HDQRS. MILITARY OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
In the Field, near Chattahoochee, July 9, 1864.
General GARRARD,
Roswell:
What news? Have you crossed? You know that Schofield is across.
W. T. SHERMAN,
Major-General, Commanding.
JULY 9, 1864-7 a.m.
Major-General SHERMAN:
I have the ridge on the south bank of the river. The infantry should come up at once. I see no reason why I cannot hold it, but cannot tell what may occur before long.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
Brigadier General Kenner Garrard,
Brigadier-General, U. S. Volunteers.