W.J. Hardee, Major General, (William Joseph Hardee, CSA General), one and one-third page ALS (signature on reverse), Aug. 31, 1862 war-date military field letter to Col. Geb Gauier, ?, Pikeville, headed 'Hd. Qrs, Left Wing, Bennet's 1 Pa.', contents mention receiving order from Gen. Bragg, problems with supply wagons, etc.,'I have no further news of the enemy, that he is in considerable force at ?ville I have no doubt. The wagons we empty here I shall send back to Chatanooga, but shall not order them to reload and come on after us, unlesss directed by Genl. Bragg.', with postscript 'Any news of Gen. Polk's movements' with additional 'W.J.H.' initials (AES), very fresh, 7¾ x 9¾" on blue stationery, couple light file folds not affecting signature, very fine