The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union And Confederate Armies. Series 1, Volume 32, In Three Parts. Part 2, Correspondence, etc. Page: 698
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XY., SW. VA., TE1'N., MISS., ALA. AND N. GA. [CEHP. XLIV.
Although the performance of the railroads is greatly improved,
especially that of the Western and Atlantic, we do not yet receive
sufficient supplies of long *forage to restore artillery horses to the
condition they lost on Missionary Ridge.
The army is composed of two corps. It could not be maneuvered
ii battle without forming a third; I have, therefore, so recom-
mended, and beg consideration of that recommendation. The army
should be organized as nearly as practicable, as it is to fight. These
troops are very healthy and in fine spirits.
This position is too much advanced. But for fear of effect upon
the country I would fall back, so that we might not be exposed to be
turned by the route leading through Rome.
The written effective total of cavalry is 5,442, but Major-General
Wheeler reports that but 2,300 of those have efficient horses. It is
necessary to keep about two-thirds of them below Rome, near the
Coosa, on account of forage.
At the end of December the effective total was 36,826; at the end
of December the total present and absent, 77,653; at the end of Jan-
uary the effective total was 36,111; at the end of January the total
present and absent, 69,514, cavalry not included; at the end of Decem-
ber effective total of cavalry was 5,613 ; at the end of December total
present and absent, 13,290; at the end of January effective total of
cavalry was 5,442; at the end of January total present and absent, ,
12,152.
Respectfully submitted.
J. E. JOHNSTON,
General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT' OF EAST TENNESSEE,
Morristown, E. Tenn., February 8, 1864.
Maj. Gen. W. T. MARTIN,
Commanding Cavalry :
Yours of the 6th and 7th have been received. General Longstreet
ha' forwarded to Richmond your letters speaking of the sufferings of
your officers and the necessity of having your transportation, with an
urgent appeal to the Department for the proper orders in the case.
The difficulty about cloth for the officers cannot be overcome.
You will have to, as far as possible, make your quartermaster sell
to the officers a share of the clothing they have for issue to the sol-
diers. Upon the case stated in your favor of the 6th instant the
application for a court of inquiry should be made to these headquar-
ters, with the nomination of a detail to compose it, when the court-
martial would be ordered from here. It is fortunate you have pro-
cured the pure vaccine.
General Vaughn reports, through reliable scouts, that large num-
bers of the enemy are passing down the river from Knoxville and
Loudon to Chattanooga on rafts and on two small steam-boats, which
ply semi-weekly from Loudon to Chattanooga. He also reports the
same suffering and dissatisfaction among the enemy you speak of.
They rely principally for supplies on the steam-boats, which do not
suffice. The lieutenant-general believes that but a small force of
cavalry is in your front, and that if you push forward vigorously
you can disperse both their cavalry and infantry. This he wishes
you to do.698 '
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