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rapidly and safely. Our maps should be compiled, and as many roads laid down between Red Oak and Jonesborough as we can be sure of existence.
W. T. SHERMAN,
Major-General, Commanding.
(Same to Generals Schofield and Howard.)
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI, In the Field, near Atlanta, August 24, 1864-7 p. m.General THOMAS:
I was at the brigade to-day and telegraphed you from there that it would be well to send pioneers to mark and begin the line for a bridge-head; also a cavalry company could go through the woods in every direction and order all the drift to get over the river. I came round by Turner's Ferry and found men encamped everywhere; a battery belonging to General McCook. All had better move to-morrow, so that Generals Williams and Stanley will have the road clear. The telegraph superintendent may take up his to-morrow after 9 o'clock.
W. T. SHERMAN,
Major-General, Commanding.THOMAS' HEADQUARTERS, August 24, 1864.
Major-General SHERMAN:
Your telegram from the bridge was received.* Orders have been given for the removal of all the drift to the bridge; also pioneers and a regiment from each brigade to prepare abatis and lay out the works. The cavalry command will also be sent out.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major-General.
P. S.-Where will you have your headquarters to-morrow night? Mine will be behind the right of the Fourteenth Army Corps.
G. H. T.
SHERMAN'S HEADQUARTERS, August 24, 1864.
General THOMAS:
I will move my headquarters to Utoy Creek, near the left division of General Schofield. No particular spot, but will leave word with Cox or Hascall-the latter, I think.
W. T. SHERMAN,
Major-General.
HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS, Before Atlanta, Ga., August 24, 1864.Brigadier-General KIMBALL,
Commanding First Division, Fourth Army Corps:GENERAL: The contemplated movements of the divisions of this corps, as indicated in letters of instructions to division commanders, dated at these headquarters August 17, 10 a. m., and which movements
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*See in Ramsey to Williams, p. 651.
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