.011, Nau Collection