be glad to point out to you in person, as I think it would be well for you to see the whole ground. I believe it would aid you in making your arrangements. If it will suit your convenience to come out to-morrow, and you will name an hour when you will be at my headquarters, I will be here to meet and accompany you to the different positions for observation.

TH. J. WOOD,

Brigadier-General of Volunteers, Commanding.

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND, December 11, 1864.

Brigadier General THOMAS J. WOOD,
Commanding Fourth Army Corps:

Your dispatch is received. Will try to be at your headquarters at 11 a.m. or 12 m. to-morrow.

GEO. H. THOMAS,

Major-General, U. S. Volunteers, Commanding.

HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS, December 11, 1864-10.45 p.m.

Major General G. H. THOMAS,
Commanding:

Your dispatch of this 10 p.m. received.* Orders will be complied with.

TH. J. WOOD,

Brigadier-General of Volunteers, Commanding.

NASHVILLE, TENN., December 11, 1864.

TO THE OFFICERS AND MEN OF THE SECOND BRIGADE,

SECOND DIVISION, FOURTH ARMY CORPS:

Having been relieved from duty with the department at my own request, I find it very hard to part from a command with which I have been so long associated-a command that has made itself notorious for its gallant and meritorious deeds; but whether I may be, I shall rejoice to hear of your success, as I will, for you can say what few commands can, you never fail. Let us never forget the gallant men that have fallen with us, and if we ever meet any of their families that need our help, divide the last cent with them.

Hoping to meet you again in times of peace,

I am, your obedient servant,

G. D. WAGNER,

Brigadier-General of Volunteers.

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*See Thomas to Schofield, p.147.

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