The
Online Archive of Terry's Texas Rangers
Sharing & preserving the history of the 8th Texas Cavalry Regiment, 1861-1865
The
Online Archive of Terry's Regiment May Remain in Johnston's Command
ORs: Series I, Volume 4, Page 412
Richmond,
September 18, 1861.
General A. Sidney Johnston,
Nashville, Tenn.:
Terry's regiment is understood to have been raised with special view to service on the Potomac. If they prefer to remain in your department, stop and employ them as you propose.
S. Cooper,
Adjutant and Inspector General.