SHERMAN’S HEADQUARTERS, August 16, 1864.
General THOMAS:
The operator at Cartersville began a message, saying six regiments were approaching Cartersville. I think all the enemy’s cavalry must be up there, and it may be necessary to send ours after it. They may do so much damage to the railroad that it will take a long time to repair it.
W. T. SHERMAN,
Major- General.
THOMAS’ HEADQUARTERS, August 16, 1864.
Major- General SHERMAN:
Are there not some troops at Cartersville! Do you wish the cavalry sent up to Cartersville
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General.
SHERMAN’S HEADQUARTERS, August 16, 1864.
General THOMAS:
There are troops at Allatoona and the bridge. I have called for a report since John E. Smith went up the road with 2,000 men, made up at Marietta, Rome, and Allatoona, but I have no report of what force remains. The telegraph wire does not work beyond Allatoona. Don’t send the cavalry, but let Garrard be notified that he may have to go.
We must clear our lines.
W. T. SHERMAN,
Major- General.