Letter from Colonel Jeffrey E. Forrest to Major Harris; February 17, 1864

Head Qr's 4^th Brig West Point Feby. 17. 1864

Maj Harris

Genl Chalmers is at Beunovista watching Enemy at Oakalona. It may be that they will move on Columbus if so it is highly escential to have all the Boats that can be had at the two ferrys so that I can cross my Command rapidly, Keep me posted. Establish Courier line to this place

J. E. Forrest Col Comdg

I will remain here untill I See which way Enemy moves. Genl Chalmers Scouts report ^Enemy^ 4000 strong—

J E F

From Col Forrest & Maj Harris

Waverly Feb 17^th / 64

Governor

I am crossing as fast as I can. The enclosed just received will leave a Courier here.

J. W. Harris Maj &c

Col Forrest Maj Harris Feb 17 1864