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January
22, 1864 Letter from Col. Ford Transcribed by Judy C. Ware 2017
Original
letter Headquarters Expeditionary Forces San Antonio January 22, 1864 Captain J. A. Ware Commander of the Nueces Sir: Instructions have been forwarded to you
and I hope you will be able to organize a respectable force. Information received here renders it highly
probable the enemy intends moving into the interior. It is said Davis will lead the forces. It is believed this place or Eagle Pass will
be point of attack. It is highly essential to have scouting parties well
advanced in the direction of the enemy.
Should you obtain reliable information concerning his movements, you
will advise me by courier as quick as possible. I am endeavoring to complete
the organization of the forces, to collect supplies, and to take the field
without delay. I am your very obedient servant, John S. Ford Colonel Commanding Jan. 22, 1864 |
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