George W. Brent to Leonidas Polk, 19 September 1863
Hd Qrs AT
In field Sept 19/63
Tedford's Ford
 
General
            The General Comdg has arrived at this place & has established his Hd Qrs here.
            Gen Buckner has crossed, Gen Cheatham will follow in his rear.
            The General wishes to know the state of affairs in your front.
                                                                       
I am Genl
very respectfully
yr obdt svt
George Wm Brent
AAG
 
LtGen Polk
            Rock Spg
 
 
Hd Qrs AT
In the field
Tedford Ford Sept 19/63
 
General.
            Our line is moving up the Chickamauga from this place.
            Hood on the right, Walker in the second line.
            Buckner on the left—Cheatham in the second line.
            The General directs you to move down the River, cross at the first ford & be ready to support the line of Battle.
            If you discover that the enemy has left Lee & Gordons Mills you will cross at that place
                                                                       
I am General
very respectfully
yr obt servt
George Wm Brent
AAG
 
Lt Gen Polk
            Rock Spring Anderson's
 
 
[overleaf]
 
Will Gen Cheatham please forward by [?]
                                    GWBrent
                                                AAG
Lt Gen Polk
 
Hd Qrs Army Tenn
Septr 19th 1863
 
To move down the
River & cross at first
ford &c &c &c
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(11258)DL1386.030139Orders1863-09-19

Tags: Battle of Chickamauga

People - Records: 2

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

Places - Records: 1

  • (528) [origination] ~ Chickamauga, Walker County, Georgia

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George W. Brent to Leonidas Polk, 19 September 1863, DL1386.030, Nau Collection