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Lawton-Gordon-Evans Georgia Brigade Chronology of Wartime ServiceJune 10, 1862General Robert E. Lee writes to President Jefferson Davis proposing dispatch of Lawton's Brigade, along with Whiting's Brigade to reenforce General Jackson in the Shenandoah Valley: "I propose for your consideration sending two good brigades from this army to re-enforce General Jackson. These, with the Georgia regiments now on the way, and Lawton's brigade, ordered to take the Lynchburg Railroad at Petersburg, will make him strong enough to wipe out Fremont. With his whole force, Jackson can then be directed to move rapidly to Ashland, where I will re-enforce him with fresh troops, with directions to sweep down orth of the Chickahominy, cut up McClellan's communications and rear, while I attack in front....If you decide in favor, direct railroad transportation. Officer must be sent to hasten Lawton along, who will require aid. |