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 3, Correspondence, etc. Page: 696
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.Y., S. VA, TENN. MISS., ALA., AND N. G A. [CHAP. XLTV.
These are systematically presented in the ta.bular report (A) and
in the memorandum of an order respectfully suggested (B). Beside
these synopses, a few brief statements in addition may also be use-
ful and therefore proper.
I. The transportation of your artillery is, I think, in a better than
average condition; the wagons for the most part strong, and the
animals quite serviceable..
II. With arrival of better guns, expected soon, the armament will
be much improved and quite efficient, if not all that might be de-
sired.
III. The horses, as is generally the case in our artillery service at
the end of winter, owing to several depressing causes, are for the
most part comparatively thin; but they have been in the main ob-
viously well cared for, are in promisingly good health,. and being
inured to hard service, may, with the additions indicated and ex-
pected at an early day, the Chief Quartermaster now assures me,
be relied upon, I think, for efficient performance, however early it
may be demanded.
IV. The officers, so far as brief acquaintance and limited inquiry
authorize me to judge, are earnest, capable, experienced, and gener-
ally efficient, and the organization already arranged; with certain
additions indicated, may be expected to bring out their best energies
and to give the arm its full force. My own preference would have
been for battalions of four batteries, authorizing two field officers to
each; but as they had been already formed with three batteries, it
appears best to retain them in that form and adapt the other ele-
ments of organization to that feature.
V. The promotions or assignments needed ought, it appears to me,
to be made as soon as practicable. Incompleteness in provision for
command may be a serious hinderance to thorough efficiency. It has
not been practicable for me to acquire the exact personal knowledge
to justify any special recommendation. Majors Courtney, Williams,
Hoxton, and Robertson are recommended by their immediate su-
periors; Captain Cobb should undoubtedly be made major ; Captains
Stanford, Slocomb, Darden, Dent, Lumsden, Garrity, and Barret are
also commended by their commanders; there may besides be others
equally deserving. The general chief of artillery will, on arriving,
find this a point entitled to his early attention.
VI. In conclusion, my belief is decided that your artillery, thus
adjusted and well commanded, will prove greatly efficient and pow-
erfully contribute to the great victory which this army is, by the
blessing of Providence, destined, I trust, to achieve at no distant
day.
I have the honor to be, general, respectfully, your obedient
servant,
W. N. PENDLETON,
Brligadier-General Artillery, C. S. Army.
[Sub-inclosure No. 1.1
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF TENNESSEE,
March 12, 1864.
Colonel HALLONQUIST:
COLONEL: Will you be so good as to furnish me for your com-
mand brief replies to the following inquiries:
I. Respecting officers.696
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