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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 13. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The battle of Honey Hill. (search)
the earliest practicable moment. Major-General Gustavus W. Smith was directed to follow with the Sthe conveyance of supplies and ammunition, General Smith was informed that large bodies of the enemession of the Federals, the destination of General Smith's command was changed from Augusta to Sava country to Thomasville. We arrived, says General Smith, in Thomasville by noon on Monday, the 28toment could be lost, and it was urged upon General Smith that if he would move at once and hold they they were instructed to defend; although General Smith had a qualified authority from Governor Brht and proper the movement should be made, General Smith issued the requisite orders, and, about eitime as opportunity occurred. Meanwhile General Smith had fully occupied the breastworks, and coommendation of the conduct and services of General Smith and his command, the Legislature of Georgitate are due and are hereby tendered to General G. W. Smith, and to the officers and men composing [5 more...]