Series 2, vol 5, Part 1 (Prisoners of War) pages 952
WAR DEPARTMENT, Richmond, May 19, 1863.
General BRAXTON BRAGG, Tullahoma, Tenn.:
Governor J. G. Shorter writes that he had requested to retain the officers and the two companies of Alabamians among prisoners captured by General N. B. Forrest as he designs requesting their delivery to him for trial. If not previously sent hold them subject to further orders.
JAMES A. SEDDON,
Secretary of War.