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ir arrival, they were put in a corral. Here they were subject, like all supplies, to the disposition of the commissary-general of the army, who, through his subordinates, supplied them to the various organizations upon the presentation of a requisition, signed by the commanding officer of a regiment or other body of troops, certifying to the number of rations of meat required. When the army was investing Petersburg and Richmond, the cattle were in corral near City Point. On the 16th of September, 1864, the Rebels having learned through their scouts that this corral was but slightly guarded, and that by making a wide detour in the rear of our lines the chances were good for them to add a few rations of fresh beef to the bacon and corn-meal diet of the Rebel army, a strong force of cavalry under Wade Hampton made the attempt, capturing twenty-five hundred beeves and four hundred prisoners, and getting off with them before our cavalry could intervene. The beeves were a blessing to

rence. It is hard for us to have to give up such men. General Hood telegraphs that the inhabitants of Atlanta have been ordered to leave their homes, to go they know not whither. Lord, how long must we suffer such things? I pray that the enemy's hands may be stayed, and that they may be driven from our fair borders to their own land. I ask not vengeance upon them, but that they may be driven to their own homes, and that we may be henceforward and forever a separate people. September 16th, 1864. A visit to-day from my brother Dr. B., who bears the utter desolation of his home quietly, though so sudden a change of circumstances is of course very depressing. He tells me that he has lately had a visit from a very interesting young South Carolinian, who came to look for the body of his brother. The two brothers were being educated in Germany when the war broke out; and as soon as they were of military age, with the consent of their parents, they hastened home to take part i

commissioned officers, 39; enlisted men, 1,318; aggregate, 1,357. I transmit herewith the reports of the commanders of such battaions as remained with the brigade on the 1st of September, 1864. I cannot close this report without calling attention to the fact that smore than one-half of an entire campaign of 120 days was passed by this brigade under the fire of the enemy, and that in every position in which they were placed, both officers and men performed their duty so as to entitle them to the thanks and gratitude of the country. I have the honor to be, captain, very respectfully, your most obedient servant, John R. Edie, Major Fifteenth Infantry, Commanding. Capt. G. W. Smith, Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen., First Division, 14th Army Corps. Addenda: recapitulation of casualties during the campaign in Georgia ending September 2, 1864. Zzz John R. Edie, Major Fifteenth Infantry, Commanding. headquarters Second brigade, Near Atlanta, Ga., September 16, 1864.

1864. I learn from Major-General Crook that you are a loyal lady, and still love the old flag. Can you inform me of the position of Early's forces, the number of divisions in his army, and the strength of any or all of them, and his probable or reported intentions? Have any more troops arrived from Richmond, or are any more coming, or reported to be coming? I am, very respectfully, your most obedient servant, P. H. Sheridan, Major-General Commanding. You can trust the bearer. September 16, 1864. I have no communication whatever with the rebels, but will tell you what I know. The division of General Kershaw, and Cutshaw's artillery, twelve guns and men, General Anderson commanding, have been sent away, and no more are expected, as they cannot be spared from Richmond. I do not know how the troops are situated, but the force is much smaller than represented. I will take pleasure hereafter in learning all I can of their strength and position, and the bearer may call again.

th driving him toward Strasburg, and keeping the way into Maryland and Pennsylvania closely guarded against another raid, until he was ready to move in force offensively. He had been anxious to begin such movements; but Grant, made extremely cautious by late experiences, withheld consent, for, in the event of defeat, Maryland and Pennsylvania would be laid open for another invasion. In order to understand the situation in that region, Grant visited Sheridan at the middle of September. Sept. 16, 1864. I met him, says the Lieutenant-General, at Charlestown, and he pointed out so distinctly how each army lay; what he could do the moment he was authorized, and expressed such confidence of success, that I saw there were but two, words of instruction necessary-- Go in! In those two words and no more, Grant showed his unreserved confidence in Sheridan's ability; and the events of a few weeks satisfied him and the country that he had judged and trusted wisely. Sheridan's troops, at tha

may stand the fall of Richmond, but not of all Georgia. I will have a long talk with Colonel Porter, and tell him every thing that may occur to me of interest to you. In the mean time, know that I admire your dogged perseverance and pluck more than ever. If you can whip Lee and I can march to the Atlantic, I think Uncle Abe will give us a twenty days leave of absence to see the young folks. Yours as ever, W. T. Sherman, Major-General. headquarters of the Army, Washington, September 16, 1864. General W. T. Sherman, Atlanta, Georgia. my dear General: Your very interesting letter of the 4th is just received. Its perusal has given me the greatest pleasure. I have not written before to congratulate you on the capture of Atlanta, the objective point of your brilliant campaign, for the reason that I have been suffering from my annual attack of coryza, or hay-cold. It affects my eyes so much that I can scarcely see to write. As you suppose, I have watched your movements mo

shooters. Losses: Union, 20 wounded; Confed., 90 prisoners. September 13, 1864: Lock's Ford, Va. Union, Torbert's Cav.; Confed., Gen. Early's command. Losses: Union, 2 killed, 18 wounded; Confed., 181 captured. September 16, 1864: Sycamore Church, Va. Union, 1st D. C. and 13th Pa. Cav. Losses: Union, 400 killed, wounded, and captured; Confed., 50 killed and wounded. September 16-18, 1864: Fort Gibson, Ind. Ter. Union, 79th U. S. Colored and 2d Kan.September 16-18, 1864: Fort Gibson, Ind. Ter. Union, 79th U. S. Colored and 2d Kan. Cav. Losses: Union, 38 killed, 48 missing. September 19-22, 1864: Winchester and Fisher's Hill, Va. Union, Sixth, Eighth Corps, and 1st and 2d Divisions of the Nineteenth Corps, Averell's and Torbert's Cav., Maj.-Gen. Phil. Sheridan; Confed., Gen. Jubal Early's command. Losses: Union, 749 killed, 4440 wounded, 357 missing; Confed., 250 killed, 1777 wounded, 2813 captured; Union, Brig.-Gens. Russell and Mulligan killed; Confed., Maj.-Gen. Rodes and Brig.-Gen. Godwin

elly, and I am not prepared to say that the jaunty bearing of Lee's men, as shrewdly out of beef at this time as ever were the English at Agincourt, was not due in a measure to the fact that just then their eyes were gladdened by droves of fat cattle sent them by an old comrade--Lieutenant-General Jubal Early, who, without the trifling formality of a commission from Governor Curtin, had assumed the duties of Acting Commissary-General of the rich Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Later (September 16th, 1864), Hampton made his brilliant cattle raid, in rear of the Army of Potomac, in which he inflicted considerable loss on the enemy in killed and wounded, and brought off above 800 prisoners and 2,500 beeves--Lee's Official Dispatch. We have seen that shortly after Grant's arrival in front of Petersburg, there was open to him a swarm of fair advantages, for his superb line of formidable redoubts, capable of assured defence by a fraction of his force, made it possible for him to operate

Telegrams from General Lee's headquarters in September, 1864. September 16, 1864. Brigadier-General John Gregg, via Chaffin's Bluff: Telegram received. Endeavor to ascertain nature of reported movement of the enemy, as also their strength, and of what composed. W. H. Taylor, Assistant Adjutant-General. September 16, 1864. Governor Z. B. Vance, Raleigh, North Carolina: Twenty-six hundred muskets have been sent to you, and orders have been issued for one thousand to be sent from SSeptember 16, 1864. Governor Z. B. Vance, Raleigh, North Carolina: Twenty-six hundred muskets have been sent to you, and orders have been issued for one thousand to be sent from Salisbury. R. E. Lee, General. Official: W. H. Taylor, Assistant Adjutant-General. headquarters Petersburg, Virginia, 17th September, 1864. General J. A. Early, Winchester, Virginia: A deserter reports arrival here of Eighth corps under General Lew Wallace. General Wallace is said to be here. Is report correct? R. E. Lee. Petersburg, Virginia, 17th September, 1864. His Excellency Jefferson Davis, Richmond, Virginia: W. B. Swittell, Company E, Fourth North Carolina regiment infantry,

History of Lane's North Carolina brigade. By General J. H. Lane. Battle of Spotsylvania Court-House — report of General Lane. Headquarters Lane's brigade, September 16th, 1864. Major,--I have the honor to report that after leaving the Wilderness battle-field on the afternoon of the 8th of May, my brigade marched continuously and rapidly until 2 o'clock on the morning of the 9th. At 6 o'clock A. M. we resumed our march, reached Spotsylvania courthouse about 12 M., and at once entrenched on the left of the road leading to Fredericksburg — our right resting on the road. Next day we moved to the left and connected with Johnson's brigade, and subsequently occupied Johnson's position, our right resting at the salient beyond the brick-kiln. That night we moved very rapidly to the support of a part of Ewell's command, but not being needed, we were ordered back to our previous position. On the 11th we were ordered still further to the left. I did not like this position, and se