Pegram, John, 1832-1865 to Carter L. Stevenson
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05013 Author/Creator: Pegram, John, 1832-1865 Place Written: Kentucky Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 October 1862 Pagination: 1 p. ; 23.5 x 17.8 cm. + 1 engraving ; b&w ; 29 x 20 cm Order a Copy
Orders Stevenson to try to hold his ground as the Confederate army makes preparation to retreat from Kentucky "Gen Smith wishes you to obstruct the road if possible...In case you are forced to abandon the present position, fall back to the nearest good position, but it is hoped you will be able to defend the crossings...Gen. Bragg thinks it is of vital importance that the position should be maintained as arrangements are being made for falling back to East Tennessee."
Written at 2:40 p.m., four days after the Confederate defeat at Perryville halted the Confederate invasion of Kentucky. Written "Head Qrs. Army of Kentucky" as Southern forces retreat to the south-east of Perryville. Of headquarters, warns "You had better not come in here in person at the moment." 1 black and white bust engraving of John Pegram included.
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