GENERAL: I find it difficult to make prompt report of results coupled with some data or information without occasionally making some mistakes. General McPherson’s sudden death, and General Logan succeeding to the command, as it were, in the midst of battl
Read MoreFrom Major General William T. Sherman to Brigadier General Kenner Garrard – July 25, 1864
GENERAL; Yours of to-day is received. I beg you will convey to Colonels Minty, Long, and Miller the assurances that I fully appreciate the services recently rendered. I would like to give all the time you ask for rest, reshoeing, &c., but am advised by Ge
Read MoreFrom Major General John A. Logan to Major General William T. Sherman – July 25, 1864
General Garrard reported to me on his return yesterday, took up a position north and east of Decatur, connecting with Colonel Sprague’s brigade on my left. I learned this morning the enemy’s pickets occupied the main Decatur road between that place and my
Read MoreFrom Brigadier General Kenner Garrard to Major General William T. Sherman – July 25, 1864
GENERAL: Last night the rest of my command arrived, bringing about 30 prisoners and some hundred negroes. The depot at Social Circle and a large amount of supplies, including a lot of new Government wagons were burned. It will take three or four days to p
Read MoreSpecial Field Orders from Major General William T. Sherman to – July 25, 1864
The several armies and bodies of cavalry will watch the enemy closely to their respective fronts, and in case the enemy retreats toward the southeast General Schofield will follow directly through Atlanta, General Thomas by roads on his right,
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