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 Jefferson Davis to General Joseph E. Johnston – July 16, 1864
A telegram from Atlanta of yesterday announces that the enemy is extending intrenchments from river toward railroad to Augusta. I wish to hear from you as to present situation, and your plan of operations so specifically as will enable me to anticipate ev
read moreFrom Major General William T. Sherman to Major General John M. Schofield – July 16, 1864
GENERAL: I have just heard from General McPherson. He moves in the morning for his position on a Decatur road till abreast of you, his cavalry at or near Buchanan’s. You will therefore move to-morrow to the position described in Special Field Orders, Numb
read moreSpecial Field Orders from Major General James B. McPherson to – July 16, 1864
VII. In order to carry out the spirit and intention of Special Field Orders, Numbers 35, headquarters Military Division of the Mississippi, the following movements will take place:
1. The Fifteenth Army Corps, Major General John A. Logan commanding, wi
From Colonel Abram O. Miller to Captain Robert P. Kennedy – July 15, 1864
In compliance with orders received from the general commanding on the previous evening my command was up and ready to move at 3.30 a. m., and at the first dawn of day I moved out in foot. After passing through the town of Roswell, I moved the Seventeenth
read moreFrom Major General William T. Sherman to Major General James B. McPherson – July 15, 1864
I have heard from General Stoneman. He did not break the lower railroad, but burned a bridge over the Chattahoochee near Newnan. He will be in to-night, and I have ordered General Blair to move for Roswell to-morrow. You may, therefore, make all preparati
read moreFrom Major General William T. Sherman to Major General James B. McPherson – July 14, 1864
General Blair reports a movement of cavalry down the river on the other side all last night, drawn there doubtless by Stoneman’s and Rousseau’s movement. Let General Garrard feel out strong and disturb those that are left.
W. T. SHERMAN,
Major-Gener
From General Joseph E. Johnston to General Samuel Cooper – July 14, 1864
General Wheeler reports Dodge’s corps, with two brigades of cavalry, on this side of the river near Roswell, and Howard’s and Schofield’s corps also on this side, intrenched midway between Roswell and the railroad. A body of Federal cavalry crossed the ri
read moreFrom Colonel Eli Long to Captain Robert P. Kennedy – July 14, 1864
Being encamped near Noonday Creek, north of Marietta, I remained there until the evening of the 3d, then marching to Big Shanty. On the following day I received orders to follow the enemy, who was retreating, and, marching via Marietta, I pursued him some
read moreSpecial Field Orders from Major General William T. Sherman to – July 14, 1864
In the Field, near Chattahoochee River, Numbers 35.
July 14, 1864.
Preliminary steps having already begun, the following general plan will be observed and adhered to:
I. Major-General Thomas will prepare to cross his army at Powers’ and Pace’s Fe
From Brigadier General John S. Williams to Major E. S. Burford – July 14, 1864
Assistant Adjutant-General, Wheeler’s Corps:
MAJOR: Scouts from beyond the river report heavy masses of the enemy’s infantry lying between the railroad and the Johnson’s Ferry road. They say there is no infantry above the Johnson’s Ferry road. The enem