719 Series I Volume XXXI-III Serial 56 - Knoxville and Lookout Mountain Part III
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HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY DETACHMENT, Camp on Lookout Mountain, November 19, 1863.JOHN J. REEVE,
Assistant Adjutant-General:MAJOR: The enemy moved two regiments out to the base of Nickajack trace, formed line, and sent a party on the mountains to look for passes, which infantry can pass no doubt. I have notified the infantry picket at that point. I have a party now examining the mountain for such passes; intend to picket as long as I have a man, and prevent their getting up if possible, but I have but little hope, for I fear they will crawl up during the darkness of the night. I have nothing for my horses since yesterday; they will soon become unserviceable. I have found several passes in the direction of Johnson's Crook, which I am guarding with but too small force.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
S. P. McCONNELL.
HEADQUARTERS, November 19, 1863.General BRAGG:
I have a captured pontoon bridge. I left a strong guard and a battery to guard the bridge, which is better defended where it is.
J. LONGSTREET,
Lieutenant-General.
HEADQUARTERS, November 19, 1863.Major-General McLAWS:
GENERAL: Please impress your officers and men with the importance of making a rush when they once start to take such a position as that occupied by the enemy yesterday.
If the troops, once started, rush forward till the point is carried, the loss will be trifling; whereas if they hesitate, the enemy gets courage; or, being behind a comparatively sheltered position, will fight the harder. Besides, if the assaulting party once loses courage and falters, he will not find courage probably to make a renewed effort.
The men should be cautioned before they start at such works and told what they are to do, and the importance and great safety of doing it with a rush.
Very respectfully,
J. LONGSTREET,
Lieutenant-General.
HEADQUARTERS, November 19, 1863.Major-General WHEELER,
Commanding Cavalry:
GENERAL: I have just heard that the Yankees were moving their negroes and wagons to the other side of the river. Have a scout to ascertain where they put them, and see if you can't cross above
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