GENERAL ORDERS, No. 1.
DALTON, GA.,
December 27, 1863.
In obedience to the orders of His Excellency the President, the undersigned has the honor to assume command of the Army of Tennessee.
J. E. JOHNSTON,
General.
General Joseph E. Johnston announced he was assuming command of the Army of Tennessee (CSA).
General Joseph E. Johnston. Image Source: National Archives.
GENERAL ORDERS, No. 1.
DALTON, GA.,
December 27, 1863.
In obedience to the orders of His Excellency the President, the undersigned has the honor to assume command of the Army of Tennessee.
J. E. JOHNSTON,
General.