Arrived about 5 p. m., but General G[arrard] would not descent into the place on account of its being too late to bring his forage train down. I am down myself with a mounted regiment, the Seventeenth Indiana, from which I have borrowed this man. I will s
Read MoreFrom Brigadier General Kenner Garrard to Major General James B. McPherson – May 6, 1864
I will camp beyond the Tennessee River to-night; will camp near Chattanooga to-morrow night, and be in person in that place to report. I lost one day by rain and mud, having artillery with me and a forage train.
Read MoreFrom Major General James B. McPherson to Major General William T. Sherman – May 6, 1864
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your two dispatches, per Captain Audenried, and will endeavor to carry out my part of the program faithfully. My troops will be up to this point to-night and will camp at the point designated to-morrow night.
Read MoreFrom Major General William T. Sherman to Major General James B. McPherson – May 5, 1864
SIR: The enemy still lies about Dalton, and from all appearances is on the defensive, guarding approaches mostly from the north and west. He occupies in some force the range of hills known as the Tunnel Hill. By to-morrow night our forces will be about as
Read MoreFrom Major General William T. Sherman to Major General George H. Thomas – May 4, 1864
Dodge’s two divisions are coming in by the cars. Logan’s three divisions are closed up on Geary, who is crossing the mountain at Whiteside’s. I will send General Corse down to-morrow to meet General Garrard, and lead him across by Whiteside’s, the Coal Mi
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