General Garrard came back last night. He had some fighting with the rebels. He found them in force, about seven regiments. They fell back behind breast- works. Some rebel cavalry passed our flank about Cross Keys yesterday. They killed one man on picket.
Read MoreFrom Major General William T. Sherman to Brigadier General W. L. Elliott – August 16, 1864
Major- General SHERMAN:
The following received from Kilpatrick, dated August 15, 9 p. m., near Camp Creek, in route from Fairburn
From Major General John M. Schofield to Major General William T. Sherman – August 16, 1864
I understand Mount Gilead Church to be near Camp Creek, and about due south from Utoy Post Office. I will ascertain more accurately from Colonel Garrard. My messenger has already started for Kilpatrick to get his report. I will send another with the quest
Read MoreJournal of Lieutenant Colonel Joseph S. Fullerton, 4th Army Corps – August 15, 1864
No change to-day in the enemy’s position. General Garrard has taken his cavalry from our left, and has gone off to the enemy’s right to see whether there is yet a force of cavalry (of the enemy’s) left on his (the enemy’s) right. General Kimball e
Read MoreFrom 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
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