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HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
In the Field, May 15, 1864.Captain L. M. DAYTON,
Aide-de-Camp:
CAPTAIN: Your communication of last night has been received. I will attend to placing a division to fill the gap made by the taking out of Harrow's division as soon as possible.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major-General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
In front of Resaca, Maya 15, 1864-11 a. m.Major General W. T. SHERMAN,
Commanding Military Division of the Mississippi:
GENERAL: There is a commanding hill situated just above the junction of the eastern wagon road from Tilton to Resaca and the railroad which touches the Connesauga near the same point. On this hill the enemy are believed to be very strongly posted. General Hooker is now forming Butterfield's division to assault this point, which, if carried, will give us a decided advantage. He has his other two divisions in hand to support Butterfield's assault, and General Schofield has two divisions in reserve. The attack will commence before this can reach your headquarters. I will remain near General Hooker's command until the result is determined.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major-General, U. S. Volunteers, Commanding.
SIGNAL DEPARTMENT, ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND,
May 15, 1864. (Received 12.45 p.m.)
Captain BABCOCK:
More cavalry leaving Resaca. Long train of infantry and wagons on the road at a point east five degress south, moving south.
MEEKER,
Lieutenant and Acting Signal Officer.
SIGNAL DEPARTMENT, ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND,
May 15, 1864.
Captain BABCOCK:
The cavalry reported leaving Resaca can be seen mowing south, the advance three miles from town. I think they are moving around us.
The rear not yet out of Resaca.
MEEKER,
Lieutenant and Acting Signal Officer.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
In the Field, May 15, 1864-1.30 a. m.GENERAL: The major-general commanding the Military Division of the Mississippi directs that you attack in the morning directly down
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