Agreed, Lytle referred to both in his correspondence on August 18th: "I am as yet unable to state positively whether the force opposite has been increased or not, but hope to have accurate information to-night. Should they open on us with heavy ordnance, I have directed my regiments to retire behind the hill, where they will be sufficiently covered. Does the general commanding think it worthwhile, under all the circumstances, to complete the works on the hill and put them in shape?

If there is any probability of our being delayed here long, or so long a time as to render it possible that we maybe attacked, it would be well, I think, to have the portion of the works now occupied by Colonel Bradley’s brigade thoroughly policed, our guns mounted on the platforms in the redoubt and the series of works on the western face, and another line of rifle-pits constructed, connecting the works on the face of the hill, next the railroad. It seems hardly worth while, however, to go to this trouble if a forward move is imminent.

I have had no reports from the Second Tennessee for a day or two, in violation of their instructions. Shall I send Ray up toward Jasper to-morrow? Please instruct me as to this latter matter by telegraph."

Also, on August 13, Lytle referenced their location as "Camp Roberts, Bridgeport"