ORs: (CS) Correspondence between Thomas Jordan and Gen. Forrest

War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies
Series 1, Volume 16, Part 2, Page 757

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT NO. 2,
Chattanooga, Tenn., August 14, 1862.

Brig. Gen. N. B. FORREST,
Gommanding, &e., Prestonville, Tenn.:

GENERAL:
In reply to your communication of the 12th instant I am directed to inform you that no mountain howitzers are available besides they are not efficient, as the carriages break down. Light brass 6-pounders are regarded as more effective and reliable, a battery of which will be sent you, if to be had, to be taken into the field without caissons, the 50 rounds in limbers being enough for a dash. The men to these guns must be mounted. Our cavalry has not yet reached here. It will be advanced as soon as practicable. It is hoped General Smith will not detach any of the Texas cavalry. He should begin to cross the river in a very short time. The chief paymaster will be instructed to provide funds immediately.

Respectfully, your obedient servant,

THOMAS JORDAN.