"Extract",                                                                                       

Head Qrs Army of Tenn

In the Field,    

Lafayette, Ga.

Septr 16^th 1863

 

Special Orders

            No 245.

                                                           

VII Buckner's Corps and Walker's Reserve will move at day-light tomorrow, and take position from Pea-Vine Church north along Pea-Vine Creek.

VIII Polk's Corps will move at 8 A.M. to-morrow, and take post on Buckner's left and occupy the ground to near Glass Mills, so as to command that crossing.

IX Forrest's Cavalry will cover the front and flank of both these movements.

X Wheeler's Cavalry leaving a small force to observe the roads south, will pass through Dug to Catlett's Gap, press the enemy, secure some prisoners, if possible, and join our flank near Glass Mills.

XI Reed's Bridge, B[?] Ford, Alexander's Bridge, and the fords next above, will be seized and held by our Cavalry.

XII Hill's Corps will occupy the Gaps across Pigeon Mountain, and observe the road to the South, and be ready to move at a moments notice.

XIII All extra wagon trains will be sent across Taylor's Ridge

 

 

"Extract"                                                                                            

Hd. Qrs. Army Tenn

In the Field

Lafayette, Ga.

Septr 16^th 1863

 

Special Orders

            No 245.

XVIII The Reserve Artillery will march tomorrow morning at 8 A.M. with Polk's Corps, and will be under the orders of Lt. Gen^l Polk, to whom Maj. Robertson will report.

                                                                       

By Command of

Gen^l Bragg

George W^m Brent

A.A.G.

 

Lt. Gen^l Polk

Cmdg Corps

 

 

Head Quarters Army of Tenn

In the Field

Lafayette Ga

Sept 16^th 1863

 

General Orders

            No 180

                                    The troops will be held ready for an immediate move against the enemy. His demonstration on our flank has been thwarted, and twice has he retired before us when offered battle.

 

            We must now force him to the issue.

 

            Soldiers! You are largely reinforced. You must now seek the contest. In so doing, I know you will be content to suffer privations and encounter hardships.

 

            Heretofore you have never failed to respond to your General, when he has asked sacrifices at your hands.

 

            Relying on your gallantry & patriotism, he asks you to add the crowning glory to the wreath you wear.

 

            Our cause is in your keeping. Your enemy boasts that you are demoralized and retreating before him.

 

            Having accomplished our object by driving back his flank movement, let us now turn on his main force, and crush it in its fancied security. Your Generals will lead you, you have but to respond to assure us a glorious triumph over an insolent foe. I know what / your response will be. Trusting in God and the justice of our case, and nerved by the love of the dear ones at home, failure is impossible and victory must be ours.

                                                                       

(Signed) Braxton Bragg

Genl Comdg

Official

 

George W^m Brent

            A.A.Genl.

 

Lt. Genl Polk

            Comdg Corps

 

[overleaf]

 

Lafayette, Ga.

Sept 16^th 1863

 

General Orders

N^o 180

 

General Braggs

Address to the Army

 

A.G.O.

Rec^d Sept 16^th/63

 

 

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