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641 Series I Volume XXXVIII-IV Serial 75 - The Atlanta Campaign Part IV

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HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
In the Field, near Kenesaw, June 30, 1864.

General THOMAS:

General Schofield will make the movement contemplated to- morrow, but we are forced to wait for provisions before going farther. Be careful to order McCook to support Stoneman, and they had better confer to- night.

W. T. SHERMAN,

Major- General, Commanding.

JUNE 30, 1864.

Major- General SHERMAN:

The necessary orders have been sent to McCook to co- operate with Stoneman.

GEO. H. THOMAS,

Major- General.


HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
June 30, 1864.

General SHERMAN:

I will send a division from General Hooker's corps to relieve General Hascall to- night, the movement to commence at dark,

GEO. H. THOMAS,

Major- General.

(Same to General Schofield>)


HEADQUARTERS APARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
June 30, 1864.

Major- General SCHOFIELD:

I think from what I have heard of the position of Hascall's troops that Geary's division will be sufficient to relieve him and Cox's brigade also.

GEO. H. THOMAS,

Major- General.


HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
IN the Field, near Kenesaw, June 30, 1864.

General CRITTENDEN,

Louisville, Ky.:

Report at once by telegraph. If you come quick General Thomas can give you a good division in General Hooker's corps.

W. T. SHERMAN,

Major- General, Commanding.

THOMAS' HEADQUARTERS,

June 30, 1864.

Captain L. M. DAYTON:

The ordnance depot at Big Shanty will be moved to the rear day after to- morrow, after all the trains are filled up. Where shall it be,

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