| Headquarters Hardee's Corps |
| Chattanooga Valley |
| November 18, 1863 |
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| Col. George W. Brent |
| Assistant Adjutant-General |
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| Colonel, |
| I desire to know if I can
rely on the railroad {the Western &
Atlantic, primarily} for supply of forage for my animals. I
make this inquiry because it has been customary to send out our
brigade and regimental wagons after forage, which ought to be
discontinued if forage can be supplied by rail. We ought, if
possible, to have our allowance of wagons on hand to be ready to
move at any moment. |
| Very respectfully, |
| W. J. Hardee |
| Lieutenant-General |
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