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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 10. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 46 (search)
ould be nearer to Vicksburg than myself in case I should make the movement proposed. I had, moreover, positive information that he was daily increasing his strength. I also learned, on reaching Edwards' Depot, that one division of the enemy (A. J. Smith's) was at, or near, Dillons. This confirmed me in the opinion, previously expressed, that the movement indicated by General Johnston was extremely hazardous. I accordingly called a council of war of all the General officers present, and placrossed without loss, though the movement of the enemy compelled Colonel Reynolds' brigade to cross the Big Black above the Railroad Bridge. On reaching the line of intrenchments occupied by Brigadier-General Vaughn's brigade of East Tennesseans (Smith's division), he was instructed by myself in person to man the trenches from the railroad to the left; his artillery to remain as then posted, and all wagons to cross the river at once. Special instructions were left with Lieutenant J. H. Morriso