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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 8. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones) 334 18 Browse Search
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 10. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones) 68 0 Browse Search
General Joseph E. Johnston, Narrative of Military Operations During the Civil War 61 5 Browse Search
Comte de Paris, History of the Civil War in America. Vol. 2. (ed. Henry Coppee , LL.D.) 58 0 Browse Search
Colonel Charles E. Hooker, Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 12.2, Mississippi (ed. Clement Anselm Evans) 58 6 Browse Search
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 22. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones) 33 3 Browse Search
Brigadier-General Ellison Capers, Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 5, South Carolina (ed. Clement Anselm Evans) 33 1 Browse Search
Adam Badeau, Military history of Ulysses S. Grant from April 1861 to April 1865. Volume 1 22 4 Browse Search
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 30. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones) 22 0 Browse Search
The Atlanta (Georgia) Campaign: May 1 - September 8, 1864., Part I: General Report. (ed. Maj. George B. Davis, Mr. Leslie J. Perry, Mr. Joseph W. Kirkley) 21 1 Browse Search
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Hooker's men, who pursued them closely into the town. Cleburne's division was covering the retreat of Hardee's corps, ofcrossing was postponed until morning. But, in the night, Cleburne received orders to take a strong position in the gorge ofed, in the first half-mile beyond, on the Dalton road. Cleburne had been ordered to use the great natural advantages presf the guns; a ravine near by sheltered the artillerists. Cleburne had over four thousand bayonets. The rebel line of skih the gap on a trot, and the valley in front was clear of Cleburne's troops; but, close in rear of the ridge, an immense waghe creek, and the deeply cut up roads leading to Dalton. Cleburne's division was the only barrier between the train and thehe rear, his troops seen moving, and, before one o'clock, Cleburne was in full retreat. One brigade of Hooker pursued acrosne hundred and thirty rebels were left dead on the field; Cleburne, however, reported only twenty killed, a hundred and nin
force, and in an equally strong position as at Buzzard's roost. After expending nearly all his ammunition, he retired, during the night, to Catoosa platform. Our transportation is poor and limited. We are not able to carry more than sixty rounds per man. Artillery-horses so poor that General Palmer could bring but sixteen pieces. The country is stripped entirely of subsistence and forage. The enemy's cavalry is much superior to ours. Prisoners taken yesterday report that a portion of Cleburne's division The, Ms. here is imperfect. Probably the words has returned should he supplied. . . . . I will wait the developments of this day, and advise you further. To this, Grant sent the following reply: It is of the highest importance that the enemy should be held in full belief that an advance into the heart of the South is intended, until the fate of Sherman is fully known. The difficulties of supplies can be overcome by keeping your trains running between Chattanooga and your
me they had made several attempts on our extreme right, and had been handsomely repulsed with very heavy loss, by Major-General Cleburne's command, under the immediate direction of Lieutenant-General Hardee. By the road, cross (sic) the ridge at Rs of my staff, a nucleus of stragglers had been formed upon which to rally. Lieutenant-General Hardee, leaving Major-General Cleburne in command on the extreme right, moved towards the left, when he heard the heavy firing in that direction. He rend recuperate for another struggle. The enemy made pursuit as far as Ringgold, but was so handsomely checked by Major-General Cleburne and Brigadier-General Gist, in command of their respective divisions, that he gave us but little annoyance. Limendation for his gallant and judicious conduct during the whole of the trying scenes through which we passed. Major-General Cleburne, whose command defeated the enemy in every assault on the 25th, and who eventually charged and routed him on that