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 Major General William T. Sherman to Major General Grenville M. Dodge – July 10, 1864
I have been out all day; am just back. Have received General Garrard’s and your dispatches. I design that General McPherson’s whole army shall come to that flank, and you are to prepare the way. General newton will stay with you till you feel all sate, wh
read moreFrom Brigadier General Kenner Garrard to Major General William T. Sherman – July 10, 1864
Your dispatch in regard to the reported force near Acworth has just been received. Communications, except by telegraph to Marietta, come very late; those by telegraph and my courier line in two hours. I will make full investigation to-day in regard to wha
read moreFrom Major General William T. Sherman to Brigadier General Kenner Garrard – July 9, 1864
It is reported from Acworth that the road is threatened by a regiment of Texans, 500 strong. As soon as you are strengthened by infantry, increase your force above Roswell at the upper bridge, to interpose between it and the bridge. This is the reason why
read moreFrom Major General Oliver O. Howard to Major General George H. Thomas – July 9, 1864
Captain Kirlin, my aide-de-camp, has just returned from Roswell Ferry. General Newton arrived there at 2 p.m., and he has crossed two brigades over the river. General Garrard crossed at 6 a.m.; had but little opposition. Lost no men. Captured a few.
read moreFrom Major General William T. Sherman to Brigadier General Kenner Garrard – July 9, 1864
Dispatch received. One division of Thomas’ moved for Roswell last night by the river road. Two divisions of McPherson, Dodge’s corps, are now moving for Roswell via Marietta. Hold fast all you have made, and fortify until re-enforced.
W. T. SHERMAN,
From Major General George H. Thomas to Major General Oliver O. Howard – July 9, 1864
GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs that at daylight you move a division for Roswell Factory to support and make sure of everything that may be gained by Garrard. Let it move without wagons and remain until relieved by General McPherson’s troops
read moreFrom Captain L. M. Dayton to Major General George H. Thomas – July 9, 1864
GENERAL: I am directed by the general commanding to say that General Schofield has effected a crossing and lodgment, and has two bridges laid. He captured a gun and did not lose a man. The general commanding directs, also, that you will move one division
read moreFrom Major General William T. Sherman to Major General James B. Steedman – July 9, 1864
I am informed by General Sherman that Colonel Garrard is on the way to the front with a brigade of cavalry. The general directs me to take command of any and all cavalry on the way to the front to enable [me] to clear the country of rebels. I have somethi
read moreFrom Major General William T. Sherman to Brigadier General Kenner Garrard – July 9, 1864
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
From Major General William T. Sherman to Major General James B. McPherson – July 9, 1864
GENERAL: We now have a good lodgment on the other bank of the river, Schofield at the mouth of Soap Creek and Garrard opposite Roswell. I saw General Dodge to-day en route for Roswell and explained to him the importance of the place, and he understands it
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