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shall be able to reach beyond a point east of Calhoun to-night. With the means at hand, I have not been able to construct a bridge that would stand any reasonable length of time. I hope it will be better from this out, and am pushing to the extent of my ability.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JOSEPH HOOKER,
Major-General.
HEADQUARTERS THIRD DIVISION, TWENTIETH CORPS,
Field's Mill Ferry, May 17, 1864-6.20 a.m.Major-General HOOKER:
GENERAL: My infantry are all across the river. My batteries, ambulances, and trains are not yet up-cut off I suppose by Williams' train. Will you please send me word whether the batteries are to cross here, and if not, ask Major Reynolds to send to meet them, and direct them where to go to cross and meet me, also the ambulances, and trains. I have sent a staff officer after the batteries. I have just learned of another boat three miles up the river, and sent for it. With it I think in three hours a bridge could be made here that would cross anything. Shall it be done?
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
DANL. BUTTERFIELD,
Major-General.
HEADQUARTERS TWENTIETH CORPS,
Near Forks of Calhoun and Adairsville Roads,May 17, 1864-4.45 p.m.
Brigadier-General WHIPPLE,
Chief of Staff:
GENERAL: Finding the road blocked up in my front by the trains of the Fourth Corps I have gone into camp at this point.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JOSEPH HOOKER,
Major-General, Commanding.
TWO MILES FROM ADAIRSVILLE,
May 17, 1864-6.25 p.m.
Major-General HOOKER,
Commanding Twentieth Army Corps:
GENERAL: The enemy appears to be in force in front of us, and has made a stand. it is desirable that if possible you push up a division to-night to connect with Palmer's left. Wood appears to be engaged also, and I think I can hear McPherson's guns.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier-General and Chief of Staff.
Your dispatch of 4.45 received.
HEADQUARTERS THIRD DIVISION, TWENTIETH CORPS,
On the Road, May 17, 1864-2.45 p.m.Major-General HOOKER:
GENERAL: Your orderly met me one mile and a half out of camp en route by compass through the woods for the direction ordered in your
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