gard and yourself urging the rebuilding of the Memphis and Charleston Railroad to Decatur. The permanent occupation of this country absolutely requires that this road be repaired. At this distance it is not possible for me to give matter personal attention, and I must rely upon your kindness to help me.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

J. B. HOOD,

General/

[Indorsement.]

HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF THE GULF, Mobile, December 19, 1864.

Respectfully forwarded to lieutenant-general commanding.

DABNEY H. MAURY,
Major-General.

JONESBOROUGH, December 6, 1864.

General BRECKINRIDGE:

No advance of the enemy above Russellville as yet.

J. C. WAUGHN,

Brigadier-General.

JONESBOROUGH, December 6, 1864.

General BRECKINRIDGE:

My command goes to Rogersville to-morrow. May I remain there?

B. W. DUKE,

Brigadier-General.

NARROWS, VA., December 6. 1864.

Major J. S. JOHNSTON:

Your telegram received. Will march via Dublin. Send any letters for the command to that place.

G. B. COSBY,

Brigadier-General.

[DECEMBER 7, 1864,-For Seddon to Hardee, transmitting dispatch to E. Kirby Smith, relative to crossing of troops to aid Hood, &c., see Vol. XLI, Part I, p. 123.]

MONTGOMERY, ALA., DECEMBER 7, 1864.

General G. T. BEAUREGARD:

(Care of General Cobb, Macon, Ga.)

General Maury reports:

Repeated rumors and reports of preparation at Pensacola to attack Mobile, Only one heavy ship in lower bay. Transports unusually active. Raiders crossed Pearl River; moved on morning 5th toward Mobile and Ohio Railroad. General Gard-

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