NASHVILLE, TENN., December 2, 1861.
Capt. E. D. BLAKE,
Assistant Adjutant-General,
First Div., West. Dept., Ky.:
SIR: In obedience to special orders from headquarters
Western Department I have assumed command of the defenses of the Cumberland and
Tennessee Rivers on the line of Forts Donelson and Henry and of the country
immediately adjacent thereto. You will please say to the Major-general
commanding division that I have made a thorough examination of the whole line
and will report as soon as practicable on the subject. I will state here,
however, that it is but too plain that instant and powerful steps must be taken
to strengthen not only the two forts in the way of work, but the armament must
be increased materially in number of pieces of artillery as well as in weight
of metal. I have communicated with General Johnston on the subject and learn that
my wishes will be complied with on that point. I shall require a stronger
infantry force also on these points. I will communicate in detail so soon as I
return to my headquarters, which for the present I shall make at Fort Donelson.
I would be glad to have the major-general commanding
designate the number or style of my brigade, so that my orders and letters may
bear some relation and proper designation.
Respectfully, your
obedient servant,
LLOYD TILGHMAN,
Brigadier-General,
P. A. G. S., Commanding, &c.
SOURCE: The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of
the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume
7 (Serial No. 7), p. 731-2
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