The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union And Confederate Armies. Series 1, Volume 10, In Two Parts. Part 2, Correspondence, etc. Page: 310
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KY., TENN., N. MISS., N. ALA., AND SW. VA. [CHAP. XXI
5. Brig. Gen. Gid. J. Pillow will immediately take command of the
Third Division of this army.
By command of General Johnston:
W. W. MACKALL,
Assistant Adjutant-General.
DECATUR, March 11, 1862.
Hon. J. P. BENJAMIN:
My command is now crossing the Tennessee line, the advance march-
ing toward Tuscumbia. The enemy are reported yesterday in twelve
transports, about 12,000 strong, at Savannah, with thirty or forty more
transports expected. It is supposed Buell will concentrate main force
there to co-operate with Grant.
A. S. JOHNSTON,
General, 0. S. Army.
DECATUR, March 11, 1862.
General G. T. BEAUREGARD:
SIR: Your dispatch just received.* The day of the month on which
it is written will indicate the letter of the alphabet corresponding with
A. Yesterday 10th J--A. I repeat it, that we may know if the opera-
tor conveyed it correctly.
EFNTIFJJZEXIZMVIIVRIFEJRKLIURPNY
VIVTREKYVKIFFG JAF ZEPF LNZKYDFJK
VWWVTK
Translation.-Now crossing river. Rear on Saturday. Where can
the troops join you with most effect?
On the 27th of the month "A" will correspond to "C."
The approach to the railroad bridge here is over an embankment
about 21 miles. I had the whole planked for crossing artillery and
trains, but on account of the great difference in the length of axles it
cannot be used for that purpose. We are now bringing them over on
platform cars, which is a slow process. The head of the column
marched this morning on the Tuscumbia road. It will, after two days'
march, halt for the rear, which remained back at Shelbyville, to close
up, after which the march will be continued to Tuscumbia, from which
position I will endeavor to form a junction with you, in accordance with
the plan agreed upon. My route from Tuscumbia will of course de-
pend upon the movement you will make as soon as the purpose of the
enemy is sufficiently developed. General BuelPl's force at Nashville
embraces, I think, nearly the whole of his command. He will probably
co-operate with the movement from Savannah, Hardin County.
My cavalry, a part of which still observes the enemy near Nashville,
had a smart skirmish with the enemy's cavalry 6 miles from Nashville
day before yesterday. Forty of Scott's cavalry attacked 100 of the
enemy's, killed 12, routed them, and burned their tents. We lost 2; 1
killed and 1 mortally wounded. The force here is in good condition
and fine spirits. They are anxious to meet the enemy.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. S. JOHNSTON,
General, 0. 8. Army.
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