CHAP.XII.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.-CONFEDERATE.

HEADQUARTERS WESTERN DEPARTMENT,

Bowling Green, Ky., October 28, 1861.

Major-General POLK, Commanding, Columbus, Ky.:

GENERAL: General Johnston directs me to say that he wishes you to keep a vigilant eye on the Tennessee River. If possible, fortify opposite Fort Henry, to protect it from being overlooked by the enemy. It can be held with part of the garrison of Henry. Lieutenant Dixon, who is familiar with the country, will be able to point out the proper position. No time should be lost.

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As soon as yet are able, increase the force at Fort Henry and the point opposite.

The act of May 21, 1861, requires all prisoners to be transferred by the captors to the Secretary of War.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

W. W. MACKALL, Assistant Adjutant-General.

HEADQUARTERS WESTERN DEPARTMENT,

Bowling Green, Ky., October 28, 1861.

Brigadier General LOYD TILGHMAN:

It is reported that General Crittenden is establishing a camp on Muddy River. General Johnston wishes you to get your command in order without delay and be prepared for any emergency.

Get all the information you can, and above all lose nothing for want of vigilance.

Respectfully, your obedient servant,

W. W. MACKALL, Assistant Adjutant General.

CLAIBORNE MACHINE WORKS, Nashville, October 28, 1861.

V. K. STEVENSON, Quartermaster-General, C. S.:

SIR: Agreeably by your request, I take leave to say that the present capacity of my two foundries for the production of munitions of war is fifteen guns a week, viz, twelve field guns, 6 and 12 pounders, and three siege and garrison guns up to 32-pounders, inclusive. I can turn out about ten tons of shot and shell a day. My present orders will take me about six weeks to complete, but I have a proposition before the War Department at Richmond for one hundred field guns and fifty siege guns, fully mounted and equipped. I do not know what action they may take in reference to it, but this I will assure you, that I shall use every exertion possible to meet the requirement os the present emergency.

respectfully, yours,

T. M. BRENNAN.

CAVE CITY, KY., October 28, 1861.

Brigadier General T. C. HINDMAN:

GENERAL: Pursuant to your orders of 25th instant, I left this encampment at 4 o'clock p. m. of same day with 180 non-commissioned

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