Garrard’s cavalry occupies the reserve side of the old rebel works; they extend about half a mile from the Howard house.
Read MoreFrom Brigadier General W. L. Elliott to Brigadier General Kenner Garrard – August 14, 1864
You will with your entire cavalry force to-morrow early, and by easy marches, test the strength of the enemy’s cavalry on our left flank without risking too much. Give him a hard fight if the opportunity offers. There is no doubt that Wheeler is about Dal
Read MoreFrom 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
Read MoreFrom Major General William T. Sherman to Major General George H. Thomas – August 14, 1864
General McArthur, at Marietta, reports small bodies of cavalry approach Marietta from the northeast. General Garrard should send frequently up to Roswell and McAfee’s. You may order General Kilpatrick to lay down a bridge at Sandtown, and be prepared to s
Read MoreFrom Lieutenant David F. How to Brigadier General Edward M. McCook – August 14, 1864
Ascertain if possible the route which the rebels have taken. A brigade of cavalry is ready to move in any direction and cut off their retreat.
By order, &c.:
DAVID F. HOW,
Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.
HDQRS. CH
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