He arrived at the camps of the Army of the Northwest, commanded by Brigadier General William W. Loring, near the end of July; although he didn't replace Loring, Lee did issue orders through him.
He arrived at the camps of the Army of the Northwest near the end of July. The Army of the Northwest was commanded by Brigadier General William W. Loring. He didn't replace Loring. Lee did issue orders through him.