Read the official orders, communications and reports that were issued regarding Garrard’s cavalry, Minty’s brigade, and the 7th Pennsylvania Cavalry. Online here are the pertinent records found in The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series 1, Volume 38. Click the Archives listing at right to select a Month, or use the Search Tags or Search box to find a particular subject.
From Major General George H. Thomas to Major General William T. Sherman – August 20, 1864
General Stanley reports that the brigade started out on his left, drove back the enemy’s skirmishers one mile, and found the right of his infantry line, took 8 prisoners form Strahl’s brigade, who report that Ferguson’s brigade of cavalry left their right
read moreFrom Major General David S. Stanley to Brigadier General Nathan Kimball – August 19, 1864
GENERAL: Our demonstrations in favor of Kilpatrick will continue to-morrow. This is in accordance with instructions received from department headquarters. At daybreak to-morrow you will station two regiments of Opdycke’s brigade and one regiment of Taylor
read moreFrom Major General William T. Sherman to Major General John M. Schofield – August 19, 1864
According to the doctrine of chances, on the supposition that Kilpatrick breaks the road, of which, I think, there is no doubt, the enemy should try to break our center. Therefore, let orders be made that in case of any indications of such an event the wi
read moreFrom Major General John M. Schofield to Major General William T. Sherman – August 19, 1864
The large battery which we struck in the first move is, I believe, about the northeast corner of let 190, where two roads come into the Newman road. From that point the enemy’s lines seem to run southeast to the West Point railroad, striking it near Bacon
read moreFrom Major General William T. Sherman to Major General Henry W. Halleck – August 19, 1864
I have Secretary Stanton’s dispatch announcing the promotion of Colonel Long, a hard-working and worthy cavalry officer. We have had heavy demonstrations all day, especially on our flanks, to hold the enemy while our cavalry is out after the Macon road. I
read moreFrom Berry to Captain Case – August 19, 1864
Saw a large column of smoke south of Atlanta about eight or ten miles distant. Our troops advanced this p. m. at 5 o’clock, and after a brisk skirmish retired. We lost only few men. Don’t know the number. Could see but very few in enemy’s lines.
read moreFrom Brigadier General Francis A. Shoup to Major General Patrick Cleburne – August 19, 1864
General Walthall is moving to your support; use him if you find it necessary. Please duplicate all important dispatches by courier.
read moreFrom Major General Oliver O. Howard to Major General John M. Schofield – August 19, 1864
A long train of cars, loaded on top with troops, just moved down to the barracks, where it took on more troops and then moved south.
read moreFrom General John B. Hood to Joseph E. Brown – August 19, 1864
General Winder has been instructed to send the militia at Andersonville to Macon.
read moreFrom Brigadier General Francis A. Shoup to Lieutenant General William J. Hardee – August 19, 1864
General Ferguson reports line of skirmishers advancing against him and Strahl; thought to be a heavy line of battle supporting. Am sending one brigade to Jonesborough; have sent Ferguson also. Don’s think it safe to send you more troops, except in case of
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