127 20 8921 https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/ed17fa155aaf1ba85a48b01dcb0edd16.tif c6562772ac996f4ed9663ed1fbc75d4d 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 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. 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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 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 Famed Black Angel to the Bluffs park board Subject The topic of the resource local news Description An account of the resource Work of art . . . the Black Angel, by Daniel Chester French, was built as a memorial to Mrs. Grenville M. Dodge. --Nonpareil Photo. 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Move still a possibility Subject The topic of the resource local news Description An account of the resource Looking as it did . . .when placed in 1919, file photo shows memorial statue with water running from bowl. Fountain may be repaired this year. Sculptor Daniel Chester French once said the sculpture was his finest work. --Nonpareil Photo. 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Subject The topic of the resource local news Description An account of the resource The '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 May 25, 1982 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 1982-05-25 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/a2124a48a5d40fad1642f54605cec694.pdf d42e2d17454c6a33b103c6ff2d307b3d PDF Text Text .* • .1 < f. . . f . Septembor, 1B63. . . ^ .cJeJvb beaten 15000 on the home vote. . . _• Special Dist)atch to the Chicago Tribxino,- (6DR58) Des LIpinee, Iowa 21at, 1363. ErigadleT General, C. M. Dod go arx^ived In this city yes terday on his wav Eastward.. He was warmly wodcomed by -all loyal cit izens here, and nvi 11., remain two oi"; three days to gain strength for the remainder ef the journey. General LlcClernand, of Illinois, has writ-. ten a letter • ■ . testifying . . . ' in .the .. most, . . eaiuiest . - manner to the bravery . . , and. • ability of Col. William Stone, Republican candJLjiate for Governor, in,, tire series of battles at and around Vicksburg. General haOlernaird ^ was Col. Stone's coi'ps commander. . . . Gen. Dodge *s sifter to his wife, Coxmcil ^uffs, Oct. „Bth, 1063. I received ycwr letter a I'ew days ago,, also the dresses and Let- • # .. |p., ^ - s. . .i lie', cloak, all of which sire very handsome and suit perfectly. . Eettie is very well now and goes to liiss Lucy re gularly and lii^es her - - . '. vory-m^^h,. Uothar .ha& the. chills every week, but I am well as usual. are very sorry to hear you wei^e sick in Des Moines. Lrs. Kasson told mo. I thoufilit you wexad , give . W -i- . . out, . before « long . for you .. ..have had so little roat since you left Corintli; however, I suppose you are now h^y.ij\g„a delightful time in N. Y*^ and I hope enjoying the company of Mrs. Spencer. T h%va not beard from her^since you left- expecting a letter,daUy. , g o., ^ > o.. .. . , ^ * Kay Bar^in has been-here a v^eok .and^taesday ovenlQg they gave her a party iA return for the handsome entertainment she gave oxir when October, 1863. we were out there. ■ — t - - ' d -i • . ^ 'L\ ^ <Pan Cook is to-be ma<rried next Tuesday ovoning and start immediatoly for Chicago- Wlah-you wore going to bo in Chicago-at the same ' time so as to see' her-;^ X have sent your muscic to St. Louis, • It will soon be time for -you to be nearing "good old Corinth" and- I expect you.^e- glad. Tiaere was a lady cane to sec me by the - name of Lyons, who wished to'know if X knew her son in Corinth.-^ Re- - was i^ the Gist Ohio, said his Captain*^ name was Dood Wid she had ~ never heard from him since he' enlisted. I told her I was sliglatly acI ^ quainted with the Capt. tut had never known her son; she seGmeXf-'tc • W • f think ^f I VnVw Vhe' "Gapt. I must be dbqualntbd with her 'hOn." I saw in I'ast evohiiig**s deraocrat. Col." Baldwin's dismissal ^from the scrvic- never was so glad to see* anything in prixit belore. "p/ishI could see little ^la ah'd teaie her a little, also Oceah. * P. V. Mem, 2nd Left, R. T." for 5V. Louis via Erie, Glswelond - • • I and Creslino. C. Baldwin to Can, Dodge, Davenport, "Bth, "T received yours to—J dgy from RiAid'jirJIfCI am glad *to hear of your cordial reception there, "Btiat you say about railroads, that is, what wo have got to do and so forth, is all Croek to me. T have paid no attention to these matters and, having no experience, I do not know how to strike'affectively,. T can control Bill and the Towo Legislature if necessary. But If T do go into this matter, I waxit everything to go all right and I must October* 1863. post myself as soon as T can. I hope you will not go into active ser vice too soon,.for'l want you to'gel'well. Th5 ol-ction is close at liand and everything looks fair now. 'l hope we* will whip them good. It don't look as well'on this side as oh the west side of^the State. !V11 iiamson thinks we will carry the state by 8000 bh the home vote. The soldier's vote will all be one way, I thirds. Stone was here, Grimes be here tomorrow, Harlsui also. ernandb 'W'ood did not iMme to T " ^ time at Iowa City- they say there was a big' crowd there. TOiat thirik you of the position of Rosecrans now? ' C. Baldwin to Gen. Dodge Davenport, Towa, iOth. Your telegraphic despatch received. Grimes refused to sign a recommendation"for me, • •• • w" . giving 0^8 a reason that he had done so for another person, so Lr. Price tells me. Ho had not spoken to Harlan, siad he would, but I ' -J . .. think It of no use as thei both are in the interest of the Burlington ^ ' * ' ■ . V . road, . . I . j did not ask them or say anything about it. While I fully ap- y predate your effotts in my behalf, aAd your kind feelir-gs toward me, yot T muet say T regret an effort has Veen made for me in this matter. It makes a contest for me that may Injure me in the matter I-spoke to you about, and which may come up hereafter. I ddh't like to have my friends working for me for too'miany'things. Ptice sent on hie and KassoTi's letters and wrote the particulars I suppose. TTt-ie^oasy to bo seen that ln\he R. R. matters there are conflicting interest, and location fixes our -senators against us./ - . ii fnisi- 'i 1 October, 1863. ; • ^ P. V. Uem. 10th.- Left. St. Louis for Cairo. * t - " It-I# U V - «* .' * - - - tU' « n It 11th.- In Cairo all day. Met Frank Kheno. • — H. M, Eoxie to Gen. Dodge, Des Moines, Iowa, 12th. Have come home to help oiu* political friends in the home canvass. Shall leave for Davenport on Tuesday- tomorrow afternoon-and will be gone six * • C . . " * (6) days. Our co\jrt commence^ on Tuesday 20th inst. when I shall re main at home a few days. Think I shall get ^1 the letters on in the next few days, but it takes iiareful work to get letters o'f the M. , . G. that have an interest in another line, ^rite me mhiere and when you so. . . . Iowa will give 10,000 majority for the Union without slavery. d To Gen, Dodge from his brother, Coxuicil Bluffs, lOth, I am glad to hear the prospect is good for securing location of-the Pacific R. R. through here. Omaha will undoubtedly be a good point to invest at, if tJaat place is made the starting point. I making invest ments, T tliink I would always prefer acres outVide our lots in the City. I will post myself in regard to property over there hnd see what can be done. 1 fear C. Bluffs has not the future before it> that we hsve all been anticipating. Should a portion of the'Pacific line b# oompleted before V. & If. is completed here, it would makd a con- ^iderable difference in the advanoament of this place- would alTcct it unfavorably. • ^ * • h'40ii 'n^'o at. 1 , Your montlon of the line running out to the south of Omaha- woula October 1863. .0 . ■ i 4 1 that be in ord^r to get into Big Papeo and then rvn up that stream? / Do you think they would ret as high up -.asTalnut Creek? Dey will probably run one of his lines down Walnut- Brayton starts his first line from Bellevierr, Bey fi^om OmaJsta; both parties now in the field. Ed House is with Dey. Where do-you thiiik,tha line will cross Elkhorn^ I have not yet gotten this Brown property fixed up- have deed \ ( from Mary Brown; but^have not put it on record yet nor sent her \money. . . ■ We sold the printing press for |1000 cash- agreed to p^y up Platner*s Judgment^ W. §5 Beel*s debt J55,-and Officer an-J Pursey $125. note- and divide.,tl>e balance. Asked to have balance go to Farnam, bufe Baldwin would notj do it so 1 did the next best thing. 13th- Election passed off quietly today- union ticket undoubted ly ahead Jn th^ township, making pro]yably 75 to 100 more.io county. Mrs. G. U. Dodge-to the Gfeneral, St. Louis, Ifcth. I suppose It is to© soon to look for a letter from you, but I shall begin tomorrow and look until It comes. I hope to see your arrival in Memphis in tomorrow's p|ipsr. You have no idea how lonesome and strpnge it seems to be l«ft behind after being with you so long; but it is no use to speak of t^"t now#- 1 am anxious to learn if „"our div, has got to leave Corinth. . Lattfa had a letter from Di today and she said she wrote they wpudA, march on the following Sunday, but did not s^em to .iokno* mae^e. I hope to hear soon what you will have to dp.^ Let. is Qdtober, 1863, blue; they have liaised her rent $10 and she don't like it. - • It has been raining since you left nearly all the time. A pack age of letters came from N. Y. T sent most of them. ■ • • ~ " Newspaper Clippings (6DR58)-: - - « '■ " - li. Cairo, 0ct .-12th- Memphis dates-to the-10th, were received this morning. Advices from Little Rock-to-the 2d, sttite, riimor pre vails that Price & Kirby-Smith-joined forces, and are rarching from Arkadelphi.a on Little Rock. - , ■ At Des Arc guerrillas are commit ting--depredations, and an Iowa * regiment with 400 armed citizens, have gone to attack them^ Negroes **Coming into Little rock, in lai-ge numbers; 5 00-are waiting transporta tion. Brigadier General S; ?.!. Bodge is here, bearer of-dispatches ^ from General Grant to-Washington; he came up this morning.-- Cairo, Ofit. 12th- An arrival be low represents that tho rebels bxirhed^thd"railroad Bridge west of-Corinth and cut the tele- - T graph line In several places, and'that rebel cavalry in large-fOrce ^ threatens our line between MBtaphis'And Corinth, ■" A fight occtif'r'ed"'oft^the 8th Inst. near Salem, Ml8Si» batwosn 4,000 rebels im^er Lee, and 1,500 federals under McCrellia and Phillips. The latter wei^e driven baCk with a loss of fifteen or twenty killed and wounded. All other news from below is contraband. -Everything moves favorable, howevei*." Railroad trains continue to run regularly between Duvall'g Bluff A L'^'ttle Rock. General Dodge is here. . Weather cool and raining. 1&G3. Gen. Dodge to his wife, 13th. An.' X I am thumping alo^g towards Memphis; dark nights, had river and a hig cro#d; all very'disagreeable. I am not in a very lovely mood, nothing congenial on board. See officers gambling and engaged in acts that are a disgrace to the profession. I will make-one, or two, suffer when I'get in command, and can reach them. No officers on board belonging to my corps or command. A few soldiers have been to see mo and are evidently glad to see my face ones mdre." I hoar all kinds of rumors about but none reliable, guesS - . / . . ... . o the gi-mtrc Ustill In Statue fuo, but am not certain. T miss ybu and ■ f* Ella so much; do not feel like myself. We have not been af^art for a yoar, and it tells heavily on my spirits*. You often think 1 care lit tle for my family, that they arc second to everything solae but you little know how illy you judge of such matters, they are ehuggled' closely in my heart and occupy many lonely hours in thought and Im- . ' i, agination. I am in hopes you can join re before long. Tf yoti do, one thing certain, take a boat lit St. Louis, never go to Cairo to stop for cue day, it is a low, dirty hole, with no accomodation and not fit for a lady to go to. The St. Charles hotel is, to mo, none ssther than a roudy house, in fact, I believe, from all appearances, that they riin it on the same basis that the New York concert hall" run its waiter girls. If I commanded.there, 1 would abate it as a nuisance. Last niglit T slept poorly, but made it up to day. A newly married W »./>.' • October, 1863. co-inle was in the next rooir., and they were evidently forgetful that others Ijad rights and were not even aware that all abowit. were oiit and.forgot that I would-^1 ike some sleep. Their cooing, billing and sweetness was beyond all endurance. .. P. P. Peed to Gen. Dodge, Koline, 13th. .. I reoeived your kind favor of the 9th inst.^yesterday sven- ■ " • ' ' ■ - * ' ■ t _ ing and answer by return, mall. I was exceedingly disappointed in not W' .. m - hearing from you in N. Y., but it si all explained now. I wrote you a letter to take to Jerome and enclosed it in an enveloped with one to you, and di^'ected to care T.G. D. and am sorry you did not get it. Mr. Doy, and paAty, are on the Platte, making ready for a letting soon. I am writing Jerome today, explaining how things are on Mississippi ' > o' . .. X 't r. - 1 ■ river, and am spying to him^it wont do to delay being in readiness" for as soon as Day has fixed the location, everybody will know how it is -^nd up will go the price. Is it best to consulfl Durant at all^ Please write mc coon and make any suppositions you think best. . . * ••• » I saw X..^ Baldwin yesterday and ho had sent me your telegraph from St. Louis. Grimes had signed "ome other means paper "nd so had Allison. I suppose you have heard from Judge Baldwin all about it. 1 am afraid the thing was not attended ar. it should have been after you left here. Mrs. Da>dge to the General, St. Louis, 14tn. Barnes called this noonj said he ffh^fuld start down tolserrow morning, t write this to seni by him. t Indorsed that cortlfioate. October, 3, 1910. 1 . for coin, an(\ to Joseph to sell for me. p Id is 50 cents and I ^ think as high as ^^t ipill be. J a rumor on the street that Head - has taken^ 20,000_ prisoners; dont^supposa. there is any truth in dt; Barnes says hei-thinks it qi^lte likely you will stay. in. Corinth this 1 V'inter. Tell Kajor Howard J yfuit to ,se" him,very much.j t, ^ .j,.. Mamie P. Bane to Mrs. Dcdfio, Pavsnn 15th. ■ cl ^ _ V , :«/ w- . - Yours of the ISth^ie received^ A^hearty welcom§4jand nov/, though late I seat myself to make a brief.reply, as T ma.' not have an o'^portunity again for.some days. ,I expect to leave here tomorrow for _ Quincy, and shall leave Q- for Corinth early ne:!ft^week; such-aro my ■ ^ * i* • • ' .4. »V •• iuuentions at least - the time depends upon a gentleman who goes to Lompllis and T do not to lose . the opportunity. T sliall not like to pas^ St. Louis without seeing your own dear self and my oat Ella and have thought of going down a day earlier,than the gentlema:i, and would do so, were it not for the amount of baggage I shall have - not so much for myself, as for others, no bandboxes any way. T foel es pecially anxious lest T do not me'^t you at Corinth afe you intimate- - A ... L, , -i ^ V, ,. . , I. . " . .. . may bo the case. T cannot bear to think .that the General will not . - .'i. ... . .. .. . v., be returned tliere, fon, to my husband, it would be a great dlsappointawnt, and so far cs T l.no.v, to all the officora in the division. Br. speaks in almost nvery letter o f his anxiety that the General » - ■ Oh . . _ should soon return and always speaks of it as.certain, which I certain- > • V - * , . .. . ^ _ ly hope may be tlie case, for his.aake ^d ours, I almost fenr when I recall the ever returning pleasures of thoije months, that they were October 1860. too bright to be repeated - it were batter "certainly, tho^ ?'hould-end thUB brig'^tly than that repitition 'biioiild witness a different result, .1 hear froia Dr. Every mall vig: 5 times a week- of course much news of intei^est, especially wheii it concerns himself. I have not been so long separated,from him for years, and my heart leaps forward vvith a bound at the thought of seeing him soon again, but alas: • T am still I in Payenn and any a mile stretches Itself that hearts cannot leap over and even next*week is shrouded in mysteries, whose end T may never see, but if gu.idod by one Pathcr*s'hand it will surely end well. PQien T tell you T am very weary, you iSriir excuse a longer litter to night* T received a good letter from Mrs. Spencor'today; she was in ^ New York and was "so much disappointed in xiot seeing you. Remember me to Ella; -tell h^r 1 want to sec her ever so much and'she better lookg out If I do see her, T want to most squeeze "her to pieces. ■# that prosperous minds may'soon "liring our houeehdld b.arks alongside each other,* and "that they may tlids be anchorecS for euiothor -wintor, f "either in Corinth or l^Qbile, T am, aa ■ ©ver^ yours lovingly," To Gen. Dodge from his brother. Council Bluffs, loth. 1 herewith artclose "John Bald'id's adcount against Geol E. 'Spencer, which pgWAao cdllect and reiiit as per understandirt with Baldwin. Eldctiort hero passed off quidtly. UioC^ickct elected throughout by 150 aajdrity. Last night we had a grand cftdebration In honor of so importartt event; all TTnion stores & Offices illuminatedbonfired- speeches 3cO. &0. This place is revolutionized as far as pol~ October 1865. itlcs is concerned. The elections rrom Penn. Ohio .& low^ show ;a firm and QverwliQlming"support present, administration and their wai^ policy. , ' . . Mrs. Dodge .to the Geiieralit St..-IiQu4s, 18th. ., o: . - i.,Tlje. paper "l^his mming says the Railroad ..^from Col- "hunbua .tdQwrr to Qorinth i-s to-be jojpeae.d. Carix^th will b,e an .important place...! sent" letters down by Lieut. Barjies; ,I hope he w.ill be yonr . Adj., he thinks you will have sdme one else. I have just returned from Pe^r.am's; ho is home now, but going to Cairo tomoiTov; viz. gettiiig up sojaio wreck <^r other down there and waiting for a rise} thinks ^ ^ he is bound to make a fortune boating this winter^ and no doubt will, j if freight keeps so high all vxlnter. , I like the place he lives in .V-Very much. It is for sale for il2,000i very cheap property. It could * t be rented now for #900.00 a year, so Pegram says. They want to brcali hie lease, v/hlch niijs till next summer. It is property that would , / sell next,year for §25^000 and nearly that would be paid now if it vas not I'qr Pegram's lease. .^If wo wanted to buy and let him stay in, • - w . J _ ■ . , _ it is very chepp. 7«hat do you think of it? There is a great daal of ground and you know all about the.fruit trees. Property is raising ^ w ■ ad"' the time. Cyrus Robbing, Mrs. Pogram*s brother is here staying j^.w.ith them. I guess Pegrgm dont like them very much. The weather is ^,cool. Ella says she is almost cryipg because her papa is gone and not trnkon us. I wish you would get command at UempMs. Pegram wants you to very much and you would have a good place this • .0' winter. Try for it won't you? Write often. October 1863. September, 1863. H . a'a'. r. i . . . .. u/jIvJ"! To OeTi. Dodgo from his aiste.ri. Council Bljujffs, .18th., . • . I heard from ilnnle j'esterday. Said she was to. 1*0^ remain in St. Louis until you know lor certain where you should be. Prom the account T get from Corinth, should Judge you were about mak ing a move some where. I "suppose j?ou-are not sorry, as T believe I have heard you say you wished-to go into the field. - I supp'ose your health is improving "or you would ntyt harre returned. - Hope so any way. Last Thui*sday-we had a grand illumination over our victory at the ballot box which was a decided victory over the Copperheads of this place. T xiever saw the" Bluffs make s^'ch an* appearance before. A long pro cess ion, headed by drxun and fife with tfahsparenoies and the whole of B*way, from one end to *tfi<J other, illvjniflatS d with the oxcop tion of Geesman & Judge''^aJ^imor. '^petfches Were made by Bell, Rose, Crawford, Bloomer and others, songs sung &c. T see by the Democrat that you have had a nttle fight down at Collierville, and the rebels . i . . ' are making quite a stir down there.' t RaVe heard from Mrs. Linton and they were all anxious to got back. Kost of them that write me say Gen. Carr is not liked. ITe are getting along up hefe quietly. It seems to me that here there is^harily vitality enough In the place to keep it alive, but I suppose there must be for Burke has managed to get that speech of Douglass's out of the Dniiy, Stippose he-hds, at last, found some new advertisement to pht in its place, t have comd to the concluslott that I like military life the best; there is October, 1863. some excitement to it to keep one,alive and here you^could die and youi* next door nieghbor would not: know it, Tliat a horrible thing that was of "Quantrils" .murdering Bl\ant*s t>ody guard; can any death be too hard, for auch 'fiends as that Buantril 4 B^id. I only lyish they could .be caught and dragged to death, ,pr. di^ jso.^ slow, torturing way. • Major Curtis, I guess, waa.a fine man; every^one he:^e ^speaks in the highest terms of him. Lettie is well and as full^of mischief as ever. Goes to school.regularly. If you,come across a stray "Bo^uet" in Corinth' please preserve it as it is probably the one that intended bringing here with me.- The 4th Iota is .at Corinth is,,it.not? Hagor Howard, they tell mo, is running the Mess alone. I.wish you would send me some Memphis Bulletins and-the ehanticlor, -hen you have time for 1 shall always be glad to heat 6f-toythlng coming from that part of the coimtry. George Bally is Aid to General Sweeney T ste. ' TOiere i's General Rice? I's he assigned to any command yet?.A 'oX" Mr. Bacheldor,'o'if' this place,' died f^idayj was buried yesterday. Crawford has boon elected Major of the'8th Iowa Cavalry, sO I have r heard. I met Mrs. Rassbn*here; spent an'evening with her and Mr. Kas- "son at Mr. Evoret't's, th'lnk'she Is the finest lady -I ever-met". Bo not wonder tha't St. TicVmor spoke in such exalted terms of- her. Played "Muggins" wi^ them'and" had *intloe time. John A. Kaason to 'Oen.' Bodgd, D»« Molnes, Iowa, 19th. Yours frijtf. Cairo» oamo to'hand yesterday. I did,not write you at New York, because I was nearly three weeks, at that time out on October, 1863* the stump. Blain vrrote me (reo'd l?st we«k) that he wanted to see you and would try'to have you ordered to Washington. But Lee s iiiove~ jjjpji+Q 'havs probably absorbed a^l thought there*. My first business at Washginton, with Grimes, will be to see what they will do there. I-wrote you from«the Blfiffs, but suppose you got. that at JTew York, lov/a is noble} tho election has* again elevated her'ou .tha-fiinnacle of glorious states. I-hope to be in Waahington.hy the 20th IIov.- . Leave.- here aoon aftei»>^e 1st stopping in New York. Wlien you vrrite me, write to WashlngWn. - ■ - . * . jj o .—.Li " '• Head Quarters, 1st Ala., Infty. A.D. 19th*.ij!.v jior! b'—" b*-. Gen."G^..M. Dodge, , ^ «• . u. ,* Sir:- Permit Congratulate you upon • the reato*aittQh of ypur.he^lt]^ resumption of your old command. All. hfltve-^been anxiotujiy waiting-for your return. The fact that the lat Ala. is a child of your own raising#.and the interest, I am confi dent. ' vou have in its success, induces me to. gend you a statement of i. " - - t . - - t - -w 4 : J - - » 1 . our progress &Ad present condition. Ppr som-^time after you left we Md a stomy time. • The opposition party thought they had the thing their own way, and desperate effort,. The^t however, failed. • - ' » S - - , : . . . My arrest of Major ^owe .... and .. conflne-ent of Raskins, _ -^ut a face .. j ■ on. things that they wore not .looking for. It fts unnecessary to repeat all thkt was ,»fdLd and attcmptodi it is enough for me to say to you today, and'for jifiaetime past, the best of feelings exist in the reg- •od officers. That the regiment should ^ October, 1863. continue to improve and grow in strength amid all the opposition, has convinced euLl that the best thing for all to do, is to sustain their t - w . coramaiiding officer. Those who have preferred charges ^against me have • • • . all v/ithdrawn them (and that of their own free wi 11 and accord) and have made all the acknowledgements T desire and have promised to dis- • I *- - . charge faithfully their duty in the. ^future. Everything in the regiment • « tw> . is in a satisfactory condition. . ^ vie now number 893 strong, ^e have drawn Enfield rifles and have the regiment w-^ll armed and equipped. I have^long since taken charge of the drill of the regiment. TheTOffleers have recited the whole of the regulations to me sind ^bout ha^f of^tha jt^^ics. The off's school is.increasing in "nterest every day. I am now drilling officers smd men in the school of the soldier, directing the drill in person. I permit nothing to be taught to men or officers not in Tactics, have improved very mych in many things. Thp^dy^y requirj^^^bjjj^the regiment has been done in the very .best manner. J^he time it has ]3eon very heavy, and in some cases the men have been on two and thro e days without rest, yet we have had but little complalninff. In a word, thoy surpass our highest expectations. Te feel proud of our regimont. The b|«e?Jfing up^pf the 2nd Ala. was certainly very unjust. It would have 1)^1^ lon« ^^nce, for It wps filling rapidly when brok en up. We are ana: lope to an other regiment fojpmed aoad the brigade co^^pleted. What do you s-y to the matter? Kaj. Lowe proposes to raise October 1865. ( t JiiJt ^Lr one in three or four weelcs if the permiss ori is "granted him. Col. Ir ' . . . win will make a statement of his plan to you, ^-hich T hope'you may consider. I think the Maj. would be a good hand fo -recruit a regiment f ' . . , . and if you coul"d not give him the 1st position, perhaps you csn give him the 2nd. Since those troops"do so well, T am much in favor of increasing them as fast as possible. * w shall have parade this evening of an half "iKftfr "^n^ar saveri, which will be the only one for some "time as 7 com->ahies ""leave in the y morning for Tuscumbia Bridgei and we will be "pleased to have you wit ness it, Wg are now in the cajup of the 52nd Ill.s Inft. Gen. Hurlbut to"Gen. Dodge, Memphis, Tenn., 20th. I have receiv- _ ed yoiir letter. It is manifest "to me that all the available Infantry ^ arid Artillery of the enemy hdve "gdffe froit"here-abouts to Bragg, leaving these rascals tinder ChAlmefs and Richardcon to annoy eur road. I have seen Vaughn who brought th'^news to Colliersvilte. Ho ev idently believes It, but the story is not true. He says he was told by several f'ebei Officers particularly Capt. 'Fort- that Lee with 4000 CaValry had Joined Chalmers from Okolona, and th&C tlHfy Intended to break up rhlsroad, phasing east from Colliervlilo'tmd thence to Chatganooga. 0... That they will httcmpt the'road again as soon as they feel strong I do not" doUht. They are encarpcd, so Vaughn says, 5 miles north of Vyatt. tf an attack is made it will be at Colliervllle &r Lafayette October, 1863, . , J probably, and if the road is cut you must use your om judgment,,con-" centrating rapidly with cavalry to hang^u^on and annoy them, bringing your infantry and artillery in the rear. . . The cavalry must clos'~ with them on the f.irat fair chance. Their artillery is very badly served, and can be stampeded and.carried. A dash in their roar, sweeping off horses of dismfliunted men, would crip ple them worst of all. I have barely a guard here but on a pinch ceui throw out one good regiment of old infantry and a battery. Continual observation should be kept as regards their movements from through Holly Springs. To this Sweeney's attention should be directedand he should not spare money or any thing dlse to have con stant and accurate information. • ■ ■ With our new rifles, steady shots shoull be ablt tc cripple a » t V ^ • battery by cutting off its horses, and if onqe depirved of -their artJ."!lery, they dose all courage and will scatter before a chargo. If they do not move on us within three (^ays we must move on them. I had expected Mc ia»earson*a march on Jackaon a. d Canton would .hav.- called them off but it seems, not... «t - • Grant has gone to Louisville. I think he will go ta Hashvillle and acsume general oommand ^of all troops on the Tennessee, and west of the mountains, are loft to our own .deylccs and, must hold our ground as boat we Cfn until more troops come. T sent you letter to go by Flag of Truce- you will determine which is the b^gt way to send October 1865. it., ' 1 f - r. " 0 ■ .>*4» g . . V - 4m im 'Vt f >■ i-t g ^ ' Dodge to his T'lfe, Cor?nth, MiSs, SOtli', -f stalled here but everything.is topsy-turvy. Troops- going throiigh i^ave raised.the deiiee-llfUrlit or fences- torn up-'yards and gobbled things generally. I believe moot of cur things-are left; -ouF carriage and liorsos are gone. >-' .-.Dr'»' ftobbi«e-'iMs8 down to .see me - he -is well. " I shall expect you •'before long. Tell'Joseph to bring all the » vegetables he can as thoyi cleaned us out of everything,*- - - Sherman is-Wt east of^-C0«r Ireek, and T am going to hblcf -the-' road to Bear c/reek. 'Ailler'Is •abh the way here -with his troops. Sppn- 'cer has gone orf hiti great raid.- Barnes is back and In a few days everything wil'' go smoothly again, ' * ■ "- • - - Gen.'Bansom to Gen. Dodge, Memphfs, "21St.-'¥ arrived here last night. T understand you have-your oltl coniHiand at .^Jtorinfh. •I'f^nd that the Garr, KfcJb^hur and^John E. i^mlth "influence is at work he at hbmc in- Tils,, and T havo no doubt that'the two "former arc in tho dame combination. Sm ith will have Washburne and will probably succood. As for as the others are dhrfcernod, 1 can beat them at hdrnd". t was well received at Chicagd. " — and carT get anjirthtng 1 ask in those districts, I met Grant and staff at Cairo and rsoelved crders from him to report to Gen. Ord isth corps, now afosDSazttiing ej^edlticn to^exas. ' Grant is loud in your prsill®®^\MiftlrAl. He lias gone to Chattan oga October, 1865. ■ ^ I suppose, he lolt Cairo Saturday for Louisville. . . I will try and get up my influence in the c.rmy and get it well into t':e field before I leave for the south. ... I shall go from ixere to Vicksburg tomorrow,and thence in two days to New Orleans thence to Gen. Oid. 77rito me in care of E. 0. C. Ci'd Conmd. 15th Corps. Trite me fully what you intend to do at Tash- . . f m * • ^ ^ . ii'igton this winter and v/ith whom my friends can coimiiunicate. E.V.Bell will probably be there for me, he is now here. To Gen. Dodge from his wife, St. Louis, Today is Sunday and it is two weeks since you left. T have not heard a word from Corinth yet except the letter you sent from Memphis; am very anxious , • • • « to hear and was positive I sliould before this time. I am going, out to Slaipman with Josc.^h this afternoon, shall only ■■ * ' • ♦ - >• «• ■ . ij ^ i 1. stay, a day or two. sua anxiious to hear from you. almost fear you will have to go away frJMtt Corinth., but I. hope not. I cannot bear to have to stay here all ..intex'. Col, TillAamson to Gen, Dodge, Cheiokoe, Ala. 22nd, Ky brigade , wAg sevox^wl^ engaged duriixg most of the afternoon of yestei^daj . My cjlpsa was <l.ui^© h®^y, especially in the 30th Iowa. Colonel Torrence and onq Qgpt,. being kiUed, und several officers badly wouirded. The 4th lost one kllle(^^(^ergeant .Stafford of Co. ^F. ) and four woundod. The x^egluonts all behaved well. T7e were attacked by about * ' « ■ ■ iLutfSW i.' October, 1SG3. 4000 and had oaly' jtist tlmd endngh tCget the'line ■ forned, -before all the pickets were driven in and followed closely by the enemy, who no doubt supposed they would get intc our camp before we could form a line. Ky brigade did all the^fighting and Gen: Osterhaua compliments it very higlily. " • • ^ o. Capt. Lynch to Gen. Dodge; "Germantown TBnn.,22nd. 'You will ex cuse my boldiioss in writing to you. I wish "to obtain a permit from r Gen, Thomas to raise a negro fegimehf, Head Ora. ifh Arfcy"Corps Oct.-22nd, ISOs'l ' Gen". G. I»I. Dodge, Corinth." ear Gen; 1 thank you for thCbUdget of ne'ws which is most ser viceable'*8 we cWi approvim&te the txnith. "Of course here T am balked by Bear Creek wh'ioh is a woriO breaic than tas presented to me., * I have my three leading Divd-slons'aciross Bear Creek, and allhands are busy at tlio bridge and trcstlels. The enemy skirmished briskly th'o day he*foi*e yesterdefy auid yesterday. We^ have dost eight killed and about SS" wounded in all. Among the dead is -Col. rence, r - 30th Iowa. I think it well ostablldhd-d Wmt "Lee who came from Jackson Clinfeon and Canton with about 4000 good cavalry, is to my front with Roddy's brigade; and I think liilso that TTheelor's cavalry has been driven out of Tennessee iind is now restIng'G&etwedn -here and Deoatu . If all this cavalry turns on me, I will have a nice time, but October 1863. can't help it and if Porter cets me up spme boats to Eastuort I will •„ check-mate them. The Tennessee is in very fair ,boating order for four feet, and I cxprect dally a boat^up from Cairo - also a ferry boat. I have had the r'ver examined T^ell, and am more than satisfied we cannot ford, even on the shaols. .. .. . . . . Of course,^ I don't believe the report you senrl o|' the capture of , Bemks. and .15 regiments. Lick Taylor was somewhere west of the river betv/cen Alexandria and Shreveport. That ip gtound familiar to me, and I know Dick Taylor cannot get to the east side of the liississippi with anything like an army. After the captui-'e of Vicksburg we , M . relaxed our efforts and subsided. The Secesh, on the contrary, increas- % ed theirs amazingly. The rascals display an energy worthy a better cause, bad as it la, but when thej' come to the finish they don t fight «■ t t . .. .. . . equal to their numbcro. Chalmer's dispatch is a sample. He cap tured the camp of the 7th Ills, off on Hatch's cxpodition, and nothing else of moment; but he may again attempt the road, yet Furlbut has plen ty to G^ckmate him. if he don't atterp.t to foliow but anticipates and ' , between Uie R. R.^j^d Tallahatcliee. , I Tproj)Ose to flnlah the^ bridge and move on Tu£^cumbla, but in the end may actually cross^t Eastport. My or<2^ers are fully comprehended in their drawing from Roaecrans the cavalry that have heretofore both- « ■ erad h^m, ~ ^ • _ • - , I Eaatport. A ra>rty crossed over who saw no one Octolier 18G3. f but heard fhe r-ivor was patrolled so to report • all ova? movements. I will fortify th^s place somewliat, so that if the-enemy's cavalryattempt to operate against it,"they will cateh more'th^ they bargain for. Corinth is toO fofmidablo a place for them to dream of an-at tack, but you should keep a couple of regiments disposable-to take the I offensive. T'am much obliged for all "nformation, and v/lll-impart all positive'Ihformati Oil to' you. ""Keep me well advised from dhy today of Puller's approach, 1 have one brigade at Burnvillo- two here and three divisions front of Bear Creek. V' . ' tours, , tvtii/ >* • a.'J.Jio ■ t nJO.'h 'gulT .h, Sherman, - '-JO,. iit C/ U gen. Hurlbul. to Gen. Dodge, temph's, Tenn., 22nd. I am in receipt of your letter concefnin^ Cen. Swecfiey's application for i' ■» Court of Inquiry. in" the fiibs^. place my cCorriiinioaiHftn* with Gen. Carr ie not for the public nor for my superiors, Sbcondly- I was not pleased with Gen. Sweeney's movoaients; what changes in- that opinion- Gen. Sweeney's and Gen* Hatch's official report may make I cannot toll. -If excuse is m ade, as is verj' ifkely. Gen. SWdtWiey will reoieve my acknowledgeacts. Third;- There la no occasion for a Court of Inquiry, but there is occasion for^ l^port ." t'-t Geri. SwefiWey'a report be forwarded, and if October, 1363. I have done hiia Injustice in a p.rivate conununica^ ion, I will do him justice in a public one. ^ To Gen. Dodge from is brother. Council Bluffs, 23rd. I want permission ^to put up a good hewed \og cabin on your place at the Elkhorn, at your ,expense. It will co^t fl 1 complete about $ir^ 0, perhaps less. Will build it just back of your old garden on the side hill. t . . . . . .. I am going to mak^ an effort to put the farm in shape next sea son so it will bring father a better return for his labor, and be more imited to his mind. If T have your consent to make that improvement on your place, I have a good..,nian ready to live in your cabin and cul tivate one half of.the farm, and T shall get another in place of Chapin to cultivate the other half and put the fences in repair when needed. I will also increase our stock of cattle as fast as opportunity occ\irs, and you can iuvest in some extent in sheep if you think best, arid let father take them on shares. I only want to get enough atock to keep father's time and mind occupied. He does not like to - , 5.J« ..o » . stay here and work around the house; has a groat desire to stay at the Elkliorn and as, you well knpw is well calculated to talce change of stock » ^ - although I hava not much faith in his succeeding, at his age to make monoyj, but I am willing to ^ what I can to make him contented. '' ' • t-# ... ^ To let him stay at the El horn and have stock enough to take care of, will, I think, como ae> near suiting his mind as any thing T can do, „ and if,'^ ii^ges half rlg^l^t will certainly bring him a jjood return. October, 18C3. I tf Hi# y • .1 . . . - : ^ Z Father is now *at the Elkhorn "'looking after hfs'c'rops. j Writes me that Oey*s party campod on Walnut' on 21st, was up to see his party by'Dey's'invitation. Day told him"■the""%"alxiut Creek line was a very favoi'able one. Dey will , 1 suppose go' to the mountains in a day or two and leave Rouse to finish surveys'here. ' Prof. Hod^e, Geoli ogist from N. T., called oh me "yestor day; he is going with Dey to the mountains and was on his way to join him." t have entered the 40 I • . , acres in'Annio*s name, whicb lies between your cultivated land and fe imbor, joining the two." Tt cuts into the jfield to "some extent ahd has some timber upon it. Parties at Elkhorn were lo6kirj^ it up arid ^ T I did not want it to remain'longer unoAtered neither did"! want any outside party to own it. 'The four 40 L South Marked and T think a e also vacant, at least were a short time ago.* Ofle or two of'them has timbf^r upon them. T do not know that they are worth efttOring. Do you wish me to pay taxes up on the Kaskel, Chancy, Curs, Foote ■^c. lands? I sent your R. R. Coupons to New '^oi'k, on receipt of 3'our letter, a'^viaing me to do so, arid yesterday forwarded tJ.' 'B. Coupons ($60) due in Nov. Capt. Head of 4th Iowa, called to learn about his recruiting vouchers, or subsisterica sent you a long time ago. Have recor&ed Mrs. Bfocda deed""to inc, and zurw await his assignment of mortgage. * * Mrs. Dodge to the Cfeneral, St. Louis, 22nd. • • I was hoping to get a letter from ycru today, but none has coma. I am very anxious. I received one from Memphis which was a October, 1863. ji. u I ■» >j bo%i. ^long time on^the road. I can^har^ly wait I want to go down so badly and am almost afraid that something will happen to ke.ep^ me frora going. |f ,they give you a choice, do stay in Corinth or„some place where I can be with you. I can hardly,endure to think of staying here all ^winter, and in fact I would have no place to stay unless I should go ■ to Mrs. Pegram's or a^hotel; there is not.much Qoubt but Lettie will go to, Minervia's. -I received a letter from Mrs. .Bane this week. She was expecting to go down to Corinth next week, so I do hope I can t ' go too. Jule wrote that tho 57th was moved to Lagrange. Have you seen Mrs. Linton?. .! hope you,will have some 9ne see to my fruit and blackberry wine and other thlng-oj dont let them get used up. Little Ella misses you very much. ■ ' - t ' .. Col. W. E. Rioe^ to Gen. Dodge, LaGrange, 24th. • . I was rejoiced to hear of your return and of your recovering from the severe illneas you wag laboring under when I last saw youy I have been particularly unfortunate in regard to my promotion; my star la doubtlesr aod, on other shoulder.a. The President's order to i * • ... . .the Secretary of War was simply, "Promote Col. Rice to Brig. General A. Lincoln." Hy full name nor tho name of my regiment not being in 1 • ' . .. . f . -the ordar. When the Secretary of Tfar was ready to act upon it, he had to refer to the recorcs and the presumption is, that he first came to the name of my brother and sent the appointment to himj, as ho very unex- * - , . . s - . W . . . .. pectedly raooived one 'bout tha^ time. My brother was strongly reccommended for promotion after the battle of Helena, in which he command- October 18G3. - ed the brigade that did most'of the fighting.- Gol. Rice of the 4 4th New York was ilso promoted about the same time and he may have got mixed in with my affairs; anyhow I-have not received-the star,•alfhough ordered, and the Secretary of "ffar told my friends that i -would be - appointed and rank from July 25th, 1863. Under this state of things I think my appointment Will be yet made but I very much regret fehe dem " i lay. Corse and Niltimaosn have Just been appointed and, of course, will rank me unless my appolntmeht is made as promised, to rank from July 25th." General, 1 wish you would write Genehal Grant as^sthong a letter"as you can for me, representing thS matter and-ask him to se cure my promotion. Yoxir letter td him asking his recommendation se- ^ cured me a very flattering one, and a latter from yOu to him-will be of more value to me Ih^n from one*else, t have p'^rformed more than throe times the amount of service that some of the new Bri'gs. just being made, have. T heard when in "St. Louis, that you had been ■ promoted to Major Geneifkl but haVe heard noLhing abotit it since. Your promotion'will surely come tlile winter; t think" you have richly I . earned it and that the" authorities" ht Washington knew it. Can T do anything for you throujgdi my brother, Urinnell or other •friends? I would be very glad to promote your interest in any way I oan# Let me hear from you. ^ . .. . Col. Goo.ii. Burton to^fliSri.' Lodge, FfftedVl'lloj 24th. V I take the liberty of addressing yotft>n-S subJetfi-'Wiat interm ests me very much." It is the question df r8(nk'betweott*Capli» OwnjninJ> " October 1865. . . • ^ t * b and myself-which ho submitted to Gdn. C'ofctis and he decided against me, r "v I thought from the endorsement Col. Williamson prut on the papers that it woxild rest until you were heard from; and that your statement '.vould ,.be satisfactor:; as Col, Williamson told me he laid the matter before you, so I rested easy thinking all would,tyrn out right, if that was the case. I feel very much dissatisfied with Gen, Curtis' decision as I think there has,been gre^it injustice done mej-'for Capt. Cummin had no legal right*to ^ank me, as he is now dping, though you know as much about that as' I could write-you. I am .B omewhat dis appointed in Col, Williamfeon* I 'thought he would make a. good Col. but 't re or he will not; he is entirely too slack, We have not a.Jjattallon drill since 1 got back and in fact everj'thing goes at loose ends, I was b'adly btrat for Colonel though there was a'good reason fpr it, Capt, Cuiiimlng, Kinsman and Nichols «rexia candidfe,te3 fpf Lieut^Col, and that vacancy liad" to be mrfCo so he got tha.. auphArt of ti^se men and * their influence on that* account. I really think he is r^ot the choice of the regiment, if it "had not been for, the position he occupied, Tlien T got to Batoovllle,' 1 found that all.th^.offleers were in some way pledged to support Taylor or NUiiaiSsou, so I did not stir in the matter until they'got all th6' signetvires -they cduld ^d Lieut, Brown then got a paper f6r me and got four names to it and I.believe if I hgd tried In time T ahould"hare had-more, but the way the matter stood I did not want to interfere tint 11 tlimy got all they Were llkel«>'.to, I have seen aome wir^ahrklng^ but'f believe msu hare some mep in this OStober, 1863. . ^ J J . regiment that can beat anything 1 ever saw ln..c,onventIon. ; -- I neh that T couia be-in your Command; if you could find where you- ! could make mc useful there I wish you would send for me. When_we get back to the river 1 would like to get leave of absenco, if I ohould, I will come*up. and.'see you, as I can then tell .you more, than I cai} f • t write . " "^ Col. D, W. Heueton-io Gen ...podge, Corinth, 24th. ▼ ' . Privatetflar, thcb'^arer 7tfc |[ansa.s Gav., '''fill be able to give you much Important information..in regard to the- contraband tr^de car ried'on botweoii the merchants of Corinth and-the rebois, arid also of perecns who have free access through ®ur l.ineSj ^ . P I have had private Ham employed foj -several months, ferreting these things out. You^ caiSde^nd upon hi^ discretion and loyalty._^ ♦ 'fjlf ".'. Palmer to Gen. Dodge» .P^» Koines, 24th. , ^ iny wife wished me to write j^ou and ask if you have, in your department, contraband servant. gir],6 wljo desire living in the nortn; and if 80, whether'she can get Qpe shipped to her? ^ , We .have but two persona in the family; have no childredn (as yet) and could niake a good home tor a good stfrvant,. If ygu-liave one of the right sort, and can forward to us, I-wlil remit whatever amoung the shipment &c may involve. I trust your'health.: is igiprovlng and that labor for a time may be te m~ered SO that you. may, regain yo\ir oW condition pf physical strength • also- hope thml yotir promotion, for which we here have looked for . ^ with as much aa you, yourself could, wll^ not be long delayed October, I6G0. General Dodge:- I i J sj v' October 26, 1863. Sir:- It is not my purpose in righting this note i. .. ^ • • • - to con:Viet no man of treason although_it is in my power and all though persGcuted by my neig'^bours I wait the proper time and place hoping thaL the God of mercy will spare my life to see when tyranny and oppression will be put doMi. by, the arms o^ liberty. I v/as in Corinth on the 14 and had ciianged my c^at and put on a plain military coat so as I might not handdled over by the guards. I left Corinth on the 19th. '^nei. I sot home it was renorted that 1 had on military clothes in Corinthjnow gj[^ i-j;, if; very clear to me that there is some party in CorSnth who reports to the rebels out side as there had not been any citizens let in or out during my stay there. Between the 11 and 14 the noncombatans party stole of wy premises 12 head of hogs and on the evening of the 25 about 8 o'clock 2 confederate cavalry ame to my house ordered me out. I hesitated a moment and h6^,put his gun to my brest and said he would aboot me down. He took me a few yards from the house when he « searched me telling me at the same time that I had been reported of having ysnk^s cloth# and fire arms in my house leaving a guard to watch me instructing him t.o^shoot me if T should move from the spot, 2 of th&i party went into my^ house, turned all the contents^ of all the -ohesta nand drawers out in searching green, backs and arms after half an houi^ searoh • one «» ' *» W of their, ■ opened V * > the t, cellar door, V .. mistaking V. it for a , whe he fell to the bottom 10 foot with a trer^endous crash October, 1863. • ' - t October, 1863. - breaking his gun and a parcel of old bottles in"the descent; this noise caused their pickets above and'below the house to-get alar.T.ed and the guards made a sign a 1 of all been right by 2 distinct nocks of his gun on the fence which was comi-iunicated from above' by one toot and from be low the space been about TOO yards between and "~y house in the center aftera n hours search tlie^packed up their booty and it consisted:-cf 10 pounds of coffee, about 30 pounds of salC, 'a new over-coat, a'j^arcel of papers and various iftCle matte'r hot of touch importance; the green backs, the conquering mediurn'of treason was dCarce and they wont away sadly disappointed telling "me they should v/at oh md very' closely • andif they heard tell of me'been with the yankees the'y woiild put me'''tb the right ^bou^t and f am gotng to try ^he pluck of'robbers. "" ' jw - ' Tburb ■respectfully,"'"'' ^iU ./t, CU-. Boafudrd Rogers. ' Head Quarters, bept'.' of the Tennessee, luka, 25, 1863. Deneral Dodge, borlnlh, " ' ' ■ ' ■ ' • - ' ^ ' e':. oe I wish you tb prepare tb make-up the best f^oBsible -4'. A division of troops to be taken from those^ now in your own division and such others as are on railroad guard duty,-not belonging to any oiU the organized brigade of Hurlbut*a corps. Tou to c otomand it and -to- ac company the movement up the valley of the Tennessee. • ' « Our object la to socure absolute footing up the valley of the T-enneeae October, 1863. and the river, a certain supply to Eastport now,, and Flor ence very soon, Tie can riek the railroad, or use it as long as we can Is your health equal tQ it? Come up and .soe me on the subject, Your's, Sherman, liajor General. .Greenfield, Ohio, Oct. 26, 1863. ^ • •"i' VJ ' ^ w .. .. . ^ .4 . S,» . fc W . • - W - General: Today's Gazette tells me that you have, returned to the com-and of the 16th Army ^orps (Left \7ing) I am much gratified to know that your health is so much restored. The withdrawal of " ■ - - * % - Capts, Spencer & Dodds, from jour staff, makes me think it possible • ■ ' W-. . . . , . .. . .. . .. that thoro may be a vacancy there,and the very agreeable nature of my « - . .. 4 , . acquaintnance with you at Corinth^ renders me bold enough to say that I shoul<^ like to be remqmbere<^j/hen you are looking about for some one to fill, the j)lace. I aji here on Racruittng service, from which 1 can bo at any time relieved, I feel a little anxious to get back again . to the old plaqe, which is jgerhapa to be quite as interesting as it has formerlyJiftoii. I have -the honor to bo. General, .. .. Very Hos^ootfully, H. Chamberlain, t ■ ..a nil . * ** • Capt. 81st Ohio Vols. ' u . -. o.' 1.' •„ r - .Recruiting Officer. ... Oct, 26th,1863. ^•i- .~.i£y D^an.Frloudt*. 1 have just^heard though your husband that you are in St, Louip» tfon W |jo to Corinth for the v/inter. He says also .qthat I may eowe returns from his expedition. ."f 4. , October, 1863, I ■ vk QK' Ohj vrcn't it be nice to have the good old times over again? Only you will miss Julia very much. • I supnose it will scarcely* seem like the same place without hers I cnannot tell you hov; much I was distressed and disappointed at missing you.- I-had counted so confidently upon a visit with you in New York, howeVer, \vb mu'st learn sobner, or 1 ater, f that life* is fi^ed with just such unsatisfying and' annoying events. 1 Tonight our good old quaker city seems to ber p" tting on the garbs of She has her breath 'at least, and the still, c old moonlight looks like snow on the *earth,' that may come sdOii.'^ Oh, how I dread tlie snow. It were" welTfor me, birdllkte", to flit -southward' ; I can bear little cold, f hope* you will writdtae a good long letter -before leav- ^ ing for Corinth. Shall you go to- the old Bead Quarters again, or else where? From what* George writes, -It would- seem tliat General Dodge and he had arranged for us tb be near each other,- thnt will please me for I like you so much and it Is such if pleaa^iro to be teith those -.ve love. I have a lot' of nor riusic 'to^lDring with me."" My boat,-war drob^. I shall leave, taking on!Y the* Serviceable dre-ses with m^. I have no idea of l-tting' the guerrillas'talie my nicest things. What say you? How are'your'dear little girls? Ohk, how I should love to see them, Nill they be witfi you Ihls winter? Bless them. You can't think what bright air caatlea I am creating tlnce this morning when the ^Col. said 1 was to come" to him add you would bo there-." Perhapa your, kind sweet face will s-lie a welcome oh my'arrival? if-you go within. t«rcr weeks, I you will ba there flrat. Mrs. G. E. Spencer. October, 1863. « Gen. Dodge to^Gen. Hurlbut, Gorinth, Hiss., 19th. (10DR294): I visited luka todan- saw Gen. Sherman. His troops crossed Bear Creek this morning. He does not know what is in his front. I think that a,large cavalry .force has crossed to the sou^h side of the river; and is, tearing up the road v/aiting to annoy hiim and,attack trains. — ^ . .1. 1 .w • f My scouts I found badly scattered, and no one appears to.be posted. I . - - . ..» A'. • . , - . have been getting the- together ^d starting them out, one for Mobile, one for Okolona, one to Atlanta, one toward licPherson and one north of Tenn. ,t.owsifds Columbia and one ^ to^ Jackson. It will be several days before I get posted and everything running smoothly. Humors came • , W . .. . . . . VJ today_from Alabama that part of Bragg*s force has been moving off by * ■ • * - I . . . . rail, that there is nothing south-east for 150 miles and nothing et Columbus, nor ha s any Infantry marcl:ied towards Bragg this side of Col umbus. T get all sorts of rumors, but nothing 1 can depend upon as yet. I hardly know whe^ T, can. do with Gen. Stevenson; the Corinth command will be very small and is a,part ^f 2nd division. Baiie's brigade will be here only, or a jpart of it; do not like to displace him frnm command for- he is. a good efficient officer and has corumandod a year. Perhaps T can extend his command to luka and still let Col. » Bane com.mand the brigade. T shall order everytliing th^ shap"d' of stores, transportation Ac. except enough for the troops* use eight or ten days ahead, off of the 11ns^of the road into Corinth, t do not consider s» it safe.to * ^ leave trans, atorea ^ &c. at so many different • f points October, 1863. Advise me if you think otherwise. Ttapfoars to me, as things how look, that we should keep everything close so that we could move in a few hours notice and not subject ourselves to any loss, division trransportation, ctores'c have'been t'^en aw^y from here, and I'think are ba&ly ea^^sed. T al3o''thihk that all transportation, stores &c. of ▼ ' V Grand'Junction should bb kept at LaGrange. As some of these changes^ may have been done'at your suggestion, I desire your advice before doing what I have suggested. ' - • - Gen. Dodge to Lieut. Hoffman, Corinth, t'iss., 20th, (10DR294); . - " ^ . .. , " ; ' You will muster out of servicd such companies of the 7th Tenn. I - cavalry as enlisted for one year,'and whos" term of service has ex- - pired. W ^ . w « These companies were mustered into service under h telegraphict order from ®en. Halleck to"me; the ordfer was cfipturod and burned at ^ Trenton, Tenn. This will be your authority to act in'the case. • ' .. 'f Gen. Dodge to ^ol. Bane, Corinth, laiss, 20th," (1GDR294). You -- will talce charge of the grand guard line ^runnd \he garrison of CorInth, adopting such regl^lat1on8 thereto, and not inconsisteno with ex- * - ^ / r isting orders, as you may deem proper. • You are authorised to issue passes through th© lines to officers and soldiers. . . ^ • >1^.. ;.0 u . ■ a. • The comma^sr of the post will continue to have supervision.oVer passes to citizens, observing in the exercise of such authority the— October, 18G3. . ' i .'c. usual and proper restrictions.^o Gen. Dodce to {.icTjt. Hogan Corinth Miss. 20th, (lODRSOS). .There are some 200 recruits of the 1st Ala^cavjalry mustered into the TT. r>. service and now unarmeii. You, will therefore.,issue 200 smith Carbines and accQwtromonts, ic Col. Geo. E, Sj)encer in order that they ma^^be immediately fitted for service. . ^ ■ X Gent, Dodge to Li eut^„ Hogan, Corinth, Miss., 20th (10DR295): » You Bill issue to D. C. Anthony.i p^th Ind.. Infty., C-llierviile, Tonr.., the follov;d.nQ ordnance and ordjnance stores. 2 12 pdr. iron howitzers - with implements and aflimimition., _ . . Gen. Dodge to Gen. Sweefipy Corinth Miss. ,^ 21st (10DR205): It is possible tlftit. ClialmerS- mjay try o;ir road again. I therefore send the following suggestions tihat you may act understandingly:- 1st Moscow, LaOrange and Pocahontas should be points of concentration in case troops have to mass. Moscow is the point where most damage can be done ^ ■ .. . . . „ w. V . ; , the road, and you want a reliable office r at that pointwith at least fewo regimenta ..I have sent there today two pieces of artillery and al^o an .ngtno.r.to fortify It. l'„ caso .of «m attack on;- point west of LaWange, cheek enew a«d oonoentrate near Kr. PloMar.t, strl^ Ing-promptl;- onrj haVd,. «iw«ol»lly with your_ cavalry, We^should know of tho apprcmch-of-thrf enemy no as to .mttaok them before they peach the road. This Im our only bafs.ty, and when you know of their advanee mdat them-at least at the- Cold .Water. Should ttjo enemy eppno-aoh In October, 1863. t ♦ • ' w - overwhelmln£ foree, and it becoiues necesoary for -as to ^ive away, l«t Oolliervxlle 5bin Geriiiaiitown. and towards Memphis, but I claim that good stubborn fighting can hold-any of those fortified points until we' can get dr. their flanlt. As I tefoxe said, In case of an attack east of luoscow, iufantri should move from LaTlrange directly to Lit.Peasant and then a ttack the enemy wherever they may be. • „ . h .. i All' stores,^ ti'nnsportation, ambulance®--&c.« along the lifie^ that are h'ot actually needed for-Ihe" regiments, will be^seht- to C i inth., Thd command must -get their isupplles -ffom depots as they use them, .and , keep no amount on hand so that we can move from any point on tho I'oad and leave nothingl behind It may be necessary to keep a few on hand at La Grange, but prefer that'regiments or your C.S. or A. 1. M. should draw directly from depot and dellv^ directly to those .T?hom they have to supply. You must keep scoutsout in 3'our front and be '"thorouglxly posted of the movements of the enemy. Chir' surety naquires that we should right on their own gi^ound. "^' t Tho hospital stores, transportation &d of the cavalry,stationed. at Grand Junction, sliould bd kept at^LaCrange, and all cavalry camp stores ^c must "be'iihGrG our infaxitry can cover them when fn cavalry ^ ai-e on the scout- 1 will issue an order oh this. "^11 the sick in tho, hospital belonging to tho cavaAy fejidr infantry detached along the R.R. should be kept at the principle points. Dr. Qay has -instructions in this matter and will carry them out. of cotirae the movements of the arr •07 Octiober, 1863. _ « • enemy ma?' cha'nge this abmowhat, and you hein^ oh tlje* ^pouud must ,t)e the judge. I have sent two pieces of artflleny to Collxei'ville. • Advise mo ofteii and fully of all movements or. anything .that, oocurs of--,. interest. ch-vi-J >Heaa, .Quarters 2hd .^.vision, _ " ii ' - ft J (iwSiy i;... 16tjx-.A.^ . Ten... Qpty^...21j, 1865. •Sir: I hai^vA theu.hohpr to submit the' following report of the ^ exposition wh3,ch loft tjtls place on the morning of the 10th inst. - In or'deji. that you may., fully understapd tjie precise positioii of p affairs pi^ev-iovts to the jdeposltJoriiOf Ah® expedition, .it is jiecessary ^ that T should state the followiaig:. . v. ' . . . . On the-8th inst,. Cdl. Hatch jBa>ciy.ed at this place from Memphis, with authority ■f«'om Qcnoral Kurlbut to take comm^d. of the cavalry div isions, Ho left about noon fOr Salam^ takiiig alls, tiio cavalry at this place. ' • ^ . . J a. ^ On the third day ou» cavalry under,Col MoCrillis with the mounted infantry and a sectlo- of Capt. Fadarattia B%tt|«ry^under Col. Phillips were attacked by the•enemy at Salem And driven bakk on thp rgilroaa with coilsIddPabie loss. " o — - _ . . . c ... ^ Col. Hatch moved on Salom on-tlie-morning of the 9th pot Imowing J *1. . kW.. ' .'i 1/ 4 • Ji.-, -. 1 ■ October, 1G63. that McCrillis and Phillips^ hiad been driven .back^but finding the.efiGiuy too ^ti'ohg fell back h©re He repjorted tlie Gnoiiiy as haVing been re~infx)rced O " €he higlit of-lhe. 8th with. tv.'O brigades and estimated- v 1 ^ their force at (0,000) six thousand nen in eluding Inft, add Ar.ty.,, v li I i.rmedlately isaued an order to the troops at this place to hold thensielvds dn -readiness to-mo-ve-out^ at day break to attack the enemy. Late in the evening Col. Hatch inforned me that it would be imposnible to get Ms comii-and in readiness to wove next morning, .iwhich compolled me to postponeMrfie expedition-until the 11th. - I, lumeyer.,. sent Col. y. Rice to Davi' a-Kills with t-.vo re-gAments of-infaniry. and a section, of artillery to guard «the-xyro-saing o-f Rolf river, at tluxt. ^oint., At day brealc on the 11th. T moved out in .the direction qf ^^alem with 6 days rationa,- two In-iflaversacks and tvici hundre.d rounds of,ammu nition' bo -the man." th® entire force consisted of tVrg. brigades of . , atavalry fnoluding the Sth 111.. Inft., jwfith .6 mountain howitzers and 4 steel guns, 6 regiments of infantry, averaging 285 men to a regiment •• -4 and 2 batteries o# artillery *"1Q ,in ,all ^about ^000 men of ail arms. •! 'left-Col.. SpooHec here In command ^^ring my absence, vith 3 regiment® of infantry and ft.»ectiou qf artillery. The cavalry moved in advance by brigades, with instructions to to-til® right and left as they appjoachgd Salem, and preyent any attempt, on the portof the enemy, to escape until T came up with th® Infan+ry and artillery at Daylp U'lls. Col. Hatch reported to me October, 1863. • \f ^ A that the enemy were retreating towai'ds Holly Springs. • - ' " • .. . v.. • % I told hira to press then hard, co,rinunlcate with me freqnentl;' and that I would follow up as rapidly as T could. While moving on the Holly Spring's, hard.heavy firing could be distinctly heard in the direc- • ■ . '■•' I tion of LIoscow; whereu'^on I innediately sent the following dispatch to Col. Hatch. Head Quarters 2nd division in the. field , . _ n. » - - ... . i...T -l-kia ■ On Holly Springs Road Oct. 11th, 1863. . ' I "> . k. U X ». i Col. Hatchr Comdy. Cav. Divis in the Field. * \ "If. the enemy are not in force in your, front, fall backward. Heavy cannonading is heard in the direction of H sco-. If this finds you south of Hudsonvillo,, take the road that loads from that place to « • ■'J ^ Moscow. I turn off from the Holly Springs road to Mount Pleasant about a mile north of Lcmar- communicate -"ith me .often. , i" • . .. . . iUh.1 I, W. Sweeney, 1 'jf',! to • -c-i ■ 'i Gen. Am now awaiting news fro" LaGrango, it may be of such a nature as to^compel me to fall back to that place. If you dont "ind my trail at the'intersection of, theKJIoacow and Mount Pleasant roads, conclude that I have fallen bac^' to LaGrange. T. W. Sweeney, ^ " r . , , Brig. Gen," v' wi I . i.rAm . 1 !r. ^iel - ,'■1^ . . . .. ''Ml.., ' .•it .1' r .n October, 18G3• I - -<iff Oy Sj ' ..r • . • t TOiile on my way to L'onnf Pleasant" and about sun-down, I received' the following'dispatch from La Grange. . .. ' Brig. Oen. '^eeney, y Head Quarters post', XaGrange Tenn Oct. nth, 3:10 P. II. 18G3.' ..i I . Commanding Expedition. •jt." .10' General:- The following dispatch frolfti the operator at litiscow. will speak for itself. 'J Uos'co^v, Oct. nth'." 'Power:- Operatbr at'Lafayette says Sherman >rith his tr^aih, end Colliei^ine" are' in the hands of the enemy. ^ " ** ' • 3 o" clock "P.- '!.V. ^ • • ^ SpollnTan:- "Operator at luoscow, also says that ■^he operator Lafayette informed him that the enemy were oomlng'this way and that he learned the facts from' scouts.' All quiet here, but for several hours we have lieard heavy ar'tillery firing to the south est. I will keep a sharp lookout here. w * % ■Respectfully, fcO, Ben. Spooner, Comdg. Post. Wlille*! was reading the a'bovo, Capt. B.P. Chonowlth Asst. Tnsp. Gen. Sd division 16th A. C- arrived fror LaGrange bringing a duplicate of the same. I Ime^lately made another effort to communicate with Col, Hatch and'phnilps, after which I fell back to TTorhsam's planta tion, a little south of Parham^s, where another road leads to Mount Pleasant. A position that enabled mc to fall on the enemy's rear in October, 1863. • At % ■ic 'oJvO w.i tu.Qase he attacked Lafayette,' as Sfifl. Spooner's dispatch'indicated, or '-to move West or south, west in the evcht of hisretreatin^. On my arrivaT at Worhsam*s, T sent the following dispatch to Gen. E. if. Carr. t 'Ji'J >c.v ml . « .'ifi A . SKIw aw , .'"S V " Head Quarters *2nd Div. 16A.C.In field, - -7 mil6s south of LaGronge and the ' Holly*-Springs Road, 11 *o'clock'P. K. ii^xi :r t-I . 1.. j, . .. ..w* tt.- - ',-1' .. ... - .. Oct. llth, 1863. ' • * E* A.Carr,-drig. ®en. Comdgf Left Wing 16 A. C . ^ Qeneral:- I ifto'\7e on the Holly Springes road to Hudaonville, starting at 3 o'clock tomorrow mdra-ing.' Will make-'-a forced marcli -• to that point. ' I have fal 1 en, „laack t(d this' plaCe fearing the enemy might attack .XaGraiige.. Everything *posslb*le will be done to bring -the enemy to *axj engagewent and if. re-capture Gen, Sherm^ ■ Have heard nothing from Col. Hatch §lnce 11 ^o'clock this moi-ning. Col. Phillips will .co"Operat© ..with me in the morning from Coldwater. ' A <0* - ^ . Very respectfully, Sweeney , Brig, Gen. I, of course, expected to hiMm^-firom Col. Hatch which way..the en- .. fimy was ^loving. The p©rty I last seat (^ut to communicate with Col. H. returned relating that they had been fired upon by a picket guard neaf'*Hud«0iiville 'ap4o®i'iv%fi baek. Kext morning-.! stg.rted-fortHundscnuville whewe.I arri?ed. ataiut 19 o'clock A. Hatch's tr-ops had left sadwut an h©^^btJfore gojng in the diweoAlon^yf Pleasant, . . fhlle enroute td lludeonbllle, 1 received a communication Col. October, 1S63. *" Phillips stating that h« hdd possessioa Qf all tlw fords and h ad destroy ■v' • A ^ - - -. V0d all the bridges on -the Coldwater, an;', had 2 strong reconnolteriug parties nort'i c" that stream. That lie had had no collision with the . enemy up to that time. Monday 12th but that as soon as he could learn of his w heifer, bout a, he would inform me. This was the last I heai'd of Cel. Hatch until the morning of the 14th. In the meantine X niad« several attempts with the few mounted men I had • J. ,. A. • -vS to communicate with the cavalry, but tlg^ parties biing small, were driven back with the exception of one, which I sent by .t{.he way of Lamar ^and ¥Qhnt Pleasant „and I remain8(i^nt.irely..i^iidrant of the .fatb of t^t mitil I joined Col. Hatch's coaaniand on the evening of the 13th. ^ "On the morning of the 13th T adnt Col. Rice with J3 regiments of infantry and a battery to Holly Springs, after ^hlch, I sent the fol lowing dispirtch to GcnC'ral Carr* • .-••j'" -- A- - - - "Head 2rfd Div. In tlae Field • •'il 4*0" Hudaonville, Hiss. Oct. 13th, 1863. Brig. Sen. A. Carr,• Comdg. Officer, LaOrange# Tenn.- ,*■ • ' General:- I redeltGd ft dtspatali-ffom Gftneftal Shermon> yesterday by Lieut. Davis Irtforilfng me of the movement of-General. . Corse's division. have hoard'nothing from Col. Hatch since I've ' been here. Indeed thir cavalry haVe given me no Informltion whatever of the enemy*s movllaente. t think the enemy must bo trying to cross October, 1863, ... 3 7 ,'3. .3 the Coldwater some where in the^yicinity of Ormmi/s Mils ... I have sent Col. Rice at 8 o'clock this M. with 3 recimGnts of infantry and 4 pieces of artillery to Lonkharts Mills by the way of Holly Springs, where I expect to join him at 3 o'clock P. M. - I v.;lll leave here-at 1 o'clock P. M. by the Hemando road and after forming a junction with Rice, will move in the direction of Ormmi's Mills, north of the Coldwater. If you have any megeago to send me the beat route would be way of Mount Pleasant Respectfullyi ^ a"--o77 _ .'T. W, Sweeney, Brig, Gen. I marched to Holly Springs that aftornooQ-'and there learned from somp of the enemy's plcketB, whom we captxired, t^at Chalmers had crossed the Coldwater at Ormmi's Mills on Sunday night and had-crossed Pigeon Roosh Creek at 10 9'clock on Monday morning on hip way to "TTyatt. T therefore concluded, that it would be useless to go any furUter south and fell back-to HudeonxjilJe. Next morning, 14th, I received a com mvuilcation • from .. Col. . Hatch, . , informing . mc that.he .. had . . fallen J^n ^ with the enemy's rear near Byhalla gn Monday 1£ afternoon and.had skirmished with thw^. This dispatch was, written^wlthin^3-4 mile of the Fallahatohen, near Hyatt. I started off as aoon as possible in that .direction,-but without-any hope of oo"ing up with the enemy, as I felt satisfied his main body must have crossed.the river on Monday evenipg having left his rear guards to amuse the cavalry. The failure of the expedition may be attributed to two causes, both of which were alike ©ctober, 1063. • ' fatal to my just anticipations. First,-'the cavalrj^ not belrig^f'eady to move out on the morning of the-10th and secondiy the Col. being al- • lowed-to act' independently. -Had-T Ijad but one regiment of-cavalry ^ -subject-to my ordersJ X-ara-satisfied that Chalmers would ne-i^er have crossed the Fallaliatchie-with his artillery and baggage-train. , - .w.. i-Very respectfully, - . Yohr yObt, se ^ U * rvant .soirsw CS-gned) T. TV. Sweeney^ Brig, HX»n."Vols. Comd. To--Asst. Adj.'Gen% ,Uv.. , Left Wing 16th A- C. Cbrinth,-Miss. - i Gen. Dodge's mother To his wife. Council feluffs, 26th, '1863 . I am aware that X hbve* IJeen very'negligent in not wi^iting before as Julia had written you a number of times* X hdve been waiting-ior more'leisure but as that does not seem anymore at hand, T have taken w • . . . my pen, t>-'ls M nday evening, half past 8 o'clock to write you a few lines, and firnt you will want to hear absut Lettibj she is very well, has not Iiad a sick hour dlnce you left; just as happy as she c^ be and a good gtrlj bttinfts jftchodl every day. Miss Lucy says-she is-'avery gSod" scholar 1**She is now at"tAd''table with mo playing with hs*> t f • • , , ^ doll. The scarlet fever and diphtheria prevail with the children here 'I am So anxious aftcut Ldttie,' X have her'wear a-bag of gvun-oamphor in her bosom, and"lteep* her close when out ■ of school; She-goes to Sunday school and meeting with me. X had'not had Miss. Dewey.-- Slie has engaged to eomo next Monday. 615 October, 18G3. I Brother Alonzo^s wife died in September, so Aionzo will not visit t - • t ux this winter and sister Eliza died a few .weeks before. Death has marked so many,of them and Uncle Pineas family and these connected • « • with their family. Benjaman's wife has written us since Eliza's death and says mother Dodge's family have been called to attend the funeral * of 13 of their connection in 8 months. Everything round the mill * • * looks so sad and gloom pervades everything, Ulien I speak of Uncle Phineas's family, T mean brother ^lonzo's wife. Father sjtys there has been 3 deaths in that family within 8 months. ^ * - • • ^ , V. Head nuarters* Department A:,Army, Tenn, Tuka, hiss. , October-BVth, 1852. Special Orders. ■ .t(\ , 1:.. No, 3: 1-- .. General Dodge's division and Bailor's brigade of , the IGth Army ^orps, will be forthwith fitted out for field sei''vice - m * - w W ^ . .. ^ and will rove eaat of Corinth; hold for the time being, Tuka ft Pear • ■ r - I Creek and the mo^nent the. command is fitted for the field, will move forward and report to head ^^s^rtera, where^ever thej? may be. f Majo Gen. Hurlbut will make all necessary orders and dispositions ,.to carry this into effect. By order of To llaior General S. A. Hurlbut, « Comdg. ICth Army Corps, Major Gen. W. T. Sherman. P. h. Sawyer, Asst. Ajt. Gen. i ■ October, 18C3. "rs. Dodge to the GeneralJ St. loiiis, 29th:' I expect t6 go dov/n with Jbseph, who'will'get" transportation tb-**" luorrow or next flay. If you gfet this by Tuesday, you better send some passes !for'*us to^Kemphis , and'send vrord if there will'be an^r trouble in getting'tb Corinth. ' ' * " " Corinth,-Oct. 27th, 1863. Dear Lira. Dodge:- 'Tt IS-Just one week today since T received your kind'rettcrj I should hSve ainSwerdd"'it before,"but understood that'your husbaiid had sent-for you, but this evening, being alone, tbpght I could not improve my tlmfe "t5etter than by dropping a line to let you know that T am still i-^ the land'ofthe livingl • - * I^rs. Bane has returned; T saw her last Saturday. She looks well and says she enjoyed herself so much that she did not want to cor;.'^ back. i I ■ ' ■ ' ..j'" ! .. . * ♦ She saw Mrs. Setton; says'aiie Is well ^s cSuld be expected. Your" husband called to see mo; I was't'ruly"giad to See birn. lie looks" pretty well, but 1 think he v;ill have to take* good care of himself this winter, before he will recruit^hls hbalth e'htiroiy. I heard this evenI " ' ing that our brigade was to be sent* in the advance. Thd 50th 111. 18th Mo. have orders'to go lo-morrbw "tabTnihg to Barne's Mills ; our regiment - 111 go in two or three 'dayV and perhaps not for a week. IJlr. Linton is division Quarter Master now, so for that recson I canapt irhore we will be; T hoeo not so far In the advance but that 1 can be along. T have not seen Mrs, Cummlngs; T called on her and she was not at home; whei slje returned the call, T was not ftt home October, 1863 . . ^ I think yep wtc pireAty ri|-ht about General Carr;^ judging from what I have hoard, I J-hi^nk he is* a rouglit, unjgentlemanl"y officer, I had a letter from Kate last week; she says they were honored with a visit from General Ransomo. The^ Ladled Aid Scpety .him a recaption also the Lasalle folkos; they- sdem to be very much pleased with tlie thpught that they have a claim on him as ho lived, among them once, L!rs. Gtone has not returned yet; I have not heard hov; soon she is expected. Cspt. Dodds went with jCapt. Spencer; I believe he is Lieut. Col. luere is a great deal of uiieasines^ felt at this time about Col. Spencer and his command. They think they^ ai-e all captured;^ I pray that it is not true for I fear they would fare badly if they fall into rebel hands. I havew not heard from Julia for a long time. I wish ... . you would toll her to answer my letter; she has not kept her pr'-mise, she has not written one line to me. Runie is getting along nicely, I asked her husband if I sho.uld send him homo, and he said not till my wife and wife and Ella get back, imleas I should have to go; I was willing for he is company for ms; he rolls his whe&l all day long. Givo my lov/^e to your sister, T g'^uld be hanpy to visit you if I should go home. Jllas Ella for me. , . _ Ever your friend, Call Linton. General Hurlbut's G. 0. No. 267, llejuphis. Ten. 2&tli, The opuunand of Rrlg. Gen. G. N. Dodge for field service, will embrace the foll.|pwiBi(| troops of the 16th Army Corps. 20th & 39th Iowa--* it/" , - October, 1863. ' « Infty; Ttb, 9th, 50th, 52nd," 64th and l'22nd Tllinoiu Infantry 18th "lesouri Infantryj 66tlit Tndiaiia lui-antry; 81st Ohio Infajitry and JHallor Brigade, consiatigg of the 27th, 39th, 43rd, and 65rd Ohio' Inrantry and Co. J?. 2nd UP f. Ai'tillery. Geri0i]^al Dodge" to his '.vife, Coi'inth, 29th. I recbiv-jd your letter of the 22"d today. I wrote you at ironiphic to come right down, also TTo^e'you from hero to come down,-but 3 days ago telegraphed yoU to stay as T have received orders to* take • the field with bur half IBth C". 2 divisibhs and :Join Grant nnar* Chat taxiooga. I shall march for luka on Unnday azid" you will hea?" from me * i at thiere and also once more* from liika, when the next hlacd v.ill be by ^ Stevenson; you want to write to me at Stevenson, Ala., cai^'c of Maj. J j • " * • • Gen. oiierman Comdg. Army and Dept.' Tenh.; direct to mo "care 16th A. c. in the field. The orders for me to be' the field commander, direct from - General Gran.t, were ve'ry complimentary, giving me the IGth A. c* that part tiiat goos into the field and I repo-1 to tlie* Dept. commaiidbi' Chief. I like General Shonaan very muc^; he 'is a soldioreVery Inch of him and has had ne up to see him often since I returned. 1 have boon down Aick, confined to the bed moat of the tlm.e'wlth neuralgia im but orders to move has cured m e; Surgeons all say It will be the "oast thing T can do. T shall ship all your things to you, campe hammock &c, Mrs. Bane & Mrs. Llnton are coming down to pack your thin^# tomorrow and I will seo that thoy are started all riglite -all take the preserves, wine Ac with mo; t believe i shall got Cctobei'', 18G5. ^ . well in the field^ and I am not soi-ry for the change. My coriir.and, you sec will be' an important one, and if je have a big fight, I think I can handle it. T shall send, you- consider&ble..mpney; get ray pay up to Sept. 1st. T have t-bftt wijlj, spud, you'. You can do as you thiiik best^ ab purchasing that house, btrt.l believe that when the 4r waivclcses that all kinds of property .r 111,be cheaper and. we can buy 2-20 bonds, whigh will be worth than.at least. 'If you buy 5-20 bonds, get so to buy in nagie. -I^had strong hoper. of,, your getting here e'ei- my' Memphis letter^ but have 4.iv4u .it up. ^ you do.not appear t<' noticff■ that told.ypu in that letter Lo come riglit away, but it ma^h ■ be best as it will sav you the trip. I shall take Cliarlotte .1th rae. -lack Jolm is sick and I s'^'all leave • ^ ^ ^ ^ ■ 9 ■ ■ ■ him. You better get rooms with theirs, P-^gram's, and^at daffilH ho- , tol or some goo^ comfortable pla ce, if it costs a little more it as cheap in the-end. 1 dont know*|jjtit you pan do with but no doubt can get work for thera wherever you go, or get them a littie houco and have thorn do your washing. reneral. .F" rlbut*a S. S. No,., 266, Memphis, Tenn., 50th/ - • • - 5 . - - u -The command of Brig. Gen. G. 14. Bodgo , for Field service will embrace bptterios 1 & H. lat Hlssouri Artillery, the 14th Ohio battery • ■ • ./.u,. - . • • . t>' • - the 2nd M-chigan Battery and in Fuller's brigade the 5rd Michigan Bat- ^ery. - F. II. Ilarriii to Gen. Dodge, Memphis, Tenn. 3st .xq: .7 1 have the honor to pckrowledge receipt of your telegram of October, 18G3. .t'-- « date and to oncloso .copies o-f the papers referred to. Please inform mo, as early afe convenient, the designation or title " you! command will known by in the field. • • • • ■ Gen. Sher6ian.*s S. 0. "o. 5, T7aterloo, Ala., oOt-h.'' .-•i- - ^ . I. Piirsuant to iiistructions of the General Comd^. the d'Vision of theiiUlssis sippi 15tli Arm^- Corps and the. command of General Dodge will "feross the Tennessee with as much expedition as possible and"move east via Floronce, lluntsvlllo (!»•■'•*) tieet further orders'. II. • Eastport wll"' bo considered-th-^ head of navigation ef the Tenn- - essee for the present'and all transports will be discharged there or held ubjoOt to orders* The marching column will leave the*sick and all incumbraiices at EaStpSrl" Or Waterloo, subject to future orders. III. Geherai Dodge Wll' deslgfiate a reglnent-to hold Eastport, and will instruct the commahding officer to entrench the position on the hill over the ^ own . tie will detach gtms with ammunition for the use of tho garrison of Eastport. IV. The senior officer of each of tho ordnance, Quarter ^'astor and * Coaunissary ^>epart"ents, now prosoht with the army, will designate -n officor of his department to remsJUi at Eastporl and take charge of the ' * store of the 'epartments*, that may bo left there', or th'at fttay arrive • - by the river. " * V. Col, Slier will collect all Invalids, or sick men left behind and organize them at Eastport, and the orcChanc officer will issue "to tnem arms and ammunltlott on tho requisition of Col» Siller or whomsoever Octoter, 18C3. . may have charge of them. The medical director will'also designate ' one or moro medical offitcrs to remain with the slcl:,^the necessary ' medical supplies* - • • Newspaper-Gli^'^ping of about 1869'or '70:-- Albert D.. Richardson, the famous New York Trlbttne war'^corres- - pondont, has been west over the Union Pacific raili'oad writing of this great enterprise^ and^ in one.,of his recent letters to the Tribune furnishes 'he. following peminisconce, of our fellow townsmen General Dodge, associating Jt with the of t^e l^ented Martyr President. He jsays:^^^^- After lingering near Sherman for twenty-four ham^s I took.-the next train westward*-On board were-General Dodge, and G. W. — • • . . - . .. . ^ .4 . ^ Frost of the Union Pacific.; General C. K. Warren, Colonel R. S. Williamson and James F. Wilson of the Government Co-m.-issloners; Dr. Thomas Hill, late President of Harvard; D, 0. Llilln of the Bank of California and Unitod Statos Senator Casserly. 4, In 1853 Dodge jBurveyed across Iowa Into Nebraska for Durant . ^ and others, who were interested in the Rock Island Road, but nothing immediate come of it. In 1859 however, Abrahs® Lincoln of_ ^ Illinois ascended the Missouri to seo the country and make po- ■ - . .. . .. t ..J Ou litical i^eeches. At Omaha he.,encountered Dodge and with chnracteristic hunger for I fornation, he pads him sit down beside \j . . .M ..... . ... . ..'i • i[> ' im on the stops of a little hotel and for four hours answer his, ' questions about the great^ uHjqjWK* west. In^ J.86% Lincoln was '■1 October, 1863. • t Pi^esident anji the„law required him to fix the initial pdiint and ..jg establish the route of the Union Pacific road. Remembering the ^ young engineer, who had now become a Union liajor General and was ' coamaiiding at_Corinth, -iss., he summoned hSm by telegraph to Washlngi,on for consultation.- Thus that eax^ly .chance interview had great influence in finally determining the line. « ^ . Dodge is nov/ Chief Engineer of the Union Pacific, and all agree - i that his work has been admirably' done. ^ilaon has resdiutely ^ ' retired from politics to devote himself to the law. Otherwise he would probably have been the next United States ■ Senator from Iowa. His "decision is to "be regretted; he- is one of the few men ( 0> whom the "country cannot spare from its councils without real. loss. Extract'■j'roA Iri'erview with Gen. Dodge., Published Sept. 1885. "You were Uallda in by President Lincoln, were you not?, when the terminus of the Union Pacific was settled,® ■ ■ • * " "Yes, air. It wa» In'^^lSGS.' T was at Corinth, Yiss., when I received h diap8itOB*TPom General ^rnat to go to ■ Washington at once to aee PresideAt LincoWi I'-was scared nearly to death, thinking that I was to bo'called "to SccoUnt for raising negro troops in tlie south. When I arrived in Washington PresideAt Lincoln was Con- ' sidering the Union Pacific matter, and I was present WieA hemade the otdor establishing the termilnus bf the "road at Council Bluffs. '- "The citizens here want to take duo advantages of the oppor- "* ^ tunlty offered 1bV "thi^ bridge and they will deriVe from the close connection of the two citiGs," October, 1863. •• • It If the Gonsrcl^s purpose^ if his health-permits, to visit Oregon and the far17est before his return to New York. Gen. Dodge to his brother, Aug. 21:- Am batter. Ne start for Council-Bluffs today via St. Joseph. £ Gen. Dodge^to H . C. Nutt, St,^Joseph, Aug. 24:- There is no boat here. 1-shall go on the first boat that leaves. Don't know wlnt time that v/ill be, GB'-. Dodge to hiSj^brother, St. Joseph, A]jg. 25,;** • I leave on the Bmelia this A. LI. I-am just cble to sit up and cannot take part in any intended reception.. . , , , Gen. Dodge to his brother, Nebraska City, Aug. 28:- We will bG.,at Council Bluffs toiaorrow night. Have car-, riagcs for ei^t ani baggage at landing when, the boa' arrivep. Gen..Dodge t® his brother, Des Moi.nes, Sept. 22:~ I leaver here for Chicago tomorrow. • Gen. Dodge to bis brother^ Chicagoj Sept. 25:- arriJIl^ here^ toda#. Shall leave for Greenfield, night. Ask Ccae (Judge B^dwin) to write m at New York and adyise me about accepting Chief Engineership of the Union Pacific Railroad which l/i offefed me. A portion will be built next year. Parties are noii on the way to make first surveys. Dodge to his bother. New Yorl^*-. The railroa-d projected to facifio looks well. I was offered position of chief cngineei* with salary of $5^,000 to be held open '1^'?* - . - - October, 1363. j .t , mitil spring, TTrlte me at Corinth, ^osecrans got whipped. He is not out of th scrape yet. My corps is said to be on^the way to him* i ^ , , Gen. Dodge to his brotherj-St; L^uic, 5:--^ — I arrived here yesterday on my return. Railroad matters look bright. I worked a week in-New York for Durant.- Think the loca tion will be made at'Omaha* , jU . - urant sent a party into the mountains while-1 was in New York. He was very an;.lous-for iiib^to take hold of the work but I am going back first, . . i. .. r. Cai-r is*making trouble* In my command; is disciplining my friendst. 1 hear bad reports from there and am anxious to get back, and sball go inua-diately. ' ' *Oen. Dodge to'his'timber, Corinth 21:-- 1 am Just taking the field with two divisions-and <ei5: batter ies of loth" Army ^orps. Shall march oaat towards-^ragg*s army w**h me as commanding Left , t7ing IGth* Amy ^orps Ma3. Gen, Y. Sherman commanding Army Of th"e Tennessee, fltevenson, Ala.* Grant has ordered me" tt) roport to him with my entire comr and, r » scouts and all, in k very eoilipllmentary letter* Our mar oh. kill be about 200 mile's but I have the boys th^t can do it, * You can brlld the houtfo on the ^Ikhorn farm.- ^ut up a ^ood (nibmiantlal ortd Tf father destrem ybu can invest a few hundred doliars in ttlin. I iroold like to have him live ookdorta - October, 18C3, ■i4- DC ble^and gon^entad In.hl^ old ago. My health is.vary poor but I have great hopa^ field Service will bring me out. I am troubled with rleuralgia in the head- It is very painful aui^ keeps me uorkedtdown. I only weigh 126 lbs. raMierlight ■for a winter campaign; .If my health does not improve I shall re sign -fter thisr campaign and .talee the position offered mo on the Union Pacific Railroad. " ' ; " ' Gen. Dodge_to Gen. Sweeney/ Corinth 21, (10DR296): Forward-to these Heewi Quarters immediately a report 'of tlie nTmber, kind and calibre of the arms of your command with the „ names the officers commanding t-he respective- regiments, batter ies, battalions and detachiftenta, and the. ram of the acting Ord nance officer of the Division appointed, by you, . . . .Capt. Barnoa to. Gol. Bane,^ Coi^int 21, (102^296): Tho, Genetral commanding d.lrects that you Xorv.ard to those Head Quarters at, the earliest posolbl moment a report of the num ber, kind and colllro of the arms in your copmand with tho names of the of floors commar^dlng the respective regiments, batteries, battalions and detachments,. , Gen* Dodge to Lt, Huffman, Corinth, 21, (10DR297).: .you v;lll duster the jnen recruited by , Private D. Carson, 3d Illinois Cavalry .as Battery D. lat -Alabama Artillery regimopt with t the officers the number of enlisted men is entitled to under existIng orders. . ♦ October, 18C3. . ■ • - : Capt. Earnes to Gen. gweenoy, Corinth 21, (1CDR297): On the.nisht of the 19th infet. Capt."Hdlms, 2d Iowa Volunteers, and Lt. Daniel'Tiesdale, same regiment left Corinth-"going beyond the Tuscumbia, evidently for the purpogc of viiiting some-girls, in that ^letghborhood, thair'escapade ^esdlting in the-wounding and capturing of Capt« HcJlmos by guerrillas. ^ - -j-- It is unknown what, if any legitimate-r-oason, "Lt. fiesdaie can'glfe for being Iri Corinth on the IQth. Neither can it be as- ^certaincd upoiT what authority or by whoso permission they passed the llnQS upon auch an eiJn'and. " * - •The general comniandl^ig Left Ving 16th Army Corps desires that you ascertain all tjfe facts in the ease you possibly can, gfnd re port the same ta the on Head Qnai^ers. , - Grn. « Dodge to Gen Hxllfrbut Cbr'%th, "21,'(10DR2D7): I have sent "General Swdoney written ihstrubtions in relation to movements of trooos in base of cCh attack, I shall erifleavor to catch them before thoy reach the railroad. I hiTve considertxble Valu'^ble irtformatlon in rdnflon to the orders oT Johnson, thb 1st of this month Jt seems that " out th*''6th of October he orddrod S ■ . . rLorlhg, Loey (Thalidera, ^er^sdh, tlchlsort'and "Rug^es to ooncentrdte at Hew ^Ibany for the pubpose of breakirfg up the riailroad and the-' claim that their hvallab'lo forde to do it would bo 25,000 men. A-'d It also tpijrears that JohnscSf Wsiii ft'ot then aware of Shcriiior.*8 moveasntg. As soon as ho aaottrtaincd this'f^act an ontlro October, 18G3. » -' ' change was made , Loriiir, Le-e-5* Ferguson went to Bragg and the Tenn. Valley, Ciialmers was allowed to malce th^ attempt alone, by scraping up what men he could. TTnere Johnson jxow is I do hot know, tut I believe Chalmers-had all the available f that, is in Northern Mississippi - ith him .in his late attack,^ Thb leaders, all soom to: think that Davis has cast his all onh figt^t between rhattanboga and'Atlanta. And they say that Lee and-Davis v.;ill be at the fight. The;' do not believe that Shcrmon is g®lng to Rosecrans . but think hp iij..going towards Montgomery nnd Atlanta-. Tlie dispo iition , qf^thelr. forces s^iow this, and they openly say-so. -Thereare no troops at Montgomery, Selma^Elyton or Jasper except Dro-_ vost guards. At Elyton a^^cvo and^belovr ^are large i^o|^ woj^ks which tijcy are.wohklng to get^out railroad iron to finish the Solma road..to,Rome. .The- a e branch raUroad to. Elyton, a large force is work op it , and they say th'-^y will finish n by Chriatmaa. ^ This road is being built for the sole Im r purpose of getting out the^r^il oad iron now b'^ing manufactured at those mills. Ha works are being builh at Cclma, but below gclma, fortifications arc golng^up to stop piir boats^from running to Solmn. All Coyornmont works., are in full operation at Solma. X ojK^got Spenpor to destroy these '•orkB and the road. Thorp ayp some infantry at Columbia. part of 43d Mississippi ic AlabiUDoa infantry and a battery. Rugglos is. also thore. October, , ' • - ^ . Davenport is at. Pulton not .arroed and only partly uounted^. He--has one -compcr^^ at.Eri Springs, Xaptain-Purdcr.s. • The runaivayt conscripts that-thoy pick nov, send to garrison forts, donot, send them to Ergggs. The afen in the mountains >epo'rt that large numbers of deserters, are bcginningito come in again fi-om ' Bragg s army and T aa.v several lottei-s that the boya bring in from officers, so that ilobile will not be defended. Solma papers of the 10th says Lorin ^s division is oni its way to Bragg. . . Sen. Dodge to Gen. Thomas, Cofinth 21, (10BR2^8)' ^ i tff have the honor to-renort tkat'X returned from my leave '' U October loth (It expired Octl 17.) and«was assigned by Grder of Maj, uon. S. A. iiurlbut t- my old command the Left ^ing-lctk A. G. Gen. Dodge to Geiu Sweeney, Corinth 22 (lODR29a)t I desire you to use every exertionoto olitaln information aiid to hoop th'^rouglily posted of all movements of the enemy south of you. especially In the direction o^ Grenada. Bnploy citizciis r ;■ , when you can fiiid them living in that v^^cinlty, aide gooe men who v.ill go out. T have always found that "9 reliable* way was to ■ employ citizens living in the country who v/ould report when arty • movement of importoiiOo was made. Instruct youi- comaandors along the lino to use every exertion in this way. I will pay libortfly for all valuable' information ish'd also pa^ well good scouts or spies on prbper certificates frota you. Our safety while we are October, 18G3. ^ so atiran^ out, deT>cnds upon our kno;vlii -at all times tlio position, strciiiith, mo.vcments anJ. attention of the- enemy. One soui^oo of irifarj|^ion is by ^ood. Provost liarshal questioning close all citizens, refugees, deserters and 'prisoners Head "Quarters, Left Tirig ICth Army ^er?.ntli,_ 1.1 j.ss., Oct«» Jlo02*' Tq Provost llarshala and Commanders of Troops statif ■ -o , - •' . separate posts; ' • • . For-the purposeof obtaining e thorough kno.vledgc of the on^jmy In our front, you v/ill always examine closely all citizens refugees, desex'ter^ axkd prisoners comiiig from the enemy's lines,- and forward through your immediate corJuandar direct to those L < « . •% • . ^ITead Ouartere all statements that may be of advantage', and when such statejments relates to immediate movements of the enemy,, and a matter of jtllitvSi;ry importance, the. I^st or immediate commanders . will forward by teiagrjyph. Coiiimanders will see^ tha* -"lose uttenj tion is paid to this circular, . » ®y order of Erlg. pen. G.-ll. Dodge^ V.'. Barnes Lt & A. A. A.G. Gor. Dodge to Con. Thomas, PorJnth C7, tiODIlSOO): I have theuh^'iir to traiismit herewith for t^ aupoyvision of the judgo advp<i»to General off4d)a Army the recoi'ds the Prooeodin-iS of General Court iiacLlal in thirioen cases. * . tt. AiZ. 11J ' 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. 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Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book 1863 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. Answer, Send Lt, Bailey back if notneeded. ■ 0' I v$ 'jJ inww 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. 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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. 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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. 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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. 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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/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/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/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 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 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 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