Letter
George H. Thomas to James A. Garfield, August 24, 1863
HEADQUARTERS FOURTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Camp, Bolivar Springs, August 24, 1863.
Brig. Gen. J. A. GARFIELD, Chief of Staff:
I have the honor to report that all orders in_relation to cutting down the banks and improving the crossings of Battle Creek, building bridges, &c., have been forwarded, and the work is progressing.
ajor-General Reynolds reports that the rebels burned the large
The entire command in good health and condition, with rations sufficient. Has no forage except that gathered from the country, but upon which he subsists animals pretty well, as corn is pretty well matured, better than at Decherd, and some hay can be obtained in the country.
A full supply of artillery ammunition has been forwarded to Colonel Wilder by Genes Reynolds.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major-General, U. S. Volunteers, Commanding.
Subsequent report from General Reynolds says the floating bridge
is completed.
Major-General, U. S. Volunteers, Commanding.
Subsequent report from General Reynolds says the floating bridge
is completed.
JASPER, August 24, 1863—12.05 a. m.
(Received 12.25 p. m.)
Lieutenant-Colonel FLYNT,
Assistant Adjutant-General, Fourteenth Army Corps:
(Received 12.25 p. m.)
Lieutenant-Colonel FLYNT,
Assistant Adjutant-General, Fourteenth Army Corps:
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Kentucky, Southwest Virginia, Tennessee, Mississippi, North Alabama, West Georgia, Pt. 1. Location: Camp, Bolivar Springs. Summary: Major General Geo. H. Thomas reports to Brig. Gen. J. A. Garfield on progress improving Battle Creek crossings, supply status, and completion of a floating bridge during the 1863 Civil War campaign.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 30, Part 1
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