Head-Quarters, Department of the Cumberland,

Chattanooga Tenn. Nov. 12^th 1863.

Lt. Col. Cahill             Com’d’g

            Kelly’s Ferry.

 

                        The General Commanding Dept. is highly gratified with the zeal and energy which you have displayed in establishing the Depot at Kelly’s Ferry, and returns his thanks to you and your regiment for the cheerful and effective aid rendered by your command at an important point and time.

 

            Much remains to be done, and he is confident it will be well done.

 

                                                                                                Very Respectfully &c.

                                                                                                            J. J. Reynolds

                                                                                                Maj. Gen. Chief of Staff

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