| Murfreesborough, [February] 24,
1862 |
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| His Excellency Jefferson Davis |
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| My movements have been
delayed by a storm on the 22d washing away pike and railroad bridge {on
the Nashville & Chattanooga RR} at this place. Floyd, 2,500 strong, will march for
Chattanooga
to-morrow to defend the central line. This army will move on 26th,
by Decatur, for the valley
of Mississippi; is in good condition and increasing in numbers. |
| A. S. Johnston |
| General |
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