508 Series I Volume XXXIX-II Serial 78 - Allatoona Part II
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NASHVILLE, TENN., September 28, 1864.
Brigadier-General NEWTON,
Chattanooga:
Forrest left Pulaski last night, going south. General Rousseau thinks he intends to strike across to the Chattanooga road.
J. D. WEBSTER,
Brigadier-General.
CHATTANOOGA, September 28, 1864.
Major-General THOMAS:
The regular brigade has not yet arrived. The engineer troops went to Stevenson last night.
JNO NEWTON,
Brigadier-General.
When I arrived, finding that General Steedman was absent, I assumed command temporarily. I desire this to be confirmed, as due to me. I propose leaving in a day or two, as soon as the arrangements you directed are perfected.
JNO NEWTON,
Brigadier-General.
CHATTANOOGA, September 28, 1864.
Major-General THOMAS:
The following telegram has just been received from General Milroy:
Forrest left Pulaski last night, moving south. General Rousseau supposes he will turn east and strike road, so my cavalry scouts, twelve miles west, have not reported his approach, but I am expecting him within the next twelve hours. Railroad and telegraph lines all right.
R. H. MILROY,
Major-General.
I desire to know whether I am in command of troops in this district. I have assumed command of such. If not confirmed in this by the major-general commanding, I desire to leave for Key West, in obedience to the orders of the Secretary of War. I have made all dispositions and given all instructions in regard to the defense from Chattanooga to Bridgeport that I deem necessary, and I wish to be confirmed in my action. We positively need a brigade for Lookout Mountain. The major-general commanding is opposed [to my] desire to leave, but I cannot remain unless I am confirmed in the action which I have taken in order to carry out his own order.
JNO NEWTON,
Brigadier-General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Atlanta, Ga., September 28, 1864.Major S. B. MOE,
Assistant Adjutant-General, Chattanooga:
Report at once how many troops have been sent to re-enforce General Milroy, and how many he had before the raid was commenced. As
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