In an effort to clear up some apparent confusion about why one of his regiments, Col. Lowrey’s 32nd in which Great Grandfather Nathan Oakes is serving, had been ordered to send one of its companies north of the Hiwassee River to guard the steamer Holston, Cleburne decided to visit the regiment in person. He sent a dispatch to his commander, Lieut. Gen. D.H. Hill, indicating that he will leave that morning to visit Lowrey's position at Blythe’s Ferry. In his absence, Cleburne leaves S.A.M. Wood, Great Grandfather's brigade commander, in charge of division headquarters.
Source: Official Records, Vol. 30, Part 4
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