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From Brigadier General W. L. Elliott to Brigadier General William D. Whipple – September 13, 1864

After the battle of Chickamauga and pursuit of Wheeler and Roddey, in their attacks upon our trains and lines of communication in the months of September and October, and the battle of Mission Ridge, in November, 1863, the cavalry of the department, consi

Reports of Colonel Robert H. G. Minty, Fourth Michigan Cavalry, commanding First Brigade – September 13, 1864

CAPTAIN: In accordance with orders from headquarters Military Division of the Mississippi, I have the honor to hand you the following report of the operations of this brigade during the campaign ending in the occupation of Atlanta.

From Brigadier General Judson Kilpatrick to Captain J. E. Jacobs – September 13, 1864

CAPTAIN: I have the honor to submit the following report of the operations of my command during the recent campaign, commencing with the advance across Taylor’s Ridge and battle of Resaca, and ending with the defeat of the rebel army and fall of Atlanta:

Report of Lieutenant Colonel Oliver P. Robie, Fourth Ohio Cavalry – September 11, 1864

CAPTAIN: I have the honor to forward history of the regiment during the campaign just closed:
The regiment left Columbia, Tenn., May 22, 1864, and, marching via Pulaski,

Report of Colonel Beroth B. Eggleston, First Ohio Cavalry, commanding Second Brigade – September 11, 1864

CAPTAIN: I have the honor to forward the following report of the operations of this command during the past campaign.
The brigade

Report of Lieutenant Colonel Thomas J. Patten, First Ohio Cavalry – September 11, 1864

COLONEL: I have the honor to submit the following report of the First Regiment of Ohio Volunteer Cavalry in the campaign which has just come to close:
On the 22nd

Report of Colonel Charles B. Seidel, Third Ohio Cavalry – September 11, 1864

SIR: I have the honor to submit the following report of operations of Third Ohio Veteran Volunteer Cavalry during the campaign just closed:
The regiment left C

Special Field Orders from Major General John M. Schofield to – September 7, 1864

I. The troops will march to Decatur to-morrow, General Cox’s division in advance. The trains will move between the two divisions. The cavalry will cover the movement. The march will begin at 5 a.m. General Cox will take position a short distance out of to

Report from Lieutenant George I. Robinson to Lieutenant E. P. Sturges, Chicago Board of Trade Battery – September 5, 1864

On the 30th April I left Columbia, Tenn., marching with the Second Cavalry Division, Department of the Cumberland, to which my command is attached, to rejoin the army then in front of Chattanooga, arriving at Shellmound on the 7th Mat, where, by order of

Report from Brigadier General Kenner Garrard to Brigadier General W. L. Elliott – September 4, 1864

About the middle of April my division was very much scattered over the department, and, with the view of reorganization, was ordered to Columbia, Tenn. Before, however, Long’s brigade was mounted, I was ordered to join the army before Dalton on the 30th A

From Brigadier General Kenner Garrard to Brigadier General W. L. Elliott – September 4, 1864

GENERAL: The rebel pickets were withdrawn from all roads to the east of this, except on the McDonough road, by 4 p.m. yesterday and their army may now be regarded as south of us. On the McDonough road the cavalry of the Army of the Ohio was skirmishing ye

Special Field Orders from Major General William T. Sherman to – September 4, 1864

In the Field, near Lovejoy’s, No. 64. September 4, 1864.
The army having accomplished its undertaking in the complete reduction and occupation of Atlanta will occupy the place and the country near it until a new campaign is planned in concert with the

Special Field Orders from Major General William T. Sherman to – September 3, 1864

In the Field, near Lovejoy’s Station, Ga. Numbers 63.
September 3, 1864.
I. Army commanders will, during to-day, send to Jonesborough all sick and wounded men, all empty wagons, and prisoners of war, also all surplus wheels not needed for a five day

From Brigadier General W. L. Elliott to Brigadier General Kenner Garrard – September 2, 1864

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 h

Report of Major General John M. Schofield, U. S. Army, commanding Army of the Ohio – September 1, 1864

General Cox followed as soon as General Garrard arrived with his cavalry division, to cover our rear and trains against any sudden attack from the north

From Major General William T. Sherman to Major General John M. Schofield – September 1, 1864

I have yours announcing the destruction up, including Rough and Ready. I want all your troops down on Stanley’s left, and the cavalry very far to Atlanta. Slocum is ordered to watch Atlanta from the bridge. If there be anything more at Jonesborough than H

From Brigadier General Kenner Garrard to Brigadier General William D. Whipple – August 30, 1864

GENERAL: On leaving Decatur I was directed to send daily report to department headquarters under the impression that this was to notify the chief of cavalry of my station daily. The only day one of his staff officers has not been in my camp I reported by

From Major William M. Wherry to Brigadier General Kenner Garrard – August 30, 1864

GENERAL: The commanding general desires you to occupy, substantially, the present position occupied by his infantry, crossing the railroad and all roads to the left of it. Colonel Garrard will cover all roads between you and the infantry. The infantry wil

Report from Major General William T. Sherman about Kilpatrick’s Raid – August 25, 1864

On the 16th of August I made my Orders, Numbers 57, prescribing the mode and manner of executing the grand movement by the right flank to begin on the 18th. This movement contemplated the withdrawal of the Twentieth Corps, General Williams, t

From Colonel Abram O. Miller to Captain Robert P. Kennedy – August 24, 1864

CAPTAIN: I have the honor to report that, in compliance with orders received last night, I moved my command at daylight this morning, taking the effective force of six companies from each regiments, in all twenty-four companies. We commenced burning and d

Report of Colonel Eli H. Murray, Third Kentucky Cavalry about Kilpatrick’s Raid – August 24, 1864

On the 18th August, with the Second and Third Brigades of the Third Cavalry Division, commanded respectively by Lieutenant-Colonel Jones, Eighty Indiana Cavalry, and Lieutenant-Colonel King, Third Kentucky Cavalry, left Sandtown.

Report of Colonel Robert H. G. Minty commanding 1st Brigade Cavalry about Kilpatrick’s Raid – August 24, 1864

August 19, about break of day my advance (the Second Brigade) crossed the Atlanta and Montgomery Railroad. The rear brigade was sharply attacked on the left flank by artillery and dismounted cavalry. The Seventh Pennsylvania Cavalry cut through and the co

From Major General George H. Thomas to Major General William T. Sherman – August 22, 1864

Major-General, Commanding.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI, In the Field, near Atlanta, Ga., August 22, 1864.
Major General GEORGE H. THOMAS, U. S. Volunteers,
Commanding:
I wish to see General Kilpatrick soon as possible.
W. T.

Reports of Lieutenant Colonel Robert Klein, Third Indiana Cavalry about Kilpatrick’s Raid – August 21, 1864

SIR: I have the honor to report that my understanding with General Kilpatrick was that he would cross the West Point railroad not far from East Point, and strike the Macon

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

From Major General David S. Stanley to Brigadier General William D. Whipple – August 20, 1864

GENERAL: The inclosed papers,* taken from a rebel scout killed near Decatur by Colonel Miller’s command this morning, show Hood is anxious to know the exact location of the left. Whether for curiosity, or because he thinks of an enterprise, it is hard to

From Brigadier General James D. Morgan to Captain T. W. Morrison – August 20, 1864

CAPTAIN: I have the honor to report that in compliance with orders from division headquarters, my command moved early this morning to the right and in rear of trenches lately occupied by Second Division, Twenty-third Army Corps. About 8.30 a. m. I receive

From Major General William T. Sherman to Major General John M. Schofield – August 19, 1864

Your dispatch is received. General Stanley, on the other flank, is operating in like manner. General Garrard, with his remaining brigade, was to be in Decatur at daylight to move toward Flat Rock and engaged a brigade of cavalry on that flank, and move of

From F. C. Armstrong to General John B. Hood – August 19, 1864

I will move on below Lovejoy’s Station and in direction of Griffin. A scout from Fayetteville reports that 500 of the enemy passed through that place en route to Griffin one after sunrise.

From Major General George H. Thomas to Brigadier General Kenner Garrard – August 18, 1864

GENERAL: To facilitate the success of General Kilpatrick as much as possible, I wish you to be in Decatur by daylight to-morrow morning (19th) with the effective force you have with you. Then move in the direction of Flat Rock and Atlanta, and so attract

From Major General William T. Sherman to Major General George H. Thomas – August 18, 1864

The shots that go so deep into the city are from 10-pounder Parrotts in General Ransom’s front, which is the second division to the right of General Williams; he is well in the re-entrant between Atlanta and White Hall, looking up Proctor’s Creek. The 4 1

From Major General William T. Sherman to Major General John M. Schofield – August 18, 1864

Our telegraph now works to Chattanooga. The conclusion my mind has arrived at is that Hood sent Wheeler’s cavalry to occupy our road at Dalton; that he had re-enforced East Point with a division of his old corps, which last night was brought back on the s

From Major General William T. Sherman to Major General George H. Thomas – August 18, 1864

Hood may attempt to pass round our left flank to our, rear following the cavalry movement, in which even I will move General Schofield, and if need be General Howard, in that direction. Therefore ascertain as soon as possible if any infantry has passed ou

From Major General John M. Schofield to Brigadier General Judson Kilpatrick – August 18, 1864

GENERAL: General Sherman directs me by telegraph to inform you that everything is most favorable for your work, and he wishes you to do it well; to break as much of the Macon road as you possibly can, and, as you swing back, to rest on the West Point road

From Lieutenant David F. How to Brigadier General Judson Kilpatrick – August 18, 1864

I am directed by the general commanding to acknowledge the receipt of your communication* of 10 a. m., and to say that our cavalry on our left is on Augusta railroad, near and east of Atlanta. Decatur is occupied alternately by scouts from both armies. Sh

From Colonel Abram O. Miller to Captain Robert P. Kennedy – August 18, 1864

CAPTAIN: The patrol from Decatur has returned. They went into town, found no rebels there. None have been there since our reconnaissance on Monday except small scouting parties of eight or ten. Eleven or twelve were in town this morning. They captured two

From Brigadier General W. L. Elliott to Brigadier General Kenner Garrard – August 18, 1864

General Kilpatrick reports that his command will make to-night for the direction of Jonesborough, on the Macon railroad. The general commanding directs that you endeavor to attract the attention of the enemy this evening and early to-morrow morning, with

From Brigadier General Kenner Garrard to Major General William T. Sherman – August 16, 1864

GENERAL: I have the honor to report that under your orders I proceeded with the effective force of my division, less the old and new picket details for the security of this flank, to test the strength of the cavalry on the enemy’s left. I started at 8 a.

From Brigadier General W. L. Elliott to Brigadier General William D. Whipple – August 15, 1864

GENERAL: General Garrard was with me until 12 or 1 a. m., after receipt of the orders from General Sherman. He got provisions yesterday, but will not have forage until 12 m. to-day. He says he knows the strength of the enemy’s cavalry on our left- a briga

From William McNabb (citizen) to OFFICE PROVOST-MARSHAL-GENERAL – August 14, 1864

Says he is a citizen of Dalton, Ga.; has been in the employ of the Confederate Government on the Western and Atlantic Railroad for three years; has been at Griswold Station with rolling-stock of the road. Came through Atlanta and Decatur day before yester

From Major General William T. Sherman to Major General George H. Thomas – August 14, 1864

The telegraph has just announced the capture, by the rebel cavalry, of a drove of 1,000 cattle about Adairsville. Let General McCook have a determined pursuit and General Garrard a brigade ready to push across to and beyond Canton, to prevent the driving

From Major General George H. Thomas to Major General William T. Sherman – August 14, 1864

Garrard has already received orders to scout as far as Roswell. He sent a scouting party some distance beyond Decatur, both south and in the direction of Covington, yesterday, but discovered nothing. Have sent orders for Kilpatrick to put down the bridge

From Brigadier General William D. Whipple to Major General David S. Stanley – August 13, 1864

Commanding Fourth Army Corps:
GENERAL: General Garrard has been ordered to send a scouting party in the direction of Decatur, for the purpose of ascertaining the amount of those movements the enemy made last night and his apparent intentions, and the m

From Major General George H. Thomas to Major General William T. Sherman – August 13, 1864

From Brigadier General William D. Whipple to Brigadier General Kenner Garrard – August 9, 1864

GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs that at as early an hour as possible this morning you send a brigade out to and beyond Decatur on our left to make a demonstration against the enemy. General Kilpatrick’s division is ordered to threaten a cros

From Major General William T. Sherman to Major General George H. Thomas – August 8, 1864

The enemy’s cavalry manifests activity on our right, threatening to cross Utoy Creek to General Schofield’s rear. He has little or no cavalry. I want him to-morrow to develop well the enemy’s flank, which I believe is along the south fork of Utoy Creek, c

From Major General William T. Sherman to Major General Henry W. Halleck – August 7, 1864

GENERAL: In order that you may have a proper understanding of the recent cavalry operations form this army that terminated somewhat unsuccessfully, I will explain. On the 25th of July I had driven the enemy to his inner intrenchments of Atlanta, and had b

From Major General William T. Sherman to Major General Henry W. Halleck – August 6, 1864

We have now developed our line along with the enemy from the Augusta railroad, on our left, to Utoy Post-Office, on our right, and the enemy faces us in force at all points with equal force and superior works. General Schofield tried to break through at a

Journal of Lieutenant Colonel Joseph S. Fullerton, 4th Army Corps – August 4, 1864

8 a. m., received written instructions from Major-General Thomas to have persons on our lookout stations to-day to watch closely the movements of the enemy, and to hold the troops in readiness to take advantage of any opportunity to move on their i

From Major General George H. Thomas to Major General David S. Stanley – August 4, 1864

I wish you to have persons on your lookout stations all along the line to observe closely the movements of the enemy, and hold your troops ready to take advantage of any opportunity to move on their intrenchments. General Sherman thinks his movements this

From Major General William T. Sherman to Major General Gordon Granger – August 3, 1864

I want that brigade. Stephen D. Lee is here from Mississippi with 3,500 cavalry, dismounted. Deserters say also that Forrest is here, but, if so, only for consultation. Get General Lorenzo Thomas to give you some negro regiments to hold the railroad stati

From Major General William T. Sherman to General Webster – August 2, 1864

Don’s call for any cavalry from Memphis. General A. J. Smith has his orders to watch Forrest, and if he comes to Tennessee to follow his to Decatur. He will want all his cavalry. Only collect the scattered detachments of cavalry and order more horses to b

From James C. Van Duzer to Major T. T. Eckert – August 1, 1864

Our cavalry, under General McCook, reached the Macon road, burned a brigade, and destroyed railroad for twelve miles at thoroughly as possible. Burned several trains of wagons-500 in all-including 300 loads of clothing, and Hood’s headquarters train, but

From L. P. Dodge to Isaac Scott – August 1, 1864

General Shoup desires me to ask your attention to a matter of great importance. Great suffering and loss of life is occasioned by the delay of trains in transporting the wounded to the rear. Instances have been reported where the trains have been seventy

From Major General William T. Sherman to Major General Oliver O. Howard – July 31, 1864

General Garrard did not destroy any of the railroad. He was posted at Flat Rock by General Stoneman to occupy the attention of the enemy’s cavalry, which he (Stoneman) pressed to his rear and south. All we know to the Macon road is from a Colonel Garrard,

From Colonel Israel Garrard to Major John A. Campbell – July 31, 1864

I have the honor to report that the most through and careful investigation of all the news and reports among the citizens of Decatur has satisfied me that there was a fight of no great importance with the rear of Stoneman’s column near Flat Rock, but furt

From Major General John M. Schofield to Major General William T. Sherman – July 30, 1864

The enemy has shown more force than usual in his main works in my front to-day, and has been erecting a battery a short distance in front of his old works on the railroad brigade, where I pressed him closely on the 28th. Colonel Garrard reports no movemen

From Major General John M. Schofield to Major General William T. Sherman – July 30, 1864

A rebel scouting party which came into Decatur this morning informed the citizens that the railroad had been cut by our cavalry at a place called Jonesborough, as it was understood by Colonel Garrard, who brought the report.

From Major John A. Campbell to Brigadier General Kenner Garrard – July 30, 1864

COLONEL: The commanding general desires you to feel into Decatur with your regiment to-morrow morning, and, if possible, pick up some information about the movements of our cavalry. Do not appear to be anxious to obtain the information or intimate that we

From Major General William T. Sherman to Major General Henry W. Halleck – July 25, 1864

GENERAL: I find it difficult to make prompt report of results coupled with some data or information without occasionally making some mistakes. General McPherson’s sudden death, and General Logan succeeding to the command, as it were, in the midst of battl

From Major General John A. Logan to Major General William T. Sherman – July 25, 1864

General Garrard reported to me on his return yesterday, took up a position north and east of Decatur, connecting with Colonel Sprague’s brigade on my left. I learned this morning the enemy’s pickets occupied the main Decatur road between that place and my

From Major General William T. Sherman to Brigadier General Kenner Garrard – July 24, 1864

GENERAL: I am rejoined to hear that you are back safe and successful. General Rousseau has brought me 2,500 good cavalry, having been to Opelika and destroyed thirty miles of road between West Point and Montgomery. I will give you time to rest and then we

From Brigadier General Kenner Garrard to Major General William T. Sherman – July 24, 1864

GENERAL: I have the honor to report that your instructions have been carried out My dispositions were such as to enable me to take every point by surprise and insure my safe return, with a loss of only 2 killed. Results: Three road bridges and one railroa

From Major General William T. Sherman to Brigadier General Kenner Garrard – July 24, 1864

Result of operations July 22 in front of McPherson’s corps: Enemy’s dead thus far reported buried and delivered to enemy, 3,220; prisoners, 1,017; wounded and prisoners, 1,000. Total, 5,237. Seventeen stand of colors in our possession. Our total loss: Kil

From Major General John A. Logan to Major General William T. Sherman – July 24, 1864

I have the honor to state the brigade of cavalry from General Stoneman’s command, which, by information from you of last evening, was to report to me this morning, has not yet reported. It is necessary that trains with forage and rations should be brought

Special Field Orders from Major General G. M. Dodge to – July 24, 1864

General Woods’ division, of the Fifteenth Corps, has been ordered to move into Decatur at 5 o’clock this morning, and to directly return, destroying the line of the railroad for the purpose of kee

From Major General William T. Sherman to Major General Henry W. Halleck – July 23, 1864

General Rousseau reports from Marietta yesterday his safe return from Opelika, having destroyed that depot 30 miles of railroad toward Montgomery, 3 miles toward Columbus, and 2 toward West Point. His entire loss 12 killed and 30 wounded. He brings in 400

From Major General William T. Sherman to Major General George H. Thomas – July 23, 1864

GENERAL: We find the enemy in force inside of Atlanta, doubtless in the entrenchments as represented in the blue map as a circle of one mile and a quarter radius. We can see the building of town plain. The enemy fires a good deal of artillery, which passe

From Major General William T. Sherman to Major General Henry W. Halleck – July 23, 1864

Yesterday morning the enemy fell back to the entrenchments proper of the city of Atlanta, which are in a general circle of a radius of one mile and a half we closed in. While we were forming our lines and selecting positions for batteries, the enemy appea

Report from Major General William T. Sherman about Garrard’s Raid on Covington – July 23, 1864

In the mean time Wheeler’s cavalry, unopposed (for General Garrard was absent at Covington by my order), had reached Decatur and attempted to capture the wagon trains, but Colonel (now General) Sprague covered them with great s

Report from Confederate Major-General Joseph Wheeler’s Cavalry – July 22, 1864

On the night of the 21st, pursuant to orders from General Hood, I moved around to the enemy’s rear to attack him in conjunction with Lieutenant-General Hardee, who also moved upon their flank for the same purpose. My orders from General Hardee were to att

From Major General William T. Sherman to Major General James B. McPherson – July 21, 1864

GENERAL: I have yours of 8.45 last evening and regret much the wound which will deprive us of the services of General Gresham. I was in hopes you could have made a closer approach to Atlanta yesterday, as I was satisfied you had a less force and more infe

From Major General James B. McPherson to Major General Grenville M. Dodge – July 21, 1864

Brigadier-General Garrard’s cavalry is ordered on an expedition by Major-General Sherman which will occupy them at least two days. This will leave Decatur defenseless, and the way open for a small body of the enemy’s cavalry to dash into our rear. You wil

From Brigadier General Kenner Garrard to Major General William T. Sherman – July 21, 1864

GENERAL: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your orders last night at 1.30 a. m. At that time one brigade (three regiments) was at Cross Keys, ten miles from here, with pickets in every direction from there to four miles; one regiment was at M

From Major General William T. Sherman to Major General Henry W. Halleck – July 20, 1864

GENERAL: I have a dispatch from General Grant. Answer him in my name that Major General Smith has the very orders he suggests, viz, to hang on the Forrest and prevent his coming to Tennessee. I will, however, renew the order. I advanced from the Chattahoo

From Major General James B. McPherson to Major General William T. Sherman – July 20, 1864

We have had some pretty lively skirmishing and have driven the enemy from several pretty strong positions, though I do not think there has been much of anything but cavalry in front of us on the left. But they have had four pieces of artillery and are arm

From Major General William T. Sherman to Brigadier General Kenner Garrard – July 20, 1864

GENERAL: After destroying the bridge at McAfee’s, which I suppose is already done, you will send to General McPherson’s guard at the bridge at Roswell your wagons, led horses, and baggage, and proceed rapidly to Covington, on the main wagon and rail road

From Major General William T. Sherman to Major General George H. Thomas – July 19, 1864

GENERAL: I have this moment received yours of 3.30, and am very glad to hear that Howard has the means to cross over to Schofield in case of need. We have had some skirmishing and abundant evidence that the whole of the rebel army is about Atlanta. The fo

Special Field Orders from Major General James B. McPherson to – July 19, 1864

In order to carry out Special Field Orders, Numbers 39, headquarters Military Division of the Mississippi, a copy of which is inclosed herewith,* the following movements will take place to-morrow:

Special Field Orders from Major General William T. Sherman to – July 19, 1864

In the Field, near Decatur, Ga., July 19, 1864.
The whole army will move on Atlanta by the most direct roads to-morrow, July 20, beginning at 5 a. m., as follows:
I. Major-General Thomas from the direction of Buck Head, his left to connect with Gene

From Major General James B. McPherson to Major General William T. Sherman – July 18, 1864

GENERAL: Inclosed please find sketch* of my position to-night and copy of Special Field Orders, Numbers 70, paragraph VI, from these headquarters.+
In pursuance of this order, the different commands were in motion promptly at the hour designated, the S

From Major General William T. Sherman to Major General Henry W. Halleck – July 18, 1864

We moved to-day rapidly and General McPherson reached the Atlanta and Augusta road at a point seven miles east of Decatur and four miles from Stone Mountain. General Garrard’s cavalry at once set to work to break up road and was re-enforced by Brigadier G

From Brigadier General Kenner Garrard to Major General James B. McPherson – July 18, 1864

GENERAL: In obedience to orders, I left my camp at 5 a. m. this morning to break the railroad between Stone Mountain and Decatur. At Browning’s Court-House I struck the rebel pickets, and skirmished for three miles to the railroad, which I effectually des

Special Field Orders from Major General William T. Sherman to – July 18, 1864

In the Field, near Cross Keys, Ga., July 18, 1864.
The movement of the army to-morrow, July 19, will be as follows:
I. Major-General Thomas will press down from the north on Atlanta, holding in strength the line of Peach Tree, but crossing and threa

From Colonel W. S. Jones to Captain Gordon Lofland – July 18, 1864

July 18, marched in the direction of Stone Mountain, supporting General Garrard’s cavalry; reached Atlanta and Augusta Railroad, near Stone Mountain, about 3 p. m., being the only infantry that reached the road. Destroyed about three miles of railroad and

From Major General William T. Sherman to Major General James B. McPherson – July 18, 1864

I am at Sam. House’s, a brick house well known, and near Old Cross Keys. A sick negro, the only human being left on the premises, says we are eleven miles from Atlanta, five from Buck Head, and a sign board says ten miles to McAfee’s Bridge and eleven to

From Major General William T. Sherman to Major General George H. Thomas – July 17, 1864

Commanding Army of the Cumberland:
GENERAL: General Schofield has just been here and describes his position as on Nancy’s Creek, his pickets on south side, near Cross Keys, about the lots 304, 315, and 316.
General McPherson is on the road from Rosw

Special Field Orders from Major General William T. Sherman to – July 17, 1864

Memoranda to Special Field Orders, Numbers 36: The map composed of two parts of the official compilation made at Marietta July 5 and 11, 1864, is the best and will be the standard for orders issued from these headquarters. As a general rule, old road will

Special Field Orders from Major General James B. McPherson to – July 17, 1864

Near Nancy’s Creek, Ga., July 17, 1864.
* * *
VI. To carry out Special Field Orders, Numbers 36, headquarters Military Division of the Mississippi, a copy of which is inclosed herewith,* the following movements will take place to-morrow:
1. The F

From 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

Special 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 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

Special 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 Major General William T. Sherman to Lieutenant General U.S. Grant – July 12, 1864

DEAR GENERAL: I have written you but once since the opening of the campaign, but I report by telegraph to Halleck daily, and he furnishes you copy. My progress was slower than I calculated, from two chief causes, an uninterrupted rain from June 2 to about

Reports of Colonel Eli Long, Fourth Ohio Cavalry, commanding Second Brigade – July 12, 1864

CAPTAIN: Please find annexed a report of the operations of the Second Brigade, Second Cavalry Division, since leaving Decatur, Ala., on the 26th of May and up to the 1st of the present month, which I have the honor to forward for the information of the br

From Major General William T. Sherman to Major General James B. McPherson – July 9, 1864

GENERAL: We now have a good lodgment on the other bank of the river, Schofield at the mouth of Soap Creek and Garrard opposite Roswell. I saw General Dodge to-day en route for Roswell and explained to him the importance of the place, and he understands it

From Major General William T. Sherman to Brigadier General Kenner Garrard – July 8, 1864

I have been to our extreme right and all well. Be active at daylight to-morrow to draw attention as far down the river as possible. The moment I hear you have made a lodgment on the south bank I will send a division up to re-enforce you, and it will be fo

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