194 Series I Volume XXXVIII-IV Serial 75 - The Atlanta Campaign Part IV
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HEADQUARTERS TWENTIETH CORPS,
May 15, 1864-9.25 a. m.Major-General SCHOFIELD,
Commanding Twenty-third Corps:
GENERAL: My command is getting under way. I would respectfully advise that you move your troops to this point and mass them here. The point is the one described in my former communicated on the Dalton and Resaca road, near the crossing of the unnamed creek.
Very respectfully, yours,
JOSEPH HOOKER,
Major-General, Commanding.
MAY 15, 1864.
COMMANDING OFFICER OF CAVALRY AT TILTON:
Major-General Hooker requests that you will give him any information that you may have concerning the position or movements of the enemy on our left, between the Dalton road and the river. He is informed through deserters that there is a movement to our left, and wishes to know whether you have any information regarding it, and what instructions you are under. He will take the offensive toward Resaca at 8 o'clock.
By order of Major-General Hooker:
JAMES D. FESSENDEN,
Colonel and Aide-de-Camp.
MAY 15, 1864.
The division will move to attack the enemy's line. The column of attack will be formed by General Ward's brigade, Colonel Coburn supporting on his right, Colonel Wood on his left. General Ward will form his column by regiment front and push a bold and vigorous attack with bayonets, a strong line of skirmishers in front. Colonel Coburn will form on his right and rear in echelon with two pieces. Colonel Wood will from on General Ward's left and rear in echelon and support, and will guard his left flank and support his assault. General Ward's column will keep well to the right of the Dalton road.
DANL. BUTTERFIELD.
HEADQUARTERS THIRD DIVISION, TWENTIETH CORPS,
May 15, 1864.Major-General HOOKER:
GENERAL: Colonel Coburn has sent up two companies to get up to the fort, under charge of a field officer, to draw off the guns. He will explain the position to General Geary, and has been informed that General Geary will relieve him. Will you please order it?
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
DANL. BUTTERFIELD,
Major-General.
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