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Indiana (Indiana, United States) (search for this): chapter 24
tuation of affairs is such that I deem it necessary to call the attention of your Excellency to it in connexion with the movements which the enemy meditate towards Tennessee. My information continues to convince me that a heavy concentration of force on this line has been made to invade Tennessee on the route to Nashville. The troops of Western Virginia and Eastern Kentucky have been withdrawn and ordered upon the line in my front. These regiments, with large reinforcements from Ohio, Indiana and other Northwestern States, have been assembled, and the estimates from the most reliable sources show that General Buell has about 75,000 men, probably more, at his disposition, while the effective force here at my command does not exceed 17,000 men. In order to render these equal to the duty of preserving our frontier and protecting Nashville, I have used every precaution, and feel sanguine that by the dispositions of the last few months, they can be made to hold in check double their
Louisville (Kentucky, United States) (search for this): chapter 24
roops on that front guarding the Mississippi, renders the Lower Valley comparatively secure, and General Zollicoffer, on the Cumberland, protects East Tennessee from invasion and possible revolt, which would destroy our communications between the Mississippi and Atlantic States and inflict great injury. These dispositions will foil the designs of the enemy on East Tennessee and defeat or retard his design to descend the Mississippi this winter. The vulnerable point is by the line from Louisville towards Nashville, and the Northern Generals are evidently aware of it. In order to obtain additional strength, I ordered Major Gilmer, my Chief Engineer, to go to Nashville and arrange defensive works for its protection, and have provided a sufficient armament. I will endeavor to render them unnecessary by defending Nashville here, but a proper forecast should induce all to join in their immediate construction, and I, therefore, ask you to have them completed, or take effective measures
Edgefield (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 24
is line has been made to invade Tennessee on the route to Nashville. The troops of Western Virginia and Eastern Kentucky havual to the duty of preserving our frontier and protecting Nashville, I have used every precaution, and feel sanguine that by e vulnerable point is by the line from Louisville towards Nashville, and the Northern Generals are evidently aware of it. Inngth, I ordered Major Gilmer, my Chief Engineer, to go to Nashville and arrange defensive works for its protection, and have I will endeavor to render them unnecessary by defending Nashville here, but a proper forecast should induce all to join in as soon as possible. The country between this place and Nashville offers no good defensible line, and the works I have ordethis place to-day. Adjutant-General's Office, Nashville, Tennessee, December 31st, 1861. General A. S. Johnston: Ded adjoining counties to construct the fortifications near Nashville, but I must say that the response to my appeal for labore
Ohio (Ohio, United States) (search for this): chapter 24
esent situation of affairs is such that I deem it necessary to call the attention of your Excellency to it in connexion with the movements which the enemy meditate towards Tennessee. My information continues to convince me that a heavy concentration of force on this line has been made to invade Tennessee on the route to Nashville. The troops of Western Virginia and Eastern Kentucky have been withdrawn and ordered upon the line in my front. These regiments, with large reinforcements from Ohio, Indiana and other Northwestern States, have been assembled, and the estimates from the most reliable sources show that General Buell has about 75,000 men, probably more, at his disposition, while the effective force here at my command does not exceed 17,000 men. In order to render these equal to the duty of preserving our frontier and protecting Nashville, I have used every precaution, and feel sanguine that by the dispositions of the last few months, they can be made to hold in check double
United States (United States) (search for this): chapter 24
rms. Almost every gun that we get at this time must necessarily pass through the hands of the smiths before it is fit for service; and in this connection it is well to remark that Tennessee, less fortunate than some of her sister States, had no United States arsenal or depository of arms within her limits from which her troops might have been supplied; that but comparatively a small number of her force have been armed independent of the State, and that upon assuming connexion with the Confederate States all of her contracts for the manufacture of arms and other materials of war were assigned and transferred to the Confederate Government. I am sure, General, you will appreciate and make due allowance for the difficulties that lie in my way in the work of arming the forces of Tennessee under these circumstances. I trust I shall be able with the inferior arms of the country to arm the volunteers now in, and that many will hereafter come into camp. Very respectfully, Isham G.
Europe (search for this): chapter 24
, ask you to have them completed, or take effective measures to furnish the necessary labor for their execution as soon as possible. The country between this place and Nashville offers no good defensible line, and the works I have ordered should not be neglected. Such being the situation of affairs, the enemy will be compelled to move against Tennessee by this route or submit to the humiliation of closing a campaign without result or impression upon us in this quarter. The news from Europe, as well as the dissatisfaction in the North, force them to advance now, or admit that the independence of the Confederacy is virtually established. The disparity of my force is very great, and exposes our cause to a hazard that it is. most unwise to continue to incur. Ten or fifteen thousand additional troops would make me feel assured of victory. With this additional force I could avail myself of every fault of their movements. Without them, [ must be a spectator without power to se
Bowling Green (Indiana, United States) (search for this): chapter 24
. Johnston and Governor Isham G. Harris. [We are indebted to His Excellency Governor Porter, of Tennessee, for the following original correspondence, which will be found to be of interest and value.] Headquarters Western Department, Bowling Green, Ky., December 25th, 1861. To His Excellency< ISHAM G. Harris, Governor of Tennessee: Sir: The present situation of affairs is such that I deem it necessary to call the attention of your Excellency to it in connexion with the movements whier to render these equal to the duty of preserving our frontier and protecting Nashville, I have used every precaution, and feel sanguine that by the dispositions of the last few months, they can be made to hold in check double their number. Bowling Green, naturally strong, has been well entrenched; Columbus Fort, with its garrison and troops on that front guarding the Mississippi, renders the Lower Valley comparatively secure, and General Zollicoffer, on the Cumberland, protects East Tennesse
West Virginia (West Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 24
rters Western Department, Bowling Green, Ky., December 25th, 1861. To His Excellency< ISHAM G. Harris, Governor of Tennessee: Sir: The present situation of affairs is such that I deem it necessary to call the attention of your Excellency to it in connexion with the movements which the enemy meditate towards Tennessee. My information continues to convince me that a heavy concentration of force on this line has been made to invade Tennessee on the route to Nashville. The troops of Western Virginia and Eastern Kentucky have been withdrawn and ordered upon the line in my front. These regiments, with large reinforcements from Ohio, Indiana and other Northwestern States, have been assembled, and the estimates from the most reliable sources show that General Buell has about 75,000 men, probably more, at his disposition, while the effective force here at my command does not exceed 17,000 men. In order to render these equal to the duty of preserving our frontier and protecting Nashvill
Kentucky (Kentucky, United States) (search for this): chapter 24
and Governor Isham G. Harris. [We are indebted to His Excellency Governor Porter, of Tennessee, for the following original correspondence, which will be found to be of interest and value.] Headquarters Western Department, Bowling Green, Ky., December 25th, 1861. To His Excellency< ISHAM G. Harris, Governor of Tennessee: Sir: The present situation of affairs is such that I deem it necessary to call the attention of your Excellency to it in connexion with the movements which the enemy meditate towards Tennessee. My information continues to convince me that a heavy concentration of force on this line has been made to invade Tennessee on the route to Nashville. The troops of Western Virginia and Eastern Kentucky have been withdrawn and ordered upon the line in my front. These regiments, with large reinforcements from Ohio, Indiana and other Northwestern States, have been assembled, and the estimates from the most reliable sources show that General Buell has about 75,00
Columbus, Ky. (Kentucky, United States) (search for this): chapter 24
licit you to forward to me here every man at your disposition. If well reinforced now, Tennessee, the Valley of the Mississippi, and the Confederacy is safe. Returning to your Excellency my sincere thanks for the energetic and efficient co-operation which I have received from you ard Tennessee since I assumed command, I have the honor to subscribe myself with great respect, Your obedient servant, A. S. Johnston, General C. S. A. Five thousand men, Bowen's division, will leave Columbus for this place to-day. Adjutant-General's Office, Nashville, Tennessee, December 31st, 1861. General A. S. Johnston: Dear Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of letter of 25th instant. Upon its receipt I immediately appointed energetic agents to collect laborers in this and adjoining counties to construct the fortifications near Nashville, but I must say that the response to my appeal for laborers has not thus far been as flattering as I had wanted and expected. 1 shall
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