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then to report his arrival to me, as I will have need of a force in that direction.
I have the honor to be, with respect, your obedient servant,
FRANK C. ARMSTRONG,
Brigadier-General.
Major THOMAS L. SNEAD,
Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.
P. S.-Since writing the above I learn that a very large force moved up the railroad to-day toward Courtland from Tuscumbia.
JULY 25, 1862.-Skirmish at Clinton Ferry, Tenn.
Report of Assistant Adjutant-General H. L. Clay, C. S. Army.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF EAST TENNESSEE, Knoxville, Tenn., July 25, 1862.COLONEL: Captain Blalock, commanding company of cavalry at Clinton, reports that at sunrise this morning his pickets at the ferry were fired upon by the enemy. He sent re-enforcements, when a skirmish occurred, resulting in the wounding of one man. Believing he was about being surrounded he retreated.
The major-general commanding directs me to give you the report of Captain Blalock, and suggests that the enemy may be a foraging party. If they cross the river you will move your brigade promptly forward and drive them back. You will be supported in the movement by Colonel Taylor's brigade.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
H. L. CLAY,Assistant Adjutant-General.
Colonel A. W. REYNOLDS, Commanding Fourth Brigade.
(NOTE.-Similar letter to Colonel T. H. Taylor, commanding Fifth Brigade.)
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF EAST TENNESSEE, Knoxville, Tenn., July 26, 1862.GENERAL: The enemy attacked our cavalry at Clinton yesterday morning. It was reported by our secret police last night that it was also intended to attack Knoxville with cavalry and infantry this morning at daylight. It seems that some of their scouts were within a very short distance from this place some time during the night. Information of these facts was sent to Colonels Reynolds and Taylor, with instructions to forward it to you without delay.
The major-general commanding directs that a regiment be ordered to this place from Colonel Reynolds' command, and dispatches to that end have been already forwarded to Colonel Reynolds. He further directs me to say that you will send some infantry to Clinton.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
H. L. CLAY,Assistant Adjutant-General.
Brigadier General C. L. STEVENSON,
Commanding Division, Bean's Station, Tenn.
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