Official Records - 1st Alabama Cavalry, USV

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Series 1, vol 32, Part 3 (Forrest's Expedition)

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HDQRS. LEFT WING, SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,

Athens, Ala., April 28, 1864.

Brigadier General J. C. VEATCH,

Commanding Fourth Division:

Since writing you, my orders have been changed in such a manner as will make it unnecessary for us to change our line of march. As telegraphed you, you will move with First and and Second Brigades, Ninth Illinois, and First Alabama on May 1 on direct road to Huntsville, thence to Stevenson. Forage will be at Huntsville, Stevenson, and other points where we may need it. Order one company of First Alabama Cavalry to report here on evening of April 30.

Inform Captain Armstrong that he need not make any preparations to bridge Flint.

One brigade from Logan's command will join the force at Decatur, and the Seventh Illinois (mounted) will be left on this side of the river to watch from Elk River down.

Orders will be issued from these headquarters putting General Stevenson in command of all troops left on the line of the railroad from Lynnville to and including Decatur, &c.

I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

G. M. DODGE,

Brigadier-General, Commanding.