GENERAL ORDERS,
HEADQUARTERS RIGHT WING, Numbers 6.
ARMY OF THE MISSISSIPPI, Tompkinsville, September 10, 1862.

The commanding generals of the divisions of this wing of the army are ordered toguard the approaches to their encampments by sufficient pickets thrown out to such distances as to secure their commands against surprise. The commanding general of this division which may be in front will guard all approches on his front and flanks by strtong pickets.

By command of Major-General Polk:

GEO. WILLIAMSON,

Assistatn Adjutant-Geneal.

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SPECIAL ORDERS,
ADJT. AND INSP. GENERAL'S OFFICE,

Numbers 213.
Richmond, September 11, 1862.

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X. Major R. H. Anderson, assistant adjutant-general, Provisional Army, will proceed to Vixcksburg, Miss., a sn report tob Major- General Van Dorn, commanding, &c., for duty on the staff of Major General Mansfield Lovell.

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By command of the Secretary of War:

John WITHERS,

Assistatn Adjutant-General.

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HEADQUARTERS FIRST CAVALRY BRIGADE,
Eighteen Miles South of Franklin, Ky.,

Near Franklin and Nashville Pike,

September 11, 1862 - 1 p. m.

Major G. G. GARNER,

Assistant Adjutant-General:

GENERAL: My pickets attacked the enemy's pickets this mornig. We lost 1 man and killed 3 of the end y. We lefgt them shelling the woods, and they still continue to do so. That engagement took place near Tyree Springs. I have halted their whole command, and they still remain where we left them. I shall continue to annoy them on as far as Franklin. Will then move to the place you designated, and exzpect to arrive there ont ehday after to- morrow. Wea re moving along in good condition in advance of the enemy.

Yours, respectully,

N. B. FORREST,

Brigadier- General.

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BEAVER CREEK, FLOYD COUNTY, KY.,

September 12, 1862.

Major General E. KERBY SMITH:

GENERAL: In reply to yours of the 7th* I have to say that my powers to raise troops of all arms for the service are direct and ample, and from the beginning of the war were intended by the President to authorize me to raise a seaprate army to be commanded by myself. I

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*See VOL. XVI, Part II, p. 801.

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