General, Don't forget Carthage and Sherwood and Cassville and Wilson's Creek and Lexington and be on the watch for those scoundrels from Kansas. If you should happen across anyone named Lane, just shoot them and head for Carthage. We will see that you get succor and some extra powder and ball to see you on your way home. Just stay south of the Mason and Dixon and all should go well.
Your Obedient Servant, Capt. Montgomery Little, Jackson's Cavalry, Forrest's Escort, commanding
Note: As I learned at Thompson's Station, Tn in March of 63....Never, Never, Never get ahead of your troops. It could be fatal.