George W. Brent to Leonidas Polk, 30 August 1863
Hd Qrs AT
Chattanooga Aug 30
 
General.
            The force advancing down valley is supposed to be a [paper hole] Cavalry.
 
            The General sup [paper hole] pnity of strengthen [paper hole] pickets at wa [paper hole].
                                                                                   
I am General
Very respectfully
Yr obdt sert
George Wm Brent
AAG
 
Lt Gen Polk
 
 
Head Qrs. Army Tenn.
Chattanooga, Tenn.
August 30th 1863
 
General
                        The General desires you will [paper hole] the Regts of Hindman's Division now on outpost and provost duty, and direct them to rejoin their command.
                       
They will be replaced by you, with Regts from Cheatham's Division.
                                                                                   
I am, General,
Very respectfully
Your obdt. svt.
George Wm Brent
A.A.G.
 
Leut. Genl Polk
            Comdg Corps
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(11239)DL1386.021139Orders1863-08-30

Tags: Battle of Chickamauga, Cavalry, Picket Duty

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, 30 August 1863, DL1386.021, Nau Collection