eral Howard is well on his way to Marietta, and so is Palmer and Hooker. I ordered them to push forward when I first reported to you this morning.

Very respectfully,

GEO. H. THOMAS,

Major-General, U. S. Volunteers, Commanding.

HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
In the Field, June 19, 1864.

General THOMAS:

General Logan reports his men in possession of the main works in his front, which is proof that the enemy is going. Try to capture some of their guns and wagons as well as stragglers. There must be a pressure toward the railroad at all points.

W. T. SHERMAN,

Major-General.

PINE HILL, June 19, 1864.

Major-General THOMAS:

The enemy have left their works at the foot of right of Kenesaw Mountain. We have a signal flag on their works at that place.

C. R. CASE,

Captain and Acting Signal Officer, Commanding.

PINE HILL, June 19, 1864-9.45 a. m.

Major-General THOMAS:

Our troops occupy enemy's works, front, right, and left of Kenesaw Mountain. Our artillery are shelling the mountain.

C. R. CASE,

Captain and Acting Signal Officer, Commanding.

HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
June 19, 1864-5 a. m.

Major-General THOMAS,

Commanding Army of the Cumberland:

GENERAL: The enemy have left General Newton's front and he now occupies their works. I have not yet received reports from Generals Stanley and Wood, but have directed them to push forward and see what is in their front.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

O. O. HOWARD,

Major-General, Commanding.

HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Near Wallace's House, June 19, 1864-7 p. m.

Major-General THOMAS:

GENERAL: In the operations of to-day my command has taken prisoners 14 commissioned officers and 236 enlisted men. Of this number