was now open, nearly to New Orleans. Vast quantities of army supplies were brought from Red river and distributed from points on the east side of the Mississippi. Steamboat communication with the trans-Mississippi was re-established. Every result hoped for in the battle of Baton Rouge had been accomplished, save only the capture of the forces there.
Telegrams from General Lee's Headquarters in September, 1864.
Brigadier-General John Gregg, via Chaffin's Bluff:
Telegram received. Endeavor to ascertain nature of reported movement of the enemy, as also their strength, and of what composed.
Governor Z. B. Vance, Raleigh, North Carolina:
Twenty-six hundred muskets have been sent to you, and orders have been issued for one thousand to be sent from Salisbury.
Official: W. H. Taylor,
Assistant Adjutant-General.
17th September, 1864.
General J. A. Early, Winchester, Virginia:
A deserter reports arrival here of Eighth corps under General Lew Wallace. General Wallace is said to be here. Is report correct?
His Excellency Jefferson Davis, Richmond, Virginia:
W. B. Swittell, Company E, Fourth North Carolina regiment infantry, is presumed to be with his command in Early's corps in the Valley. Nothing is known of his case here.
Official: W. H. Taylor,
Assistant Adjutant-General.
