Commanding Cavalry:
Your dispatches of 5.35 and 7.05 received. The general approves your determination to guard the railroad. Take such steps as your best judgment prompts.
Very respectfully,
F. A. SHOUP,
Chief of Staff.
HEADQUA
Read MoreFrom Major General William T. Sherman to Major General Henry W. Halleck – July 27, 1864
My two cavalry expeditions are off to make a wide circuit and reach the Macon road well to the southeast of Atlanta, and the Army of the Tennessee is shifted to the extreme right, reaching well toward the railroad, so that I think to-morrow must develop s
Read MoreFrom General John B. Hood to Major General Howell Cobb – July 27, 1864
The destination of the raiding party is still unknown. Prepare for it.
Read MoreFrom General John B. Hood to General Braxton Bragg – July 27, 1864
There is a raid moving toward Covington. Considerable force. Ten pieces of artillery. Wheeler in pursuit. Destination unknown. Please give such attention as you can.
J. B. HOOD,
General.
HEA
From General John B. Hood to General Winder – July 27, 1864
The raid toward Covington is stronger than at first reported. Destination still unknown. We have a heavy force in pursuit.
J. B. HOOD,