 Hawthorn's Brigade was ordered to move to Dooley's Bluff, near Washington, in Hempstead County on January 19, 1865, in order to assist with the building of fortifications along the Red River.On January 22, 1865, Maj. Gen. Churchill was ordered to move his division to Minden, Louisiana, and occupy winter quarters.On January 23, 1865, Maj. Gen. Churchill sent a dispatch to Col. Hawthorn at Dooley's Ferry and directed his movement to Minden, Louisiana.