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Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, Chapter 16: (search)
repel vigorously all attempts at reconnoissance, by land or by water. A few days later, he was instructed to open a road across the difficult country opposite Island No.10, and to establish a telegraph line between the Island and Humboldt, or Union City, via Obionville, as a line of communication. The cavalry, at Paris, was to watch and report the passage of any gunboats or transports up the Tennessee River, from the direction of Fort Henry, extending its pickets as near as possible to Mayfield, which was then occupied by Federal cavalry, keeping the latter always in sight, and, if compelled to retire, to burn the bridges and thus hinder reconnoissances. In view of the great importance of New Madrid, General Polk was further instructed to send as strong a garrison thither as he could, including most of the troops at Fort Pillow, if necessary. He was also to aid in hastening the immediate completion and arming of the batteries there and of those at the head of Island No.10 and
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, chapter 27 (search)
To General S. Cooper, A. and I. Genl., Richmond: Am offered service of Louisiana Legion in the emergency, under Act of Congress, 21st July—August, 1861, for local defence. May I accept? These troops greatly needed. Time precious. Please answer in duplicate to Governor Moore. G. T. Beauregard. Jackson, Tenn.,Feb. 25th, 1862. To Major-General Polk, Columbus, Ky.: Cavalry at Paris best be distributed on outpost duty to watch all important roads from about Paris to as near south of Mayfield as possible. Burn bridges on advance of enemy, whom they will always keep in sight and hinder from making reconnoissances. G. T. Beauregard. Richmond, Feb. 26th, 1862. To General G. T. Beauregard: Certainly, accept services of the Legion. Duplicate sent Governor Moore. S. Cooper. Jackson, Tenn., Feb. 27th, 1862. Major-General Bragg: Send the guns and ammunition via M. and O. Railroad to Hickman, on Mississippi River. Thanks for the five regiments. The river shall be held. G