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from Tennessee had stood by their colors notwithstanding the Army had been forced to abandon their State, I deemed it wise, in consideration of their faithful services, to at least grant them a short leave of absence, as well as to others who might be able to go home and return within ten or fifteen days. General Beauregard concurred with me, and the general order above referred to was issued, as the ensuing circular will indicate: [no. 542.]>headquarters, Tupelo, Mississippi, January 16th, 1865. Lieutenant General Stewart, Major General Stevenson, Major General Cheatham. (Copy sent to Colonel Harvie.) If you have any troops in your command who live sufficiently near the present position of the Army to justify, in your judgment, the granting them ten days furlough, the same will be done on proper application made at once, provided the men go by organizations under officers, and pledge themselves to return at the expiration of the time. All obtaining such furloughs will