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bringing in prisoners and wounded. Unless an imperative necessity demands it, I do not see how I can move to-night; besides, the effect on our men will be bad.

JAS. B. McPHERSON,

Major-General, Commanding.

DALLAS, GA., May 28, 1864-11.45 p.m.

Brigadier General K. GARRARD,

Commanding Cavalry Division:

I have just returned from Major-General Sherman's. In consequence of the battle this afternoon the movement contemplated to-night will not take place, and your troops will remain as usual in the lines ready to repel any attack. Colonel Wilder will retain his present position until further orders.

Very respectfully,

JAS. B. McPHERSON,

Major-General, Commanding.


HDQRS. DEPARTMENT AND ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE,
Dallas, May 28, 1864-11.45 p.m.

Major-General LOGAN,

Commanding Fifteenth Army Corps:

GENERAL: I have just returned from Major-General Sherman's. In consequence of the battle this afternoon the movement contemplated to-night will not take place, and your troops will remain as usual in the lines ready to repel any attack. Have General Harrow strengthen his lines across the Villa Rica road.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

JAS. B. McPHERSON,

Major-General.

DALLAS, GA., May 28, 1864.

Brigadier General G. M. DODGE,

Commanding Left Wing, Sixteenth Army Corps:

A staff officer from Major-General Logan reports to these headquarters this 9.20 p.m. that a rebel officer wounded and taken prisoner has informed him that our line must be broken, and if not successful in the first assault it will be repeated at 12 o'clock. In the absence of the major-general commanding I furnish you this information, and you will please hold your command in accordance accordingly to receive any assault.

I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

WM. T. CLARK,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

DALLAS, GA., May 28, 1864-11.45 p.m.

Brigadier General G. M. DODGE,

Commanding Left Wing, Sixteenth Army Corps:

I have just returned from Major-General Sherman's. In consequence of the battle this afternoon the movement contemplated to-night will not take place, and your troops will remain as usual in the lines ready to repel any attack.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

JAS. B. McPHERSON,

Major-General, Commanding.


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