Alfred Roman, The military operations of General Beauregard in the war between the states, 1861 to 1865

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That Cheatham's veteran corps, in connection with the gallant corps of the chivalrous Forrest, has entered upon the soil of Tennessee to enable her sons to redeem themselves from the yoke of a vile oppressor, who has violated the integrity of her independence by a cruel and lawless invasion of her territory. That he earnestly invokes their co-operation in the glorious work of her redemption; that he calls upon them to give him and his brave troops all their aid in destroying effectually the lines of the enemy's communication and breaking up his sources of supplies, while the main body of the Army of Tennessee is engaged in the similar work of destruction from Atlanta to Chattanooga.

The General desires that this address be printed at Huntsville, or elsewhere if possible, and be freely distributed within the enemy's lines. If it cannot be printed, let as many copies as practicable be manuscripted and posted at all prominent points.

The above is designed as merely indicating the character of the address, leaving all other matters to your judgment. It cannot be printed at Jacksonville as first proposed.

Governor Harris has not arrived at these headquarters.

Respectfully, your obedient servant,

Geo. Wm. Brent, Col., and A. A. G.

Appendix to chapter XLI.

Headquarters, Military division of the West, Tuscumbia, Nov. 1st, 1864.
Genl. J. B. Hood, Comdg., etc., etc.:

General,—General Beauregard desires to see Brigadier-General Roddy without delay on the navigation of the Tennessee River; if not incompatible with the public service, he wishes that you would direct him to report in person on the receipt of this order.

Respectfully, your obedient servant,

Geo. Wm. Brent, Col., and A. A. G.

Headquarters, Military division of the West, Tuscumbia, Nov. 2d, 1864.
Genl. J. B. Hood, Comdg., etc., etc.:

General,—General Taylor has been instructed to impress the number of laborers required by Major Fleming, Chief-Engineer and General Superintendent M. and O. Railroad.

Respectfully, your obedient servant,

Geo. Wm. Brent, Col., and A. A. G.

Headquarters, Military division of the West, Tuscumbia, Nov. 4th, 1864.
General J. B. Hood, Comdg., etc., etc.:

General,—General Beauregard has directed me to acknowledge receipt of your communication of the 3d inst., with the copies of your telegrams to the government.