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HEAD QUARTERS DEPARTMENT NO. 2, 
 
 Sparta, Thnn.. September 3th, 1362. 
 GENERAL ORDERS, ) 
 
 No. 128. f 
 
 I. The signal triumph of our arm.s in Virginia, over the com* 
 bined forces of McClellan and Pope, had hardly been announced to 
 the whole of this command, before we are again called upon fo rejoicp 
 and give thanks to God for a victory nfl brilliunt and complete, achieved 
 hi our own campaign, by ilio troops under Maj. Gen. E. Kirby Smith, 
 at, Richmond. Keiilucky, on the 30th ultimo. The enemy under Maj, 
 Gen. \el.son. was completely routed, with thp commander wounded, 
 one General killed and one captured, witli 3.000 other prisoners. Not 
 the least imp<iri;int uf the truits .lecured was the whole of the eneinj'*s 
 artillery, small arni.s and transportation. 
 
 U. I'omradesI our cantpaign opens most auspiciously and projni- 
 i.scs compbte •iucce.<5^- Yf»ur General is bapjiy and proud to witnps.s 
 the tone atid ronduct of liis army, contented and cheerful under priva- 
 tions and sijictly regardful oft lie rights of citi/ens, you have, achieved 
 a victory over yourselves which ensures niuccess against e.very foe. 
 
 The enerT:y is in loll rerre:it wiili coiislrrnalion and denioraliza- 
 tion devastating his ranks. To secure the full iruits of this condition* 
 wc must press on viodrously and unceasingly. Voti will be r.illed on 
 JO make grfratn- s!icritiees still — to sulFer other, perhrips greater priva- 
 tions, but your Genrrals will share them atid a gratefulpeopln will re- 
 ward you. 
 
 Aiabamians' ynnr State is ri-ih fined. An arrogant f<»<Mio lonjipf 
 treails her soil. 
 
 T«'nt>esseeans I the restoration of }onr Capital and State Govern- 
 ment is almost accomplished without tiling a gun. Yon return trr 
 your invaded homes conquerers and heroes, 
 
 Kentuckians! the first great blow has been Struck for yotir tre.e- 
 dom. The manacles will soon fall from your limbs, when we know 
 you yy'iW ari?e and strike for your freedom, your women and your 
 altars. 
 
 Soldiers from the Gulf, South Carolina, Georgia and Arkansas! 
 we share the happiness of our tiiore fortunate brothers and will pre.^.* 
 on with them rejoicing in the hope that a brighter future is in store for 
 the fruiffnl fjolds. happv homes and fair daughters ol' our own sunnv 
 Soa*h. " , 
 
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