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(then commanded by General Trapier) from that State. Believing that you understand our wants and resources better than General Lee, I hope that his decision is not final. In asking for the transfer of General Finegan I do not with to be undrstood as intimating that some other general would be useful or necessary. The assignment of General Jones, an entire stranger to our people, will not meet the purposes suggested. If General Finegan cannot be spared from his present command I would respectfully suggest that it would be best for the interests of our cause, and more in accordance with the wishes of the people, to leave General Miller in command.*
Your obedient servant, &c.,
JAS. M. BAKER.
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AIKEN, February 10, 1865-3.15 p. m.
General D. H. HILL,
Augusta:
I have just arrived at this point after a hard ride of thirty-five miles, and find that General Allen has posted you regarding the movements of the enemy. A part of General Humes' command will be here to-night. If the enemy do not advance upon me I will advance on him to-morrow morning.
J. WHEELER,
Major-General.
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NEAR JOHNSON'S TUNOUT, S. C.,
February 10, 1865-4.20 p. m.
General D. H. HILL,
Augusta:
I have gone three miles below Aiken, and find the enemy are retiring. My force is not sufficient to pursue. Soon as my troops get up I will pursue and attack. It is absolutely necessary that corn should be sent here by railroad. Will you please send me as much as you can to-night? We have nothing for our horses to eat.
J. WHEELER,
Major-General.
[47.]
AIKEN, February 10, 1865-6.45 p. m.
General D. H. HILL,
Augusta:
I found enemy near Johnson's Turnout. If there is infantry with this force it is a small number. I hear of a force to my right. Have sent to get definite information. When I arrived General Allen had but one brigade. Soon as my troops get up I will attack, unless enemy is so re-enforced as to make it impracticable. Think most important thing to be done here is to protect the factories at Graniteville. Can corn be sent me?
J. WHEELER,
Major-General.
[47.]
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*See Finegan to Taylor, January 23, VOL. XLVI, Part II, p. 1128.
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