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railroad bridge at Resaca. I am now pushing forward my skirmishers to ascertain definitely whether the enemy is gone. Be on your guard and hold your position. We will want to cross at that point in pursuit. Re-enforcement will be sent you the moment we find out the true state of things, and that the enemy has retreated.
JAS. B. McPHERSON,
Major-General.
IN THE FIELD,
Near Resaca, Ga., May 16, 1864-4.30 a.m.
Brigadier General G. M. DODGE,
Commanding Left Wing, Sixteenth Army Corps:
I have informed Brigadier-General Sweeny that re-enforcements will be sent him if the enemy has retreated, and to hold his position strongly as we may cross at that point in pursuit.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAS. B. McPHERSON,
Major-General, Commanding.
NEAR RESACA, GA., May 16, 1864.
Brigadier General G. M. DODGE,
Commanding Left Wing, Sixteenth Army Corps:
Have General Sweeny take up a good position at the Rome Cross-Roads and await further orders. General Veatch's division will close up on Sweeny's, and you must be ready for any emergency. Major-General Logan's command will close up on you as fast as possible. In the mean time General Thomas' command is moving substantially down the line of the railroad. There may be some delay in getting across the river at Resaca, and you must not move out too rapidly as we are to keep abreast of Thomas.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAS. B. McPHERSON,
Major-General, Commanding.
HDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
In Field, May 16, 1864.COMMANDING OFFICER THIRD BRIGADE:
You will move cautiously forward with your command, including battery, and take possession of the forks of the roads one mile and a half from your front, known as the crossing of the Rome and Calhoun roads. Throw your skirmishers well in advance. Burke and Rice are ordered to support you, if necessary. Move on road which you are now on. Report your progress from time to time.
By order of T. W. Sweeny, brigadier-general, commanding:
LOUIS H. EVERTS,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant-General.
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