| Jonesborough |
| August 29, 1863 |
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| President Davis |
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| The Federals have taken
Knoxville. By this time East Tennessee is sundered. Bragg's army is
separated from upper East Tennessee. From Knoxville up to Abingdon,
Va., is held by a very small force. If from five to eight regiments
could be sent to co-operate with General Buckner, he could protect
upper East Tennessee with all its iron, niter, salt, and lead
interests. All the rolling-stock of the East Tennessee &
Virginia road is idle at Bristol, and might be used if a brigade or
so could be sent there. Can it be done? I earnestly urge it. |
| Landon C. Haynes |
| C. S. Congress |
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| Approved by General Jackson |
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