HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
In the Field, near Atlanta, August 14, 1864.
(Received 8.45 p.m.)
General SCHOFIELD:
There is no doubt wheeler is up about Dalton with a large cavalry force. I want our cavalry now to feel the enemy’s flanks strong, and will order General Kilpatrick to cross at Sandtown and make a bold push for Fairburn, and General Garrard in like manner to feel well round the enemy’s right flank. Let your cavalry go down in the morning to Sandtown and report for the expedition to General Kilpatrick.
W. T. SHERMAN,
Major-General, Commanding.