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Head Qrs Western Dept |
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Decatur March 20, 1862 |
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Brig Genl Breckenridge |
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You will proceed with your infantry and artillery by Rail
to Corinth {Memphis & Charleston RR}
tomorrow morning at such hour as transportation can be ready. Major
Smith Chf. Qr Master will inform you of the hour. |
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Your wagons unloaded or lightened will with your artillery
horses, escorted by McNairy's battalion, to be furnished by Genl.
Crittenden, proceed as soon as you can start them by Tuscumbia and
Jacinto to Corinth where they will join you. Take ten days rations for
your men. |
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By command of Genl Johnston |
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H. P. Brewster |
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AAGenl |
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