| Hdqrs. Forrest's Cavalry Corps |
| At Judge Harris' Residence |
| March 9, 1863 -- 12:30 p.m.
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| Brig. Gen. Frank C. Armstrong |
| Comdg. &c |
| Tupelo, Miss. |
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| General,
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| The major-general commanding directs
that in the event you do not receive orders to the contrary, that
you will move to-morrow morning at daylight with your entire
command, the three locomotives and trains, back to Verona {on
the Mobile & Ohio RR}, where the
Major-General will meet you.
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| Captain [J. W.] Morton, jr., has been
ordered to place his battery, harness, &c., by General Jackson's
order, on the cars. The horses will go through by dirt road. The
major-general will be at
Verona
to-night, and should any dispatches arrive, you will forward them to
Verona.
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| The enemy are reported at Ripley.
General Jackson will remain with his command at this place to-night.
The major-general will go down on the train with you to-morrow
morning from Verona.
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| Respectfully,
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| J. P. Strange
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| Assistant Adjutant-General
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