Head Quarters Eng^r Deptmt

Polks Corps Army Tenn

Chattanooga August 28^th 1863

 

Colonel Tho^s. M. Jack

            A. A. Genl.

                                   

Colonel.

                           Captain Presstman the Chief Engineer of the Army has just informed me that General Mackall declines authorizing the issue of the Tools' (picks, shovels, & axes) for our reserve wagon, but says, that when the necessity arises, he will then be ordered to turn over a wagon, team, & load of Tools. Captain Presstman with his train might be on the march, twenty miles away from this Corps and we would be left with only the few tools in the hands of the Eng^r Troops, only enough to work about 150 men, should any energency occur, therefore I consider it my duty to inform you of General Mackalls orders for the information of General Polk and his action if he thinks any necessary.

 

Major Mason has turned over to me a wagon and four mules which I intend to keep until further orders from Head Quarters.

                                                                       

Very Respectfully Colonel

Your Obedient Servant

Edward B. Tarpes

Capt & Chief Engineer

Polks Corps Army Tenn.

 

 

Head Qrs Army Tenn

Chattanooga, Tenn.

August 28^th 1863

 

Colonel,

            In your Tri-Monthly Returns please give the names of the officers commanding Brigades, as well as Regimental Commanders &c.

                                                                                   

I am, Colonel,

Your ob^dt sv^t

Kinloch Falconer,

A.A.G.

 

Lt. Col. Jack

            A.A.G.

            Polk Corps.

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