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Lost Mountain (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 15
The next morning, I telegraphed to General Bragg as follows: (no. 33.] October 2d. To-night my right will be at Powder Springs, with my left on Lost Mountain. This will, I think, force Sherman to move on us or to move south. Should he move towards Augusta, all available troops should be sent there with an able off. See Official Report, Appendix, page 326. The main body of the Army in the meantime moved forward, and bivouacked near Carley's house, within four miles of Lost Mountain. On the 4th, General Stewart captured, after a slight resistance, about one hundred and seventy prisoners, at Big Shanty, and, at 9.30 a. m., the garrison aan afterthought. On the 6th, the Army reached Dallas; our right rested at New Hope Church, where intelligence was received that the enemy was advancing from Lost Mountain. From Dallas we marched to Coosaville, ten miles southwest of Rome, via Van Wert, Cedartown, and Cave Spring. At the latter place Major General Wheeler, wit
Hornady (Alabama, United States) (search for this): chapter 15
ttempt to at least recover our lost territory, and allow our Army to winter again in the vicinity of Dalton. In anticipation of this probable event, I requested the authorities to have the Memphis and Charleston Railroad repaired to or near Decatur, Alabama, in order to establish another line for supplies and retreat, in case of either success or disaster in Tennessee. In a dispatch to General Taylor I requested that Forrest be ordered to operate at once in Tennessee: [no. 499.] Van are turned loose without home or habitation. I think Hood's movements indicate a diversion to the end of the Selma and Talladega road, at Blue Mountain, about sixty miles southwest of Rome, from which he will threaten Kingston, Bridgeport, Decatur, Alabama. * * * * On the 10th of October, Brigadier General Jackson, commanding the cavalry, was instructed by Colonel Mason, as follows: [no 438.] Cave Spring, October 10th, 8 a. m. General Hood desires me to inform you that the ponto
Sugar Valley (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 15
nd bivouacked that night fourteen miles above Coosaville, and ten miles northwest of Rome. That same day Major General Arnold Elzey, chief of artillery, was directed to move to Jacksonville with the reserve artillery and all surplus wagons, and General Jackson was instructed to retard the enemy as much as possible, in the event of his advance from Rome. Having thus relieved the Army of all incumbrance, and made ready for battle, we marched rapidly to Resaca, and thence to Dalton, via Sugar Valley Post Office. Lieutenant General Lee moved upon Resaca, with instructions to display his forces and demand the surrender of the garrison, but not to attack, unless, in his judgment, the capture could be effected with small loss of life. He decided not to assault the Federal works, and commenced at once the destruction of the railroad. On the 13th, I demanded the surrender of Dalton, which, in the first instance, was refused, but was finally acceded to at 4 p. m. The garrison consisted
Van Wert (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 15
tain. From Dallas we marched to Coosaville, ten miles southwest of Rome, via Van Wert, Cedartown, and Cave Spring. At the latter place Major General Wheeler, with nessee. We arrived at Coosaville on the 10th, and the day previous, when near Van Wert, I sent the following dispatch to General Bragg: [no. 34.] near Van WVan Wert, Georgia, October 9th, 1864. General B. Bragg and Honorable J. A. Seddon, Richmond. When Sherman found this Army on his communications, he left Atlanta hurrieed that Forrest be ordered to operate at once in Tennessee: [no. 499.] Van Wert, October 7th. Lieutenant General Taylor, Commanding Department, Gainesville Juing this assault seriously wounded. On the morning of the 15th, I sent from Van Wert the following dispatch to the Honorable J. A. Seddon, Secretary of War, Generals Bragg and Beauregard: [no. 500.] Van Wert, October 15th. This Army struck the communications of the enemy about a mile above Resaca (the 12th), complete
Coosa River (Alabama, United States) (search for this): chapter 15
Atlanta hurriedly with his main body, and formed line of battle near Kennesaw Mountain. I at once moved to this point, and, marching to-morrow, shall cross the Coosa river about ten miles below Rome; and moving up the west bank of the Oostenaula, hope to destroy his communications from Kingston to Tunnel Hill, forcing him to fall lonel Mason, as follows: [no 438.] Cave Spring, October 10th, 8 a. m. General Hood desires me to inform you that the pontoon at Quinn's Ferry, on the Coosa river, will be taken up this evening, and you must put on a line of couriers to that place to connect with a line to the other side. They will meet at the ferry, andf the river; but be careful not to fire into the town. Communicate fully and frequently about all movements of the enemy. On the 11th, the Army crossed the Coosa river, marched in the direction of Resaca and Dalton, and bivouacked that night fourteen miles above Coosaville, and ten miles northwest of Rome. That same day Majo
Atlanta (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 15
st under the protection of the breastworks of Atlanta. This grave and momentous question presented the Army of Tennessee, and after the fall of Atlanta, when a recurrence of retreat was brought abo that the enemy will not content himself with Atlanta, but will continue offensive movements. All troops at his disposal between Nashville and Atlanta, have advanced with an Army of not less than tewart and S. D. Lee, as to operations around Atlanta. It is of the utmost importance that Hardee his official report of the operations around Atlanta, states in regard to the battle of the 20th Jsome distance on the three roads leading into Atlanta, be removed and stored for future use. Major commanders in regard to the operations around Atlanta, and to obtain the particulars of the propose insisted that they should fight for and hold Atlanta forty-six days, whereas they had previously round this Army on his communications, he left Atlanta hurriedly with his main body, and formed line[13 more...]
Guntersville (Alabama, United States) (search for this): chapter 15
ain Railroad; by rapid marches to cross the Tennessee river at Gunter's Landing, and again destroy the enemy's communications at Stevenson, anthere, and the chances are it has moved west. If it turns up at Guntersville, I will be after it. He writes in his Memoirs :t There is no done. I did not, however, believe that Sherman would follow me to Guntersville, unless I had been able to worst him in battle. No better proofition by the Federal gunboats; to cross the Tennessee at or near Guntersville, and again destroy Sherman's communications, at Stevenson and Br Lieutenant General Taylor, Mobile. I will move to-morrow for Guntersville on the Tennessee. Please place all the garrison you can at Coribia. J. B. Hood, General. I proposed to move directly on to Guntersville, as indicated to General Taylor, and to take into Tennessee abouoposed plan to cross into Tennessee, I would move immediately to Guntersville, thence to Stevenson, Bridgeport, and Nashville. This importa
Montgomery (Alabama, United States) (search for this): chapter 15
m either directly or indirectly, and assured him I cherished but one desire, which was to do my whole duty to my country. I told him I was aware of the outcry against me, through the press, since the removal of Johnston, and, if he adjudged a change of commanders expedient, not to hesitate to relieve me entirely from duty with the Army of Tennessee or to give me a corps or division, under a more competent leader than myself. After final counsel with the Lieutenant Generals, he left for Montgomery, at 6 p. m., on the 27th of September. The main part of the above conversation was repeated after he had mounted his horse, and was in readiness to leave; he replied that he might find it necessary to assign another to the command of the Army, but I should continue to pursue my proposed plan, at least till a decision was reached in the matter. On the 28th, an order from the President was received, and read to the troops, relieving Lieutenant General Hardee from duty with the Army of
Etowah (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 15
orders defining the geographical limits of your department, and such letters of general instruction as may have been sent to your predecessors, and as it may be important for you to possess. Very respectfully and truly yours, Jefferson Davis. (For General Hood). This order was most satisfactory, inasmuch as it afforded me at least an opportunity to confer with an officer of distinction, in regard to future operations. The attack upon his communications, in the vicinity of the Etowah river and near the Alabama line, had forced Sherman to hasten from Atlanta. In truth, the effect of our operations so far surpassed my expectations that I was induced to somewhat change my original plan to draw Sherman to the Alabama line and then give battle. I accordingly decided to move further north and again strike his railroad between Resaca and Tunnel Hill, thoroughly destroy it, and then move in the direction of the Tennessee, via Lafayette and Gadsden, with no intent, however, to cro
Gadsden (Alabama, United States) (search for this): chapter 15
tte sudden determination to enter Tennessee Gadsden Beauregard. After the fall of Atlanta, thdirection of the Tennessee, via Lafayette and Gadsden, with no intent, however, to cross the river.ove to the Tennessee river, via Lafayette and Gadsden. I leave near Jacksonville all surplus baggae to the Tennessee, my trains will meet me at Gadsden. Please have the Memphis and Charleston Railn motion the next morning in the direction of Gadsden, and camped that night near Villanon. WhilI, page 181. A reconnoissance, pushed down to Gadsden to-day, reveals the fact that the rebel Army In accordance therewith, I decided to move to Gadsden, where, if I met General Beauregard, I intendd Summerville roads; thence proceeded towards Gadsden. On the 19th, I sent the following dispatc Seddon. Headquarters will be to-morrow at Gadsden, where I hope not to be delayed more than for in Tennessee. Shortly after my arrival at Gadsden, General Beauregard reached the same point; I
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