Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Johnston” in chapter 8, page 101 of William Boynton, Sherman's Historical Raid:
...o accomplish what I had proposed doing with my army, but not reaching Snake Creek Gap before the enemy had informed himself of the movement, McPherson was unable to get upon his communications before Johnston had withdrawn part of his forces from Dalton, and had made dispositions to defend Resaca.)
Such is General Thomas' brief account of this movement.
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