Pegram, John (1832-1865) to John H. Morgan
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01077 Author/Creator: Pegram, John (1832-1865) Place Written: Bryantsville, Kentucky Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 October 1862 Pagination: 1 p. ; 19 x 15 cm. Order a Copy
Pencil copy of Special Order Number 44. Orders both Colonels Morgan and Scott to cross the bridge over the Kentucky river along the "Bryantsville and Nicholasville pike," and then burn the bridge. Signed as General E. Kirby Smith's Chief of Staff.
Hd Qrs Army of Kentucky
Bryantsville Oct. 12-62
Special Orders}
No 44 }
I. The Cavalry Brigades commanded by Colonels Morgan & Scott will move at once to this place by the Bryantsville & Nicholasville pike. The command first arriving at the Bridge [inserted: over the Ky. River] will leave a guard to await the arrival of the other. The last command [strikeout] [inserted: after] crossing will burn the bridge.
By command of
Maj Gen E Kirby Smith
Jno. Pegram
Chief of Staff
To Col. Jno H. Morgan }
Comd.g Cavalry Brigade }
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