HDQRS. CHIEF OF CAVALRY, DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Jonesborough, Ga., September 2, 1864.
Brigadier General Brigadier General Kenner Garrard, Commanding Second Division Cavalry:
You will, with your division, feel up in the direction of Atlanta. Rebels report the city in our possession. Let us know the exact state of affairs. Send scouts in the direction of Flat Rock and roads leading toward Decatur. General Davis’ corps is left here to cover the trains. You have authority from Generals Sherman and Thomas to open any dispatches for the from the direction of Atlanta. Send them forward via this place to Lovejoy’s. Lee’s corps is reported to have gone from here to Atlanta, and to be returning to join Hardee at Lovejoy’s.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
W. L. ELLIOTT,
Brigadier-General, and Chief of Cavalry.