The following just received from signal officer:
A train of fifteen freight cars just left Atlanta, loaded with troops inside and outside; tops of cars were crowded.
From Captain J. A. Anderson to Major General Patrick Cleburne – August 20, 1864
In the absence of Captain McDowell I report that a scout is just in. He reports that he saw four Federal scouts about three miles below here on the railroad, and heard that the enemy’s infantry and cavalry are on the railroad (both sides), about four mile
Read MoreFrom Major General Jefferson C. Davis to Major General John M. Schofield – August 20, 1864
GENERAL: A part of my troops have reached Red Oak and are tearing up the track at this time. I have ordered Morgan to return. They met but little resistance. All the rebel cavalry have gone to the rear in pursuit of Kilpatrick.
Read MoreFrom 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
Read MoreFrom 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
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