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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 7. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 176 (search)
larity with the people of East-Tennessee, as well as endearing himself to the soldiers. While he says but little, he knows who does the work. General Shackelford, one of the best officers in the service, always at his post late and early, is universally liked by both officers and men. I predict for the General ere long another star. Movements are now going on, and you will hear from this army ere long. Delta. Indianapolis Journal account. in camp near Knoxville, Tenn., September 29, 1863. Last Tuesday, the day of the battle, was clear and pleasant. The Second brigade, commanded by Colonel Foster, left camp early in the morning, to march fifteen miles and attack the enemy, who, it was reported, had made a stand at Bloutville, Tennessee. All ready and eager to hear the roaring of the cannon, the brigade gayly wound its way through the woods and over the rough and dusty roads of East-Tennessee. Near the middle of the forenoon, we came upon the enemy's pickets. Thes
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 7. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 181 (search)
Doc. 178.-Government of the Freedmen. Vicksburgh, Miss., September 29, 1863. Special orders, No. 63: I. The following regulations for the government of freedmen are announced for the information and government of all concerned. II. All male negroes, who after examination shall be found capable of bearing arms, will be organized into companies and regiments. All others, including men incapable of bearing arms, women and children, instead of being permitted to remain in camps in idleness, will be required to perform such labor as may be suited to their several conditions, in the several staff departments of the army, on plantations, leased or otherwise, within our lines, as wood-choppers, or in any way that their labor can be made avail. able. For the carrying out these regulations, there will be established a system of general and local supervision. III. The Quartermaster's Commissary and Medical Department will issue supplies necessary for the care and employmen