We have had hard fighting all day. Johnston purely on the defensive. The place has small detached redoubts, and in immense amount of rifle trenches. We have close the enemy well in, gaining ground slowly but securely all day. The country is very rough and
Read MoreFrom Major General William T. Sherman to Brigadier General Kenner Garrard – May 14, 1864
GENERAL: You will move your whole command down the valley toward Rome in one or two columns by Dirt Town or Dry Creek. If you can possibly cross Oostanaula make a strike for the railroad anywhere north of Kingston. Do this in your own way, but do it thoro
Read MoreFrom Major General William T. Sherman to Major General James B. McPherson – May 14, 1864
GENERAL: As I wrote you last night I intended to cross the Oostanaula south by our left, but Schofield has swung round so far to the north or left that time will be lost. The pontoons will be in an hour or so at a point on Snake Creek its mouth, with Capt
Read MoreFrom R. M. Sawyer to Colonel Eli Long – May 14, 1864
Are you ready to move? If so, the general telegraphs that you needed in his direction and wishes you to move at once.
Please answer.
R. M. SAWYER,
Assistant Adjutant-General
From Major General William T. Sherman to Major General George H. Thomas – May 13, 1864
I want the pontoon bridge laid at the best point near Ray’s [Lay’s] Ferry, near the mouth of Lick or Snake Creek. I inclose a sketch* made to-day by a seemingly intelligent officer. As soon as I know the pontoons have started down the road I will send all
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