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Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, Chapter 39: (search)
rate on the communications of your enemy, without exposing your own, which General Hood could well do on this occasion, as he could readily establish his new lines of communication via the Selma, Jacksonville, and Rome Railroad, then built to Blue Mountain, ten or twelve miles from Jacksonville, where could soon be established his new depot of immediate supplies. The President, having ascertained that General Beauregard favored this expected movement, determined to place him in command of whn, and made a personal examination of the approaches to the place, with a view to erect there all necessary works for its protection. He ordered, in General Hood's name, that the Selma Railroad should be rapidly completed, from its terminus, Blue Mountain, to Jacksonville; and local officers found there, and still on sick leave, were appointed to fill, temporarily, all indispensable positions, not only at Jacksonville, but also along the new line of operations, so as to expedite the transfer o
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, Chapter 40: (search)
to aid in their redemption, and calling upon them to co-operate with him in the destruction of the enemy's lines of communication, while the main body of the army is engaged in destroying his lines between Chattanooga and Atlanta. The object of such an address will be to arouse the people of that State and distract the enemy as to our intent and aims. See Appendix. My headquarters for the reception and appropriate distribution of papers has been transferred to Oxford, Ala., near Blue Mountain, from which point a line of couriers will connect with the army. Our movements after crossing the Tennessee will be determined by those of the enemy. I trust, General, that we will shortly be able to communicate to you and the country such tidings as will redound to the honor of our arms and the success of our cause. I am, General, respectfully, your obedient servant, G. T. Beauregard, General. Before this was written and forwarded the following telegram was sent to Richmon
Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865, chapter 26 (search)
n-works, by which route he thinks for the present it would be best to send men rejoining the army. He wishes that line connected with the one in operation to Blue Mountain. Respectfully, your obedient servant, A. R. Chisolm, A. D. C. Headquarters, Army of Tennessee, in the field, Oct. 12th, 1864. To the Officer Commandine, Ala., Oct. 22d, 1864. Lieut.-Genl. Taylor, Selma: General Beauregard desires to see you at Gadsden as early as practicable. The commandant of post at Blue Mountain has been ordered to supply you with a conveyance from that point. Geo. Wm. Brent, Col., and A. A. G. Jacksonville, Ala., Oct. 22d, 1864. Major Moll lines of communication. 9th. A line of couriers has been established at Oxford to communicate with the rear of the army, either by this place (Gadsden) or Blue Mountain. I have the honor to be, General, respectfully, your obedient servant, Geo. Wm. Brent, Col., and A. A. G. Headquarters, Military division of the