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The Daily Dispatch: October 12, 1863., [Electronic resource]

Farewell address of Lieut.-Gen'l Leonidas Polk. --Upon being relieved from his command, General Polk issued the following address: Headq'rs Polk's Corps, Tenn.,Missionary Ridge, Sept. 30th, 1863. To the Officers and Soldiers of Polk's Corps: In consequence of an unfortunate disagreement between myself and the Commander-in-Chief of this Department, I have been relieved of my command, and am about to retire from the army. Without attempting to explain the circumstances of this disagreement, or prejudicing the public mind by a premature appeal to its judgment, I must be permitted to express my unqualified conviction of the rectitude of my conduct, and that time and investigation will amply vindicate my action on the field of Chickamauga. I cannot, however, part, even temporarily, with the gallant officers and soldiers of my old corps, without the deepest feeling of regret, and a heartfelt expression of my gratitude for the courage, conduct, and devotion they have alw

its judgment, I must be permitted to express my unqualified conviction of the rectitude of my conduct, and that time and investigation will amply vindicate my action on the field of Chickamauga. I cannot, however, part, even temporarily, with the gallant officers and soldiers of my old corps, without the deepest feeling of regret, and a heartfelt expression of my gratitude for the courage, conduct, and devotion they have always manifested while under my command. Belmont, Shiloh, Perryville, Murfreesboro, and Chickamauga, all attest on your part the very highest soldierly qualities, and are crowded with precious memories. Contending with a numerous, well appointed, and merciless enemy, for all that man holds dear, you have borne unexampled privations with fortitude, fought with undaunted bravery, and ever yielded a ready and cheerful obedience to your officers. Soldiers who struggle in such a cause and with such hearts "can never be conquered. "Clouds and darkness m

Farewell address of Lieut.-Gen'l Leonidas Polk. --Upon being relieved from his command, General Polk issued the following address: Headq'rs Polk's Corps, Tenn.,Missionary Ridge, Sept. 30th, General Polk issued the following address: Headq'rs Polk's Corps, Tenn.,Missionary Ridge, Sept. 30th, 1863. To the Officers and Soldiers of Polk's Corps: In consequence of an unfortunate disagreement between myself and the Commander-in-Chief of this Department, I have been relieved of my commandPolk's Corps, Tenn.,Missionary Ridge, Sept. 30th, 1863. To the Officers and Soldiers of Polk's Corps: In consequence of an unfortunate disagreement between myself and the Commander-in-Chief of this Department, I have been relieved of my command, and am about to retire from the army. Without attempting to explain the circumstances of this disagreement, or prejudicing the public mind by a premature appeal to its judgment, I must be permittedPolk's Corps: In consequence of an unfortunate disagreement between myself and the Commander-in-Chief of this Department, I have been relieved of my command, and am about to retire from the army. Without attempting to explain the circumstances of this disagreement, or prejudicing the public mind by a premature appeal to its judgment, I must be permitted to express my unqualified conviction of the rectitude of my conduct, and that time and investigation will amply vindicate my action on the field of Chickamauga. I cannot, however, part, even temd during the years of our association, both in camp and on the field, is graven on my heart, and will be treasured there until it ceases to beat. Your friend, (Signed,) L. Polk, Lieut.-General.

Farewell address of Lieut.-Gen'l Leonidas Polk. --Upon being relieved from his command, General Polk issued the following address: Headq'rs Polk's Corps, Tenn.,Missionary Ridge, Sept. 30th, 1863. To the Officers and Soldiers of Polk's Corps: In consequence of an unfortunate disagreement between myself and the Commander-in-Chief of this Department, I have been relieved of my command, and am about to retire from the army. Without attempting to explain the circumstances of this disagreement, or prejudicing the public mind by a premature appeal to its judgment, I must be permitted to express my unqualified conviction of the rectitude of my conduct, and that time and investigation will amply vindicate my action on the field of Chickamauga. I cannot, however, part, even temporarily, with the gallant officers and soldiers of my old corps, without the deepest feeling of regret, and a heartfelt expression of my gratitude for the courage, conduct, and devotion they have alw