Pemberton, John C. (1814-1881) to Robert E. Lee
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02457.14 Author/Creator: Pemberton, John C. (1814-1881) Place Written: Savannah, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: April 13, 1862 Pagination: 1 p. ; 25.3 x 20 cm. + 1 engraving ; b&w ; 25 x 16.9 cm. Order a Copy
Reports that General Pierre G. T. Beauregard expects six regiments from his department, and that so far only four have been sent and are in Atlanta, and these four are being sent forward to Chatanooga. Also reports "Enemy have made no movement since capture of Pulaski." One bust engraving of Pemberton included as collateral.
John C. Pemberton
Savannah April 13' / 62
Genl R.E. Lee
Richmond. Va
Genl Beauregard, expects six (6) Regiments, from this Department - only four (4) have been sent they are in Atlanta - have ordered them at his request to Chatanooga -
Enemy have made no movement since capture of Pulaski
JCPemberton
Mj Gel
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