338 20 9285 https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/3a2c6d313c5310eb823212c01bdeb915.jpg 2ae753ce703e2cb2b6ca71f81ad0f207 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Subject The topic of the resource News, events and people of Council Bluffs and Southwest Iowa. Description An account of the resource Newspaper clippings and photographs from the Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 14 x 24 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fish thriving on 'Donia farm' Subject The topic of the resource local news Description An account of the resource One of two . . . former rock quarries contains about 35 feet of clean, cool water which is used for circulation through a series of holding tanks for commercial fish while the primitive area around the lakes provide ideal sites for 50-75 camping subscribers. Modern campsites are being developed for member use with natural and virgin surroundings. Aqua-Farms also provide fish management for farm pods. The farm is built around the natural water supply in the old quarry that went out of operation in 1959. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nonpareil photos Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Daily Nonpareil October 18, 1975 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-10-18 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Aqua_Farms_10_18_1975_02.jpg Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Council Bluffs, Iowa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user. Aqua farms https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/a69749211035df07a7c9a14b76f66d20.jpg a8db46b6e5360606608609499273059e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Subject The topic of the resource News, events and people of Council Bluffs and Southwest Iowa. Description An account of the resource Newspaper clippings and photographs from the Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 16 x 15 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fish thriving on 'Donia farm' Subject The topic of the resource local news Description An account of the resource Fish hauling transport . . used for bringing in stock from Wisconsin and southern states is checked by Hansen, a graduate fisheries biologist who manages the farm. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nonpareil photos Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Daily Nonpareil October 18, 1975 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-10-18 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Aqua_Farms_10_18_1975_01.jpg Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Council Bluffs, Iowa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user. Aqua farms https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/61735d2d958f5d02fcf50798bc4592c3.jpg a474d687373c4d25b48bcf64d904716a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Subject The topic of the resource News, events and people of Council Bluffs and Southwest Iowa. Description An account of the resource Newspaper clippings and photographs from the Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 17 x 14 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Small fish Subject The topic of the resource local news Description An account of the resource Small fish . . . are fed by Hansen. The fish are kept in a wire holding cages in one of the quarries. Eager eaters, the small fish gain fast on the commercial feed, are later turned loose in the lake. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nonpareil photos Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Daily Nonpareil October 18, 1975 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-10-18 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Aqua_Farms_10_18_1975_04.jpg Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Council Bluffs, Iowa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user. Aqua farms Steve Hansen Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Subject The topic of the resource News, events and people of Council Bluffs and Southwest Iowa. Description An account of the resource Newspaper clippings and photographs from the Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document newspaper clippings Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Document Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Aqua Farms Subject The topic of the resource local news Description An account of the resource Aqua Farms Biologists employ scientific techniques C.B. men rejuvenate farm ponds. June 3, 1973 Fish thriving on 'Donna farm'. October 18, 1975 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nonpareil reporting Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Daily Nonpareil Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Document Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper articles Aqua farms https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/6eb404e1aa9ecbcaf7f0dd393b9c60ab.jpg 568ba53e588b05d0f2dc1466d1d977d8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Subject The topic of the resource News, events and people of Council Bluffs and Southwest Iowa. Description An account of the resource Newspaper clippings and photographs from the Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 18 x 24 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fish thriving on 'Donia farm' Subject The topic of the resource local news Description An account of the resource Working headquarters of Aqua-Farms Inc. near Macedonia is this uncompleted building that houses big fish tanks, processing shop and offices. Leaving the building are Steve Hansen, president, and Larry Vorse of Council Bluffs, board chairman. The 75-acre farm surrounds two former rock quarries and a retention pond that comprises 22 acres of water nearly 35 feet deep. --Nonpareil Photo by Jack Kennedy. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nonpareil photos Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Daily Nonpareil October 18, 1975 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-10-18 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Aqua_Farms_10_18_1975_03.jpg Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Council Bluffs, Iowa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user. Aqua farms Larry Vorse Steve Hansen https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/f953988ea7ce6e93961c162677d0d73f.jpg 01f802e905e9b06955c9305f97612947 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Subject The topic of the resource News, events and people of Council Bluffs and Southwest Iowa. Description An account of the resource Newspaper clippings and photographs from the Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 14 x 19 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Higher taxes probable. City plans to start sewer line to annexed area soon. Subject The topic of the resource local news Description An account of the resource New street signs . . . have been installed by the city and are the first visual signs of annexation in the Manawa community. Wes Clausen, assistant superintendent of traffic, views on such sign marking Navajo Street and a private (Pickard Lane) street. --Nonpareil Photo. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nonpareil photos Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Daily Nonpareil June 22, 1969 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1969-06-22 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Annexation_CB_06_22_1969.jpg Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Council Bluffs, Iowa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user. Annexation Manawa Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Subject The topic of the resource News, events and people of Council Bluffs and Southwest Iowa. Description An account of the resource Newspaper clippings and photographs from the Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document newspaper clippings Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Document Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Apples Subject The topic of the resource local news Description An account of the resource Apples Harrison County apples compete for a piece of marketplace pie. March 18, 1987 Woodbine plants lands second grant. May 21, 1987 Cold takes bit out of apple crop. April 20, 1988 Woodbine hopes apples at core of prosperity. April 24, 1988 Harrison apple pickers on own. August 17, 1988 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nonpareil reporting Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Daily Nonpareil Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Document Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper articles Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Apples Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Council Bluffs, Iowa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user. apples Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Subject The topic of the resource News, events and people of Council Bluffs and Southwest Iowa. Description An account of the resource Newspaper clippings and photographs from the Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document newspaper clippings Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Document Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Annexation CB & Suburban Subject The topic of the resource local news Description An account of the resource Annexation CB & Suburban 5,600 people live on outskirts of Bluffs, but . . . It would be hard to annex suburban area. March 20, 1960 Nonpareil poll indicates . . . Landholders undecided on annexation. September 8, 1963 City to file petitions of equity. Annexation plan now goes to court. November 10, 1963 Eyes annexation of 2,000 acres. 1964 Industrial foundation agrees to city annexation of its site. February 11, 1964 Petition filed on annexation. March 31, 1964 Iowa Attorney General rules, annexation of tract by Bluffs would abolish two J.P. courts. May 8, 1964 City adds 740 acres annexation approved by court. June 11, 1964 Annexation poses few problems for officials. June 14, 1964 Some residents doubt benefits will increase; think taxes will. Annexation proposal by city draws criticism. August 9, 1964 City eyes remarriage withbig area it divorced in 1885. August 23, 1964 Affects 1,520-acre tract. Annexation appears feasible; might be put on nov. 3 ballot. August 30, 1964 Includes two tank 'farms' city adds square mile south of airport to annexation plan. April 14, 1965 12.35 square miles eyed for annexation. May 30, 1965 Area west of airport. Another 320 acres added to city's annexation plan. August 10, 1965 Bluffs seeks 2,480-acre area. Annexation offers benefits to city, affected residents. August 15, 1965 Annexation would make bluffs sixth largest Iowa city. October 11, 1965 Annexation plan. October 17, 1965 Lists 1,380 defendants. City files suit to approve annexation. June 15, 1966 Will file reply to city suit. July 24, 1966 Residents form association. Answers filed to city's suit to annex property. July 25, 1966 Ask dismissal of annexation suit by city. August 4, 1966 CB may expand annexation plan. December 12, 1966 City testimony nears end in annexation suit. December 20, 1966 Annex area would bring in $95,000. December 22, 1966 3-dat hearing ends. Bluffs annexation suit taken under advisement. December 22, 1966 Involves 2,480 acres of land. District court Oks annexation by Bluffs. June 21, 1967 Booth on Bennett Avenue. Slate voter signup in annexation area. July 30, 1967 In surprise move . . . City sets hearing on annexation plan. September 6, 1967 1966 report. Facts and figures on annexation plan. September 19, 1967 Don Vs. Norman Filbert. Annexation fight pits brother against brother. October 16, 1967 Bennett Ave. annexation suit dropped. October 17, 1967 Pawlaski heads group. 'Action 7' to promote city's annexation plan. October 19, 1967 Near Twin City Plaza, 40-acre tract is annexed by Bluffs. January 3, 1968 Annexation filing will be Thursday. January 8, 1968 Lewis Central board tables annexation plan. January 9, 1968 Katelman against move. City council votes, 4 to 1, to annex Elks Country Club. May 7, 1968 Planners reveal areas. 12 square miles eyed for annex. May 30, 1968 Annexation proposal is placed on file. August 17, 1968 Totals 16.8 square miles. Nov. 5 ballots to decide annexation of two areas. August 27, 1968 Low rent issue aired. Annexation hearing set for Sept. 16. August 28, 1968 City council decides annexation vote is Nov. 5. September 17, 1968 Letter may foul annexation plans. October 7, 1968 Yes on annexation plans. November 2, 1968 2 ballots Tuesday. Annexation benefits seen on horizon. November 3, 1968 Must file suit. Annexation gets healthy approval. November 6, 1968 Question service extension. December 14, 1968 City asks approval of area annexation. January 9, 1969 One answer is filed to city's annexation. February 25, 1969 City tells benefits in annexing. February 28, 1969 Judge Johnson rules annexation approved. March 4, 1969 City moves into annexed area with service, plans. March 5, 1969 File suit soon, resistance to city's annexation is weak. March 16, 1969 Annexation suit filed. March 17, 1969 On Manawa annexation. Can one object without $$? April 10, 1969 Gifford Road area not ready for city. April 13, 1969 One protest to annexation filed Thursday. April 24, 1969 Atty. Gen. seeks more time. 40 persons file protest to city's annexation move. April 25, 1969 State drops out of city annex suit. May 15, 1969 District court approves annexation of 12.2 square miles. June 4, 1969 Higher taxes probably. City plans to start sewer line to annexed area soon. June 22, 1969 $4,327,560 valuation for annexed area. August 13, 1969 First anniversary of annexed area. November 5, 1970 No arm twisiting. Annexations not on horizon for Council Bluffs. December 9, 1979 C.B. too poot to expand limits. August 11, 1981 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nonpareil reporting Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Daily Nonpareil Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Document Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper articles Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Annexation CB & Suburban Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Council Bluffs, Iowa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user. Annexation Manawa https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/ba286c8887b1da6458f8c6fc4315a338.jpg 7798251f00971a863ff119b014fd9bde Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Subject The topic of the resource News, events and people of Council Bluffs and Southwest Iowa. Description An account of the resource Newspaper clippings and photographs from the Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 14 x 16 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Black Angel re-dedication at Dodge Memorial park Subject The topic of the resource local news Description An account of the resource Black Angel re-dedication at Dodge Memorial Park Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nonpareil photos Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Daily Nonpareil May 1987 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1987-05 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Dodge_Memorial_05_1987_02.jpg Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Council Bluffs, Iowa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user. Black Angel Dodge Memorial https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/70983fd01cac58052af32c7f15f88309.jpg 202174777640a46eda1c15748c417ec1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Subject The topic of the resource News, events and people of Council Bluffs and Southwest Iowa. Description An account of the resource Newspaper clippings and photographs from the Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 14 x 16 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Black Angel re-dedication at Dodge Memorial park Subject The topic of the resource local news Description An account of the resource Black Angel re-dedication at Dodge Memorial Park Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nonpareil photos Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Daily Nonpareil May 1987 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1987-05 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Dodge_Memorial_05_1987_01.jpg Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Council Bluffs, Iowa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user. Black Angel Dodge Memorial https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/a5ca6f3f86fd5e176b0bdaa62d655253.jpg 9b44374c1e397a2e23b9d44b1b22d8e3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Subject The topic of the resource News, events and people of Council Bluffs and Southwest Iowa. Description An account of the resource Newspaper clippings and photographs from the Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 19 x 10 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Black Angel at Dodge Memorial Park Subject The topic of the resource local news Description An account of the resource Black Angel Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nonpareil photos Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Daily Nonpareil August 24, 1990 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1990-08-24 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Dodge_Memorial_03.jpg Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Council Bluffs, Iowa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user. Black Angel Dodge Memorial https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/4e2d8d99f321d2a7ae37e81c14d23178.jpg 98bf0f380879dc17008e6e821e8d6e17 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Subject The topic of the resource News, events and people of Council Bluffs and Southwest Iowa. Description An account of the resource Newspaper clippings and photographs from the Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 18 x 20 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Black Angel at Dodge Memorial Park Subject The topic of the resource local news Description An account of the resource Dodge Memorial Park with snow. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nonpareil photos Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Daily Nonpareil January 1952 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1952-01 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Dodge_Memorial_01_1952.jpg Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Council Bluffs, Iowa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user. Black Angel Dodge Memorial https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/e359a8adfe59a37ea6305b67d73ce472.jpg f1bdda1747b0a16859ce27ce4538a0bb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Subject The topic of the resource News, events and people of Council Bluffs and Southwest Iowa. Description An account of the resource Newspaper clippings and photographs from the Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 10 x 15 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Black Angel at Dodge Memorial Park Subject The topic of the resource local news Description An account of the resource Black Angel Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nonpareil photos Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Daily Nonpareil Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Dodge_Memorial_04.jpg Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Council Bluffs, Iowa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user. Black Angel Dodge Memorial https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/2207d60bf1b1511bc2bab9333be66450.jpg 49cfd853ad74bbea2721f238e816a259 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Subject The topic of the resource News, events and people of Council Bluffs and Southwest Iowa. Description An account of the resource Newspaper clippings and photographs from the Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 20 x 14 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Black Angel at Dodge Memorial Park Subject The topic of the resource local news Description An account of the resource Black Angel with snow. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nonpareil photos Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Daily Nonpareil February 16, 1969 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1969-02-16 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Dodge_Memorial_02_16_1969.jpg Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Council Bluffs, Iowa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user. Black Angel Dodge Memorial https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/597d2608fb36ac0c8a0ef54d1c785c88.jpg 9b44374c1e397a2e23b9d44b1b22d8e3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Subject The topic of the resource News, events and people of Council Bluffs and Southwest Iowa. Description An account of the resource Newspaper clippings and photographs from the Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 11 x 9 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Black Angel at Dodge Memorial Park Subject The topic of the resource local news Description An account of the resource Black Angel Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nonpareil photos Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Daily Nonpareil Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Dodge_Memorial_03.jpg Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Council Bluffs, Iowa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user. Black Angel Dodge Memorial https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/f3e48390b61499e55034ff798643176c.jpg 38f4e5a8957bf99df9a9deec1ce0fd94 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Subject The topic of the resource News, events and people of Council Bluffs and Southwest Iowa. Description An account of the resource Newspaper clippings and photographs from the Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 18 x 9 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cost approximately $12,000, park board may move famous Black Angel to Dodge House Subject The topic of the resource local news Description An account of the resource Moving the Black Angel . . .from the top of Lafayette Avenue would cost about $12,000. --Nonpareil Photo. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nonpareil photos Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Daily Nonpareil March 28, 1965 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1965-03-28 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Dodge_Memorial_07_03_1960.jpg Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Council Bluffs, Iowa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user. Black Angel Dodge Memorial https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/f08350c43cb6384961535a9eb395ea60.tif 238566296399bb832dfa65fb0d0691fb https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/d7837133b05020ff0c4acb2e8a1380eb.pdf 0840cc49f54a469195994e91f93db684 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collections Subject The topic of the resource Council Bluffs local history Description An account of the resource Photographs and documents of the Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collections. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Special Collections Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Harley-Davidson advertisement Description An account of the resource Harley-Davidson advertisement featuring Council Bluffs Police Department. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived American City Magazine Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 1948 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Document Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Council Bluffs, Iowa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Educational use only, no other permissions given. U.S. and international copyright laws may protect this item. Commercial use or distribution is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Library Special Collections motorcycles police https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/777141139d7354fd0e0c00a4d2686f1a.jpg 9c8140e30e1569af448dcad1ac3ff699 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Subject The topic of the resource News, events and people of Council Bluffs and Southwest Iowa. Description An account of the resource Newspaper clippings and photographs from the Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 18 x 10 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Big Scoop for J student Subject The topic of the resource local news Description An account of the resource The Black Angel . . . may be turning a little green with age but it sure didn't need a coat of paint by vandals. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nonpareil photos Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Daily Nonpareil November 23, 1973 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1973-11-23 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Dodge_Memorial_11_23_1973.jpg Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Council Bluffs, Iowa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Council Bluffs Public Library is unaware of any claim of copyright in the images in the collection. We encourage use of these materials under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq). The Council Bluffs Public Library has provided in the catalog records for these materials all known information regarding the photographer or other persons associated with the materials. This information is provided as a service to aid users in determining the appropriate use of an item, but that determination ultimately rests with the user. Black Angel Dodge Memorial https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/23baaab081c57ab1ef24ad4c349e4684.pdf a68199a9a808e42b3c11cbf076c724fc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource General Dodge Papers Subject The topic of the resource Dodge, Grenville M., 1831-1916 -- Correspondence. Union Pacific Railroad Company. Generals -- United States -- Biography. Railroads -- History. United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Correspondence Description An account of the resource Data chronologically arranged for ready-reference in the preparation of a biography of Grenville Mellen Dodge. Correspondence, diaries, business papers, speeches, and miscellaneous notes related to Dodge's family history, Civil War activities, railroad construction, life in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and travels in Europe. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dodge, Grenville M., 1831-1916 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1851-1916 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Document Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context B D6643z Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Council Bluffs, Iowa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Educational use only, no other permissions given. U.S. and international copyright laws may protect this item. Commercial use or distribution is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. Language A language of the resource English Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Document Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource General Dodge Papers - Book 3 - December 1863 to January 1864 Subject The topic of the resource Dodge, Grenville M., 1831-1916 -- Correspondence. Union Pacific Railroad Company. Generals -- United States -- Biography. Railroads -- History. United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Correspondence. Description An account of the resource General Dodge Papers - The War Period, Book 3 December 1863 to January 1864 (partial, please refer to "General Dodge Papers - Book 4 - January 1864" for the remainder) Miscellaneous 1863 newspaper articles and correspondence For an index for Book 3, please refer to the "General Dodge Papers - Book 3 Index" record. Typescripts of originals housed at the State Historical Society of Iowa. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dodge, Grenville M., 1831-1916 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource December 1863-January 1864 (partial) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Document Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context B D6643z Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Council Bluffs, Iowa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Educational use only, no other permissions given. U.S. and international copyright laws may protect this item. Commercial use or distribution is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book 1863 1864 civil war General Grenville M. Dodge https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/371ffe1bd6feff00adee8380067df3ce.pdf 7f5c00b17309b5d2102d715752f8950e PDF Text Text October, 1865. Gen. Dodsc to his v.'ifc, Corinth, ITovQinbcr' 1;- I leave ciorninc a>^d the- field- T haVe pach-^d up your things o-^rd to ilemphis to he sent-by express Josopn |;2,obo for'you, - . i Col .c Spencer-^H^ ^3^ glad to coae to-St. Louis and stay with you thi 5 winter; that- vHLll make it pleasant for youYoui- hOK that-was ^expressed to yoti from Ifew vork is in the hie BoxAll youi' preserves, wines &s I take with me- f shall march di rect to Stev»rison- There Is-no 'doubt it-will be a long time before you hear from me- 1" am much-better and am convincecf the-field will « do me good- Dr. Robblns has gone- on -and I do not doubt'I' sliall afterwards sbe him- Fuller*s hrigade "will "be along with moI have als^ scht *-ou by express a tiupllcate of all my secret ser vice couohci'S which you must bo cWt^ful of-'and piit in some safeGet you a good place-to board—Good* rooms-and enijoy yourself this fall an{r"^rlnter to the best of your-ability. If I stop over wintor miywhere I should try to g't you to me, but It looks now as though r should land some^'here in Georigla. - Direct your letters r * • . . . I . as I before said tf Stevensor ," Aba. . Col. nuier tff Gen, Dodge, Fastport, 2;~ Teday nfien T saw General Pallr he said ho feared thatt when he was gottlrtg over the last of hlo oonuaand the enemy irould annoy him- tread on his tall- he pro|Ml)«ed that t should cross Bear C»eek with two of my regljaet^ftl'to cover the crossing of his roar ^c. November, 1, 1863. . .. » . - I told liim T did not see how my two regiments would-he any better off than two of his in that situation, and'tha£ I did not care' about having my tail trodden upon unless it was necessary- ' That if he Would ass"amo command-in the absence ,ef General Sherman aiid order me to put tv.o tegimeuts there I would do it- He said "He -did not propose to assume ooaimand of any part -bf -the loth Corps &c" an{f 3» did not propese ""o take the ' job suggested. - If you order mo ^o- do it I'il do it cheerfijlly but I can*t exactly "see it" wlien the propcnity. of the matter comoa up. ''^lon crossing is Qi. sjHow job. I asked General BJLair to lot me have the forry boa4 to cross my. teams, with- and .1 c.Quld cross the infantry on the gurl-bO€Cts~ I thougb.t T ^sald it would be better that your commanid should inaife Ji beginning so as -not to open a wide gap in the coluam. Blaif said he was marching each brigade as fast as it was possible ov:;r by be could not give up a boat till hlra coiTpa was afirQsa; which *he t^iinks will be to morrow. He says «Tohn T. Gmith u ed up 5 days in getting his Division over- I ahdll. aond ooo-officer from eaoh regiment to morrow to look on and soo just how t^e thing is done ^d to im prove if possible on, the present arrangement. so that when we do^^ got hold or the boat» we can work advantageously. ■ , • Blair thinks, oil®raan is^ as far as Athens by tonight with tfie Advance, He was at PloreAPA- and one brigade^ left. Florence yesterday morning. October, ' 1SG3. ♦ - t - < - 'j The C. 3. is.expecting a boat up with more stores- If s.he ^ comes before morning I winll find out. what she ^has aboard and advise you. If Capt. *ing has ^or can get any wagon b,ows, T went some badly none here, t ■ ^ It will not de tp sei^^a courier here without an escortI sent .an order3^* today but nn^ould not do it again, as I ••have learned'sinc^ tliat one wagon of the 43d which was allovred to, strag gle from the train ycaterd'ay.was gohbled.. IJt was empty ahd I w.* thinli-went-off tlie road a Ifttle T.or -JQirage^, n*.... i*- The-offfceruwM-h your coaumani.cation has Just oomo in, so I _ - will send this back by lilm and JicTt wait till raornirig. There is A splendid position l»re. t'o fortify T think, from i^astj^ look I took when posting the» grand guard. It commands„, the o pposite side r>f-Baar Creek «oa|)l»tal|[ a?id .to the south but not so v/ell the wost-iifde, aa a I thJLnk, stands half or 3/4 mile down the flvor. J. P. Baldwin to (Jen. Dodge, Council Bluffs, 2:-- I left with Hathon to send-to yoU an account against Spencor to collect for re, it was for a bill of sutler goods,,.. I.hope,you will collect It* and rawit proceeds to Nathaqp for my creditIf he objects to paying the interst, take the principal and settle with him, allkhough he ought pay all. . Novembor, 18C3. u. \ i .j n: ,1) hop© to Goe him operating again in this country. There are several block s in Brown Tr; ct w'''ich have been sold 4 - - w H - . w for taxes deeds made (City deeds)- This title I can procure at • .. . . ^ . V • a cost of one or two dollars nor "ot, to clear up Co. taxes r^ill cost another dollar or tn;o. I .have no faith in pay ng that price t 1 .. .. .. ... . for land, uithout this Railroad movement will keep land on thev river. I mention the fact so if von want to buy you can send ardarlr.*' C" I am going to Elkhorn '.-ith father toaiorrow to look after .. . .. . matters there, shall see what I xan get th.at cabin built for which I wrote you about. Father thinks it will not cost over flOO. I have jcm excellent man to live in it .an ''cultivate part of farm Has lived upon Jet. JohnsonVs farm five years. Father i s. buying ,' iC - - *-• up calves and will undoubtedly jetay out there next season and trade stock .sind look after the farm. If you are at Corinth this winter he will make, you a vis.it as talked of. I iiavo never heard a word from coupons (R. ) wTiihh I sent . X H. C. Crane; was he not to ret-rn me something for them? I shall make jsomo good selections to bid off for you at adjovuniod tax silc i«t December, That is about^ thc^ safest and bost invostiibent this covuitry offers at presont. . Lottie continues weil, although there Is much sickness l" town. P. 3. Hayjies TabQr who deserted 4th enlisted in V.* S. M. fiavalry Nov~inber, 18'"3. . « . . In Hay laci; Haynos, (Alias Geo?' Raven) 'quarnelldd with one of his cona-ades over a gaiiie of euchre, both drew pistol" and fired sev eral' shots and ho^h instantly killed. Tdbof still' ih servicer I ■ am itov; at work for D. IIayxies to get ifis son's'effects. Gon. Dodge to his wife, iiika,' 4:-' "* Before cutting' lo-O'db Dfrom the world I -y^lll Ivrite you "a few liner* Hy 'troops are' now crossing the TS'^nesso'e' arid I shall be all over in a few days on my way ir getting into the field- I feel much better; Tode eight miles yesterday -nd ten miles today and although I was veryiiiiibd yetf it gave me a" good appetltie- 'Dr. Gay is v;ith"toe and will taike care "of me ""re saysDr, Harsh "is alon~; Gon. Sweeney in comnand of the 2d Division; # f , Col. Fuller oT the'other'div"ision''ahd Eastport is quite "a lonely place with Its transports Jcc. " Mrs. Banc, Homot arid Cliamp*' will bo with you bcToro' this gets to you'and wil": give yotl all the news- thoy wofe' lucky In "getting through, for soon after they passed the rebels att atkbd Colliorsville and '''^•ronada but got cloaned out - X sent through youh things'"dVid l.\vo ' thbusand dollars' by enproaa to ycnr^d-"boffle to Josppll - 1 haVfe 'Instructed fate to build a strong -log Iiouao on our place at -the Elkhorm' dhd lot Father live in it; he is dotarmined to stray at the Horn "fend don't Want to stay in the Bluffs, ' - - •Xaking away fhe old'tnd dlvtsl cJn mad^ a vei*^y large- hole in the ««• I i- . November, 1863. rc'« ii^< ■ . "leth A". C-. and .ptittins nie i^i commaiid of all;'the troops that .1 ok the field ^"rom ICth. A. C, made souie of ^the rfenei''als I have near'ly as many troopg a§^th(l»^t.are ip tl^e 15th A. Cj and that has four divisions-. Gen. Stevar.^pn said should write his .wife to call on 3'ou - .Gen.34^sterhaus ^pt news^pf .his wife's death yesteiday and wont to St. Louis frogi l^stpor^. Dt'..R brings T heard frpm yesterday '^..He 1§ wel" . and'getting along pretty .ifell-. I. shall catch up with him near" Rtevenpon-.Wheeler" ifi_ at . Eastport as .an A.Q.M, his ia wiih.hiit as .clerk. Sond me-a photograph of you, Ella and LetAie - You took, thsjii all out of my album aij^.I have .none aloiig. I miss you greatlyp It goes hard after being so long, together to parted but Ci". says it is good for mep I hope you will..get hearty, fat and enjpy yourself the best you can. Don't gat so.gay.as to'forgat me - Hard work and anxiety will thk® up all my time-;and liiino elCept "hat is devoted Jto. you 1 really need HaJisam'or* aomh .»orkinfe Qeuorals .under„ms:f-w: « Somebofiy .tlint can move and do as much as I can- Sweeney is good but slow. Write me daily* and let me knoy.Fhat you do - 1 will write again at Trat®^loo ai<d send by gurvrboats -..Love, to all; kisj^^.for Ella- I eent her the squirrel as a last token.. ■ ^ Clen*-Blalr to Gen. Dodgo, Waterloo, 4:- , Aa soon as the 111th Illinois. Regiment, comoa up^the. river yoii will have it landed oh the horth side of the Tennoj^ee and move R ■ . .n-y Novembor, I8G0. . , w—.. . forward aiid join the Sd-dividion 15f Amy Corps to which division beeB^assi^ned by Order-of LlaS Gon. Shorman, comandlng De partment of Army of the JWtinessee. • , Specimen of Confederate Red-Tape. - vi*. • i' - * The bearer, hereof, 7:illiam^ GiN.Haima, a private Of Captain Jno. L. Brownlow's company h!! 32d Regiment of Tennessee Volunteers aged thirty-four years five feet high fair complexion blue^eyes-^ ■ dark hair and by profession a farmer, born in the State of Tennessee Giles County and enlisted at kiirfroesboro in-the county.of Ruther ford on the. twentyrhitrd day of October eighteen hu-dred fuad .sixty two to serve three yeaJs", or during the war is hereby permitted to go-to his home ip the. county of. Gllog, State of Tennessee, he having received'a furlouglv for tteenty one days at tho expiration of which period he will rejoin his ccmpan y.or r^ailkent near ^hattanooga or who re it may then ba..Or be considered a deserter, Subslstance hao been furnished said rilliam P. Hanna to th§ 5th day of November I8G0 pay. to the Slat day of Au^usut 18GC, both inclusive. Given under my hOnd hear Chatandoga this-the ,5th day of November, 18C3, ■ Barnes P.-Fogg, 1st Lt,. Coinnri.ding Co. H.: 52 Ten nessee regiment-. The undersigned applicantsfoh the above furlough would re spectfully, stats- as his reasons for'making said application that ho hao^ust rooolvsd the shd. IntGlligenco of the death, of his wife G3G $1^ November, 1SG3. ... , ^^'.1^0 ^died ^^ra^contly ^leaving oniy-tvyo ..children the only white persons at his ho^o there_ is. no perso: capable ojt attending to thd business of his fnrm and all effect,^ thereof Is exposed to' waste and_ desti^uction and therei'Qr.e..,^ak'Tor .sufficient time to visit his home to^ make ^'rangeTreht^ fQi&'ti^..coiflfoj'ts .and wellfare of his family and protectioii.:j3f, hii^ personal effects -..-This Is his first ar.plication for a furlough .a.rbi, hope you, will graut him this favor. ■ Jaa. F_.^ 1st Lt. QommaridJLriG Co. H. Tennessee regiment. 1st Endorsement; Hefid. ^U'^^Qi's, 52d Tennessee Regiment Brown's . Brigade^ Novomber 5th 1863-g Jfm- 15.^ Hahna, Private Co. fi.--- Appllcation for a twentyoi^^- (21) days'-furlougu--Approved, re-. _ commended ajpd respectful]^ forwarded - .Ed. C. Cool:, Col. 2d Endcrsoiaent: -IldQrs. Brown's Brigade, Nov. 5th, 1863. Hespectfully Forwd.^ Application- ,T know the statements of the appli cant to be true- is a most excellent soldier and if at all consistent with the emorgencies of the service, T hope the application will bo favorably entertained- He wil"' return promptly* J. C. Brown, Brig. Gen, 3d EudcrsGmonti Hd* Qra*-Stweart*s Division, Nov. 6th, 1863. Respectfull.v forwarded approved, if deemed safe. Alex P. Stewart Major General, « 4th findorsement. Hd« Qrs. Brkgs. Corps^ N9Y» l^th, 1863. Gen. Stewart's endorsement approved and respectfully forwarded, JoJ^ C._^Breckinridge, Maj» Gon» ceja*an(|^ng, November, 18G5. . , •. . 5th Endorsement: Hd. Qrs. Army-of Tennessee, Nov. 7th, :i.8G3; Approved Fifteen (15) days by commander of General Bragg, Kinloch Falconer, A. A. General. .- 6th Endorsement: Hd. Qrs. 32d Begiment'j November 8, 1863'^ Private Wm. C. Hanna, Co. H. o2d Tennessee regiment is relieved from duty- November 8th 1863, 5 o*clock -P. la. to go on this fiirlough, Ed C. Ccok, Col. 32d Teiuiessee i^egiment. - . .fien. Dodge, to Col, Phllll-ps, Iijkat, 4 (10D"R300):* ' You will deliver, your train, to Col. Mersey oormanding 2d Bri gade, with the a'cnompariylng'Instluctions, and a® soon':® you are prepared thereafter you will -erbtes your command over the Tennessee river in proiorence to all As soon-as j'^ou arc over*^you will establish your eamp with* the camfj-of Fuller's• brigade or Mersey-*6 brigade as conveAlence may dictate,- and then move with your"command into tho country and take all horses, mules cattle and sheep that will tend to mount or feed your command, and brir~ ' * v-> them in-reporting your arrival to the column wherever T may be. You are given discretionary powers in relation to i'Our movements after crossing* tho river,' and until- return to the" column, but should rotiirfi in four'days. « .. Gen, Dodge to "ol. Kcrsoy, Tuka, 4, (lODRSOO); • «•!,. Phillips will report to you with the Division train to night yew will take.eharge of the train, guard it and cross-it with your brigade and Col, Phillips will be ePossed as soon as he fy , "■ il _i ••■ . Ilovember, 1863. is ready, having the preference to 'all cfthers. As soon as he is o-er, ho will follov; the written instructions I have given" him which he w'll show ''ou. - Gen, Dodge th" Gen, Thomas, luka, 4, (lODnSOO); • •» ' . * * I have the honor to transmit herewith for the supervision of 4 . , ^ the Judge Advocate noneral of the Army the "records of proceedings of General Court Martial In two cases. • - Gen. Dodge to Gen, Sweeney, Tnka,< 4, (IGDRSOO) : ' . ~T am informed that the 18th Missouri- are mounted on horses~ If you Q. M. does not get" mules sufficient for them take mules from thd 7th Illinois and turn over horses from 18th Missouri in the'ir place, or lot part of the 7th Tllinoio gd dismoiniteu nnlil Aifo get across the rl'Ver where %»• tfan get plenty.- ' tlon. Dodgers S. 0. No, "l7, luka, 4, (13DR). T. private John E. Runyan Co, I, 39t ' Twe Infantry Voltinteers, charged with desertion Is hereby restored to dutj'^ without trial with a forfeiture of all'^ay and allowances due from-the Unitod States up to October 2d, 1863, • The expenses of arresting iiim and returning him to his regiment to be stopped from his-future Gon. Dodge*s S.F. 0. No, 1, lulca, 3 (13DR); ^ ' I. In accordahcd with the instructions of"the Ma^or Geii#ral Commaiidlng DepartfiiOht of the Tonnossoe, the 122d Reglaent of 111! nois Infantry Voli^teors will be left gerrison-for the present Nj"-, , "I' November, 18G3. • t • the post of Eastport. Col. John I. Rinaker will intrench his command on the rtomid now being prepared for the fort by the engineer corps and assign one compa y to the charge of the. artil lery. A copy of GeneraL Sherman's insfcructiona is herewith furniched him for his guidance. Jle will report as often as. possible . . ■ - . . . . • to mo v/herever I may be and join me. as his orders may hereafter designate. It will be his, duty lo .protect all stores and sup plies for the-^rmy, fuiv^ishing the ->roper guards, details <5:c.. All convalescents left will be-rejarganized imder proper-officers, armed and used for garrison duty, until they are able to join their oommand when they will bo sent forwurd by;, river and railroad ^ W or as guards to trainws uiwier. charge of proper officers. II. • Edgar T. Ensign, lately Qaptain . ' ^ of ihe -k 2nd fowa. 4 » Infan- w try Volunteers, h'-ving been, appointed llador of the .9th Regiment Iowa Cavalry Vo4.untaoM will. report without .delay .to Cob- ;>'Turnbull,- commnandlng at Davenport, Iowa, for dutj'l.., . • III. That part o.f the 2d Brigade 2d Division at luka wl^l proceed e,arly morrow morning to Eastport and report to Col. Aug. Mersey, . Mrs. Spencer to Mrs. Dodge, Philadelphia, 5;- Your kind letter has just come with its pleasant face, into my little snuggery. How T enjoyed the nloasnt llttl^ chat we ■ hold but now, for It warned my heart u p so much, aftj-er its storm ijf so rroa. I have Juct been through a severe trial In the repo'^u;..^^ ' , /y-'v. ■.£^\ • November, 1363. • ■ . . . captu;:'e of my dear hbsband v;ith his commrnd. Put he is safe, thar.k God, and I am one of the most grateful of living creatures. A hasty scrawl from his own dear hand informed me of his return to Corint"^ rith the bulk of his men. Some,- poor fellows, will return no more to gladden the hearts of loved ones. Oh, Annie, dear, does- npt your heart ache when you think of the brave, good men fall like leaves of autumn around your dear husband at times? It seems so dreadful. No nowor but the All H"^gh and \ ' •• \ IJivine can save them. Alas! Alasi Hhis cruel age of murder, .wij^ I :^ul and wicked! God pity our country. , - ^ ■ Can 5'ou imagine what I suffered through the whole of yes''.erday? The papers said he had been captured. -All day long, it seemed afl id" ,my heart would break. The coming of today brought news of his safety, first tbrtBUgh the papers, then a letter from himself as T have before stated. Oh, my friend! I threw r.yself prone upon my face,"and thanked God-with a fuilnesSfOfrgratitude hith erto unknown to ®y heart. Heaven tspare me frm such another day. Last night I had a letter from Mrs. Pane. She-is well but living alone in her hid qfUarters, her husband having like yoviars 1 eon ordbred to the front. She informs me that the General has sent for yon". T wonder if you really are going? If you think„so do write to mo. T will come at once, and gc with you.. It ill. onl':^ keep you two day«h longer, waiting for me. I nan go from hdra in two days and night to -St.- LouI.t, TTill you not write Kovembcr, 18GS, or'tcl^Srstph me?" Send all conmumicatlons t,o Box 2566 P. 0. T had so much frouble abou^- lettei^s here aV the Tiousfe?, thao T con cluded" tc' have a box. - I have a great- mind'an yw a 3^ to come to St, Louis if yoti stay there this rtrtter. Are you in a regular boarding houce, If so-, could 1 get a *rcr6ta there too, and af "rbout whoV rates? T «should so love to be- -with you. It would seem del ightfiiil. My little pot Ella is ^riih you. Blosff ye^'. *How 1 vould lovo toliold tlie darling td heart'and coverHii«r pjre little face with kissesf I suppose Lcttio has been-away from you so mu^ ^ou do not miss her "as 3'ou would Ella* » .. - Col, Euller to Con. Dodgei My OOrtiaand and train araased yesterday without-delays, dnd-i dftdaflipod about a miSe from«the cross lng>Wl»re I am nov; wdif ng « orders. " . - '' Thd 111th Tllinois (Col. iiArtih)'pkBSOd ite thig A. J.!. Col. Martin saj's hlo orders arc^to report to CoaOrii Sherman at . Flor ence. ^ think he-will await instructions froA Vot at Gravelly 'SJirlngs- He had ten or-eleven wagons (good) and was moving with days rations. His regiment is between 700 ahd 800 strong, I prophesy they will BXr&ggile acme- Lt'. Col. Phillip moved out, this A.!.', leaving hlo bond ariO <50 men not aiDuhtbd tiers. I 'am waiting crdors" to puoh ahorfd- ahd -wot;ld ha-Vd movod tO' Grave 11 ^y'Springs today 1-f I had felt authorizad to so Ao. I Ncvcruloer, 18G3. notified Col. llersey in pernon- last evcninc about 5 that all the boats were at his disposal. Ho said-he had na.orders to cross.. Qen. Sweeney to Gon. Dodge, luha, 5:- I havq_ the honor tn state that all the dispatch possible has been made in leaving this -place. A large amcxunt of Ordinance and Ordnance stores was discovered after you left to have been abandoned here b;' the IGth A.C. and had to bo talcen care of. . - .The niunber of cars ordered by you proved insufficient to • ** .. w . - . . , ^ s tr_araport the. stores and T was obliged to. order an extrn train from Corinth or abandon vnTuable property here. Tlac teams for the wagons v/hlch came in last night vrerc fitted up by one of my aides as the c. M. who should have rttended . V. I to it, was ordered i-o Eastnort by you. , The 12th and 12£d^ Illinois were ordered to leave hero early this morijlng and should ha,vc been at Eastport by noon. They must have stopped on the way. Tho troops leave horc as soon as the trains start for Corinth which will be at daylight in the morning. To Gen. Dodgo fi'om his brother, C. Bluffs, 5:- Baldwin has paid off t e hewis and Co. JuCgm-nt. ^ Capt. Prruos to Gen, Sweeney^ Eastport, 5, (10DR301): The General commanding directs that you move out at dryllght tomorrow morning, carrying out his vvrlttoii Instructiore, sent you Ilcvomber, 1B63. * ' ' ' today. Cars were" ordered sufficient to carry all "Qt-ores lo T^orinth todr", ' If the residents have r.ore on hand than they -• can carry, it is the rfault of your Q." I.!.' as the orders were issued lor."- a(_>o as to rhat transportation they could "be allov/ed. • Orders v.-ent to you last evening in relation to the wa^-ons that came t3^ on ^he train in the nt 10 o*clock. This A. no move had "boon made to put teams on theai. The 10th and 122d Eegimont Tliincls Volunteers iVfaiitry v^ere orderes to move here ftarly this mornlny, thoy report here tonight and say they did not start until 11 o'clock this A.ii. Such d clays must not be al lowed. Col. Ueraoy is croscing to night, and no one is here to rclieve him. ""our advance will he expected here by 9 or 10 ' • v. '; A.Iu. Tomori'ow. Gen. Dodge, S.F.'O. 3 Fastport, C, (loDR); ' * . • n. .. ^ 1. Tlio coau;.andcr of the 2d division will immediately detail a competent Officer to take turns with Ca pt. T*. Armstrong in Buperintouding tho crossing of troops, - . TI. lie will detail at "least'throe hundred men t-o bo relieved every nix liours Uiitll all the troops and trains arc over. Petaixs to have one'oommisoionod officer to eVory twenty fi'^e men. The first detail will report at" 9 4'clock tonight, ITI, The hoatswlll ho kept r-druiiug day nnd night creasing troops without IntormisBlon and troops and trains will ho kept in readiness to crcaa xmtll all are ov^r. TT fie but energetic ■ -r November j lSG5. ^ j _ . ^.^.. r . ...• 6 . -0 .* ..: officers will be detailed and the men will be relieved often onduty. . . .. .. ^.. . IV. No steauib«»at will talvo froe this place any officerj soldier or citiaon of any property of any kind, not in-the hands of proper staff officers, except upon proper permits of the com- • • • maxider of the Post, Col. Riaai:er, 12fd Illinois InfaLitry Volunteers, or upon transportation furnished by the chief Q.„*• Capt. Neno. V. Boats v;hilc lying here will not be permitted to sell liquors of any kind. If-detected their ^tock will be confiscated. Capt. IlujLUiham» Provost Marshal General of this c^jmu fehd the Post Provost Llarshal will see that this psragrajjli of^this order is fulfilled. . To Gen. Dodge from his brother, C. Bluffs, 6:- ' Dey passed through here last evening on his way east with prof lies of all the lines run from IJj^ssouri River wq^t. T did V. . .. . . ^ not see him but Baldwin (."^.T.) did- He told B^^^the line from Oma|ia v/est was far ahead of any above or bolow, and he had no doubt vdiatever that it would start from the river at the Lime stone quarry. 4 » ' i'- • •* « . .w . . I telegraphed him today to v/rite mo how Walnut Creek outlet compai'Bd with his other lines. He spys they bored him to death at Omalia, ai'o perfectly wild and'are running their town by running up *, . i j ., "" (I . . <m0 . ' . prices of lots. Thinks Council Bluffs will make equally as good , ha, . , - . . a town is Omaha and property hero be aa vali;able. DonH believe • • • w ■• •• ♦ Rlvor property (brown tract) will amount to ar.ything. Thinks bus- rTovember, 1863. Iness will all be done on Hiddlgo Tract and there r-bOuts. Is elated over organization and says the road will be built to Lo£*^ Tork iiext year, • • I sliall hang to Gouncii Bluffs as far as T am concerned, vTlth my knowledge of property here I can invest to good advantage " and so v/oll posted as to take advantage*of any good opening. ■ '''' ■ - Dey thinks or expects to bcChief Engtr.eet"Pacific R. I-see Spencer- *s regiment has-been gobbled*. - " ^ogersville, Ala., November 6th, 1863. ~ •" •' MaJ-.^'6en. Biair, commanding 15th A.C.- By direction of Ifa,^; " General T. Sherman you will march your Sd division from this" point diroCt' to Pulaski icnd thence to Payettsville. The ^ Division you will cause to make a detour either at ^orence or at a point near kasonvill e as may be most convenient and march it via pulaski to Fayettsville and direct troops to the rear of General M. L, Srriith to take the nearest road froir. Floronc^marching via Pulaski to Fayettsville. L. h. Dayton, Capt. & Aid-de-camp, - -o' . . - , . . . . Gen. Dodge to Col. P-' ller, Eastport, 6 (10DR301) ; You wil' move forward today, some eight or ten m'les and camp make diligent inquiry tnd ascertain of there is not a good dirt road running from near Oravally S prings to Athens some six t nine miles north of Florence, crossing Slioal Creek at or near Laudorvlllo P. 0, and Fontonot, also what kind of crossings there are on Cypress Shoals and Elk river and report to me, ^ ^^.yvr November, 1865. Gen. Dod^e to his wife, Eastport, 6:- I am here crossing the Tennessee river and it is a very bad job. The river is high, trains poor and one of the companies have had hard Horlc. Sherman is hurrying me on- Lee is in coimuand of Bragg*s army- Bragg has gond feo Bobile- Longstreet is in com mand at Virginia. I'y health is good, and v;e are all in good trim. I met Capt. Pritchard of gun-boat here. T find them vcry ready and disposed to help me all they could. I expect v;e will see a big fight and that Grant will whip them. I shall make the old 16th A. C- do its duty- Write me at Steven son. Love to al"" and kir^r, for Flla. Gen. Dodge's S. F. 0. No. 4, Eastport, 6 (1 15DR) I. Col. A. L. Chetlain, commanding 12th Regiment Illinois Volunteers will collect all stragglers belonging to the 15th Army Copra that may be reported to h'm and assign them to duty in his regiment wntil he may be able to deliver them to their rospectvie regiments. V. The rear guard of the coimr.ad will bo furnished one or more ambulances or temaa for the purpose of bringing forward any sick men that may be unable to travel. No stragglers will be al lowed to fall bdhirkl the roar guard. Commanding officers and surgeons will pai' due attention to this, but reaz- guard will leave no one behind. VII. The 11th Illinois Volunteers Infantry, Lt. Col. Black Novemter, 18C3. ' ' ' ' comr.ajiding, is temporarily astigned to the 2d brigade'2d division and vrlll report to Col. Mersey coiu.uanding Brigade for duty. Gen, Codge to Col. F"aller, Field, 7, (lCDr5G2) : You will move forward this day and make an easy march so as to bring you about l/2 days inarch in" advance of the 2d divlslon;- You will take the road from Gravelly Spring s leading to the mili tary crossing of Shoal Creek some nine"miles north of Florence and near Ball's Factory Mills. AftOr crossing Shoal Creek you will take the most direct and best roa'i to Pulaski, thence to Fayettesvillc. After crossing Shoal Creek you will notify me of the road taken, you will also inform me of any enemy, or other t nev/s that may be of importance on the march. Strict'orders will be issued forbidding burning or pilldging of housoo, robbing of citizens, i^c. that all forage and provisions n'^cossary to feed your command will be taken. You rill endeavor to make ftom fif teen to twenty miles each day, having in view, all the time the condition of yotir conmiand iuid the ability of your* men, &c. Gen. Dodge \o Col. Phillips, Gravolley Springs, 7 (10DR302) 77111 turn ovet* hia stock as follows; crttle sheep &g. to' Captain Carpenter, " ' Horses fit for Battery t'urn over to the 14th Ohio Battery Mules to Lt. Linton so far as he wants them to fill division trains. With balance mount your own command, if any are then left more tlian you need, turn them over to Col. filler to mount the men F I dismounted,'the rest to Col. Rowett. November, 1SG5. Gen. Dodge to Col. Philljips, Gravelly Springs 7 (ICDRoOS) After filling up your command tomorrow you will move off on my left flank, keeping north of my line of march as heretofore designated unle-s something may occur that would make it necessary to cross the track to the south. You wil!! ascertain as far as possible the whereabouts of the enemy if any, and if not too strong keep them to the north of you. You wil" take such- stock as vou see proper. Yoiir route of march in the distance you ge north wil"^ be left totyour own. discretion. It is desirable that you should communicate with me ar often as possible, aiid join ma again ^ M. . . . ^ -S. • on or before my arrival at Pulaski. Gen. Dodge's 3. F. 0. No. 5,, Eastport, 7, (1013DR)T I, ^The 2d and 3d Brigades .will immediately move foi'wai-d in . . j . . . .... . charge of the division train to Gravelly Cprings the senior offi- • . w • ' i cer present directing the march. . ^ II. The Bd.DlvlslQr! will move, out tomorrow the 8th November its advance startIhg at G A. K,. One mile boyond Grave""ly Springs i* will talce the direct road to Balls Factory, Ford of S'^oal Crook, turning off ono-half m.il' beyon^ ITouston's brick house. This road passes about three miles south o*" Raw-hide, and from six to eight mi los norht of Florence. ITI. Tloe Corps Train mid ambulance train will be heavily guarded in the roar and , rent an'i at least two companies of infan try will be nut in at interV9.l3 of each twenty wagons. Trains must kJ t. •< JC 4* e v' t ^ ' . .. J tf . i sea vf.'. Sit', ' Kovem'ber, 1SC5. be kept all the time clos'^'^ up. If a team falls out a heavy guard Biust be left v.-ith it, and noth'ng allov.ed to fall be^^ind the rear gu'^rd. , , One company of the 18th re3imen+ !!iG~oiu'i mounted infantry will ^30 in advance of the division with flankers out at all times. Every precaution must be taken to guard against sudden attacks on our trains, cattle, ^=0. as heavy bo dies of rebel cavalry lie on our flanks. . IV. The men of the 9th regiment I"" linois, luOuntc' Infantry that are unfit for scouting duty will report to Capt. C. G.Carpenter, S» under charge of a proper comiuiss?onod or non-comauissioned officer for pur:-ioce of driving ctock. Gen. Dodge's S. 0. No. 6, In the Field, 8, (loDR) : 1. Lt. Col liprril vlll be allowed, to inarch his command v/ith his trains aiid en ort of the signal cofps and trains of these Head quarters in the roar of any brigade in the command. II. The division train vill be divided by Capt. C. C. Carpenter C. 8*, Into three parts,and assigned over to the three brigades, « ■ » the commonder of whir-h ^ili be hold responsible for its safety, <^0. 2. Each brigade commander vill detail an active, energetic and practical officer, who mill be given chcrgo of the train r. , and whose duty it will be to sec that it is at all timer, closed up and at the roar of the brigade. The straggling of the train " ' ' 1 heretofore allowed rust be stopped. Teamsters will Ijo allowed to water only "hen directed by the officer in charge of the trains November, ISG.'!'. and nny wagon master or bear'-ster who does nOt" implicitly obey or ders v.'in be immodiat'^ly sOnt tc his ropiracnt and others detailed. 3. A ny delay in the progress of'the train'will be immediate ly reported to the brigade commander or to the commander Of the guard and train. 4. -The Gtiar'd to" the train must all carry their arm^'and any guard or straggler firin'g along th'b train'will be imr.;ediatelj' arrested ^"^y the officer in charge and sent to Brigade Head' Quarters. Col". Fuller to Lt. Barnes, LexiugtoYi, 9:0 I expect to roach a c'reeh 6 miles this side oT Pulashi to morrow evening- I should have marched 3 miles farther today, bu't ' the hill" nt* Pl'uo 'Fater detaiV.ed" my train,' and then T suppose OsCorhaus Division (Foods) encamped there end T wished' to aVoid electing the same spot Genehal Wood, camped at. liy command has thus fair acted well- no straggling- and scarce ly anj pillaging of any sort- A few old women and whining men * will, of course, tell the General all sorts of stories as'to t)ieir' sufferings, i)Ut the General may rest assured that my commiand is constantly looked after in this respect, and is behaving well. I fear wc shall liavo hard work gbttlng beef or horses, as t'wo divisions have passed over the road we trovol tomorrow Fe have just seen your^signal "all quiet" in answer to ours. 9 P. I.:. I am toXd good wateh can be found at "Sugar Creek" 8 miles .. iJUli-.*. i m:* /■ = Ilovembor 1865. from here, and "Litlle Shoal Creek" 12 miles from here- also at, "Anderson's Creek" 4 miles from here, whor" I have just learned ??ood camped Saturday night. . ^ . The road from here to Pulaski, (26 miles) my guide says i s a fair ro'd- Fi'om Pulasl.i to Fayeiteville "rough as the devil and as hilly as damnation" the guide says. Read quarters. Army of the Tenuessoo, Fayetteville Tenn. NOV. 9, 1863. Brig. Glen, bodge. Commanding Division on the march. Pulaski. .Dear General: I arrived here yesterday and your letter of the 5th to General Blair was sent forward to me. I also received a distpach from General Grant -iaiod Chattanooga, TTov. 5th as follows: "Leave Dodge's comiinnd at Athens until further orders and come with romaindor to Stevenson or until you receive other dirc^ti-ns. I have given directions for putting the Railroad from Ilashville to Docatur in running order. That road Is how only guaidod to Columbia and the force left by you will hade to guard the balajico with the aid of the cavalry from T omas' comi.iand until other arrangeiuonta can bo made. It is not my intention to leave apy^portion of your army ^o guard road ip thl5-v,^^ Department of the Cuflujerland when an advance is made and pai^ticularly not Dodge who has been kept constantly on that duty over since h© has been subject to my ordoi's. Youi> army being t'-'e sumillSet army in th© field fou d be another reason why it should ITovemboi, lOGo. * ■ not be broken up guardir-S railroad," You see at onee Gefieral Grant's !:ind feellr.£;s toward youi Geh, Grant on the 5th suppose'' we wer-e moving on the Athens and Iliuitsville road but by this'time he is difforontly advised, and may so;:rewIiat modify his orders, but should he-not T dispose ' - of your coria.»and as follows": ' At Pulaski feel wit''^ your cavalry tc cclumaia'uo the pike sending a'comuiii^sary with sufficient wagons to get you bread, salt, * sugar, o'ollee, Then move dOwn to Elkton ob Trdspect m:d put parties to vvoik on the Eichland and Elk Elver brlgges uiitil the regular repair trains come up from the rear." As soon as those bridges are advaiiced far enough for you to be assuiod that sup plies can roach you By that "oad move to Athens and await orders, guarding the road as far as Puldski. 'fhllst delaying at Piospect yod will find abundance of meat and corn up and down the ' Valley of the Elk RlVer, which use freely, leaving barely enough for the 'Inhabitants, and let them feel and know that by breaking up comrrtin let Ions th-^y force us'*'to eat them out. Elk River vallyo has lieretofore contributed largely to supply the enemy, and to be fair the people should iio as much for us. You will find that the 15th Afmy "Corps in parsing up this valley* have already made a deep impreaoloh but still a vast amount of corii end meat remfeiin. • to . Gen. Crook is with a strong cattalry Division at llajorville TT—'TT-:-"- J November, 1803 . ' f , to'fia"' near Huntsvilie and I understand General Elliot has another Difeision at Winchester near De What is at Columbia I have no means of knowing, but from General GranH dispatch I infer there is a force there competent to construct and guard the railroad forward to Pulaski. I found all the road up the Valley of the Elk very bad, but 1 have not yet had a full report of the condition of the road from Florence to Pulaski or from Pulaski here. When-you write give md exact information on these points as I should like to know the condition of all roads leading back towards the Tennessee Gen. Sherman to Col. J. D. Brigham, Fyetteville, 9:*" On traversing the country from Eastport to this place en route for Stenenson and Chattanooga, 1 find the route impracticable for supi^lies-of any kind, and I shall not depend on the Tennessee for supplies for the army in the field. • • Dodge's DSvision will be supplied from Columbia, Tenn., and repair the R, R, from Nashville to Decatur.' The 15th Army Corps is marching for Stevenson, and will be supplied by the Nash ville and Chattanooga Railroad.* ' « Gen. Sherman to Lt. Col. Robt. MacFeely, Fayetteville, 9 Dodge's oommand for the present will be sup plied from Columbia, and the 15th Corps from Nashville. The Chief Eornmissary at Vickeburg, Memphis and Eastport must be empowered to draw direct on the base at St. Louis. ' .i November, 1863. • Gen. Sherman to Gen. Crooks, Fayettsville, 9:- The whole Army Corps is now up and I move in the morn ng for Winchester and Stevenson. My aid, Capt. Audenreid, is also back from Dechered, and I am now in full possession of all of Gen, Grant's orders, including that of the 5th sent by you. Gen. Dodge will be left at Pulaski with orders to repair bridges and go to Athens. Please brder the company of engineers at Paint Rock Creek back to Bridgeport. Col. Phillips to C-en. Dodge, Lawrence burgh, 10:- I moved north from Gravally Springs in accordance with orders from Head Quarters Left Wing 16th A. C. to a point.within twelve miles of Waynesborough end from thence east to this point. There is several small parties of rebels scattered through the country, but none in any force exceeding seventy five. I move from here to Mt. Pleasant from thence to Columbia, where I will encamp tonight. Tomorrow I will move from Columbia to Pulaski unless information I may get, may yet change my course of march. I will send information of any interest should I received any before reaching Pulaski, Gen. Dodge's.S. F. 0. No.. 8, Pulaski, 11, (13DR) : I. Capt. B.P. Chenowith, A.A. I, Gen. 2d Division 16th Army Corps will in addition to his duties with .that division act as Assistant Inspector General of the entire command. Reports will be sent to him accordingly. November, 1863. II. Capt. C. C. Carpenter will store the rations belonging to this command in Pulaski selecting such rooms as he deems best. 2. Lt. Hall, Ordnance Officer 2d Division will store the ammunition in Division train in some suitable room in Pulaski and retain charge of it. * J 3. Lt. Adams M. ®ill immediately fit up all the wagons in the train obtaining as many as possible of regiments to go in the train to Columbia for rations. Capt. C. C. carpenter and Lt. Hall will dispose of the rations and Ordnance now in the train Wagons loaded with other things will be stored in Pulaski under charge of the officers having it in charge. The train will be lie ready to move Friday the 13th inst. * " r III. Lt. Adams, Division Q. M. will take all the stolen teams buggies, &c. not properly belonging to the command. Any officer retaining any of this property will be reported to these HeadQuarters . Oen. Dodge to Gen. Sherman, Pulaski, 11, (10DR303): ,I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of Nov. 9, enclosing General Grant's dispatch of Nov. 7th. My A advance is eight miies east of here, my rear three miles westTher are in this section of the country some 1,000 rebel cavalry, guerrillas robbers, &c, and the moment they see we intend to re- ^ iC'C IaJ pair the railroad they will begin to M»n, I therefore wait your , ■I' . ^ { i 669 i >11 iJU'iluui.'. : .'la November, 1863. orders, shall take in:Trediate measures to guard that portion from LyrinvilJe to Athens and the entire road as it now stands as fol lows: Placing my largest brigade at Prospect vrith one' regiment of mounted infantry at Athens holding two brigades here and put- ^ ting one at or near Reynolds. I have with me te'n days full rations of bread, and 14 of small rations and will store he're and send trains to Columbia, the brigades will be put to rroU pairing th e rail oad and getting it in running order as soon as .' I possible. I think General Grant will not leave be long, but while here I will make every effort to carry out your instructions, and get the road rimning'as soon as possible. I judge from your letter that as fast as the road Is repaired from Columbia south, General Thomas' troops will re ieve mine and I am to work south until T get all my force in Athens. I shall c mmunicate with Columbia often and your dispatches will probably reach me quick- * est by that route. I will, tomorrow or next day, give you'full description of the route I have travelled. I did not come by Florence, but took the direct road from Gravally Springs to the militarj'^ ford of Shoal Credk, nine miies north of Florence, thence to Lexington, thence here, and found a good practicable road most of theway. My troops are all in good condition, excellent health and finely equipped, and are all very desifbus of joining you in the field. I o not like to send forward the 111th Illinois alone General Balir Is so far ahead, it might be greatly annoyed. ■ ■ November, 1864. • ' probably used up, I will hold it sending it by way of Columbia or directly forward as you may direct. They are a green regiment and are not much used to bushwhackers. My column has been attack ed several times, but no damage done except a few wounded. I ' should have some cavalry as soon as possible^^ ■> ' '"i • Gen. Dodge to Col. Puller, Pulaski, 11, (10DR304): You will move with your brigade to Prospect on the Nash ville and Decatur road, some twelve or fifteen miles south of this-' place - and go into camp, you will have-to make such disposition of your troops so as to guard the railroad from Elk River to Athens, and set hecvy details to work immediately repairing that portion, burnt and destroyed, especially Elk River bridge. Your division train will be unloaded-sent here to go to JTolumbia for supplies, in the meantime, any mills in your neighborhood you will seize and set to running. If loyal men will bring into your camp the ' ' ' produce and forage of the country, your Q.L'. will give vouchers ^ when they go out after it, recepts only wiJl be given. All destruction of property must be prohobited and every exer tion made to live off of*the country, everything to be taken by phoper officers and-pr'oper receipts given, you understand this. It will be my endeavor to indued people to bring their produce to us, and t "o so, we must hold out inducements to loyal menRebels we must take from. ' One regiment of mounted infantry will be sent to Athens to watch the'front and you wiil send back the November, 1863. . companies of the 18th Missoxiri with you. If possible get stock and mount a company or two ofinfantry for temporary purposes. General Sherman informs me that I shall not be left here long, and that my troops are not to guard railroads, this being merely a ^ temporary step until other troops from Department of Columbia can relieve me. I will be down and see you as soon as possible, in the meantime, send me full report of condition of the railroad and push the repairs. Gen, Dodge to Col. Bane, Pulaski, 11, (10DR304):- You will move with your brigade tomorrow after supplying yourself with six days rations to or near Reynolds or Buford and f. camp in such a position as will best protect the railroad bridges t ij crossing Reynolds branch and Richland branch. It will be your • dutynto guard the railroad from Wales to Lynn. Protect all f ,,l bridges now in repair, and make immediately heavy details to put t»a in running order the entire road. .You will draw your rations from Columbia by your regimental train and,such teams as we may , 'jf turn over to you. An immediate inspection of the railroad will be made and re lort of its condition sent in. If there are any Mills .near you they will be put in running order. All depredationa upon property must be immediately stopped, and receipts givenf for all pro erty take » Under no circumstance let any foraging party go out, except accompanied by a commissioned officer, and • invite loyal men to bring you produce, giving them the proper November, 1863. ^ in i vouchers. When you have to go after it receipts only will be given. Particular attention will be paid to this. We have got to sub- , j sist off of this country for a short time, and we must therefore make it an object to the people to bring their produce to us, ,,.t. Nothing must be destroyed or wasted. All the surolus stock in . your brigade will be seized, turned over to the Q. M. and used to mount infantry. All sur lus tea, s, oven and buggies and everj'thing not pertaining pfoperly to the command will be treated in the same Gen. Dodge to Gen. Sweeney, Pulaski, 11, (10DR305):- , Issue stringent orders tonight for all the stock ox teams, # buggies &c. not belonging properly to the command, to be turned over tomorrow to Lt. Adams, A.A.Q.M. and arrest any officer not L' complying with the order. I have given Lt. Adams pos:;tive instructions and the Inspector General will aid him in carrying CI r ir them out. We must not have anything scattered through the regt )(1i iments, not actually belonging to them, to feed and support. Gen. Dodge to Col. Fuller, Pulaski, 12, (10DR305):- ^ Lt. Col. Phillips goes to the front and will communicate to you any information he may receive affecting your command. ^e will probably put his camp with your advance and in case of necessity will fall back to you for a support. He is acting under direct ofders from these Head Quarters, but will at all times co-ooBrate ' ■ n« with you. He will pick un animals enough to mount a company or November, 1863. ; ■ ■ .on two, and in case of necessity, will leave a squadron with you. I am expecting cavalry here, and as soon as they come they will be sent to the front. If at any time Col. Phillips should need aid, give it-to him promptly; he has an arduous duty to perfomr and we must support him all we can. Gen. Dodge to Col. Phillips, Pulaski, 12, (10DR306):- You v;ill proceed to Athens, Ala., with your command and hold that point as an out-post and as your point to operate from. Watch the movements of the enemy, and gain all the information you can of the enemy both north and south of the Tennessee. The object of our stay here is to open the railroad from Columbus to Decatur, and on your march down you will have the railroad thor oughly examined and report condition. Col. Puller's command will be at Prospect as a base for you to fall back u.ton. Col. Puller will b instructed to support you and all information you obtain that appertains to movements of troops on that front, that will effect this command, and you will report to him at the same time you do to me, * » 1 A reconnoissance to opposite Decautr will be made as soon as r' * possible and the condition of the railroad south of Athens ascertained. It is very Important that I should know the move ments of the enemy on the sough iide of the river as well as north and you are autliorized to employ men for that purpose. You will November, 1863. , 4 * f t i. ^ • keep me fully advised of all movements of importance, and if you consider it best keep your camp with C9I. Fuller's advance. Consult with Col. Fuller freely and act so far as your orders admit in co-operation with him. > . • • • > ) 1, Col. Fuller to Gen. Dodge, 12:- ] ^ . i'. 1, ■ My CO mand is now crossing the pike, 5 miles south of Pulaski on our way to Prospe9t- We go via "Butler's Ford." If the road is not too bad, I shall reach Prospect tonight. I am quite anx- • r ious to see you and talk over matters more fully than I could write. If practicable I should like to see you tomorrow and perhaps can ride over with a company of moiinted men. You know I have no tooli to do much in the way of buildinp railroad. Mr. Leatherman who lives where I camped last night, will come to see you. He lives on his son-in-law's plantation ( A Mr. Valen- • « tine) Valetine has been very busy buying cattl and taking them across the Tennessee for the Confederate Army - a large contractor • t [ for them. I took of his cattle, corn, hogs, &c. "a right smart f nfi lot" and did not give him any papers because I told him I would • • • • state in the papers that they belonged to Valentine, a confederate constractor, &c. He thinks he can get papers from }yon which will be something for him. * It will be next to impossible to mount any infantry for want of saddles. The country has been cleaned of saddles, &c. J, hope you will be able to give me enough of men already mounted. November, 1863. My orderly will wait for you to write a line, , odmAvefl ; ft aw Gen. Dodge's S.-O. No. 9, Pulaski, 12, (13DR)j ' ' ' I. Col. John S. Wilcox, 52d Illinois Infantrjr Volunteers, ie hereby assigned to the command of the Post of Pulaski, Tenn., the 52d regiment Illinois Infantry Volunteers is assigned to duty at the pot, it will furnish the necessary Provost Guard to re port to Capt. L. Burnham, Provost Marshal. Col. Wilcox will estab lish his head quarters in the village and enforce all orders issued in relation to the destruction of property, and will assume a gen eral supervision of policematters throughout the place. II. The General Commanding the Left Wing 16th Army Corps considering it unsafe at the present time for the 111th regiment Illinois Volunteers Infantry to report in compliance with para graph i; Special )Orders No. 9, current series Head Quarters Dept. and Army of the Tennessee, the Colonel commanding the Regiment is hereby instructed to report to Col. Aug. Mersey, aommanding 2d Brigade 2nd division 16th Army Corps until further orders. III. Privtite Cirrus K. Hartsell, Owl &. 66th Regiment Illinois Infantry wolimteers is hereby detailed on special duty with the brigade band of which James H. Porter is leader. He'will report ^ ad accordingly. IV. Capt. C. C. Carpenter C. S. will proceed to Columbia and Nashville and obtain rations for this comm.and, bringing them to the end of the railroad to be haule here by train. The Chief November, 1863. Commissary and Q. M. at Nashville are requested to supply him with the least possible delay. V. Whiting, Supt of Telegraphs of this command, will pro ceed to Nashville, and obtai telegraph repairers and tools to repiar the line from C lumbia to this point. He vin obtain ^ all necessary materials without any delay and repair the line as he moves south from Columbia. VI. 0. E. Mason, Post Master for this Command will proceed to Columbia and Nashville, collecting all mails he may be nble"to ' find. Upon his return the supply train from Columbia will afford him transportation for what mail he may have. To Gen. Dodge from his wife, St. Louis, 'lo:- v I wrote you a few days ago and directed to you in the fieldI hope you will get all my letters but ff you miss don't blame me for I shall write often. For the last week I have had very weak eyes and it hurts me to write or read. I was oit a good deal and think that made them worse. Mrs. ^ane, Linton came Thursday night and Mrs'. Bane stayed with me until Monday- I had a good visit with her, but I could not berr to hear her tell about Corinth, it made me blue and I * did not ask her very much. ' " I suppose I must make up my mind to stay away from yoU and be contented this winter but it cones hard- I am like one in a ' dream and cannot realize sometimes that I shall have no home at ' November, 1863. vn, . .. .. • t all, but wander around from one place to another, but it is idle >00 to regret it; what is to be must be, I suppose. Fudge for Dr. Gay's saying you will be better away from meI never hurt you yet. Pegram got here with his nev/ boat yes- ;,3 terday and the place is too small to hold him. He is most crazed with the chance to make money. He has got .to go to Smithland i.Xn for Gov. and has been cursing Cole Parsons all day. We were on the boat for dinner. She is very nice. I expect to stay with Mrs. P. for awahile- It is very hard work to find a good boarding i place and board is very hi{^. I shall try and be as prudiant as . r.lT possible but it will no doubt cos^^ me a good deal to stay in St. Louis this winter. Are you going to Grant? and whe.re do you expect to march to? Tell me how you fare on the route? What place you stop at. Don't stay alone in houses over night. Do you have a strong guard with you? Be careful about surprises- I hope you • '>ri will get strong and well. Don't fail to write me often- I shall bo uneasy if I don't hear often. I shall try and be .contented. as for being gay, I don't think it will be my style. I think . snow some of going to see mama next month. Had a letter from Julia •• today. All well but a good deal of scarlet fever at the Bluffp ,| and diphtheria. I hope Lettie will not get them, . « Dr, Woodbury has lost his oldest child, Ella has a bad cold on the lung - I have not had any Doctor yet» Write often. Does the telegraph reach you? IJv.na ••li'-je j,. 0 ./ ■ : ' J November, loer1863. xdDo _ r Gen. Dodge to his wife, Pulaski, 13:- , . . (•. I have arrived here with my command and am. orderes to remain a few weeks when I shall go forward again. I am well and im roving. Sherm^ and his corps are now near Bridgeport. We have had a long tedirus march but fine weather. I know nothing of wh"t is going on send me some papers via Coliimbia, Ten. and I shall get them. This is a beautiful country and my Head quarters is gorgeous. If I find I am to reamin here any timo I will send for you. I am repairing the railroad and will soon have telegraphic comraunica-. ^ lion with you and also railroad commxmication with the north. I only lack you now to make me all right. I shall telegraph .^q you tomorrow and expect to gdt an answer. If I send for you you can come right through in two days all the way by rail. Chenowith is with me and has been our standby for cook. , ici iq There are several Union men and their families here. I have seized the residence of Mr. Jones, a member of the confederate , r congress, and such a howling, crying and taking on you never saw before. The Dr. will be in Chattanooga by the time this reaches you. I heard yesterday that he was well. Gen. Grnat writes me that he shall not keep me here long, that I have guarded railroads enough- J hope that is true. My command.is in excel lent condition and ready for anything. I hope ou can come and see me a week or so before I leave; I will know in a day or two and <4 {Jaao fui.; %■ . L. ifL. .AijiiV. November, 1863, • » ■ " •''■'m telegraph you. How is Ella and all the folks and where have you boarded? Write all the news. Remember me to all and kiss Gen. Dodge to Col. Weaver, Pulaski, 13 (10DR306):- You will proceed to Columbia-or such point as Capt, C. C. carpen ter- may direct to send your train with Commissary stroes and return as soon as possible. Vigilent watch will be kept over the train and men. Such forage and provision as are necessary for the troin and command will be taken and certificates given. Great-care will be taken that no depredations upon property is committed and no waste or• destruction of forage. . „ i Gen. Dodge to-Commanding Officer, Pulaski, 13, (10Dr307):- I shall be flependent upon you for a time to forward my dis patched, mail &c. and shall also have to ask you to infor me of the condition of the railroad, what is being done to repair it, &c. I shall be thankful for any favors shown my command, or any in formation &c. and will try some time to make proper returns. Col. Bane comrcndlng 3d Brigade, 2d Division has his head quarters at or near Lynnvillo, you can send throug to him and he will for ward here. t ' . Gen. Dodge to Gen. Sherman, Pulaski, 13, (10DR307):- ' I herewith send rough-sketch of road travelled by my command 'from Eaetport to thia place. The road is a good dirt road, only one or two bad places in it going east; going west we should meet ^ j-r ff: ■ November, 1863. several bad hills, but under any circumstances it.is a road that an army could travel; plenty of water and fair supply of forage. We made from fifteen to twenty miles per day. ' Gen. Dodge to Col. Wilcox, Pulaski, 13 (10DR307) . .j - It is reported to these Head Quarters that depredations of the most disgraceful character are being committed by soldiers of this command upon the property of citizens, both within and beyond the lines, and that ladies are being subjected to the gross est insults and frightened by threats of violence by men claiming to be federal soldiers. You will adopt such measures as will ef fectually stop, and prevent a recurrence of those outrgages, to that end you will co-operate with the Provost Martial General and„^ issue such orders, an adopt such police regulations as you deem . OP proper, , , • p . ^ • Gen. Dodge to Gen, Sweeney, Pulaski, 13, (10DR308): The troops at this point will protect the railroad from the crossing of Richland Creek, seven miles south to Wales, A detach ment will be sent to ^ichland Creek immediately; four companies I should consider sufficient, and. with the detail of bridge builders from the regiments with what tools they can get to put in the brigde and trestle work south of that creek. North of here to Wales I do not k ow how many will be needed, but I suggest that two companies be. sent up t4ii^e, and that these detac iments be re-^ lieved weekly, also ordered to fortify against sudden attack. >51*. November, 1863. \7hat we want is to preserve the road as it now is,- and rebuild it. •A good, active officer, practical mechanic should go with the detail that goes south-as it is an important bridge. The trestle I believe is two miles south of the bridge. Gen. Dodge to Col. Bane, Pulaski, 13, (10DR308): I have just received your communication of Nov. 13th enclosing Lt. Col, Sherldon's report. -^11 very satisfactory and answer as follows:- The Steam Saw Mill better be protected for our ov; use to get out bridge timber &c. The Steam Grist Mill you can run if you deem bestjwhat you do not supply your coim-and with, will go a good ways in supplying the rest, as we are short, and if you can get corn and wheat run them all. Your telegraph non set to work repairing the lin towards Columbia, after they meet the repairers from Columbia, let them repair this way, 5 ► - • ' Set all your workmen to repairing the road immediately^ • 1 The pioneer corps went to you today. Put your men to work either north or south of you on bridges that the engineer corps is not employed upon, It i» very Important "to ge^ \he road opened from Columbia here, and upon consultatldh with Capt. Tiodman you can get all your men on bridges that he is not iipon. Make repairs rough, strong and quick. Got them to work as goon as possible. Where you put November, 1863 " ,10 small guards have then stockade or intrench. You must dispose of your force to the best advantage- you are on the ground, n.' and must be the judge . i prefer to keep as large a force .to- 'f 04 gether as possible, pssting a few com anies at the different ' bridges and relieving them weekly. ' , ** " You are aubiiorized to take all the stock yoii require to mount infantry and give certificates stating by whose order taken in all cases. The Post Master for the corps has gone to Columbia and will make arrangements to get the mail for the whole command as often • «» as possible. No doubt dispatches for me will be sent from , , *Q Columbia and send them forv/ard promntly, as that is now my only ^ communication with Department Head Quarters. I desire to know ci the condition of the Railroad from you to Columbia. . * Gen, Dodge to Gen. Sweeney, Pulaski, 13, (10DR309):- . . There is a flouring mill some four miles from here with one .'o er* r oi thousand bushels of wheat In or near it. The mill is said to be in g 'd running order. Send about one hundred men with their complement of officer® to secure the wheat, and take charge of the mill. Send with them one or two coranetent milles for the purpose of putting the mill into operation and grinding the Jrain, If there be now a miller on the pre miaes, the officer in charge of the detachment ie authorized to press him into service and set him at work. >vai!! <iOO# Hie bfin e ■^r'i ^aXe XI 673 item November, 1863. , TPCfBbiWjIt Have the officer i« charge report to Capt. H. L. Burnhara for full directions as to the locality of the mill and the route by v/hich to reach It. There is also a citizen residing here, bjr the name of Thomas Martin, who has a quantity of wheat, corn, potatoes and oats, #iich lie desires to turn over to the Government, taking therefore vouch ers. His produce is cme eleven miles in the country and he has " no means of transportation. • You will instruct your Q. M. to furnish wagons to haul his produce in, and to give him the necessary vouchers for what forage he obtains from him. The Commissary stores will be turned over to Capt. C. Carpenter, C. S. who will settle for it. A sufficient guard will be sent with e ach train to secure its safety. ; K-,.. r Gen, Dodge to Gen, Sherman,'Pulaski, 13, (13DR) I sent you full reports by messenger yesterday. I have got my troops on the railroad and" am holding it from LjTinville to Athens, Will move south as fast as any one relieves me. If I leave any portion of the railroad xmguarded it will be entirely destroyed, I have setn trains for provisions. Shall live mostly off'the * ^ country. Have all mills running. When you get my letter please say if my disposition of troops meets your order. There seems * 143 to be nonmovemonts at repairing the railroad by anyone but me I have my men at woiic all along the line and will soon have them ' * November, 1863. - - up. A great deal of work is to be done yet between Nashville and Coliimbia. Duck River bridge is down. I will soon have tel- ^ egraoh up to here, I have placed my command so as to feed and forage it with as little transportation as possible. Am obliged to get rations before I can move much farther south. On the 8th, General Lee with his entire cavalry force was at Courtlandt. ♦ . Gen. Dodge to Supt. Telegraph, Pulaski, 13, (13DR):- I am desirous of putting into operation the telegraph line to this point. I send my Supt of Telegraph to Columbia to ob tain repairers,operators, &c. He will commxinicate with you and inform you of the condition of the line. Please furnish him with what ho requires and set them to work immediately. Gol. Phillips to Lt. Barnes, Athens, 14:- ct 1 I have just arrived from Decatur. I have visited all the crossings of Ell( river from Prospect to its mouth. The only cross ing of the Tennessee River from Decatur to the mouth of the Elk River which I haVe visited is Brown's ferry where the facilities for crossing are very poor. I can le^rn of no force of any con sequence between Huntsville and Elk river, on this side of the Tennessee river. I have heard rumors of Roddy's forces and other forces of the en«»y having effected a crossing at Bainbridge and Lambs Perry, and ® ferry between the two, but the information I eai Inclined to I can learn nothing positive in regard . to the movements the enam^^'e forces on the other side of the November, 1863. river at Decatur. A battery protected by cottor, bales, which is designed for three guns, 'but I am of the opinion but -one gun is mounted therein. A considerable force of cavalry (Rebel) were on the other Side in the streets of Decatur. It has been re ported to me that Wheeler had been with Roddy during the advance of ouf- forces towards Tuscumbia but after our forces had effected a crossing at Eastport, had been ordered back to the army in front of Chattanooga and had moved toward that place several days ago. Roddy's command is between Courtland and Tuscunb a- I will tomor row reconnoitre well towards the west, bufwill probably not cross Elk river to reconnoitre towards Rogersville and Bainbrigde ferry for several days yet. I can go to within 4 miles of Rogersville without crossing the river. I haVe detailed officers to examine the condition of the railroad and telegraph wire from Pulqski to Decatur, who had made their reports which I forwarded herewith. I will say in rega d to the damage done to the riilroad that in most cases the distance stated, was determined from actual meas urement. The reports in each case were-made from having rode ^ along the bed of the road and noting carefully the condition of the wire and the track- I reported to Col. Fuler the condition of the road from Pulaski to Prospect, whict I suppose he has reiort- •d before this time. I will probably move to Huntsville day after tomorrow, a s I balleTS that there is more danger of a force cross ing above Decatur than below it. As soon as I can obtain informa- November, 1863. tion by a reconnoisance to Huntsvllle direct, should nothing no occur to change my present intentions, I will on IVednesday next? '-o cross Elk river and if I can reach them try and destroy the ferries over the Tennessee river ffom Bainbrigde this way. I shall probably be able to send you information by the middle of next? week. Lt. Barnes to Capt. McQuire, Pulaski, 15, (lODRZ^^O):- jj, Tour communication of the 14th inst, has been submitted to the General commanding. . ^e approves of 3'our issuing a circular as follows: . „ "Head Quarters Detachment 111th Regiment Illinois Volunteers « • Infantry, Vale Mills, Nov. 14th, 1863. Hereafter citizens coming to the mill for grinding will come on Saturday of each week. Citizdns bringing in grain for the use of the United States will receive a receipt upon presentation of which to Capt. C. C. Carpen ter, C. s. at Pulaski, they will get vouchers securing them their All citize ns are invited to bring in their grain, as by so doing they will secure pay for it. If sent for, nothing but i certificates will be given. J. P. McGuire, Capt. Comg. Dtch'mt." •I It ia reported upon good aut oritj^ that James McKessick, owner of Vale Mills, has been exceedingly instrumental in raising, arming and equipping troops for the rebel service. He has a large supply of bacon, gn^lq, ^i^alt, horses,and mules. Take everything needed November, 1863. by our army, giving him certificates, stating articles, by whose • order taken, and that they will be paid for at the end of the war, upon proof of loyalty, according to the laws then in force. Leave him sufficient for the actual wants of himself and family. ' Gen, Dodge to Col. Bane, Pulaski 15, (10DR310) • / "■ t - - ■ You will extend your command so as to cover the road to Pleasant Grove/ Small detachments at bridges in stockades will be sufficient to guard them. One good company of infantry in a stockade is equal to a regiment of such rebeL troops are are now around us. Officers and men on the railroad must etay at their posts all the time. We must save what of the road is left. Gen, Dodge to Col," Mizner, Pul'aski, 15 (IOD^'^311) It is renorted to me that the bridges, down as far as Camp bell's station is in good order. The guerrillas are burning ^ between Lynnvil'le and Columbia. If you can protect these bridges ' it will be a great saving to us. I will have my force extended " to Pleasant Grove and we will in that way save what is left. ' ^ Gen. Dodge to Gen, Sherman, Pulaski, 15, (12DR):- I have Just returned from a thorough examination of the coun try and railroad from Columbua to Decatur, North of Columbua there are yet sevem bridges to build. Between CQlumbus and Pulask there are six bridges, averaging one hundred feet. At Elk river a bridge six hundred feet, forty feet high. South of the Elk two tnd a half miles of trestle fepk, three hundred feet long; thirty gp':. -I ;,. •',>v :;'. ; November, 1863. fefet high all gone. Over White Sulpher Creek trestle work six ■/! hundred feet long, seventy feet high gone. At Athens and south oft Eecatur are five trestles gone. Altogether reaching about seven hundred feet. In all other respects the roads are good. The .) enemy have a battery at Decatur and considerable cavalry. Lee and Roddy are near there. Wheeler has gone to Bragg. At Elk River and all points to Columbia, where bridges are gone, I have heavy details at work but need tools, &c. I can put u^ the wire in a few days. Please have General ,Gr:a ^t give orders to the Supt. at Nashville to supply my men with what they want. Also the staff department there to respond to all my requisitions. Good dirt roads and pikes lead from here to Savannah, Florence, Waterloo, Rogersvillo, Shelbyville and Fayottevillej also to Athens, to Huntsville, except the crossing of Elk river, I have one regimentof Moxinted Infantry in Athens, I am living off of the coun try enUrely except small rations. Have written you fullyl X Gen, Dodge's S. 0. No, 12, Pulaski, 15, (13DR);- I. Sergt, Frank E.^ Nevins, Co, A. 66th Reg^iment Illinois Infantry Volunteers, is hereby detailed as Phonographic reporter . ^ for General Court Martiali and will report in person without delay to Capt, Jessee Warner, Judge advocate for duty. Gen, Dodge's S. o. No, 12, Pulaski, 16, (13DR)jI. During the time it. Col. Phillips, 9th Illinois Infantry »•!'- .teuM-jffioe avo « it' ' i JNfc' ' wW r-vmw* , 03 ... •AS 91 ti SmAi aI eta twdfiawAedm ^ail it]»44 " -X'. . ^ ^ November, 1863. holds the front, he will send all his reports of scbuts^ informs-' tion of the enemy &c. to these Head Quarters directi -All returns offical reports, communications &:c will as usual be sent through the regular channels. ■ . III. To avoid confusuion and to take forag ■ from the proper parties, and to have the proper returns made in accordance with order from the A. M. General, the commanding officers of all forag ing parties hereafter going out-irom or near Pulaski, before start ing will report to Lt. Adams, A.A.Q.M. an d receive from him instruc tions which will be .implicitjiy followed. " v. Brig. Gen. Sweeney, comr.anding 2d divisi' n will see that" this ordei^ properly complied with. ' ' tno- . i " ' or ,on»diA oa Head Quarters, Left Wing 16th A.* Q.''Pulaski, 'Tenn. Nov. «-*•* •V-V; . .ovin i.:;. vniiiacfio , ,1 . 1863. 1863, Circular: mi t ill When vouchers are grveri by the X'A.^Q'i.lf. for forage, the followBng prices will be paid, until the Q. Department may direct otherwise; Com, Sixty centr- per bushel. Com fodder. One- dollar per hundred po^ds. Oats in shea. One dollar per hundred pounds. Gen. Dodge to Gen. Sherman, Pulaski, 16, (12DR):- o': The scouts south of the Tennessee report that Lee has^'been ord^fiiitf'to MlBsiosippi and has iedt, going by Why o-f Okalona leav ing iMa/ ur. » Lee td#k *PorresV*a'regiment aiid Johnson's reigment of Roddy's command, beside hi s own command. They also report that it Is the current talk among his troops that Bragg is falling back and that great preparations are mAiitng in Coosa Valley to supply him. 680 November, 3863, Gen. Dodge to Gen. Hurlbut, Pulaski, 16 (12DR);- #'j<w Scouts report thst Lee has gone to North Mississippi via Okaaona, leaving Roddy at Decatur and Courtland . He took Forrest's and Johnson's regiments of Roddy's brigade besides his own force. / Gen. Sherman to Gen. Dodge, Chattanooga, 16, (1013DR1);* Your disposition of your command meets my approval. If you were to see the desolation of the whole country and the wretched . condition of the horses and mules you would be con tented with your "lot. Keep your mounted men active collecting horses and mules. ^'^Mount more regiments. Watch Lambs ferry close, and handle the , ^ country back of Florence and Savannah without gloYee* The moment guerrillas are quiet, change your policy, and pay A. Q. M. vouchers for corn and meal.) , txlilafU-♦ ■a'' OO® f i . + Gen. Dodge to Pulaski, 16, (10DR311) :r .... As I telegraphed 4e- Geneyajj-flhagffl&i I have made a thorough examination of the railroad from Columbia to Decatur; also of the different pikes and dirt roads leading to different parts of the Stated. The o officer at Columbia informs me there are Severn bridges that, place besides Duck River btidge,^nd^ that some 150 men are .at work on the amall brigdes south of ColumJrbia to Lynnville, road in pretty good order a few small trestles ou^ A bridge at Lynnville Station over Robertson's creek par tially destroyed, anotljisip bridge over thiscreek 3 l/2 miles south of Lynnville Statiom fone. At Reynolds Station a November, 1863. , ted.'ncr/n:' brigde over Richland Creek is badly damaged; also' another over the same three miles south of Reynolds is partially out. These creeks Kere formerly crossed by truss bridges 100 feet span. We shall put in. trestles, but it v/ill need truss by the time fall rains are in at Richland Creek, near Richland Station bridge is- gone 200 feet by 36 hi£^. At Tunnerl Hill three miles south of Richland is a trestle work 600 feet by 40 feet high, all gone. At Elk river a bridge 600 feet long and 40 f:et Mgh is nearly all out, trestle wilL replace this, but by Christmas truss bridges 150 feet span, will be reQuii^ed. Two and a half miles south of Elk River trestle b idge over small crsek 300 feet long and 30 feet high all gone. The bridge over White Sulphur Creek 8 miles north of Athens is - compl etely destroyed, length 600 feet- height, 72 feet, A small trestle work at Athens is oflt; also Swan Creek bridge 10 mi!l.es south of Athens is all gone. Spring Creek bridge five miles north of Decatur and bridge over bottom near Decature are all out, 700 feet of trestling will repair the road between Decttur and Athens. I have placed my workmen detailed from regiments at nearly' 4yery ^reak from Elk River to Columbia- I believe in ten days I ' O^an repair the rcrhd from "ulaski to Columbia. telegraph wire from Decatur to Columbia Is in a pretty good condition, few breakk and can be repaired in a very .few days, provided I gel tiitfierial. I h«W ae Ht for it to Nashville. The principal dirt and pike roada lading from Lynnville, .*••' • ;. ■ ;—■ ■ ■ '■• ■ I '•■! • ' V *■ November, 1863. Fulaski and Prospect to Columbia, Shelbyville, Payetteville, Lawrenceburg, Savannah, VJaterloo, Florence and Lambs Ferry are good with plenty of water and forage, streams now fordable. The road leading south to Athens via Elkton is good, except crossing at Elk river at times is fordable, but from here to Elk on thence to Huntsville, is also good except as stated above, also road leading I from Prospect to Athens and Hion tsville high water would retard an army moving over the above road, as all bridges are gone. ; I shall have no difficulty to supply my command with bread, meat, forage and supplying my mounted men with stock, if the . people bring it to me, I propse to pay them. If I go after it,„ shall only give a certificate. I now have mills running, which will furnish all I need. I believe that I should have an order, f authorizing my Q. M. and C.S. to purchase to supply the command, and would like to have the chief A.Q.M, and C.S. of Dept. send the bflfl price that we shall not exceed, as I prefer to pay one price from one end of the command to the other. I have some difficulty in getting supplies promptly, because General Grant has not ordered it, this, no doubt ere this, has been done. There is a considerable number Cf rebel bands ecattered through the country, they do what damage they can and run. Lee and Roddy ^ • • are south of Tennessee. At Decatur they have a batte^behind cotton bales. At Huntsville is also reported rebel cavalry. My mounted infvitry have gone there. November, 1863. : k vcM ' 'I do not consider it prudent, or being praotiaable to put infantry south of Elk river, until vie get bridges over that stream I therefore keep mounted men south of Elk river. This railroad is, except as mentioned, in fine running order, a good road bed, fine rail (strap-joint) plenty of spare rail along the road, and good cedar ties its entire length, it lak^s ^ new water tanks only. Jf you can send me a good topographical or sectional map of Tennessee, it would be of great aid, I have non|:; als o, if there are any engineers, topographical or civil, off duty any place. One would be very acceptable, and I could get bp ' >,^aps of this country that might be of benefit in the future.^ ' " If the 122d Illinois is relieved at Eastport I respectfully request that it be ordered to me, and I also desire to call your ' attention to the fact that there are a' large number of officers a&d men belonging to my command in Memphis, Vicksburg and Columbus, Ky, and on detached service, many of' them have been ordered forward 'b^but do not respond. As I need every officer and man I think the General commanding department will order them to join me, nothing^ but a positive order from him will bring them. I have detailed * ^ rather fully the condition of affairs. Heavy details should be put on the road at Ccltimbia, and more force atat.oned a'b that point 80 a to relieve my command as far south as 'thlsj trust troops will aoon relieve me, and that r can go forward. A small division would guard t'he road; it now has good stockades V*-' , November, 1863. at nearly every bridge, and with a neuclus to fall back to at Athens, Prospect, Pulanki and Columbia, the road woul^^ be compar-.,f + atively safe ant'supplies of beef, p:crk, forage and stock could be gotten and sent to Nashville^ Gen. Dodge to Col. Phillips, Fulaski, 16, _(10DR313) f I have been down to Elk river and do not consider it desir able to cross infantry to the other side xintil we get our ra Iroad nearly finished to that point, so if you are threatened with a force you cannot handle, fall back to the Elk for Fuller's support unless he can operate to relieve you without crossing the river. I prefer to have all my teams driven by negroes, you will therefore take all f^.e able bodied ones who are disposed to join us, and all negro teamsters will be taken whether they are willing or * T not. We want nothing but able bodied men. They wil] be turned f'OC'S over to the A. Q. K. at Fulaski. I want to know the truth of the reports about the enemy At orl * . 'Cr Lambs Perry and bainbrigde. Shall expect to hera from ycu often. I send an order to cover your reporting direct. / Gen. Dodge to Gen. Grant, Pulaski, 16:- Wti ^ t I desire to respectfully call your attention to three officers of my command dnd earnestly recommend them to your favorable con sideration for promotion, ■ . , " ' . -i' Col. Aug. Mersey, 9th Illinois Infantry, commanding 2d brigade f 3rd division, 16th A. C* one of the best brigade commanders in the November, 1863. ^rrdVarmy; an old soldier; he has participated in every battle up to ' the Vicksburg Campaign and has always so conducted himself in the*"^^ battle-field as to win the approbation of his commander. He has " comman'^Mi^ a brigade since I held a crommand in the department of the Tennessee. • Col. M. M. Bane, 50th Illinois Infantry, commanding 3d Brigade 2d Division, 16th A. C. Col. Bane lost an arm at Shiloh. Has commanded a brigade over a year- Is in every way competent. Iiaon Of fine habits and always ready- You never Will regret asking his ' promotion. • ,-r; ov^U-.: . M.., I m r Lt, "ol. Jessee pPhillips commanding 9th Illinois MoQnted Infan-' try- Every inch a soldier- The best officer of mounted infantry I ever met. Never refuses a fight; always handles his men with good judgment and suBcess. To Hiin I am greatly indebted for Buccessfully holding the railroad that I have guarded." He ia active, energetic, untiring and is really entitled to most of the credit of the success of all the cavalry 'fights in our front, T Raaching from Tuscumbia to Grenada and Majorville. Had^the rank and a moiinted command, ho would be invaluable to us-' I am very anxious to get him rank and a mounted command. Sihoe I have been under your command no officer under me has ever received promotion by the President, except General Sween- < i • 4 * ey, and his came from services before rendered, and although they did not participate in the Vicksburg campaign, yet thiejr did all in It- ^ • '^■'^ November, 1863. .ir.OT , . >.'. ..uy"\ their power to aid and sustain you- I believe that I never have • asked the promotion of but one other officer before. I do this • out of simole justice to these officers unbeknov.n to them and with out the asking. I know the great pressure for promotion and lay their cases before you, asking that you will give them the con- "sideration that you deem most beneficial to the service^ . Col. Phillips to Lt. Barnes, Athens, 16:- ' - I have had scouting parties out today. One was at Lucas • ferry 4 miles below Decaturr another war at Browns ferry, both ferries on the Tennessee river; another was at Sloss's ferry ■ on the Elk river, and another at Buck Islands on the Elk river, another* out near Huntsville. There are several parties of the enemy on this side of tfee Tennessee river, the largest of which does not exceed one hundred men. , One of my scouting parties brought in two prisoners today. One of whom left Newberg or Russelville on the other side of the Tennessee rtver yesterday at 10 o'clock, a doldier of Foreest • regiment; he crossed the Tennessee river at Brown ferry this > morning. t1 • , ■», I give hl« ataWmeiltw^fhich may be relied upon. Two brigades ' of cavalry of Lee's .'conraui^i, left the vicinity of Courland on Thursday last one of these Ferguson's brigade took the Moulton & Rusellvillo road, the commanding officer of which I could not •"learn the name, moved on the direct Courtland & Russellville road. Ferguson had four 6 prd. field pieces. I could not learn of any November, 1863. .SddX artiiiery with the other brigade, these two brigades moved from -j Russellville toward Okalona. General Forrest is at Okaolona, Miss. Col. Forrest's regiment which is at Newberg was under orders to move this morning f-e 16th inst. for Okaolona, his regim.ent is greatly reduced in numbers and much dissatisfaction existing. I gather from letters found on the prisoner, as well as his own statements. Wheeler moved some time ago with his conmiand towards Chattanooga. The information above given I have had from other sources to some extent, and I believ that it may be relied on as entirely accurate. Roddy's command is stationed at various points between Dixon and Decatur, Hannan's regiment is in the vicinity of Courtland, between there and Cane Creek. Pattison's regiment is at Decatur, Roddy's entire com and will not on paper exceed 25000 men, and from the best information I can get, he cannot take into the field over 1500 men- He has With him a battery of 4 guns, two 12 prd. Howit zers and two 6 pdr. field pieces, 6 guns belong to the battery, but two have been detached within the last week or two, and I am of the opinion that those two guns are now in oosition at Decatur. The fort at Decatur of which I spoke to you in my last dispatch was being donstructed of cotton bales is designed for three guns and I am confident there are guna in position there, as a prisoner brought in today who claims to be a citizen, was in Decatur at the time I made the reconnoisance to that place, and says the reason of their not firing at : conrsand when it was on this bank of the £38 November, 1863. river,vTas that they were waiting for me to fire first. I have:i:>«ot infomation from several s urces, which causes me to feel confident that they have some artillery at Decatur. I expect to be in re ceipt of further information within three days from th other side '■ of the river, which if of any. interest will be immediately sent to you. I expect to go towards Lambs ferry and Bainbridge . nl in two or three days. I ,i oftXa Mrs. Dodge to the General, St* Louis, 16; j Todgty I received your letter from ."'ulaski- I am glad you are having a rest after your march and that your health is better- - q., I hope you will not get any colds. I wrote after receiving -j;©* your dispatch. I wrote you that I was going to Minenos bttmm I want to go the last of this month- You write that you will remain in the place sometime, and may send for me, but don't : send if you do not stay as long as a month or six weeks ond if you send be sure and sand some one to Nashvilel or Cairo for meI do ho'ie you will stay there a month or two, I would like so much to go there. It takes nearly as long for dispatches to come as letters. I shall look anxiously for news from you and hope I may be with you again this wihter, but I wish you could come to me and leave the army. I am so tired of going and want to settle .) loT down. •iiiH r • ... . . - . .19 T • ' Q«n. Dedga to his wife, Pulaski, 16:- .t/v; . rtefrttJ I got two letters today dated the 29th and 30th and sent to Corinth I sent you four thousand dollars, two to you and two to November, 1863. .*,391 ^leJ V'VoH Josejih. I wrote aft«r at Corinth, luica, Eastpor't'arid then^fiere'.^^** I cannot yet tell how long I shall remain here- am waiting orders7^ It is a few weeks I shall telegraph you tc come and see me, and send an ambulance to Columbia to meet you. This is the finest region of klae country I have ever met, but it is as secesh as it is rich. I am anxiously looking for letters written this month, ^ and also an answer to my dispatch sent from Columbia. ■■ I ■ • . J nl I have had a good deal of trouble on this march- It seems as though the devil was in the soldiers; they are getting wicked and desire to do all the damage they can. I have got them pretty well under and mean to keep them so. General Sweeney is in com mand of thd 2d Division. I like General Sherman. General Grant has sent me a letter to Sherman that set me up. General Grant imrl writes Gen. Sherman as follows: "It is not my intention to have any portion of your army to guard roads in the Department of the Cumberland when sfi ad vance and Particularly not Dodge, who has been kept constantly on that duty since he was subject to my orders. He is too valuable an officer to be any where except in the front, and one that you /ii .t can rely upon in any and every emergency." ^ - "t'Tr' fnwii You see Grant has not entirely forgotten me- The Chanticleer is out and I send a copy. I have scores of callers and found a few good Union people. Two from Salem, Mass. I preseEwe a different '• . i , t ., policy here from any before. Do not require the oath- Treat people November, 1863. v-, . , .. . ... f. ' - ,,as they act and pay for what they bring me. Live almost off of the countryi Get plenty of bread, meat, forage, &c. Charlotte and John is my stqnd by; if it was not for them I think I should go under. My health improved greatly on the march and I have strong hopes I shall entirely recover. I see no prospects yet for another star, although it is said it is coming. I have a large and fine command. I sha 1 look anxiously for letters from you and would give a world to see you. Dear little Ella and Lett often appear in my dreams and never a day passes but they are brought vividly to my mind. I have no photograph of either of you as some one took them out of my album. Send me some; also one ^ you, I have none of you either. I would get a room or two with Mrs._Pegram and retain it all the time whether you are there or.not, then you cpuld slip down and see me any time. Lt. Barnes to Gen. Sweeney, Pulaski, 17 (10Dr313): The General Commanding Left "Ving 16th A. . directs you to in struct the mounted infantry, when they go on scouts to bring in all able bodied negores(malLe) especially those that can drive teams, and turn them over to the ^.A.Q.M. to drive our teams, thereby relieving the large nu ber of enlisted men detailed for that purpose. . .. . bw r^r' Qen, Dodge's S. 0. No. 14, Pulaski . 17, (13DR) I* JeiMA MeClurgr Co. G. 66th Illinois Volunteers is hereby detatiofl for #|itf report immediately to Capt. Carpenter C. 3. \1 XW3 November, 1863 .~vSr ,■ . •••j viffvo" II. Private C. S. Jones, Co. K. 7th Iowa Infantry Volunteers, is hereby detailed as orderly at Rooms, General Court Martial, and will report irc-r-ediately to Capt. J. F. Narner, Judse Advocate forduty. * -^'Gen, Sherman's S. 0. No-. 13, Bridgeport, 18:- ' ■ VI. All prisoners of Tfar, made by the Army-of the Tennessee or in the Department will with all- possible des:^atch be sent by the nearest route to Cairo with duplicate lists and a small guardwhen necessary. ■ ' ' " Hd. Qrs. Army of the Tennessee, Bridgeport, Nov. 18, 1863. General G. M. Dodge, Commanding, Pulaski via Nashville, Dear General. Yoiir letter enclosing copy of your order is received I heartily approve your order and think it right to make citi-- zens earn good treatment. They can suppress gueerillas- I know - it, and on my threat at Florence they brought in a man captured by gueprillas at Gravelly Springs. Keep your infantry so that you can concentrate and let your cavalry watch well down to thO--'^ mouth of the ®11' on both sides. Don't let the enemy draw any supplies frauD north of the Tennessee. I have been up to Chattanooga. Their poormules and horses tell the tale of horrid roads and no forage. I hate to put ours up in that mouritain gorge- Two divisions haVe gone forward and two more follow tomorrow. I go again -to 'dhattanooga tomorrow and think many days cannot elapse before we bring on a fight. Jet November, 1863. . te „ It 13 intended to ack quick as Longstreet is gone up to'lAii'^ East Tennessee, * * t JL Gteneral Grant says that everything has been done .to push the <. work on the Nashville .and Deoatur Road, but woi^k on thw railroad moves slow. ■ oXJ '• . : . ; f, '»••• V?rite me fully and frequently and send me all statistical , information, that I may stow it away for the future.. Your sketch of your ro^te shows Pulaski a good point wheft\to operate. .1 will try and get you some more cavalry from the north . jf . . Gen. Dodge to Col. Bane, Pulaski, 19, (10DR314); On my trip to Ljninville I .noticed that the 18th Missouri ^ Volunteers were stationed at a station not near a bridge, and un- ' less there is some reaaon that I am not aware of, I would suggest that the regiment be setn north to Coloki,e or some station that will cover the bridge from Lynnville to Coltimbia. You will be the best,Judge of the proper point to put them. — Hd. Qrs..Left Wing 16th A. C. pulaski, Tenn., Nov. 19, 1863. Circular; It being impossible to feed the large number of negro women and paildren coming to o\ir lines and it being a part of the policy of the Governmont to protect them, it i« hereby ordered /'i t *• I that the commander of Posts and Provost Marshal.^ totum them upon thetr plantations, v ith written instructions to the proprietors to feed and pretept them. Stock, produce and forage will be left ^ on such plantations in sufficient quantities to support them. November, 1863. .r.c :i , iO'lr-'V Where negro women and children come from so great a distance that i it is impossible to return them, they will be quartered upon de- . .'/l in serted farms, and abandoned stock and sufficient supplies left to support them. When abandoned farms are not convenient they will be quartered upon knov/n rebels, -^11 able bodied negromen will be received and dispowed of as heretofore ordered. J) Hd..Qrs. Left Wing 16th A.C. Pulaski, Tenn. Nov. 19 "1863. Letter of instructions to govern the commanders of posts, provost ' - marshals, and all others concerned: • r ' ic, r,". No person will be allowed to engage in any mercantile commis sion or cotton purchasing busihess, \inless he can satisfy the commander that he is an undoubted loyal man. This does not interfere in any way^with any citizen selling his own products or manufactures.. j ^ e « 4. 4 *3 Jerti ^or the purpose of raising i'provost Marehal's" fHlnd e^er#riw business house sailing goods to citizens will be taxed |50.00 per Aonth,'every bale of cottong coming to market $5.00.- Where negroes are quartered or taken care of, at any post they will be hired out at fair prices to gather cro , &c. When they are quartered on any person he will be allowed their labor. In all cases recei-'ts will be given for all moneys received stating for what received and all funds'Will be forwarded to Capt. R'.'Ll fiurnham, 60th'Illinois Infantry Volunteers, Provost Marshal .f-l November, 1864. General, and held by him subject to his orders from these. Head Quarters. When there is broken down stock at a PoSt, and cases where people have been stripped of all their stock, it may bo (If the commander consider the party deserving) turned over in lieu of the good stock taken. Gen.. Dodge's S.o.No, 16, Pulaski, 19 (loDR):- I. One officer from each brigade and one enlisted man from each regiment mounted, will be detailed to go to Corinth, via Eastport, to bring forward the camp and garrison equipage, Q. M. • • and hospital property belonging to the command dnd needed while in camp. II. The commander of the 2nd division 16th Army Corps will cause a local Provost Marshall to be appointed to re- • • • * lieve Capt. A. L. Burnham of all local duty. 2d. Capt. A. L. Bumham will continue to act as Provost Marshall General of the Left Wing 16th A.C. and all reports and returns &c required by existing orders to be made by local provost Marshals to Provost Marshal General of the command will be made to him. Gen, Sherman to Gen. Dodge, Bridgeport, 19 (14 DR) « ^ Yours of the 18th received. I have akked General Grant to give you the, CO'mand of every body from Nashville to Decatur that all may work to advantage on that road, in which case have a good ferr,y established at Columbia for temporary use. Eastport and I^Tovpmber, 18C4, Corinth are held by us. Cun boats and transports are-on the Tenn essee. It would be well for yoii to send a mounted regiment to EastTpott, Your camp equipage could be haiiled to Hamburg and brought round to Nashville in a light draght boat. You may order "'Mrs. Dodge'to the G-eneral,* St. Louis, 19:- i gues you vvnnt complain that I do not v/rite often enough, I have been looking all day for a dispatch from you tooome to you. I cant help hoping it will come tomorrow, I want to see you again, if it is only for a short time before winter. Joseph says he will go with me, and I want to go very* much, but it seems as though if you were going to send that you would send this week. Do let me know what you are going to do, I suppoae you have no trouble in finding good servants. Col. Spencer to Ren. Dodge, Corinth, 19:- ♦ • . .1. J wrote to you now knowing where you are or when this will • • • reach you. When I reached Memphis I shipped the ladies and the goods and your ale and was then confined to my room for four days, when concluded 1 was able to return. I tried it but it was more than I could stand, I have been confined to my bed ever since my f' ' ' ' ■ . • • return till the last two dpys. I am now getting a good deal i. better and I hope in three or four days.to be able for duty againThings hero are just as you left them. No new troops and I cannot * . . . learn that there is any prospect of ariy. General Tuttle's division November, 1863. ' Wv'- ■ .. has just come on the railroad and is distributed along at the dif ferent points. The general Head garters are at La GrangeGeneral Stevenson is here and is as mad as a March hare and swears • • that he will resign- Mixner commands the cavalry and Stevenson has no control of it and you know what his command is. I don't blame him for being mad and would if I were he. Four batteries, two of them colored and some black regiments, is a poor comr. and for a B. G. my regiment is at Gamp Davmes and is getting in good shape again. We have not received our horses yet but am expecting them every day now. When I was in Memphis I found . , General H. too intensely inebriated to talk to him about business,,, • « It was worse than I had any idea it could be. Things look ominous here and I fear trouble. The rebels are building the road this way from Tupello and Maj. General Forrest has gone to Okolona and taken command, A large force of cavalry is being concentrated . , there and General French's division is being moved up from Meridian, Two brigade of that division has just returned from Chattanooga, When you left you thought that you would have me detailed to report to you, I wah. General, that you would. I don't care in what capacity; anything, even if it is out-post and picket duty. anything to get away from here. I can now leave my regiment in , good condition, stronger than before the fight and with plenty of^^ officers. I cannot stay here this winter, I do hope Geraeral that you will ^|mrry up the detail and I will hasten to you. November, 1863. I have written Mrs, S. tc write your wife and fix upon some place to spend the winter and go and remain with her, if it was agreeable to Mrs. Dodge, - Gen. Dodgo*s No. 17, Pulaski, 20, (13DR): * I, Lt\ Wm. Ware, acting 'Signal Orficer, U, S, A, is hereby de tailed to go to Nashville to attend to important business for the detachment. Gen, Dodge to Get, Stevenson, Pulaski, 20, (10DR314): General Sherman has ordered me to send men lo Corinth-obtain teams there and haul to Hamburg such store: left behind as my com mands needs. Col, Rowett has the orders and is in charge*of the details. Please give him all the aid you can in carrying out General Sherman's order. I suppose you know before t is that Lee with his cavalry has gone to your front at'Okolona; left Courtland on last Thursday week. Roddy is still in the valley, ' Gen. Dodge to Col, Rinaker, Pulaski, 20,' ^10DR14) You will give Col, Rowett all the Aid in your power in carry ing out his orders from General W T, Sherman and all men of my com mand, that the Surgeon who accompanies him considers fit to Join will be sent forward on the boat that takes the stores. Also the pioneer corps with a full supply of tools. They bo forwarded to Nashville aHd*'then this place. « " *^034 f . -I"!.!', w •» fri.t rter 'ij..' 10 I .niwel* .4/0 . al fteJhMMl iHw t bfie ej t November, 1863. Dodge ;■ r.- to Gen, Sherman, Pulaski, 20, (,10DR315) ^ I herewith enclose copy of dispatch taken from one of Bragg's spies. He had a heavy mall, papers, &c. and Capt. Coleman is pretty well posted. I think I will have him in a day or two. i ^We have broken un severil bands of mounted robbers, and confederate cavalry in the past we.ek, capturing some five commissioned officers and one hundred enlisted men, which has been forwarded. I also forward a few of t.he most important letters fovind In the mail, r.^ The tooth brushes and blank books I was greatly in need of and therefore appropriated them, 7,2 I Gen. Dodge to Gen. Sweeney, Pulaski, 20 (lODRSlS): . It is reported that a part of Cooper's force are on Big Creek and contemplatn an attack on the force at the mill 4 miles from here. Have them notified and have them make such defences as will at all times protect them fiom sudden cavlry attack. If they defend properly there is not rebel force enough any where in this part of the country to affect them. Give them strict , , _ c , '1 VOT instructions. T fiiirow Mrs. Dodge to the Generil, St. Louis. 20;- I wrote yesterday but have just received your letter of the ^ 16th aj^d will write again. _ I have written almost every day and meant hat you shall have plenty of letters while you are hwhore you • "-T J can get them. And I hope you will stay long enough for me to go • : I f fwe'J! t 0 .f'j it . November, 1'63. .B3r»f , imJiTiffiro'' and see you. I hope if you haVe to -be in a battle-, or if Gen. Grant fights Bragg it will be soon, so that his army will be driven out of Tennessee entirely and our soldiers can be comfort able -till spring, I do hope they are not going- to keep you in the field all winter- It seems to me if Grant has one big battle ^d whips Bragg he will rest for the winter. 7" U The -"Chanticleer" seemed like an old freind. Dbn't Tail' to send me one or two copies whenever it comes out. You seem to have considerable attention paid you by the citizens. I never have felt so alone as now in ttiis great city and none to care whether I live or die,- but all -of that I care- little for if ^ I could only be sure of your being safe biit it is a terrible feel ing this fear lest th^ next djty or 7;eek some bad news would come you would feel so if the case was reversed. An i can do is to y hope. When I see so many heartless wives, and the more I see I W feel the only true happiness is in a happy home and my heart yearns for it, and if I could have it seams to me it would be all I would ask. Mr. Pegram goes to N. 0. in a few days but she wont * go. He dont like to have hrfre^ go where she can mcike a show. Is jealous of her. She is very fond of admiration. I shall not stay with them this winter. Shall go over to Minenas if you dott send for me and stay a month end then Joseph will find a good board ing nlace for me and board at the ssae place himself.' Write often ^ while jrou are at Pxiiaski, be carefuly of your health. Remember about November, 1863. eating fast. Don't you get the St. Louis papers? Who are your staff officers? Ella is well; is getting real fat; is a good child, I will get some pictures taken of her. I did not take any pictures out of your album. Send me some of those you had taken in New York. Those picttires have not come from Brad; . Proceedings of a Military Comrission which convened at Pulaski, Tenn. by virtue of the following General Order: ^Hd, Qrs. tft Wing. 16th A.C. Pulaski, Tenn., Nov. 20, 1863. General Orders,. No. 72r A Military Commission is here by appointed to meet at Pulaski, Tenn. of the 23rd inst. or as soon thereafter ate practicable' for the trial of Samuel Davis and svch. other persons as may be brought before it. Detail for the Commission: 1. Col. Madison Miller, 18th Mis souri Infantry Volunteers--2. Lt. Col. Thomas W. Gaines, 50th Missouri Infantry Volunteers--3. Major Lathrop, 39th Ohio Volun teers Infanty—Captain Geo. A. Elliott, 39th Iowa Infantry Vol unteers, Judge Advocate- The Commission will sit without reagrd to hours.. By order of Brig. Gen. G.il. Dodge, J. W. Barnes, Lt. and A.A.A.G. ::1 -iiB , ' ' The eonunission do therefore sentence him, the said Samuel Davis, of Colmon's scouts, in the service of the so-called Confederate ^ etates, to be "hung by the neok until he is dead" at such time . v and place as the comranding General shall direct, two-thifds of. th® November, 1863. Commission concurring in the sentence .BAftX , ief(rf»voV vJ'rioC .ianl 3nli4i« Finding and sentence of the Commission approved- The sen'- tenc'e will b carried into effect on Friday, Nov. 27th, 1863 between the hours of 10 A.M. and 2 P. M. •Brig General T. W. Sweeney, commanding 2d division, will cause the necessary arrangements to be made to carry out this order in the proper manner. ;T « Letter found on the Prisoner'e person, • " Giles Col. Tenn., Thursday Mom-ihg,-lTo7. 19m 1863. Col. A. McKinstry, Provost Marshal General, Army of the Tennessee, Chattanooga:- Dear Sir: I send you seven Nashville, three Louis ville and one Cincinnati papers with dates to the 17th- in all ■ eleven. * . . " .1 : :i ' t f c' ' > 1 also Send for OeSierttl Brfeigg three washOballs of soap- three more tooth brushes and two bl'ank-booka. I could not get a larger size diary for him. I will js^Md a pair of' shoes and slippers, i some more soa^ gloves and socks soon. •The Yankees- are still camped on the line of the T.. & A. R. R. General Dodge's Head Quarters are at Pulaaki- His main for^a Ls... camped from that place to Lynnville- Soaae at Elk river and two regiments at Athens. Dod||o'has issued an order to the pJeople in ^ those counties on the road t report all the stock, grain and forage to him ha'Will pay ar rive vouchers for it. Any refusal to report he will take It without pay. They are now taking all November, 1863. they can find. Dodge says he knov7s the people rre all southern and does not ask them to swear to a lie. All the spare forces around Nashville and vicinity are being sent to McMinville- Six batteries and 12 parrot guns were sent forward on th 14th, 15th and 16th. It is understood there is hot work in front somewhere- Telegrams su pressed. Davis has returned- Greig is gone below- Everything is be ginning to work better- I sent Ro berts with things for you and General B. with despatches. I do not think the feds mean to stay here. They are not now repairing the main points on the road I understand part of Sherman's force has reached Shelbyville- I think spart of some other than Dodge's Division came to Lynnville from the direction of Payetteville- I hope to be able to post y^u soon- I sent Billy Moore over in that country and am sorry to say he was cantured» One of my men has just returned from there- The General imprension wit':,the cltiaens is they will ove forward soon some way. their wagon train has fcBtnndtfd from N. Davis tells mi the line is in order to Somerville- I send :h this by one of my men to that place. The despatches sent you on the 9th with papers of tho7th reached Decatur on the 10th at 9 P i M. Citizens were reading the papers next morning after breakfastI do not think the Major will (fo to forward them from reports. I am with high regard, Capt. E. Coleman. November, 1865. j»» , •- ' ' *o *'o ' Pass referred to in above Military Proceedings: Head Quarters General'Bragg's scouts. Middle Tenn., Sept, 25, 6 Sameul Davis has permission to pass on scouting duty any where in , ■ ' ' Middle Tennessee or South of Tennessee river- he may think proper. ' ol By Order of General Bragg, Capt. Coleman, Coidg. Co. of scouts. Gen. Dodge to Gen. Sweeney, Pulaski, 21, (10DR316): '' Your attention is called to the error, committed by some of the regimental commanders in your command, in returning whole com- . r' pahies which happen to be stationed foreign from regimental Head- . . ^ ./s • r Quarters, but still doing duty within the command, as "Absent on detached service," With the same propriety, when troops are scattered, as they necessarily are, in guarding and protecting railroads, brigade and division commanders might report as on de tached service, whole regiments and brigades when at hhe same timethey are perfoming their legitimate duties with their command. If company commanders were required to forward to regimental HeadQuarters correct returns, and the regimental return actually con solidated aa it should be, from the^gj^^m.pany returns, brigade and division^returne would then show a true and correct exhibit of the different commands. The disposition or station of different . poitiona of the same cob^: and can be sufficiently set forth in the column of rhs^rs or upon the back of the return. Oen.» Dodffe to Gen. Grant, Pulaski, 21 (12DR ): ^ ^ _ have heavy details at work on rll bridges from the Elk river November, 1863. - . • to Columbia and am using every tool in the country. Between ,-j /-i«iuTr.v.i Columbia n and the tvio end QTi^ of n-F the the -pailroad railroad is is Durk Duck River River bridge bridpce a a 3 W* ,' i! ' 1 ^ very important work and nine other bridges out. A pioneer corps is stationed at Smith's staion , but have no orders and-the last '^oo I heard from them they were doing nothing. -I have tried to findt some one who had authority to set them at work. They should be at work on the bridges up to and including Duck River, I will have my work done before that and then move south and build to Decatur. I hold the road to that point nowl^ ■ .0 - Gen. Grant to Gen. Dodge, Chattanooga, 2l (14Drl):^ Put* all the force you can at work repairing railroad. ' "i "'0-^ Impress negroes for all the work you want from them.- I will sendiJoO r a Superintendent as soon a# I can. < . . ^ . Gen. Dodge to Col-. Bane, Pulaski 22, (10DR316) Vi A regiment or two, some 300 or 400 strong went north towards,/ Mt. Pleasant today. They turned off this side at Lawrenceburgh about three miles and no doubt intend mischief. Get Sheldon out after them. Notify Miznor at Columbia and request him to nofity my trains. The Tennessee river is now foidable and this is a party of Roddy's command.. It is 8€d.d he hae more troops in Waytee County* We must not let them reach wago train or^^ eeirod , railroad. . . . .V Gen. Dodge'® S, 0. No. 19, Pulaskij,,22 (13DR)iS 'r*.. IV. Thirty carpenters \inder charge of J. T. Mo Cullough, Capt. 2d regiment Iowa Infantry Volunteers, will be ^ .-4 r >. ■ 'v i ■" ''* * ■» • Novenber, 1863. ^•fK ,' •v''9«»V0 detailed from the force at Pulaski to repair the Tunnel trestle. , Two companies of infantry will be detailed to guard the bridge and workmen. As soon as the tools arrive Capt. J. T. McCullough v.'ill ^ commence work. He will press fifty or more negro men as axemen and laborers. The A. Q. M. will furnish him such teams as he may . ,.-. | need. . t-T.v The work will be pushed with the greatest possible dispatch. and. all aid given that is required. V. Private Dougles Co. A* 2d regiment Iowa Infantry Volun teers is hereby detailed for special service as clerk for military Commission* and will report in person without delay to Capt. George A.Elliott,. 38th Iowa Infantry Volunteers, Judge Advocate. VI. Col. P. E. Burke, 66th Regiment Illinois Volunteers, wil^ make a detail from his regiment of one commissioned officer and ttenty-five enlisted men,armed with Henry Rifles to report to Lt. Col. J. J. Phillips, 9th Regiment Illinois Volunteers at Athena, Tenn. They will remain on duty with the 9th regiment Illinois . VolTinteers, till otherwise ordered. ' To Gen. Dodge's S. 0. No. 20, Pulaski, 23, (ISDR)?.-* ' •x* I. ""m. Ciillum wil^ turn over to Mrs. Jones one' half of her house properly furnished. Mrs. Joneshaving been deprived of hers for the use of United States troops. The house of Mrs. McCullum. . i will be reddy for Mra. Jonesto mov into tmorrdw morning Nov. 24. ■(!»: , 0 t i liti OT V 1 November, 1863. . v.':j II. "^he following nam d citizens viz. Mr. X!arter., Mr. i-rJ* Caldwell, John Rolan all living on Agnons Creek, Giles County, Tenn. and ClaiborneC Crow of Pulaski, Term, will proceed with their fain- . ilie>s south of the Tennessee river within five days and if ever caught north of it, while the Federal Army holds this country they will be treated as spies- All their Stock, produce and household - '• * goods, except one team to each family and their wearing apparel 'id will be seized for the benefit of the U. S. Government. These families are ordered beyond the Federal lines, for the C fact that' they have harbored and fed guerrillas; have been engaged .a in smuggling clothing,and other articles;to the enemy, and have ' given the enemy aid and comfort since the Federil troops occupied Middle Tennessee in violation 6 the laws of war and war Depart ment orders. Capt. H. L. Burnhm, 50th Illinois Volunteers, Provost Marshal General, will execute this order. . } J -" VII. Lt. Gep. C. Tichernor, A.D.c. will proceed to Nashville Tenn. or Louisivlle, Ky as occasion may require on business for these Head Quarters starting tomor ob-morning ftto ..iilJ ni 4 o'clock. ' e-i "ii ■ . 0 Gen. Doage to ItaJ.. Sawyeh, Pulaski,, 23, (lODRSl?):- , • ^ ' I desire to bring to the attention of the coramandinS General the present formation of my command I have with me sick and well 120''X) men- 9>0OO In one oommand and 3,000 in another, this in cludes the 111th Illinois (in relation \o which, since my last Q.) 'I 0 ■ November, 1863. Novembor, 1863. . . Wmi ■ n [} cja" ric'c report of its detention to you I have received no orders) but does not include the 122d Illinois Inf'-ntry. that I left at East port, ' r^.m Of this number four regiments will soon be mounted, say 1800 men.'' The command can be handled and managed better in two parts, or two divisions, these can be. made by selecting from the 2nd divisiohf-ir a brigade made up out of the different brigades of this division . and with Puller's Ohio brigade forming the new division; or if the General does not want to increase the command it could be equally as well managed all in one division the four brigades reporting direct to me, this would place General Sweeney (now commanding the 2nd division by Gen. Carr's assignment) in command rf one nevif brigade. If the first proposition was adopted the division be known as the 1st and 2nd of the ,16th ^r^iy corps pr ,4th and 2d as - both of the 1st (W. T. Smith's old division now I believe General f Knaif^s^) and the 4th General Lanmans oJ.d di.vision are permanently detached from the 16th Army Corps and form parts of other corpsIn this case it would require a division commander, and I should desire that an active working energetic officer be assigned^ to ^ it, were I to select ,, it would be Gen.. T.g,G.Ransom but I do not know if ho is in this Deportment. I submit the matter for the decision of the commanding General. We had some conversation on the subject at I^Paa, but not than knowing the exact number _l should have along nothing definite was decided upon. It may be that the General will desire it to remain as it is, I can then make such November, 1863. , • ■ ^ - dispositions as I have in view by detaching one brigade from the 2nd division and putting it with Puller's. At any rate some order should be issued determining the status of the command as it is now ^ parts of the 2nd and 5th division of the 16th A. C. nwarly all of the 2nd division and^ the. larger portion of the 5th. - Gen. Dodge to Gen. Sweeney, Pulaski, 23 (10DR318): You will observe by orders issued yesterday that mor troops , f v.'dre to go to Tiinnel Trestle. I think that the troops guarding ^ the workmen at Richland are the troops to be sent to Tunnel Trestl^,^ better be a small regiment say the 12th Illinois as I shall want a good field officer at that point for some time. By do ng this . the comanies now at Richlan' can return when relieved, but the workmen and mechanics must remain. » 1 . > ' Gen. Dodge to Gen. Sweeney, Pulaski, 23, (10DR318): ''■ad T ► ' It is reported to these Head Quarters ti'at soldiers are tearing down out buildings, vocated houses, &c. This is in vio- 'iij lation of orders from these Head Quarters and must be immediately stopped. ^ Gen. Dodge to Lt. Beers, Pulaski, 23, OlODR318^: Since sending you my dispatch I have received orders from. ' ' a/ General Grant to pi;t all the force on the unfinished road to work, ' 0 <1^ He is very anxious to get the road done. I desire you to put all C'sn your men to work up to Duck river. If you need more help, press negroes• Send a party to the saw mill up Duck river and put November, 1863. N I.'- F'' .':?!9X ,Tn»fjK»ToW it to running, getting out timber for a trestle over Duck River if you can float them-down. I would like an exact report of the condition of the" road to Duck river. ^ - ' ' r-luoiti • ^ Gen. Dcdge to G'-'n. Sherman, Pulaski, 23 (10DR319): 'J ai^eq[ I am in receipt of your letter of Nov. 18, written at Bridgeport. If a fight comes off at Chattanooga, and we are not-in, we shall be sadly disappointed, but take it for granted that it is for the best. Burnside is no doubt fighting before now, as Longstreet ' and Hill left long ago. .'M>W fX'. f The Tennessee is so lov/ that Roddy fords the riveri mns'over and back. He has one regiment on this side near Florence. As 1 » soon as I get my regiments mounted, I will use him up. As it is, I have to watch all -joints from Dec'atur to Florence. I-tkeeps my mounted men busy. This country is loaded with corn mi %fieat,' pound of bread or meat do I draw, but' run' the mills,'^gather the stock, and if you require I could supply your command from here, when cars run,' ol.jil rith allthe forage you need. I had failed until today to "Up anybody north of Col umbia. I assumed command over that pioneer corps and told' it to go to work. My bridges are all well under way, and had I have had the tools when I halted Here, would now be done. I have sent a mounted regiment through to Eastport to be gone eight or ten days. My infantry are so I can concentrate in 12 hours, and I at •:'r' ■ .jvr-T November, 1863. the same time hold the road from Columbia to Decatur, My troops are very healthy only seven real sick men. r .1 have picked up already stocK to refit 350 teams to re-mount ,'.' one and nearly mount two infantry regiments and have alx)ut 300 in corral. .1 will soon have all my teams driven by negroes, re- , ' n«K lieving 400 enlisted men,.. I. have heretofore forwarded my prisoners^'^ to Nashville, got your order tonight and they, will hereafter go to Cairo. It is not safe to send couriers through to Eastport by Florence, I heard of a Lt. and five men going through. I trust they got in. tout fear they were take, . :i rI often hear from Bragg'e rear, but the news is eight or ten days old. They are evidently trembling and prepared to fall back.^^^lj, The products collect^An Coosa Valley show that. They appear to fear an advance by Grant, by way of Guntersville or Decatur, more^than any other way. The rebel forces on thy^^sPOQth side of the Tennessee are obliged to forage on this side, and we now bave got most of their boats and several of their / teams. .n' Gen. Grant's S. 0. Ne. 14, Nabhville, 24:- , - The remainder and unox|)4red term of the sentences In the cases, of the following named enlisted men are hereby remitted, and they are releasof from confinement in the Military prison at Alton, 111. and restored to duty with their respective regiments. November, 1863. F. A. Harrington,-Co. H., 7th Iowa Volunteers- Hugh Gillinon, Co, D. ^ 12th Illinois Volunteers- Simon Triplet, Co. H., 66th Illinois Volunteers—Wiliam Corneilson, Co. G., 66th Indiana VolTinteers-- James Corneilson, Co, G,, 66th Indiana Volunteers--Wiliam D. >•'« •O® Harris, Co, G, 66th Indiana Volunteers--Henry M. Jenkins, Co, 66th Indiana Volunteers-- Fred Miller, Co, G., 66th Indian Volun-'iivail teers--Mark S" ith, Co. G., 66th Indiana Volunteers James H. . "isK oi Eaton, 66th Indiana Volunteers-- Sameul A. Eaton, 66th Indiana .oilo" Volunteers—William Going, 66th Indiana Volunteers. ' 'fhi h: The Q. M. Department will furnish the necessary, transportation. Gen, Dodge's S. 0. No, 21, Pulaski, 24 (13DR);- *•' I, James Nance, Martin V/ood, the two Jacksons, Marsh near-the brick chruch are hereby ordeced to move souLh of the- ^ Tennessee river within five days, ' vffP Gen. Dodge's S. 0. No, 22, Pulaski, 24 (13DR; ' II, Sapt, Frank B. Suiter, 2d Iowa Infantry'Vol-*"^'**^ tingeers, is hereby detailed as a member of the General Court Martial convened by General Orders, No, 69, current series from these Head Quarters to take the place of Capt. McCullough relieved. IV. The following nained enlisted men mw on duty with Co, E. 7th Iowa Infantry volunteers, belonging to the 15th A.C. will with out unnecessary delay report for duty to their respective command-^ ing officers at Bridgeport, Ala, ©r wherever they may be.» ' November, 1863. Gen. Sherman to Gen.'Dodge, Chattanooga,*25, (10DR2);- "S Government wagons must not haul a bale of cotton unless it be the actual property of the United States. ' Col. Rowett to Gen; Dodge, Hamburg, 25, (14DR2);- Roddy has two regiments east of the Tennessee river between Florence and Lawrenceburg. . - .. *-■ Gen. -Dodge to Col. Mizner, Pulaski, 26, (12DR) I have a mounted force watching the river from Decatur to^^'''^^ Florence. Hear of only regiment onthis side- One of my j . mounted regiments went through to Eastport three days ago, but have not heard of their meeting any force. You send out west, I will send toward Florence, Gen. Dodge to Col. Bane, Pualaski, 86 (12DR):- ' ' To the 50th Mounted, also the 17th Missouri Col; Mizner reports that Wheeler and Roddy are crossing the Tennessee river. You must intrench a strong position near L3rnnville fe o-which you can draw all of your troops in case of an attack. . Gen. Dodge to Gen; Rawlins, Pulaski, 26, (12DR) . hT j3?eneral "^'homas has-ordered away the pioneer cor os that is re pairing the road north of Columbia. As I Judge from Generals Sherman and Grant's despatches to me, they consider workmen are on that end of the line. I*report*that fact that there may be-no miwuhderstanding of my former despatches. 1 send to yOu as General Sherman is away. ' »Air!**uur' 713 eertiili lo €>ol. M November, 1863. <Tod"!f»vo , Gen. Dodge to Lt. Beers, Pulaski, 26, (12DR):- You will have to obey General Thomas' order, unless I can get it countermanded. Have telegraphed General Grant. ^ Gen. Dodge's S. 0. No. 23, Pulaski, 26, (13DR):- I. Corporal lira. Douglas, Col A. 2d Iowa Infantry Volunteers, is hereby relieved from special service as clerk for Military Commission and will report without delay to Capt. J. F. 7/arner, Judge Advocate General Court Martial for duty. jII. There will be detailed from the 2d divirion, 16th.A. C. 30 carpenters and bridge builders to report to Lt. James L. Beers, . 6th Regiment Iowa Infantry Volunteers. ,,^5. Lt. Beers will imm.ediately provide his party with tools from Lt. S. E. Adams, A.A.Q.'.:. and tomorrow morning report with his * ..jparty to Capt. J. F. McCullough at Richland, to be placed at vork on the Tunnel Trestle. j Lt. Adams A.A.Q.M. will send six strong horses, six mule teams, to report to Capt. McCullough until further orders™ Lt. Beers will guard the teams through. ^ ' jv. Private Oscar Poppleton Co*,.^3* 7th Iowa Infantry Vol~ unteers, is hereby detailed as clerk and will immediately reportfbr duty to these Head Quarter?. ^ V, Private Henry, Quarterman, Co. B., 7th Regiment Iowa In fantry Volunteers, is hereby relieved from duty in the Q.M.Dept. and detailed on special duty to report to C.W.Hildreth, Foremen of Prinitn g Office of these Head Quarters. rtpii'-.t'fi -I* '''r ■J' 'I ,. ' ■ November, 1863. • t'i Lt. Beers to. Gen. Dodge, Columbia, 26, (14DR2) I .grid I have just received orders from Maj. General Thomas to re- ' port with this com-rand to the Pioneer Brigade at ChattanoogaIf that order is countermanded please inform me. We vfould be glad to help get this road in running order before leaving here, v •»'. I await your answer at this place. , ::u\ Gen. Sherman to Gen.. Dodge, Chattanooga, 26 (14DR2)jAll right with us. We .defeated Bragg completely on Mission ary Ridge, and our troops are pursuing. I start at one for the j. head of my column. Keep your.troops well in hand and I hope id soon to come to you and we will then, make all rightsouth and west of Djecatur. Gen. Dodge to Maj. Sawyer,. Pulaski, 27, (10DR320) I have the honor to enclose General Order No. 74- I tried, convicted and hung the^ man in three days. I considered it our safest policy to act promptly, and did not send up the record from the fact I suppose 1 the General would prefer that I should act in such cases, and not wait the delay necessatily occasioned by send ing the record forward for his approval, with the present uncereyoD tainty of it's aneedily reaching his Head Quarters. " rfJ mMi (f Gen. Dodge to Col. Mizner, Pulaski, 27 (10DR320) -j I I regret that any of my soldiers should be guiltv of acts in ii violation of the laws of war.- When officers and men are not designated it is almost imoossible to fasten it upon the guilty par7K^5 -■m November, 1863. ties. I -will endeavor to do so in this .case. My orders are that my troops shall live, upon this country, my trains are sup plied by stock from it, but that it must be done in an orderly and legitimate manner. 1. propose to eat up all the surplus, and per haps .th' entire crops in the country, take all serviceable stock, mules, horses, &c. so that when we leave here no rebel army, if it should ever get here, can liVe, a day.. These people are proud, arrogant rebels who beg our protection, but wish to be allowed at the same time to o ipose our. armies and our Government. The hands of all federal officers should fall justly but h eavily upon \J^them, so that they should respect us, not from love (for they o ^ ^ never will do that) but f-om fear of the power of our Grovernment. Now I propose, so far as I can, to let these people know that we want War, that we* are in a country of rebels and that they must support my co-xiand, respect and obey my orders, and that all they possess, belongs legitimately to the United States Government. ^ ■' - If they bring it to me freely, I propose to pay for it, not that' arfi it is their right but that it is cheaper for us and for the - Government. If 1 go after it I never pay. I never ask them to rM take the Oath, but' treat them as they act. Every rebel takes the oath to save his property. 1 know "no Union man i*n this coun try unless he openly decalrea, and shows by his acts that he is willing and ready^to shouldek^ a muatat in ourcause. My soldiers ^ know the penalty of'wiy violation of orders, they also know what '""'SJCS ■ i' .. . •,«S1! * M November, 1863. is right and proper, and if detected in v.rong doing, "wf 11 be pxmished to the extent of the law.^ Gen. Dodge to " aj. Stone, Pulaski, 27} (12DR) ' i Go see General Rousseau for me, ask him to have the railroad run to Dark Station, to which point it is now finished. This will save me eight miles teaming over bad roads; also ascertain v/ho is Supt. of the railroad repairs. See what prospect there is of getting the road finished to Columbia. The railroad bridge for Duck river is in Nashville on the cars and has been there for one week. See -if a contoon bridge can be got in Nashville, to throw across Duck and Elk rivers to facilitate the movements of my trains. Gen. Dodge to Col. Mizner, Pulaski,- 27, (12DR):- Gener al Roddy has. two regiments between Lawrenceburg and Florence. -That is' aJLl the rebel troops-north of the Tennessde river, d 'or*;*»4 Gen. Dodge to Gen. Sherman,.Pulaski, 27 (12DR):- Roddy has crossed the Tennessee near Florence and communica tions captured from Wheeler to him; shows that Wheels;:' with him intends to make, another raid into our rear: J have no mounted force of much account except that watching the Tennessee River, Do yoii know where Wheeler now is? I should judge he intended to cross the Tenneaaee near Florence and go north of Duck river, i If you have any knowledge of his whereabouts. pl.e%»ei inform me, vi I have taken means to ascertain full facts and check all movements. TT^T "i-' November, 1863. , Gen. Dodge to Supt. Telegraph, Pulaski,, 87^ (12DR):- I shall require an operator at^L3ninville, Prospect, Pulaski,- Athens and Deoatur. The operator at Lynnville I will try to re place and move south as the line goes up, as it is necessary for me to have communication communication with my southern southern forces. forces. oj aert- nat Gen. Dodge to Col. Bane, Pulaski, 27 (12DR):-- 'y o Vxir. If possible get an operator for .your office ou of the 18th " Missouri, there is one belonging to the regiment . ; t '« vx The operator you now have will have to go south, -al r ' <■ 1 itwll JioyCl Gen. Dodge to Col. Bane, Pulaski, 27 (12DR) , Have the operator come to this place with his instruments., loWill get you another . Send men from tjie 50tji down hers' for mules and horses. Make requisitions on Lt, Adams. L" Ml.* • •k nt Gen. Dodge to Ool. Bane, Pulaski, 27, (12DR) :* .ecne'ioi? Ask Mr. Leavitt what the prospects are for finishing the.-^ewJH road to Columbia--Duck, river bJbidge &c. D anno t he come, down and see me? ' ■> 1 'J tef U.'TD Gen, Dodge to Inspector Leavitt, Pulaski, 27, (12DR):-- M All the fiiaseiiry to the bridge is in good order. I am puttihg" in treaties, but if it is intended to put up the road permanently Truss bridges to all the prominent bridges will have to be put in. If you have time come idtown and see me or let Col. Bane know the « to intentions about repairs*' 'wadcateiiw ui Y>1S "JVin ■"/ 1 aiosl IXtft niit^*ieoss ej rn imm mdmi «w«mC November, 1863. t.ad-' id 1 -: ; ■ Gen. Dodge to Gen. Rawlins, Pulaski, 27, .C12DR ) :- Please inform me if any orders iiave been issued in relation to the building of the bridge across Duck river at Columbia. Nothing- as yet has been done on it. You kndw it is not in my command, and it is the largest bridge on the road .' - ' i have been told that a bridge was building in Cincijinati. .' t.ad- idT Gen. Dodge to Ha.1. Sawyer, Pulaski, 27, (12DR):- . Ordnance officers. I need at Ordnance officer or some one of our department to furnish me supplies. . Is Lt. Hogan coming torjo:> Nashvillo, and where shall I send his men? . ve . H-? taw :\r Gen. Dodge's S. 0. No. 24, Pulaski, 27, (13DR):t ^xbttcOl I. Lt. Geo. M. Bailey, A.D.c., will pro ceed without'delay:•'> to Nashville on business for this command, having transacted which, he will roort to these Head Quarters. Bane to Gen. Dodge, Ly-nville, 27, (14DR3):- .The 50th Illinois has^ about 70 mules and horses. The equipments are all here. The 57th and 39th have about 50 captured iUlw mules and horses each. The 18th Missouft has enough animals but './ooa lack equipments. I have notified my command to be vigilant. iin* col. Mlzner to Gen. Dodge, Columbia, 27, (14DR3): ■ t ' Sotx Do you know whether the masonry for the railroad bridges at • Elk River or Pulaski is injured? If it is how many yards are required to be rebuilt? Please address Daniel Leavitt, Inspector of railway oare of Col. Bane , Lynnvilie 719. mm nmonio tSmm IHv November, 1863. Maj. Stone to Gen. Dodge, Nashville, 27, •(14DR3):- There are pontoons here, if you want them for Duck river bridge. .Is there anything I can do for the command? Col. Mizner to Gen. Dad.':e, Columbia, 27, (14DR3):- ' f I have reliable information that ?fheeler is crossing the Tennessee with his whole force, intending to sweep through this country. You can judge of my information. On Monday last a courier from General. Wheeler reached Col. Cooper, commanding theee hundred men to remain north of Duck river and watch my movements. That he must act under orders of General Roddy, who would be near Lawrenceburg with- 3,000 men,- that he (Wheeler) would soon be with them with his whole force.- . J Th^ desp atch by courier was read by a gentleman who mentioned it to a lady friend, who lives four miles east. That lady came to ' tell me this morning; she is loyal to the core. It si=?ems plausi ble. 'i know RPddy to be in Lawrenceburg. I will send 100 men with Spencer rifles tonight to try and find Cooper. I will wtiWpt, scout the roads and watch for^attack. I suppose our : cavalry • and mount'ed infantry upon the main line should be advised.- 1 do not know the exact point at which Wheeler is crossing-. I suppose at Florence. The river is fordable. Capt. Van. Duzen to Gen. Dodge, Nashville, 27 (14 DR3):- ' Just now it is impossible to send operators for all the places named, but I expect to have enough within a week or ten days and will supply those offices as soon as I can. November, 1863. M nos'-iOT i Cr/ol (Col. Bane to Gen. Dodge, Lynnville, 27 (14DR4);- • This operator is ordered to remove his instruments to Pulaski immediately. Shall he.do so? . Col, Bane to Gen. Dodge, Lynnville, 27, (14DR5):- .j, Superintendent at Nashville desires to close this office-,, I think it should be kept open, but refer the matter to you. .Whiting to Gen. Dodge, Lynnville, 27, (14DR4) It is Mr. A. Smith, Capt, Van Duzen's assistant that wishes to close office at Lynnville, Capt. Van Duzen has gone east- , i.I oJ When I saw him at Nashville he sent compliments to you. , Col. Bane to Gen. Dodge, Lynnville, 27, (14DR4);- . I ^ Mr. Leavitt desires me to say to you that the intention is to iffirst put temporary repairs on the railroad. Afterwards permanent Col. Sqpencer to Gen. Dodge, Corinth, 27;- . I received-yours of Col, Rowott yesterday. Things look blue here. There is no troops except what you left. Scouts and citi zens oonstapitly report the enemy concentrating at Corinth. ^ , General Stevenson is frightened to death; for my part I don't , -believe they Will attack us, and I believe we are as sa e as we ever were, still Maj, Gen. Forrest may try it* He is now at Okolona arid has Lee's troops there and the same that have been there all thmafall, I dpw't believe that nine or ten thousand cavalry will attack three or four^men behind heavy intrenchements and par- ticularly this season of the year when the streams -are so high and there are hut so few chances for retreat- General Stevenson has moved all the seige guns to the fort and is nov; moving all the ammunition and commissary stores there. I am at Gamp Davies^ and feel perfectly secure there. I am glad you are located in a pleasant coimtry, if I am ordered to report to you (which I daily'pra^ for) I hope to be able to have my wife go and live ^ pleq,sahtly for a few months. I hope you will write me to go by the way of St. Louis and bring Mr^. Dodge and that will allow me to bring Mrs. S. at the same time. Have you heardwhether your wife received the oney all right or not? I presume she did for the boat got through laying on a bar "for some time. f I ■ 1 would almost fly to get away from this country.- It is so horribly dull now. Bdt I must close for P.owett is waiting impatiently for this letter. He can tell how things are here ahd give details. ''" . o- » ..*.0v Col. Phillips to Gen. Dodgef'iChens, 27;- 1 " ' ' I h«7d had parties scoutin^'-^the country from the m"outh of the Limostohe to the muouth of the Elk river almost daily. Tomorrow:. I send to the west of Elk river several small parties who will scout the cbuntry to some distance north and west of Rodgersville. I hear - flhom the other side ef the Tennessee occasionally. The position if ihe en^iili there is not materiallir different from that stated In mf last despatch, except that' at Decatur are foiir j ' j. f tvae, ' ' . -mr I# an-uij n ■'V'X :V" ' >s November, 1863. . 'w small steel guns and two_12 prd. How. and odoT works constructed with rifle pits flanking them. _I had the sharpshooters at work at them day before yesterday and caused them to expend fifty or sixty rounds of ammuniption, and also caused them to carry off several men.. . • • I will send any information I can get that may be material. >10 " Maj. Kxohns to Gen, Dodge, Athens, 28:- Col, Phillips left here with fiye companies at 12 o'clock, midnight, November 27th, 1863. about two hours before 3'our despatches arrived. The colonel moved put on the Florence road with the intention, of crossing Elk river at Slosser's ferry and from thence to Lambs ferry,, it having been reported that a small party of rebel solidiers were in that vicinity collecting forage^ and running^ the same across the river. ^ I-will immediately forward your despatches to Col. Phillips by-a courier. . ' I r-^ o > r -.;er»t D. Leavltt te Gen. Dodge, Columbia, 28, (14DR4)}- it. Ipiad not time to visit you. Five bridges must be built to open the read to river, ^bout 26 feet high. Total 1200 ^ feet bridging, • ' ' r ^ , ,, Col. Bane to Gen. Dodge, Ljninvile, 28, (14 Dr5:» r Mr. Leav.ltt sayw there are four little bridges between end of the road and D>«ek river that need repairs, and that ten days' 'fr:. " November, 1863. work will fix them. Nobody at work on them. Mr. Leavitt ha^-' gone to Columbia. Col. Mizner to Gen. Dodge, Columbia, 28, (14DR5):- X Col. Long had an engagement with Wheelrer yesterday at Cleveland This is from Maj, Gen.-Rousseau and renders my information unreliable. Maj. Stone to Gen. Dodge, Nashville, 28 (14DR5):- General Rousseau will have the pontoon bridge- thrown across Duck river at on ce, and send General Koulton, chief engineer, down to make arrangements for putt-ing up^ the railroad bridge. General-*0 R. will cooperate with you in every possible way.* He is a xious to have the road open as soon a s possible. He directs me to say that he will increase his pioneer force as much as possible, i-* Have not been able to find out Superintendent of Railroad yet Will do so today. General R. will know about the railroad bridge and inform me today. ' liaj. Stone to Gen. Dodge, Nashville, 28 (14DR5) Dispatch received. Just seen General Rousseau. -He has re ceived dispatch from General Reynolds that the pontoons here can not be used for Duke River. Wanted at front. General Roeseau wants to say that he will seize lumber and have pontoons built and forwarded. Have you telegraphed General Grant in relation "• i to this InnHAisity? Think an order from- him would get, these pon toons. not send detail tmtil you hear from mo. Am to see General R. Ih the'morning'.--till keep you informed of every mcvei. ">0 November, 1863. ,iMrTflvni; -:(f Gen. Gr^ant to Gten. Dodge, .Chattanooga, 28 (14DR6) ' ' r last accounts Wheeler was in the vicinity of Kingston. He attacked day or two since and was repulsed. Lt. B.ailey to Gen. Dodge, Smiths Station, 28 (14DR7):-''* There is no wagon train herp for Ordnance. The Q.M. stores will load all the wpgons. Duck river is too high to ford. , ■ Gen. Dodge to Mai. Stone, Pulaski,.28 (12DR) •'oM'".. - t ri General Rousseau will send the pontoons right dowh 1 will not send up my detail to put it in unless he requests it. Much- - ' : prefer him to do so, and srery glad to know he is so anxious to -..flisr. get the road open.^ My trains are blocked at Duck river and I T-yw must gat a crossing in a day or two. See whether he will put nontoons right in or whether he desires me to send detail to do it. My forces are all so pushed that I do not want really to supply _ the detail tmless it is really necessary, ^ ^ Lt,. Barnes to Capt, Ta^rlor, Pulaski, 28, (10DR321) The General directs that- you proceed tomorrow morn-ng to the long trestle, partly destroyed beyond Lynnville. It is said . that it can be repaired by sawing off at bottcm,and mud sill put on, and then blocked up. You have authority to press all negroes in the nleghborhood that you need. The General is going to Columbiaf i^d if QeneJNtl Roussea does not put in .the pontoon he will take jrou forward to Duck river. It la possible that Capt, Tied aien can give you infonTiation as to the trestle spoken of. November, 1863. .CfWiX f ' J ov<j' Gen. Dodge to Col. Phillips, ^ulaski, 28-, (10 DR321):- •It is ascertained to a certainty that Roddy has two regiments north of the Tennessee, river betv-'een Florence rnd Lawrencebueg. Theeler is in about Cleveland, east of. Chattanooga. The reports received concerning, his movements, were saarcely credited, but coming from the source they did, demanded action. They are incorrect : Up to Nov. 26th, nothing except the two regiments of Roddy's had crossed the Tennessee west of F1 orence. Rowett is at Eastport. If possible there wili be got together by Monday mftunted men enough to get after them, and you had better push well dr.wn towards Florence, the fii^st of the week,-and if a good opportunity offers',' hit them. Bragg has been whipped by Grant ' and is in full retreat, our forces closely following. Pick up all thd negroes (able bodied males) you can. The telegraph is ^ being built to Athens. • Mrs. Anna ^.ite'to Gen. Dodge, CWird,"50:- * Your despatch just received. Unaccountably delayed. Will not return to Corinth unless absolutely necessary. Presume my " husband has left before this. - ''f T. P. Harris to Gen. Dodge, Wamphis, 30t- ♦- , • I aA direeted by the Major General comrasuiding corps iC request <hat you will, as early as the exigencies "of the service Will perK. ■. • • mit, make up and forward to these Head Quarters, copies of all the ■"^0 E' w'-: .■ .si ifV v" November, 1863. ^ w,.. .■ general and such special orders as may have more than a temporary - importance, of the Division and also of the Left Wing, for the current year. » The frecuest calls for information regarding sentences of Courts Martial, etc., renders this necessary. Where the orders have not been^printed, the copies should be made on letter paper, with a margin d>f one inch on the left hand side. [ 1 •• General Orders No. 21, 67, 79 and the "Order" dated October Iflt, 1863, issued by Brig. Gen, Carr, regarding the consolfildation of the 128th with the 9th Illinois Infantry are on file. Gen. Dodge to Col. Bane, Pulaski, 30 (10DR322) You will have a guard placed over a lot of lumber at the ^ i • • trestle work three miles south of Colioqua imm.ediately, with instruction# not to allow any of it to be taken away by anybody, except upon orders from these Head Quarters. This is seasoned lumber, every foot of which will be needed to build pontoons. A largo amount of it has already been hauled away by troops of your command, the 18th Missouri ia building stables from it. Gen. Dodge to Oen. Thomas, Pulaski, 30, (10DR322):- I have in r.y command three companies 2d Alabama Infantry A. D. on pioneer duty, nmbering rbout. 240 I have as teamsfeers 300 men. In Q.M.Department 26 men in C.S.Department 26 men, as cooks in regiments 250 men. Those on the division trains are being November, 1863. enlisted smd mustered as companies of 2d Alabama Infantry A.d. and detailed as teEimsters, laborers, &c. "il After I get all my trains and regiments properly supplied and properly enlisted, I think I can raise one or two regiments in North Alabama, and shall do so under 3'^our order* authorizing me"' to raise regiments and batteries^ VThen you were in Corinth J I left there three good infantry re iments and six batteries rais-'''^* ed under that ofider. ^ ' ' Gen. Dodge to Maj. Stone Pulaski-, 30, (12DR);- Go to Col. Donelson or Department Q. M. and have them* ship day 50 wheelbahrows to Lt. Adams, and then have the Commissarytrains at aniths Station f^t them bn. " ^ * Gen, Dodge to Maj, Stone, Pulaski, 30 (12DR):- Get a f ei'ry boat made for Duck river 100 fee t long 10 feet wide to put in tintil pontoons can be built. As it is, it takes - Jilt my train three days to cross. Send bbat down on cars and have' - t^ ain haul it to the river. - .r »f • . . '* Gen. Dodge to Gen. Hurlbut, Pulaski, 30 (12DR):-'* A *ill paymaster be sent from Hemphis to pay my command^ %*' "'vvioo All the rolls are here do you want them 'sent to Memphis or shall I retaih them until the payraster arrives? 'Maj, Stone to Gen. Dodge, Nashville, 30, (14DR7):# t Have hrfmess, blankets and amatunition ready to ship.- Cannot''"- get oars before Wednesday if then. Lt. Bailey ii^ here. Reported November, 1863. , latdc-.tto me. I have no tise for him.. Gen. Rous.seau has ordered the pon toons built. Think if a wagon train can be sent through with a strong efi(gort the ordnance stores, can be got through quickeb than by rail. Welker telegraphs me he has sent me ti4>rough for o horses, and they will have to take them through by turnpike. . ' iv •' If a train of wagons can be sent these men will do for' part of IltUr escort. Twelve wagons will be sufficient. . Gen. Dodge to Maj. Stone, Pulaski, Dec. ls,(12DR):- Obtain or purchase me one roll of Engineer's tracing cloth, . and tv/elve sheets drafting paper 28 by 30; , Gen. Dodge to Naj. Stone, Pulaski, Dec. 1st, (12DR):- Have Lt. Chapman obtain further material, &c. and build the . * • O boat for Duck river. P t him to work immediatelyj tell him to build one for us that will do until we can get pontoons. If General Rousseau sends trains have cur train stop at the end of ■ i - til cars. You are at that end of the road and have my authority to see that trgiim euppliee n^ove smoothly. You had better st^y there until everything is strai|^tened out. Capt. Carpenter has 100 wagons at Smiths Station for supplies. Lt, Chapman can t - • build the boat in Nashville if it is best and send it down by cars. I will go to Columbia in a day or two. Will Capt. Carpenter's , train ha ve to go to WaslwjSI#!!®,' Keep me posted. General Grant is pus&ing JW OP nj rep«^ir%j^j^re. 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