RESACA, October 15, 1864.
General Brigadier General Kenner Garrard,
Commanding Second DIVISION:
GENERAL: Since I sent you General Sherman’s order with directions as to crossing the Coosawattee and Connesanga, General S. says:
I would rather have Garrard come into Resaca, and as soon as I hear of Colonel Watkins I can better know what direction to give to Garrard.
You had better gather some forage if you can, for there is none here, and, as the bridge is crowded and not the best, ford the Coosawattee at McClure’s and Field’s, and the Connesauga at Fite’s Ford, camping above Resaca on the Tilton road.
Respectfully, &c.,
W. L. ELLIOTT,
Brigadier-General
HDQRS. CHIEF OF CAVALRY, DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Resaca, October 15, 1864.
General K. GARRARD:
GENERAL: Your communication three miles from this place received. Orders and counter-orders have been sent you, which seem to have missed you. Remain where you are if orders are not sent you during the night. You may have time to-morrow to get some forage near the Oostanaula; none here. Armies of the Tennessee and Ohio gone to Snake Creek Gap, that of Cumberland on mountain; wagon trains here; rebels, don’t know where.
W. L. ELLIOTT,
Brigadier-General and Chief of Cavalry.