Read the official orders, communications and reports that were issued regarding Garrard’s cavalry, Minty’s brigade, and the 7th Pennsylvania Cavalry. Online here are the pertinent records found in The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series 1, Volume 38. Click the Archives listing at right to select a Month, or use the Search Tags or Search box to find a particular subject.
From Brigadier General Thomas J. Wood to Lieutenant Colonel J. S. Fullerton – July 29, 1864
COLONEL: Moore, a scout, whom I sent out on the 26th in the forenoon, returned this p. m. and make the following statement: General S. D. Lee arrived about the 25th instant from Mississippi and brought 3,500 troops with him. These were dismounted cavalry,
read moreFrom General John B. Hood to General Howell Cobb – July 28, 1864
Let the militia remain at Andersonville for the present. Raiders reported across South River; one column moving toward McDonough.
read moreFrom W. Y. C. Humes to Major E. S. Burford – July 28, 1864
MAJOR: Your dispatch of 10.10 a. m. just received. I have halted my command on the McDonough road, three miles from Doctor Avery’s where it will await orders.
Respectfully, &c.,
W. Y. C. HUMES,
From Brigadier General Francis A. Shoup to Major General Joseph Wheeler – July 28, 1864
Commanding Cavalry:
Your dispatches of 5.35 and 7.05 received. The general approves your determination to guard the railroad. Take such steps as your best judgment prompts.
Very respectfully,
F. A. SHOUP,
Chief of Staff.
HEADQUA
read moreFrom Major General William T. Sherman to Major General Henry W. Halleck – July 27, 1864
My two cavalry expeditions are off to make a wide circuit and reach the Macon road well to the southeast of Atlanta, and the Army of the Tennessee is shifted to the extreme right, reaching well toward the railroad, so that I think to-morrow must develop s
read moreFrom General John B. Hood to Major General Howell Cobb – July 27, 1864
The destination of the raiding party is still unknown. Prepare for it.
read moreFrom General John B. Hood to General Winder – July 27, 1864
The raid toward Covington is stronger than at first reported. Destination still unknown. We have a heavy force in pursuit.
J. B. HOOD,
From General John B. Hood to General Braxton Bragg – July 27, 1864
There is a raid moving toward Covington. Considerable force. Ten pieces of artillery. Wheeler in pursuit. Destination unknown. Please give such attention as you can.
J. B. HOOD,
General.
HEA
From Brigadier General Francis A. Shoup to Major General Joseph Wheeler – July 27, 1864
Commanding, &c.:
If you decide to go against the raiders please come to headquarters first. You can start Humes to Flat Rock to-night, as you suggest. The enemy seems about to attack out left. He is now pressing Humes back.
Very respectfully, &c.,
From General John B. Hood to James A. Seddon – July 27, 1864
Last night the enemy drew back his left, abandoning some of his works, and has extended his right somewhat. A raid has started in the direction of Covington on the Georgia railroad. Our cavalry in pursuit.
J. B. HOOD,
General.