236 Series I Volume XLV-II Serial 94 - Franklin - Nashville Part II
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[First indorsement.]
I heartily concur in the recommendation of General McArthur, and respectfully request the appointments may be made.
A. J. SMITH,
Major-General, Volunteers.
[Second indorsement.]
I witnessed the assault on the enemy's works conducted by the above named officers, and unhesitatingly commend them for their gallant bearing.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major-General, U. S. Vols., Commanding Dept. of the Cumberland.
HEADQUARTERS DETACHMENT ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE, Granny White Pike, December 17, 1864-7.30 a. m.Brigadier General J. McARTHUR,
Commanding First Division:The major-general commanding directs that you move your command out on the Granny White pike at 8 a. m., you taking the advance; the Second and Third Divisions will follow you; and after them, the Twenty-third Corps. Move out the Granny White pike to Brentwood, where you will connect with the Fourth Corps and others, the whole army, when united, to march on Franklin. The wagon trains will follow the troops, in the order of precedence, on the Franny White pike. You will cover the march as far as Brentwood with a strong body of skirmishers, passing over the hills to the east of and bordering the road.
By order of Major General A. J. Smith:
J. HOUCH,
Assistant Adjutant-General.
HEADQUARTERS DETACHMENT ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE, In the Field, December 17, 1864.Brigadier-General McARTHUR,
Commanding First Division:You will march your division at 8 a. m. to-morrow, in rear of the Third Division, Second Division leading. I hope your subsistence train will join you to-night; if so, direct it to follow you.
A. J. SMITH,
Major-General.
HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, DETACH. ARMY OF THE TENN., In the Field, near Nashville, Tenn., December 17, 1864.
Colonel L. F. HUBBARD,
Commanding Second Brigade, First Division:
SIR: You will move your command on the Granny White pike at 8 a. m. to Brentwood, following the First Brigade. At Brentwood the division will connect with the Fourth Corps, and when the whole army unites we move on Franklin. The wagon trains will follow their respec-
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