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HDQRS. SECOND DISTRICT, DEPT. MISS. AND E. La.,
Vicksburg, May 2, 1863.Captain J. C. TAYLOR,
Aide-de-Camp:
CAPTAIN: I request to be permitted to turn over this command to Major-General [J. H.] Forney, and go with the remainder of my DIVISION to the assistance of our left flank.
I ask that General [S. D.] Lee may be assigned to Tracy's brigade, and that the lieutenant-general will request General Loring to let my DIVISION be concentrated, if possible. I beg that you will reply by the courier.
I am, captain, respectfully, your obedient servant,
C. L. STEVENSON.
GRENADA, May 2, 1863.
Brigadier-General CHALMERS:
Another raid crossing at New Albany, 3,000 strong. News comes from General Loring at Jackson.
W. S. FEATHERSTON.
NEAR LA FAYETTE SPRINGS, May 2, 1863.
Lieutenant-General PEMBERTON:
Notify the cavalry at Okolona that I am marching to their assistance by way of Red Land.
JAMES R. CHALMERS.
Vicksburg, May 2, 1863.
Brigadier-General CHALMERS:
Endeavor to cut off their wagon trains, and prevent their foraging in every way.
J. C. PEMBERTON.
Vicksburg, May 2, 1863.
Brigadier-General CHALMERS:
You must follow and harass the enemy if you cannot meet them.
J. C. PEMBERTON.
OKOLONA, May 2, 1863.
Lieutenant-General PEMBERTON:
Reports of the enemy are much exaggerated. I will report further in the morning.
DANIEL RUGGLES.
Vicksburg, May 2, 1863.
Brigadier-General RUGGLES, Okolona:
Send at once all your force to Vicksburg, retaining sufficient to man your trenches and artillery.
J. C. PEMBERTON.
Vicksburg, May 2, 1863.
Major THEO. Johnston,
Chief of Subsistence, &c.:
Throw into this place all supplies possible. Use greatest dispatch.
J. C. PEMBERTON.
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