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The Daily Dispatch: May 3, 1864., [Electronic resource], article 8 (search)
rior forces of the enemy until the arrival of Sherman with his men and means of transportation. Inured for operations. Dispatches were sent to Sherman informing him of the movement of Longstreet, ions. Every arrangement is now made to throw Sherman's forces across the river, just at and below th, Chief Engineer, and afterwards by Thomas, Sherman, and myself, in company with him, of the counver, the general plan, you understand, is for Sherman, with the force brought with him, strengtheneentrate against him. You will co-operate with Sherman. The troops in Chattanooga Valley should A copy of these instructions was furnished Sherman, with the following communication: Enclotest. On the night of the 23d of November Sherman, with three divisions or his army, strengthenin the relief of that place. The approach of Sherman caused Longstreet to raise the siege of Knoxvfor that purpose, and on the 7th addressed to Sherman the following communication: Knoxville[32 more...]
The Daily Dispatch: May 3, 1864., [Electronic resource], From the Peninsula.--the enemy Landing at West Point. (search)
gg displayed much foresight when he invested the town, instead of attempting a flank movement across the river and mountains into Middle Tennessee. As to the movement of Longstreet upon Knoxville, but little need be said. He was sent against that town with the knowledge and consent of the President, who was then on a visit to the army, and it was believed at the time that he would be able to effect the reduction of the place and return to Chattanooga before the arrival from Memphis of Sherman's corps, of the movements of which Bragg kept himself well informed Whether the obstacles which Longstreet encountered were more formidable than had been anticipated, or whether he moved with the rapidity which the occasion required, it would be obviously improper for us to undertake to say, in the absence of the official report. The only object in remaining in front of Chattanooga after the loss of Lookout Valley and Brown's Ferry was to give Longstreet time to finish up his expedition.