GENERAL: After a long and most tedious march over all sorts of roads, I was barely able to get one division in position on Stanley’s left some time after dark. My artillery and trains are not even yet off the road. I found the country roads, by which I wa
Read MoreFrom Major General William T. Sherman to Major General Oliver O. Howard – September 2, 1864
You know that General Garrard reports General Slocum in possession of Atlanta. I have sent couriers to learn the exact truth. If it be so, we don’t care about pushing the enemy any farther at this time. Had we prevented his making intrenchments it would h
Read MoreFrom George W. Schofield to Brigadier General Jacob D. Cox – September 2, 1864
GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs me to say to you that he had the following instructions from General Sherman, viz: “If Stewart’s corps has passed down from Atlanta and joined Hood at Jonesborough, you may order Garrard up to act with you aro
Read MoreFrom Major General William T. Sherman to Major General John M. Schofield – September 2, 1864
I have your dispatch of 7.15 last evening, since which time you have a letter from me. I heard explosions and firing about Atlanta at 2 o’clock and at this moment I hear more seemingly nearer us, but due north; it must be Garrard, but what force he engage
Read MoreFrom Major General William T. Sherman to Major General George H. Thomas – September 2, 1864
At 2 a.m. I heard heavy firing and saw a large fire in the direction of Atlanta. I have just heard more firing seemingly nearer. Garrard is to our rear, with orders to cover us from all approach from that quarter. I have not yet clearly ascertained if Ste
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