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states he saw ten pontoon bridges across the Chattahoochee River, three miles and a half below the railroad bridge; that bridges and roads are all prepared for a retreat; that portions of the troops are relieved from the pits here and sent to work on the fortifications on the other side of the river, which are being made very formidable. Details of this kind are made every day. The Fifth Georgia Cavalry, a large regiment, came up from the coast the other day and were assigned to J. T. Morgan's brigade. There is a large foot or road bridge across the Chattahoochee River, five miles below the railroad bridge. Most of the rebel cavalry is camped on the other side of Sweet Water River.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. M. McCOOK,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Near Kenesaw Mountain, June 27, 1864.Major- General SCHOFIELD:
I will be on Signal Hill to- day, where I will have a telegraph post. Keep some orderlies at your telegraph station, that my orders may reach you during the day.
W. T. SHERMAN,
Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO,
June 27, 1864-7.30 a. m.Major- General SHERMAN:
Cox crossed another brigade over Olley's Creek at 4 a. m., and is pushing to clear the Sandtown road in front of Reilly, after which he will push along the ridge toward Hascall's right.
J. M. SCHOFIELD,
Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO,
In the Field, June 27, 1864- 10 a. m.Major- General SHERMAN:
Colonel Rilly has carried the enemy's position on the Sandtown road, and is driving the enemy back. Cox will push forward as mulch as possible. Hascall is using his artillery freely, and pressing strongly, but finds the enemy too strong to give hope of getting his works.
J. M. SCHOFIELD,
Major- General.
HDQURS. MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
In the Field, June 27, 1864- 11.45 a. m.
General SCHOFIELD:
Neither McPherson nor Thomas has succeeded in breaking through, but each has made substantial progress at some cost. push your operations on the flank and keep me advised.
W. T. SHERMAN,
Major- General, Commanding.
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