Official Records:
HEADQUARTERS, June 19, 1862. The Honorable SECRETARY OF WAR: SIR: I have directed General Blanchard's release from duty and recommended General Huger's orders to be issued from the Adjutant and Inspector General's Office. I think it probable that the 60,000 men are intended for McClellan, and will be drawn from Halleck. Bragg ought immediately to advance. General E. K. Smith writes that Halleck is sending re-enforcements to East Tennessee.
R. E. LEE, etc, etc
CSR for Blanchard:
June 21, 1862
orders for Blanchard with subject: assignment
CSR for Blanchard:
July 12, 1862
Monroe, Louisiana-rec'd pay for expense in going from Jackson, Ms to Monroe, La
Alexander Papers:
July 18, 1862
General Orders # 26 Trans Miss District
Brigadier General Blanchard having been ordered to this department by the Sec of War is assigned to the command of all that part of Louisiana north of Red River until further orders